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Nick is a family man as well as an engineer and the photograph shows him with his children, Luke and Hayley. He trained as an engineer at Hawker Siddeley (later British Aerospace) at Kingston and Dunsfold, working on the Harrier Jump Jet and Hawk experimental assignments as well as stress analysis and flight testing. In 1976 Nick set up his own business designing and building one-off cars. He also does some restoration work and conversions. One of his favourite creations is the Delta Bike, the lightest full-suspension all carbon fibre cross-country mountain bike in the world. Some of these creations, restorations and conversions, including the Delta Bike, are featured on this site. Nick prides himself in liaising with clients to ensure the best possible implementation of their requirements, performing market research as necessary to identify current trends and desirable features. Product conceptualisation is through the use of mixed media chalk, ink and pencil renderings. He uses computers to generate and manipulate images to optimise initial designs and produce models, up to full size, using traditional techniques and CNC* machines to produce 3D mock-ups. In his design work he uses traditional techniques and CAD+ packages to produce engineering drawings and data for production and/or prototype manufacture. Prototype manufacturing encompasses all aspects: fabrication, machining, panel work, electrical, electronic, composites including carbon fibre, etc. Not only does he rely upon standard techniques, but is involved in research and development, identifying new and better ways of building products that perform to higher standards. All Nick's products are throughly tested to ensure they deliver reliable service. He also develops logos, artwork and sales literature to support and promote the products. Automotive projects are just one aspect of Nick's creativity. Typically he excels in finding elegant solutions to product development at every step from concept right through to production.
* CNC - Computer Numerical Control |
