Innovate UK

GScan is at the forefront of transforming inspection technology by utilizing muon-based scanning, which leverages natural cosmic radiation to safely and accurately analyze chemical compositions of various materials. Its flagship product, MuonFLUX, enables in-depth scanning of reinforced concrete, offering crucial insights that can prevent the collapse of vulnerable infrastructure such as bridges and buildings. The technology not only enhances the lifespan of existing structures without increasing risk but also significantly reduces maintenance costs by pinpointing critical repair areas. Additionally, GScan's solution contributes to the decarbonization of the concrete and cement industry, which is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. In 2023, the company successfully executed its first commercial projects, generating revenue of €1.5 million. GScan's innovative approach has wide-ranging implications across various sectors, including public safety, industrial applications, and space exploration.

Pipeline Organics is an early-stage cleantech company focused on generating clean, continuous renewable electricity from wastewater through innovative biofuel cells. Their patent-pending technology utilizes the chemical potential in waste to produce electricity, aimed at meeting industrial power demands while minimizing environmental impact. By implementing a quick and cost-effective retrofit installation, Pipeline Organics enables industries to decrease energy costs, ensure reliable electricity supply, and lower carbon emissions. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also helps businesses reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, aligning with broader environmental goals.

IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.

IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.

Rivelin Robotics specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions for metal additive manufacturing post-processing. The company's AI technology, known as NetShape®, enables robots to autonomously perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, thereby enhancing efficiency in manufacturing. By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and processes, Rivelin's robots offer improved dexterity and versatility, making industrial operations safer and more efficient. This innovation aims to eliminate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately reducing costs and protecting the health of workers in the manufacturing sector.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) refers to the entire process chain involved in selectively adding material and generating three-dimensional shapes. Because of this, AM is frequently referred to as 3D printing.

Scintam Engineering specializes in developing innovative engineering equipment and tooling platforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of maintenance processes. The company's offerings focus on reducing damage rates during disassembly compared to traditional methods, utilizing technology that minimizes harm to surrounding materials, including threads and coatings. Scintam's multi-purpose tool heads are designed to accommodate a variety of standard fastener types, allowing for quick setup and improved reliability in maintenance tasks across various industry sectors. By prioritizing safety and efficiency, Scintam Engineering supports industries in maintaining optimal performance.

Futraheat is a pioneering company specializing in high-temperature heat pump technology, specifically the TurboClaw system, aimed at the cost-effective decarbonization of industrial heat. The company develops sustainable industrial heat pumps designed to facilitate a practical transition away from fossil fuel usage in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and food production. By utilizing renewable electricity, Futraheat's technology offers industries a zero-carbon alternative for their heating needs, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach to industrial processes.

Rivelin Robotics specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions for metal additive manufacturing post-processing. The company's AI technology, known as NetShape®, enables robots to autonomously perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, thereby enhancing efficiency in manufacturing. By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and processes, Rivelin's robots offer improved dexterity and versatility, making industrial operations safer and more efficient. This innovation aims to eliminate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately reducing costs and protecting the health of workers in the manufacturing sector.

Automedi is a transformative sustainable manufacturing platform that is fast becoming the internet of manufacturing. It combines 12 different inventions into a turnkey Circularity-as-a-Service layered on top of its decentralized circular "microeconomies" that rapidly turns plastic trash into consumer products in as little as 25 minutes. Its innovative edge manufacturing system creates a no or low-transport logistics chain and low energy factory systems that repurposes almost 600 times as much plastic as conventional municipal and commercial recycling, while using 0.25% of the energy to manufacture products. Meaning products can be made available whenever and wherever they are needed, without minimum order quantities and the high cost of manufacture that create a barrier to entry to entrepreneurs and poorer communities. Helping global communities rebalance inequity while creating a step-change in carbon avoidance.

IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.

Productive Machines that enable machining companies to be faster to the best part, first time, in an automated way. Unlike competitors who are stuck in a labour intensive iterative cycle to produce parts. Productive Machines have a digital twin of the physics, mechanics, dynamics, distortion and vibration of the machining process for metal cutting, enabling the company to test millions of parameters in simulation to enhance CAM and Gcode to improve productivity and part quality. Productive Machines is a spin out from the UK Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

Scintam Engineering specializes in developing innovative engineering equipment and tooling platforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of maintenance processes. The company's offerings focus on reducing damage rates during disassembly compared to traditional methods, utilizing technology that minimizes harm to surrounding materials, including threads and coatings. Scintam's multi-purpose tool heads are designed to accommodate a variety of standard fastener types, allowing for quick setup and improved reliability in maintenance tasks across various industry sectors. By prioritizing safety and efficiency, Scintam Engineering supports industries in maintaining optimal performance.

