Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology/2

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(2005), "Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology/2", Assembly Automation, Vol. 25 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2005.03325cab.006

Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology/2

Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology/2

Using advanced software packages, Craig Wright, a graduate of Hull University, will therefore work in tandem with British Turntable and the University of Bolton on streamlining the design process, improving lead time from enquiry to proposal and developing ideas for innovative new product applications.

The University of Bolton operates a number of enterprise and research programmes that provide business with cutting edge technologies, including the knowledge transfer partnership scheme, which offers up to 60 per cent funding for research and development.

“The University of Bolton has the capability to pursue very hi-tech development, which we all need nowadays”, explains John Entwistle, MD of British Turntable, a 45-year old Bolton based world leader in the field of automotive and product display equipment. “Ten years ago we had few graduate employees, but now we rely upon their skills, particularly in our development of industrial handling equipment”.

Mark Allanson, Director of Enterprise at the University, says, “We've worked with around 3,000 companies to explore new technologies and improve their capabilities over the last few years. That number is set to grow as we invest in the expertise and facilities needed in a modern University to benefit students and the business community. Collaborating with British Turntable in this way is a great example of working together to develop and exchange knowledge that will keep a highly successful business at the cutting edge.”

For further information, please contact: David Houghton. Tel: +44 (0)1204 525626; E-mail: info@turntable.co.uk; web site: www.hovair.co.uk or www.british.turntable.co.uk.