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Chess customers have access to advanced technology solutions to safeguard and secure valuable assets . With three decades of experience in designing , developing and manufacturing solutions from the ground up , including being able to offer first-rate bespoke design and rapid prototyping services , Chess designs and builds solutions and provides high-quality training , refurbishment , and maintenance services .

A history of innovation

David Tuddenham , Managing Director , shares the company ’ s story . “ The business was founded in May 1993 ,” he begins , “ with a focus on the design and manufacture of high accuracy , automated assembly machines , which played an active role in the semiconductor electronics manufacturing industry of that time . However , semiconductor manufacturing soon moved to Asia in a bid to reduce costs leaving the business with a stark choice ; take on and compete with local assembly machine suppliers in China or significantly realign the business .

“ At the same time , the defense industry was also adopting new technologies to reduce the risks for the war fighter . The defense industry was on the change and modernization was key . Due to the defense engineering background of the company ’ s founders , there was confidence that Chess had a part to play in this revolution . The business had gained an indepth experience of high-speed automation , servo control and accurate positioning , so it was

◀ David Tuddenham , Managing Director , Chess Dynamics

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