IVY TECH Ltd is a multidisciplinary research and innovation company focusing on pushing the boundaries by enabling the technologies to make the fourth-industrial revolution a reality. Vison – Empowering and revolutionising organisations to be the global leaders in engineering and technology. Mission - Assisting organisations by providing cutting-edge solutions to compete in the global market.

Big Atom specializes in recycling solutions for waste tyres, serving local garages and tyre wholesalers. The company collects, shreds, and granulates tyres, converting them into rubber granules that can be reintegrated into the circular economy. By transforming waste tyres and plastics into raw materials, Big Atom enables industries to repurpose waste, contributing to environmental sustainability and the reduction of pollution. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to create a more efficient and eco-friendly system for managing polymer materials.

Rivelin Robotics specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions for metal additive manufacturing post-processing. The company's AI technology, known as NetShape®, enables robots to autonomously perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, thereby enhancing efficiency in manufacturing. By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and processes, Rivelin's robots offer improved dexterity and versatility, making industrial operations safer and more efficient. This innovation aims to eliminate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately reducing costs and protecting the health of workers in the manufacturing sector.

Meritor, Inc. is a manufacturer of integrated systems, modules, and components tailored for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Established in 1909 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the company specializes in drivetrain, mobility, braking, and suspension solutions for various applications, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, off-highway machinery, and defense vehicles. Meritor operates through two main segments: Commercial Truck, which focuses on supplying drivetrain systems and components like axles and brakes, and Aftermarket and Industrial, which provides replacement parts to commercial vehicle and industrial aftermarket customers. The company markets its products under several brands, including Meritor, Euclid, and AxleTech, and distributes them primarily in North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. With over a century of experience, Meritor is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket clients globally.

CVE designs and builds process solutions and has more than 60 years experience manufacturing Electron Beam (EB) systems and Vacuum Furnaces (VF’s) from its base in Cambridge UK. CVE’s range of equipment includes systems ranging from 50 to 200 kV with beam powers up to 100 kW. Professional engineering skills are applied to customer requirements resulting in innovative solutions to technical problems. The company's skilled workforce, experienced engineering department and extensive service team are backed up with a range of in-house test and diagnostic facilities. CVE offers true global coverage from itssales and service centres in the UK and worldwide. Cambridge Vacuum Engineering's roots begin in the late 1950's in Cambridge, England with the founding of Torvac, a company specialising in the manufacture of Electron Beam Welders and Vacuum Furnaces. A break-a-way group formed Wentgate Engineers in the mid 1960's and for many years the two companies traded in competition. Torvac purchased the Hawker Siddley Dynamics "Dynaweld" technology, which added 150kV welders to their range.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

FuelActive Ltd specializes in the manufacture of fuel delivery systems aimed at addressing fuel contamination issues. Founded in 1998 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company offers solutions that help eliminate fuel-related breakdowns, reduce machine downtime and maintenance, and improve fuel efficiency. Its innovative fuel pick-up units and associated technologies are designed to prevent filter blockages and engine failures, serving various sectors including construction, mining, transport, military, power generation, marine, and agriculture. Originally established as Fairwater Fuel Systems Limited, the company rebranded to FuelActive Ltd in June 2007 to reflect its focus on advanced fuel management solutions.

Corridor Technology is a technology company. It will entail the development of a fully standardised imagery and video data review system to allow asset inspectors in road, rail and energy corridors to review remote condition monitoring data (RCM), output from Corridor’s Machine Learning systems.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

CageCapture creates, develops and supplies novel advanced materials to address some of the most pressing indoor air pollution problems facing modern society.

Actuation Lab is addressing the problems of high servicing requirements and poor longevity of current actuators in the Marine, Mining and Offshore Industries.

Rivelin Robotics specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions for metal additive manufacturing post-processing. The company's AI technology, known as NetShape®, enables robots to autonomously perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, thereby enhancing efficiency in manufacturing. By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and processes, Rivelin's robots offer improved dexterity and versatility, making industrial operations safer and more efficient. This innovation aims to eliminate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately reducing costs and protecting the health of workers in the manufacturing sector.

