CONSULT THE EXPERTS
Working with one of the world’s leading research universities offers your business the following benefits:
Access to the latest
research and expertise More than 1,600 academic experts are engaged in research at the cutting edge of innovation across a wide range of expertise. With Edinburgh, you will have access to high-calibre expert consultants, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Develop new ideas,
products or processes The University has some of the most sophisticated analytical facilities delivering a range of testing, validation and problem-solving consultancy services for our clients. This can involve proof-of-principle testing of new/ emerging technologies, laboratory- based testing and analysis, as well as supporting experimental/prototype design and development work.
Sid Ball, Managing Director of Border Archery
RIGHT ON TARGET
At the 2010 World Flight Championship, archers using bows made by Border Archery won
as well as breaking 10 World Records!
to solve this real business problem – to develop a workflow for the entire new production process for components made from aluminium alloys. This was the first step towards establishing the company’s ability to independently design and manufacture future generations of products that will maintain their current technology advantage in worldwide archery markets.
The company is now completing its first new product introduction in a series of six that will be launched in the near future.
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AND Sid Ball, Managing Director of Border
Archery, said: “We have been very excited at the prospect of working with the University in a project that will place Scotland and Scottish innovation at the forefront of the archery industry. While the product is vital for us and provides an income stream in itself, the big gain is the capability to develop further products; all leading to greater market presence, improved income stream and added stability for our company, including our employees, and will allow us to expand and offer employment.”
In addition to providing access to world-class expertise and facilities, ERI also has a range of innovative technologies available to license. Visit
www.research-innovation.ed.ac.uk/licensing
Exploit new market opportunities In this increasingly competitive world, companies need to look beyond existing markets to explore new market opportunities. Edinburgh’s experts can help you achieve this by providing a fresh insight into the challenges facing your business and developing innovative solutions to take your business forward.
Increase your competitiveness Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) are an ideal way to help improve your business competitiveness and productivity. You get the benefit of a student or post graduate embedded within the company as a KTP Associate to work on a specified project. We provide academic supervision and the knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the University.
For more examples of how consulting the experts can help your business, turn over the page…
GET IN TOUCH For more details on
how to access the University’s world- class experts and facilities, please get in touch with…
Moira Boyd Consultancy Manager
moira.boyd@
ed.ac.uk
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