Typical projects

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KTPs from an Engineering perspective

• Typical projects
• Development, design and structural analysis of
  modular seat frames, Cogent Passenger Seating,
  Swansea, 102,593, (2009-2011)
• Impact design of school minibus structures,
  Brecon Coachworks, Brecon, 102,691, (2007-2009)
• Improved sensor measurement in the control of
  steel production, Heraeus Electro-Nite,
  Chesterfield, 90,282, (2002-2004)
• Improvements in the printing quality for
  aluminium aerosol cans, Envases (UK), Port
  Talbot, 87,112, (2000-2002)
• Material optimisation in the manufacture of
  aluminium aerosol cans, Envases (UK), Port
  Talbot, 83,500, (1998-2000)
• Re-design of windscreen wiper systems for
  improved efficiency, Trico Limited, Pontypool,
  73,640, (1996-1998)
• Modular manufacture of automotive radiators,
  Valeo Climate Control, Swansea, 65,994,
  (1993-1995)
• Development of a bespoke production management
  system, a bespoke computer-aided design system
  and a bespoke computer-aided analysis system for
  steel lintels
• I.G. Lintels, Cwmbran, 215,243, (1990-1993)

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KTPs from an Engineering perspective

• Benefits to the School/University
• The opportunity to collaborate with innovative
  companies in key strategic projects
• The opportunity to effectively embed our
  knowledge in the local economy and further
  strengthen the reputation of Swansea University
  in commercial projects, such as KTPs
• Successfully demonstrate to the Company the
  benefits of collaboration with the University and
  hence develop the potential for further research
  with the company
• The opportunity to convert successful
  collaborative project outcomes into marketable
  case studies for prospective students
• To support the Universitys goal of striving for
  innovation in research.
• To further address and support the Universitys
  role in sustainable economic development and
  third mission activities

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KTPs from an Engineering perspective

• Benefits to the School
• Opportunity for company visits
• Undergraduate projects with clear industrial
  relevance (normally at least 4 per KTP project)
• Taught postgraduate projects (normally at least
  1 per KTP project)
• Potential for advanced research projects
• Case studies used in teaching
• Employment prospects for our graduates

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KTPs from an Engineering perspective

• Benefits to the Associate
• Gain valuable experience in an SME environment
  working on a high-profile strategic project
• Extensive formalised personal development
  programme (10 of time)
• Gain professional recognition for the research
  and development work undertaken
• Gain valuable management experience (through
  management of the project and KTP training
  modules)
• Gain commercial experience from client/supplier
  interaction and marketing experience
• Submit elements of the work for a higher degree
  (generally MPhil)
• Opportunity for permanent employment (two-year
  interview)

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Example Envases (UK) Ltd.
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Example Envases (UK) Ltd.
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Example Envases (UK) Ltd.
Equivalent stress range 107.7 MPa (red) to 63.6
MPa (blue)
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Example Envases (UK) Ltd.
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Example Envases (UK) Ltd.