Paragon Rapid Technologies
Darlington product development partner for low to mid volume parts across 3D printing, CNC machining and moulding.
What they do
Paragon Rapid Technologies is based in Darlington, County Durham, and supports customers through the product development cycle. It is organised into Rapid Technologies, AM Technologies and CNC Technologies business units.
The Rapid Technologies unit offers prototyping and low to mid volume manufacturing through 3D printing, vacuum casting, reaction injection moulding and silicone moulding, with a model shop for assembly and finishing. The CNC unit machines components from customer data and models.
Customers span automotive, consumer goods, medical, defence and industrial sectors, and the company describes itself as a one-stop shop for rapid prototypes and on-demand, low to mid volume production parts.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
3D printing
SLS, SLA, MJF and FFF printing for prototyping and low to mid volume manufacturing.
CNC machining
Precision CNC engineering, including 5-axis and 3-axis milling and CNC turning, for machined components.
Commercial terms
Minimum order
Not stated
Lead time
Not stated
Quoting
By request
Cost tier $$$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
UK-based product development partner for prototyping and low to mid volume parts, which matches the domestic quick-turn and mid-volume tier.
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Sources
Not verified
- certifications
- ITAR status
- MOQ
- lead time
Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.