SMC Group designs and manufactures custom communications equipment including deployable masts, HF antennas, RF systems, and integrated solutions for defence, government, emergency services, and mission-critical operations. We specialise in bespoke design, prototyping, rigorous testing, and modifications to our standard range, tailored to meet complex operational requirements where reliability is non-negotiable.

Our custom design service follows a structured four-phase approach: understanding your requirements and assessing feasibility, developing CAD designs and technical specifications, building and testing prototypes to validate performance, and scaling to full production with our in-house manufacturing team. This process de-risks projects early, accelerates delivery, and ensures your solution meets exact operational needs before significant investment.

Yes. If our standard range is close but requires adjustments, such as different headload capacity, height modifications, bespoke brackets, enhanced materials, or dimensional changes, our in-house design team can tailor a proven design to your specifications. This approach delivers optimised performance while reducing development costs, shortening lead times, and avoiding the full expense of ground-up custom development.

Absolutely. Every prototype undergoes mechanical and functional testing at our UK facility to validate design integrity and real-world performance before scaling. We also conduct rigorous product testing to stringent defence and industry standards including MIL-810G. This ensures your equipment performs reliably in demanding environments, from Arctic conditions to extreme desert climates, and meets compliance, safety, and performance requirements.

SMC Group combines over 67 years of manufacturing expertise with end-to-end in-house capabilities including CAD and FEA design, 5-axis CNC machining, specialist coatings, assembly, and testing. As a UK manufacturer, not a reseller, we maintain full quality control, offer rapid customisation, ensure on-time delivery, and provide lifecycle support including servicing and spares. Our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications further assure quality and security throughout your project.