Catesby Projects
“West Northants is an ideal location for Catesby Projects because it allows us to operate in the heart of the UK Motorsport Valley. The majority of F1 teams are only a stone’s throw away and on top of this we have Silverstone Circuit on our doorstep as well as teams racing in everything from Le Mans to the Dakar. We’re also situated within an hour of two large UK automotive OEMs and enjoy efficient travel connections to Birmingham, Coventry and London.”
Charlie Smith, Account Manager, Catesby Projects
About Catesby Projects: Unifying high performance engineering and aerodynamics with a passion for design, Catesby Projects’ engineers and designers have worked behind the scenes to deliver world class aerodynamic and engineering solutions to major automotive OEMs, world championship winning race teams and Olympic champions. From concept to computational modelling, all the way through to physical testing and validation. Catesby Projects is a TotalSim Group company and also an official reseller of Catesby Tunnel – the World’s longest indoor vehicle testing facility.
Ongoing Growth: The Catesby Projects team continues to grow, not only in number of staff, but in the breath of services it offers. For example, the addition of an Artec Ray II to their 3D Scanning arsenal has allowed them to slash exterior digitalisation times in half whilst at the same time yielding higher quality results. Becoming official resellers of Catesby Tunnel has also strengthened the companies unique offering, with real-life validation testing available on their doorstep. The team can now manage a project all the way from initial 3D scan, to virtual model, to manufacturing parts, to physical testing.



Future Growth Plans: There are plenty of plans for growth at Catesby Projects, particularly surrounding Catesby Tunnel. Examples such as installation of infrastructure to manipulate the environmental conditions, creation of an anechoic section, production of crosswinds and even measurement of downforce in the surface have all been discussed. Catesby Projects is also looking to expand its creative design services by offering renders, animations and livery design to race teams.
The Future of the Industry: The future of the automotive industry is a green one and it’s something Catesby Projects are excited for. They are looking forward to being a part of this shift as they work with manufacturers to enhance the performance and capabilities of low-emission vehicles. The motorsport industry is renowned for leading technological advances and it’s great for Catesby Projects to be so heavily involved to ensure they stay ahead of the curve.