Case Studies
The A4I programme has run successfully 3 times before in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The Case Studies featured below illustrate the range of projects undertaken under the A4I Programme.
For a complete list of A4I funded projects please click here
Latest
Energy Technology Centre Ltd
ETC wind turbine blade erosion testing problem
Energy Technology Centre Ltd (ETC) provides water droplet erosion testing for wind turbine blades. ETC worked with NPL to explore techniques for measuring material erosion during the testing process.
Adaptix
NPL helps Adaptix develop innovative materials for low-cost 3D medical imaging
Adaptix is developing an innovative new technology which could revolutionise medical imaging. 3D imaging for disease or trauma often relies on expensive CT scans, which deliver large radiation doses. Cheaper X-ray techniques only produce 2D scans.
TMD Technologies Ltd
TMD makes complex manufacturing measurements accessible to more users
NPL creates calibration artefact for complex assembly, helping more staff carry out complex measurements of an electron beam focusing system.
Coconut Collaborative Ltd
Rapid and robust screening approaches to support food quality control
The Coconut Collaborative Ltd (CCL) manufactures Coconut Yogurt for the UK and a wide international market. Based on its innovative products and strong market presence it has become the market leading coconut brand in the UK.