What next for Nick Butler?

You may hold the answer to that question. Nick is always looking for new challenges for his skills and one of the aims of this site is to encourage those of you with engineering problems to consider using those skills to find a solution. Yes, Nick is looking for commissions.

So what has Nick got to offer? Apart from his creativity, originality and technical ability Nick lists these attributes as strengths:

Customer Care: Liasing with clients to ensure the best possible implementation of their requirements.
Market research: Identifying current trends and desirable features.
Product conceptualisation through the use of mixed media chalk, ink and pencil renderings. Also, using computers to generate and manipulate images to optimise initial designs.
Model making: Up to full size using traditional techniques and CNC machines to produce 3D mock-ups.
Design/Drafting: Designing using traditional techniques and CAD packages to produce engineering drawings and data for production and/or prototype manufacture.
Prototype manufacture: Encompassing all aspects: Fabrication, machining, panel work, electrical, electronic, composites including carbon fibre, pattern and mould making, etc.
Research and Development: Producing new and better ways of building products that perform to higher standards.
Testing: Ensuring that products deliver reliable service.
Product identity: Developing logos, artwork and sales literature to support new products and promotion.
Diversification: Typically Nick excels in finding elegant solutions to product development at every step from concept right through to production, irrespective of product type.

Can Nick help you? If so, please get in touch. Contact details are on the next page.