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19 September 2024
2 minutes to readMachine learning set to make bridges safer – and cheaper to maintain
A recent ‘machine learning’ project between University of Exeter and the materials testing company Imetrum, is set to reduce maintenance costs and improve the safety of civil structures such as bridges and tunnels.
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3 September 2024
4 minutes to readHigh flying engineer develops intelligent new system for the water sector
As water scarcity becomes a key issue for humanity, water efficiency is essential. But globally, almost 90 billion litres of water are lost each day – nearly half of all water pumped around the world – through leaks and burst water mains. When critical mains fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, yet…
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17 October 2023
3 minutes to readDigital Tool Set to Revolutionise Design of Future-Proof Buildings
A new project between CIBSE and University of Exeter will help ensure future buildings are energy efficient and well-adapted to climate change.
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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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19 February 2021
2 minutes to readBusiness in Focus: City Science
Since the start of the collaboration in 2018, the Data Science team at Exeter and City Science have worked together on 9 projects, leveraging over £2 million of government funding and covering subjects around transport and energy optimisation, digital twin calibration, creation of open urban models to support de-carbonisation, and computational rationality for drones.
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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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20 September 2019
2 minutes to readMachine learning to reduce flooding as a result of sewer blockages
A research project was undertaken between the University of Exeter and DC Welsh Water to develop a machine learning tool that could more accurately predict and identify potential blockages across the sewer network.
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26 March 2018
2 minutes to readDeveloping recyclable wetsuits with Finisterre
There are more than 500,000 surfers in the United Kingdom who, on average, will replace their wetsuits once every two years. The result of this? The equivalent of more than thirty London double decker buses being discarded every year. Three hundred and eighty tonnes of non-biodegradable chemical-based waste, every single year. As…
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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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20 March 2018
< 1 minute to readKTP helps shipping company increase profitability and production
Ship repair and maintenance facilities company, A&P Falmouth, increased their profitability, production facilities and global commercialisation opportunities after working with the University of Exeter.
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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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