Iceni Labs is an innovation commercialisation enterprise, with integrated research, development, test and manufacturing capability. Inter-disciplinary by nature, we combine commercial expertise with academic excellence, across the Defence and Security, Energy, Health and Consumer sectors. Our professional networks bridge artificial intelligence, automated creativity, electronics, energy, materials, nanotechnology and software. We invent and innovate in-house, foster high-potential technologies, and aggregate capabilities globally, to produce innovative, disruptive products that deliver more than the sum of their parts. By providing technical, executive, commercial and capital support, our Innovation-Exploitation Programme enhances value proposition and reduces risk exposure, while developing creativity, flexibility and robustness. Our goal is for our ‘wrap around’ idea to patent to product approach to become recognised globally as a catalyst for successful innovation. We are bridging the challenging gap between ‘thinking’ and ‘doing’.

CorrosionRADAR Ltd specializes in developing advanced corrosion monitoring systems utilizing innovative sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, industrial manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. Its solutions are particularly valuable for refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, power plants, storage tanks, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, and tunnels. By leveraging patent-pending distributed sensing technology and advanced analytics, CorrosionRADAR enables predictive corrosion management, allowing clients to implement safe and cost-effective maintenance and inspection programs, even in challenging environments.

Hiflux Ltd designs and manufactures compact high temperature heat exchangers and thermal management equipment.

CorrosionRADAR Ltd specializes in developing advanced corrosion monitoring systems utilizing innovative sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, industrial manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. Its solutions are particularly valuable for refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, power plants, storage tanks, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, and tunnels. By leveraging patent-pending distributed sensing technology and advanced analytics, CorrosionRADAR enables predictive corrosion management, allowing clients to implement safe and cost-effective maintenance and inspection programs, even in challenging environments.

CorrosionRADAR Ltd specializes in developing advanced corrosion monitoring systems utilizing innovative sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, industrial manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. Its solutions are particularly valuable for refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, power plants, storage tanks, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, and tunnels. By leveraging patent-pending distributed sensing technology and advanced analytics, CorrosionRADAR enables predictive corrosion management, allowing clients to implement safe and cost-effective maintenance and inspection programs, even in challenging environments.

CorrosionRADAR Ltd specializes in developing advanced corrosion monitoring systems utilizing innovative sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, industrial manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. Its solutions are particularly valuable for refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, power plants, storage tanks, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, and tunnels. By leveraging patent-pending distributed sensing technology and advanced analytics, CorrosionRADAR enables predictive corrosion management, allowing clients to implement safe and cost-effective maintenance and inspection programs, even in challenging environments.

Dearman is a global technology company delivering clean ‘cold and power’. Dearman’s cutting-edge technology uniquely harnesses liquid air to deliver zero-emission power and cooling. It is developing a portfolio of proprietary technologies, products and services, which deliver significant reductions in operating cost, fuel usage and emissions, at low capital cost. The first application of Dearman technology, to provide sustainable and efficient zero-emission transport refrigeration. This will be in commercial trials in the coming months, ahead of multi-country trials later in 2016. The company is building an international reputation for innovation, rigour, commercial acumen and engineering excellence, all to fulfil its primary objective – to make the world a cleaner, cooler place.

Inductosense Ltd specializes in the manufacture of wireless, battery-free sensors that detect cracks, corrosion, and defects in various structures and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company has developed the Wireless And Non Destructive (WAND) Evaluation System, which includes a handheld measurement probe and a set of sensors that can be permanently attached to surfaces. These sensors operate under coatings, insulation, or repairs, allowing for efficient and non-invasive inspections. Additionally, Inductosense offers TRND systems designed for monitoring internal corrosion and erosion in pipework and vessels. Their technology facilitates fast, repeatable inspections and enables clients to gather consistent data on structural integrity over time, making it valuable for applications in large structures and composite repairs.

Lontra is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in innovative air and gas compressor technology. The company has developed the Blade Compressor®, an award-winning and patented design that represents a significant advancement in compressor technology, being the first major new design in over 80 years. This compressor is recognized for its efficiency, reportedly achieving up to one-third more energy savings than traditional models while enhancing reliability. Lontra is actively expanding its technology into various industries, including general manufacturing, cement, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The company has garnered support through numerous grants and awards from organizations such as Innovate UK and the Royal Academy of Engineering, highlighting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. In 2020, Lontra received the IMechE Award for Innovation in Bulk Materials and Handling, underscoring its impact in the engineering field.