Innovation can be very expensive and protracted! Using our networks and time-honed "can do" know-how, we can offer cut-price proof of concept studies in a timely fashion. These are some examples of very recent engagements.
Case Study 1
Low temperature CMOS based CO and VOC sensors
This assignment sits at the intersection between heated solid-state sensor devices and high-volume low-cost silicon-based chip technologies. Potential applications range from indoor air quality to breath analysers on mobile phones.
Feasibility work has been completed with highly promising results. The client is now progressing the work through their new product development process.
Case Study 2
Analysis of Fire Detection Market
This assignment for a multinational client required a detailed market intelligence analysis
The main players, state-of-the-art technologies, technology trends and the thrust of current R&D efforts were given comprehensive coverage in the report.
Case Study 3
Emission sensors for detecting CO2 and NOx in hot hazardous combustion environments.
Thick-film solid-state ceramic sensors successfully prototyped in laboratory and have undergone engine trials (July-Sept 2010) with a German partner. The IP is patent-protected, and available for licensing.
Case Study 4
Micro-hotplate based CO2 sensors for automotive cabin air quality.
Following a period of exploratory laboratory work, a gas-sensitive material chosen and developed to meet the specification.
A trial with a major European sensor manufacturer has been successfully completed (2010) and as a result, a contract of engagement is now under discussion. The gas-sensitive material is now patent-protected.
