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19 July 2022
3 minutes to readSmart Nanocomposites Revolution for Energy-Savings Windows
Researchers from the Renewable Energy group are developing novel materials for windows which allow light through whilst protecting it against the heat from the sun.
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31 March 2022
4 minutes to readSouth West Tech Analysis Report 2022: Raising the profile of the region’s tech sector
The University of Exeter is a proud sponsor of the South West Tech Analysis Report 2022. Drawing together data and insight from the tech sector, the report reveals challenges, opportunities, and key developments across the ecosystem.
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22 February 2022
7 minutes to readUniversity of Exeter KTP drives forward autonomous vehicle technology with Supacat
Engineering experts from the University of Exeter have collaborated with Supacat, to pioneer an optionally crewed version of the All-Terrain Mobility Platform (the ATMP), one of the world’s most popular and versatile off-road military vehicles.
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1 February 2022
6 minutes to readUniversity of Exeter KTP makes inroads in sewer system efficiency with first-of-its-kind machine learning
A recent Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the University of Exeter and South West Water has developed a landmark AI tool to improve the efficiency of sewage systems. They are now considering a delivery model to continue the project to develop this technology for the entire water industry. Overview: Company: South West Water…
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1 September 2021
4 minutes to readOptimising supply chains with machine learning
A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and Applegate Marketplace launched this year, to help machine learning improve the company’s decision-making.
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18 March 2021
3 minutes to readBreaking Boundaries: Improving water services across the UK
Water engineering experts at the University of Exeter have helped achieve significant savings for water companies and increased affordability and high levels of service to UK water customers.
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6 November 2020
3 minutes to readPartnership in focus: Babcock International
Since 2017, The University of Exeter have been working closely in partnership with Babcock, a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities. Babcock recruit many graduates and work with University of Exeter research groups in areas such as AI, machine learning and clean…
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19 June 2020
3 minutes to readLeading a green revolution in defence and off-highway transport
Engineering experts from the University of Exeter have collaborated with Supacat (SC Group) to pioneer a hybrid electrical powered version of one of the world’s most popular off-road military vehicles.
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29 May 2020
2 minutes to readModernised magnet characterisation techniques attracts new global markets for Hirst Magnetics
By recruiting a KTP associate and working with Exeter academics, Hirst gained the expertise in mathematics and theoretical magnetics they needed to develop a process for accurately converting their magnet characterisation measurements.
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11 April 2020
2 minutes to readAirport grass to gas: a clean energy revolution
With support from Tevi, Bennamann Ltd has conducted a research study into potential biomethane energy yields at Cornwall airport Newquay.
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22 March 2018
3 minutes to readDigging deeper for vital copper deposits
Dr Ben Williamson, with colleagues from the Natural History Museum, has developed a new way to establish whether certain types of magmatic rocks are likely to host valuable copper deposits.
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22 March 2018
2 minutes to readRevolutionising the All Terrain Mobility Platform with SC Group
SC Group embarked on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Exeter to upgrade their ATMP vehicle to utilise the latest hybrid and electric technology.
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10 March 2018
2 minutes to readReducing product design costs by 80 per cent with Centek
Engineers at the University of Exeter worked with Newton Abbot-based Centek Group to significantly reduce costs and development times for new products into the oil and gas sector. Centralizers are vitally important for safety in the oil and gas industry, retaining casings centrally within boreholes and preventing leaks at the surface. Centralizers…
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6 April 2017
2 minutes to readImproving accident investigation with 3D models
Camborne School of Mines (CSM) is celebrating 125 years of pioneering research in the fields of mining and mineral engineering. To celebrate the milestone the school, which is a centre for mining excellence and has pioneered the best in industry-led teaching, have organised a series of events including a distinctive Live Wall – an interactive…
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10 December 2014
2 minutes to readMicrobial production of fourth-generation biofuels
Bacteria modified to produce fuel on demand have been produced by University of Exeter researchers in collaboration with energy and petrochemicals group Shell. Academics led by Professor John Love have found a way to get the organisms to produce fuel nearly identical to diesel. This will help meet future fuel demands without the need to…
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12 November 2014
4 minutes to readVibration engineering spin-out creates safer structures for industry
National sport stadia such as Premiership Football grounds and the London 2012 Velodrome plus chimneys in power stations, office buildings and bridges are just some of the structures that have been made better performing and more economically viable thanks to work with the University of Exeter’s Structures and Dynamic Group and their…
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15 October 2014
4 minutes to readWhat are metamaterials?
Lipstick, credit-card chips, carbon fibre and catalytic converters are used every day without a second thought about the complex science behind their creation. But these items could not exist without putting atoms together in new ways to make metamaterials – fascinating structures that could also unlock the possibilities of invisibility and quantum…
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3 October 2014
3 minutes to readEngineering a cardboard surfboard
Cardboard sounds like an unlikely material for building surfboards but Dr Arnaud Marmier is attempting to convince you that this humble and very widespread material is capable of extraordinary things. Unsurprisingly it has not been an entirely successful project though, as Arnaud explained: “I have surfed using these surfboards. Not all of them have…
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