Precision manufacturing
Why Ricardo
Design and manufacture of complex mechanical components for engines, transmissions and drivelines for high performance and specialised applications delivered in low volumes.
Complex components for engines, gearboxes and transmissions manufactured in-house
Ricardo is a trusted precision manufacturing partner, serving some of the biggest names in the motorsport, performance automotive, aerospace, marine, off-highway, and industrial sectors.
Operating at niche volumes, we deliver quality-assured precision machined components and assemblies quickly and competitively. Our services include bespoke transmission design and manufacture, prototype manufacturing support, and contract manufacturing solutions.
Our Accreditations
ISO 9001:2018
AS9100D
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 50001:2018
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
JOSCAR
TISAX Level 3
Our Capability
Primarily, we provide low volume series supply of complex components typically found in engines and drivelines. We manufacture complete transmissions down to sub-assemblies and individual parts like gears and prismatic components. Consideration of one-off production runs are taken on a case-by-case basis.
Our experts have the specialist industry knowledge and access to the state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies required to deliver finished product with complex requirements in competitive lead times.
Our services include:
- Transmission manufacture, and series supply
- Component manufacture, and series supply
- Prototype manufacturing
- Contract manufacturing solutions
Our manufacturing solutions are complimented by our end-to-end capability across the full product development cycle, including design and development, prototyping, industrialisation and through-life supply - adding significant value in a highly complementary manner to our clients’ premium-product aspirations.
Component Manufacturing
We partner with OEMs and suppliers to deliver precision components and assemblies with complex geometries and tight tolerances. Serving diverse industries, we provide design or build-to-print solutions using advanced CNC machining, ensuring efficient, high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing.
Transmission Manufacturing
Ricardo specialises in the manufacture of high-performance driveline components and assemblies for specialised applications. Our experienced technicians apply world-class production techniques and advanced processes to deliver precision, reliability and quality, minimising risk in time, cost and performance while supporting diverse propulsion systems.
Applications
We support a range of platforms and formats with transmission development programmes.
Motorsport
Performance Automotive
Ricardo supplies precision manufactured components, subassemblies, and full driveline products in niche volume for high-performance and specialist automotive markets. From series supply of transmissions, to spare components to support our clients' aftermarket supply chains.
Off-highway
Our precision manufacturing solutions for off-highway applications service prioritise durability and reliability for components in driveline and powertrain applications - from mechanical components for Gensets to full driveline systems for prime movers.
Marine
We manufacture transmission solutions, sub-components and components for marine applications, to support robust, efficient, and cost-effective performance in demanding marine environments.
Aerospace
We supply AS9100D‑certified torque-transmitting components , manufactured strictly to client specification.
Defence
Ricardo delivers defence transmission and driveline solutions, optimising power, efficiency and durability. We produce mechanical components to support driveline and powertrain systems, including powerpacks, with through-life support, MRO and spares supply.