09:00 - 16:30, University of Leicester
09:00 - 16:30
The Lecture Theatre, David Wilson Library Building
University of Leicester
Whether a technology originates in industry or at a university, an industry/university partnership can reap great rewards for all parties. SMEs are becoming increasingly active in such collaborations, often working closely with end-customers throughout.
Learn how they have done that and what they would do differently next time.
This event is organised by the Midlands Aerospace Alliance, the University of Leicester and the Transport iNet.
The workshop will:
- help you understand the key issues in creating a successful technology collaboration
- provide several examples of successful collaborations
- outline some innovative technologies ripe for commercial exploitation
- help you understand the new UK funding regime and how to access it
Keynote speakers from:
- Rolls-Royce
- Astrium
- Magna Parva
- TTE Systems
- Photek
In light of the recent government changes to technology funding in the UK, the Technology Strategy Board's Director of Communications and Strategy will give a keynote presentation on its strategy for innovation in the UK and highlight some of the funding mechanisms that are available to support the practical development and transfer of novel technologies.
Several highly innovative technologies will also be presented which may provide opportunities to companies for commercial exploitation.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:30 Registration & Networking
09:30 - 11:15 Session 1
- Welcome - Professor George Fraser
- Introduction to the Transport iNet - John Frodsham
- Introduction to the University of Leicester Space Research Centre and Transferable Technologies - Professor George Fraser
- Additive manufacturing and its validation for use in producing components for Space Missions - Dr Piyal Samara-Ratna
- Rolls Royce - application of green technology in the design of turbine blades - Dr Karl Ryder
- TTE Systems - rapid programming of safety critical embedded systems - Dr Michael Pont
11:15 - 11:30 Tea/coffee & Networking
11:30 - 13:00 Session 2
- Developments in novel materials for aerospace applications - Professor Helen Atkinson
- Astrium - Ralph Cordey
- Technology Strategy Board - Dr Allyson Reed, Director of Communications and Strategy
13:00 - 13.45 Lunch & Networking
13:45 - 15:15 Session 3
- Discussion on industry technology needs
- Magna Parva - design and development of remote sampling systems for future Mars rover vehicle - Andrew Bowyer
- Is real time engine oil analysis possible? - Dr John Lees
15:15 - 15:30 Tea/coffee & Networking
15:30 - 16:30 Session 4
- Photek - development of advanced sensors - Jon Howorth
- Advances in vibration testing - Dr Jon Sykes
16:30 Round up & Close
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