He said in the thread opener that he needed £40,000 UK, $80,000 US. It got lost in the US translations.
Ahh I missed that. Obay - if you actually give some details on what you are trying to do we might be able to answer your questions, but you are being extremely vague. Manufacturing has several different approaches and processes, and it really depends on what you are trying to make.
You're not going to get much help here then. I wouldn't worry about people stealing you idea - most of the people here don't have that kind of cash.
It's just the fact I don't want people to know.. Sorry. It's not unique but the what the hardware will do is....
I've never borrowed any money, and I have paid back what i've owed to the back.. so I guess pretty high?