IT Support For CNC Engineering Firms

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“Your CNC machines need to run without interruption, and your security standards need to match your engineering precision.

Lumina can handle both – keeping your operations smooth while your security commitments open doors to government, defense and aerospace contracts.”

In the world of engineering and manufacturing, precision and reliability aren’t just goals – they’re necessities. At Lumina Technologies, we understand that your IT infrastructure needs to match the exacting standards of your engineering operations.

Our tailored IT solutions are designed to keep your systems running smoothly, securely, and efficiently, while also safeguarding your critical role in the supply chain across various industries.

Why Engineering Firms Choose Lumina to Manage their IT Infrastructure

Robust IT Infrastructure & High Performance: We architect and manage high-performance networks that deliver the speed, reliability, and security your precision work demands.
Optimised Workstations: Our experts configure workstations with the ideal balance of computational power, GPU capabilities, memory, and high-speed storage to run your CAD/CAM software and project management tools flawlessly.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: We implement robust security measures to protect your intellectual property and maintain the confidentiality your clients expect, ensuring you remain a trusted link in the supply chain.
Compliance & Certification Support: Whether you’re aiming for Cyber Essentials certification or adhering to ISO standards, we’ll guide you through the process, ensuring you meet and exceed client requirements and strengthen your position in the supply chain.
Tailored Solutions: We understand that each engineering firm has unique challenges. Our solutions are customised to meet the specific needs of your engineering processes and enhance productivity.

Serving Diverse Engineering Industries

We provide comprehensive IT support for engineering firms across various sectors, including, but not limited to:

Aerospace: Supporting the high-precision, high-security needs of aircraft and spacecraft component manufacturing.
Defence: Ensuring robust cybersecurity and compliance for sensitive military engineering projects.
Medical: Maintaining strict data security and regulatory compliance for medical device engineering.
Automotive: Facilitating smart manufacturing processes and secure data exchange in vehicle component production.
Precision Engineering: Supporting the intricate needs of small-scale, high-precision manufacturing projects.

Addressing Your Unique Engineering Challenges

Legacy System Integration

Concerned about integrating legacy machines with unsupported operating systems?

Our network segmentation expertise ensures your engineers can programme and control these machines without compromising overall security or workflow efficiency. We create ‘safe zones’ for your legacy equipment and systems, allowing them to operate securely without putting your entire system at risk.

High Availability and Business Continuity

In industries where downtime equals lost revenue and potential supply chain disruptions, our managed services ensure high availability and business continuity. We provide the resilient IT infrastructure and remote support you need to maintain your competitive edge and peace of mind.

Data Protection and Intellectual Property Security

Your engineering data, designs, and project information are critical assets. Our comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity solutions ensure that your intellectual property is always protected, whether it’s your own CAD designs, project data, or your clients’ proprietary information.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity

We provide secure cloud solutions that allow your team to access critical business data and project management tools from anywhere, enhancing collaboration while maintaining strict security protocols.

Our Approach: Tailored to Your Engineering Firm’s Success

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Understand: We take the time to thoroughly understand your specific requirements, challenges, and position in the supply chain.
Design: Our experts craft bespoke IT solutions that align with your engineering processes, industry standards, and supply chain security needs.
Implement: We seamlessly integrate our solutions into your existing infrastructure with minimal disruption, ensuring your engineering operations remain secure and efficient.
Support: Our award-winning helpdesk provides both remote and on-site support, ensuring your IT never stands in the way of your engineering excellence or supply chain responsibilities.
Proactive Management: We continuously monitor and update your systems, conducting regular security audits to stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving supply chain security requirements.

Why Partner with Lumina for Engineering IT Solutions?

“We keep your CNC machines running and align your security with your engineering precision, so that you can focus on your designs and be in a stronger position to win bigger contracts.”

Industry Expertise: With years of experience serving engineering and manufacturing firms, we understand the unique cybersecurity challenges you face in the supply chain.
Proactive Support: We don’t just fix problems – we prevent them, keeping your systems secure and your engineering projects on track.
Compliance Assistance: We help you achieve and maintain necessary certifications, ensuring you meet and exceed client expectations and regulatory compliance requirements.
Intellectual Property Protection: Our robust security measures safeguard your valuable IP and your clients’ confidential data, maintaining trust throughout the supply chain.
Legacy System Management: We create secure environments for your legacy equipment, balancing operational needs with cybersecurity requirements.
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Our comprehensive approach helps you identify and address potential weak links in your cybersecurity practices, strengthening your entire supply chain.
Local Presence: Engineering firms across Hertfordshire trust us to keep their operations running and their contracts growing.

