Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at work

Aston University has completed a project with Coventry-based global transport technology firm Aurrigo, resulting in a sophisticated machine vision solution making its autonomous vehicles more capable. 

Academics from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences are incorporating advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to significantly enhance Kallik's safety labelling software. 

Aston and Majestic Ltd join forces to develop a novel search engine using leading-edge statistical methods, relational distance and probability techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Aston University is teaming up with asbestos consultancy, Thames Laboratories to improve efficiency of social housing repairs by using machine-learning and AI to create a maintenance prioritisation system.

Aston University and Agilysis Limited join forces to develop a unique predictive software tool that will use live data to promote safe and sustainable travel with improvements in air quality. 

Aston University partners with PrecisionLife to develop app for secure monitoring of vulnerable patients. 

Rimilia partnered with Aston University to develop an intelligent financial management software tool using machine learning and predictive data analytics, to create a unique-to-market debtor payment behaviour model.

Aston University has completed a project with apprentice management specialist Advanced Smart Apprentices, resulting in a software platform which has the potential of improving apprenticeship completion rates.

Thames Laboratories and Aston University are developing state-of-the-art techniques to improve the company's existing engineer scheduling processes to shorten turnaround times, improve customer satisfaction, reduce CO2 emissions and improve profit margins.

Aston University academics incorporate sophisticated machine learning capability into software company Evolyst’s Lumien platform to deliver predictive data analysis of workplace mental health and wellbeing.

Body Arcus FM and Aston University develop a unique Smart Scheduling System that can react dynamically to operational demands and give the company a competitive edge in the market.

Aston University and Microports.net Ltd enter partnership to significantly develop market-leading records and document management technology.

Aston University and Creative Manufacturing Limited join forces to implement the digitalisation of operational and production processes by adopting an Industry 5.0 approach.

Aston University has completed a project with automotive firm Metal Assemblies, which has resulted in a boost in productivity for the company, without them having to increase staff or buy new machines. 

Aston University and Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses join forces to optimise farmhouse cheese production using machine-learning and artificial intelligence.

Aston University and Birmingham Assay Office join forces to implement a new intelligent scheduling system. The system will enhance productivity by using data to improve processes and eliminate hold ups. 

Aston University and ColdHubs Ltd partner up to minimise food waste in Nigeria.

Aston University teams up with Invibio Limited for exciting research project on innovative material for medical devices.

Aston University completes project with Mechatherm International Limited, which created an intelligent design process for furnaces and ancillary equipment, expected to increase turnover by £7 million over the next three years.

Aston University has teamed up with Solargen Technologies and the University of Nairobi to develop a smart irrigation system using solar and wind energy to provide year-round watering of land to improve crop production in Kenya.

Aston University and Pulse Power and Measurement are working together to develop an innovative optical transport system using signal conditioning in the optical domain to deliver a lower loss, flatter signal profile for long-distance diversity solutions and higher capacity low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation architectures.

Aston University partners with steel etching company Qualitetch to develop novel membrane filtration technologies used in precision component manufacture to improve productivity, product quality, process consistency and reduce environmental impact.

Aston University's academics contribute to the development of a novel, real-time wheel alignment fault detection system to allow RL Capital to extend their intelligent HGV Auto Align tyre and wheel offering to cars and vans.

Aston University has teamed up with Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited to create a Building Information Modelling (BIM)-based automated health and safety rule compliance checking system which will improve worker safety in the construction industry.