Ready to elevate your engineering firm with IT solutions that match your precision standards and solidify your position in the supply chain?

Contact Lumina Technologies today for a free consultation.

Let’s engineer your IT success and drive your business and technology forward together.

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What sets us apart

Excellent Support

We believe that a good customer experience is fundamental. When it comes to resolving IT issues, it is vital that every member of our IT Support team is not only technically qualified, but is also trained to deliver excellent customer service.
Quick Response

Our policy is that our IT Helpdesk engineers will respond to reported issues and begin working on resolving them within 30 minutes of the initial phone call or email.

They will always keep you informed of progress, manage expectations and aim to have things up and running as quickly as possible.
Fully Accredited

We believe that a good customer experience is fundamental. When it comes to resolving IT issues, it is vital that every member of our IT Support team is not only technically qualified but is also trained to deliver excellent customer service. Our IT Support team are highly trained, Microsoft-certified engineers and undergo regular customer service skills training.

What our customers say

Richard and his team at Lumina have provided Perrett Laver Limited with high quality strategic and practical IT Services for over ten years. During this period, Perrett Laver has grown from 10+ colleagues based in London to nearly 100 colleagues located in six offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. Richard and the Lumina team have not just been responsive to our ‘everyday’ IT needs, but have proactively sought to work with us on developing an infrastructure suitable for the type of operation we are today, and are planning to be months and years down the line. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard, especially for small to medium size business with growth in mind.

Clementine McKinley
COO, Perrett Laver Limited

We worked with Lumina on a GDPR Audit. Richard was knowledgeable and professional throughout, and did the best he could to bring a dry topic to life through lots of real life examples and analogies. We were so impressed with the service Lumina provided and the value we got from partnering with them on this project – we couldn’t recommend them enough.

Holly Cottingham, Vintec Laboratories

Lumina Technologies has been Salamander Energy plc’s IT provider since start-up in 2005 and has supported us in London during our expansion across operational offices in SE Asia. Their professional approach, strategic advice and close co-operation have been essential in making this a success.

John Bell
Group Technical Director, Salamander Energy plc

The quality of IT Support provided by Lumina Technology is of the highest standard and is complemented by effective client liaison with impressive response times. Trap Oil Group plc has no hesitation in recommending Lumina as a dedicated and specialist group of IT professionals.

Martin David
Technical Director, Trap Oil Group plc

The team at Lumina Technologies have made the Amoun Travel & Tours office IT transition seamless and problem free. The office set-up has been vastly improved and the IT Support services are flawless. No issue goes unresolved, which is extremely reassuring.

Adam Helmy
Amoun Travel & Tours Ltd

Charles Douglas Solicitors LLP have been using Lumina Technologies for a number of years now and continue to be impressed by the technical know-how and contemporary knowledge of their senior management, who provide a timely, efficient and friendly service. Whether it is a small issue with one computer, or a strategic IT decision, they maintain a current knowledge of available technologies. Lumina are always at the other end of the phone to help resolve issues and minimise business interference. The technical knowledge of Richard and his senior team means that there has not been a problem that they can’t solve to date. I am sure we will continue to use them in the years to come.

Charles Douglas
Managing Partner, Charles Douglas Solicitors LLP

We’ve been so well supported by Paige and the Lumina team. They’ve been highly professional, very responsive, friendly, supportive. It’s really validated the decision to engage an IT partner, and we’re glad it’s with Lumina.

Bruce Storey
Chief Operating Officer, Estu Global Ltd

The Vita Group HQ staff have worked with Richard McBarnet and Lumina Technologies for over 9 years, with Lumina providing all our PC, server, phone, and software support. The services have included C-level executives based in London, Manchester, the US, as well as supporting home office IT as well. The service provided and intellectual capabilities are outstanding and we would highly recommend Richard and his Lumina team.

Joe Menendez
CEO, The Vita Group

Society Limited has been supported by Lumina Technologies since our earliest start-up phase. From large logistical challenges like an office move, through to smaller fiddly issues like fixing a faulty e-template, we know we can count on their support and advice. They’ve also been able to engage with us strategically on the challenge of scaling-up our infrastructure as the firm continues to grow and evolve. We always feel confident going to Lumina with a problem, since we know they genuinely care about sorting things out and helping us to get on with our core business.

Simon Lucas
Managing Director, Society Limited