Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at work

Aston University's project with apprenticeship provider Advanced Smart Apprentices has led to a software platform to increase course completion rates.

Aston University and asbestos consultancy Thames Laboratories are improving the efficiency of social housing repairs by using AI to create a maintenance prioritisation system.

Aston University's project with global transport technology firm Aurrigo has led to a sophisticated machine vision solution, making its autonomous vehicles more capable.

Aston University has teamed up with transport safety specialists Agilysis to create a predictive city planning tool to promote safe and sustainable travel and improve air quality.

Aston University is working with labelling and artwork management software provider Kallik to enhance their safety labelling software using advanced computer vision and AI.

Aston University partners with AI software business PrecisionLife to develop an app for the secure monitoring of vulnerable patients, leveraging machine learning and AI.

Aston Univerity's partnership with finance solutions provider Rimilia has developed intelligent financial management software to inform collection strategies. 

Aston University and web crawling technology specialists Majestic join forces to develop data analysis tools to uncover new insights from large internet usage datasets.

Aston University and Thames Laboratories join forces to develop software to improve the company's engineer scheduling system and maximise business efficiency.

Aston University partners with software company Evolyst to integrate machine learning into their Lumien platform to deliver predictive analysis of workplace mental health. 

Aston University is working with facilities management company Arcus FM to develop a smart scheduling system that can dynamically react to operational demands.

Aston University are working with software technology company Microports.net to develop their market-leading records and document management technology.

Aston University and Birmingham-based JDD Furniture join forces to reduce inefficiencies in furniture production by introducing a digital production system.

Aston University and South West-based IT company, BIT Group, join forces to develop new income streams through enhanced training and technology development.

Aston University is supporting Aurrigo to expand into new markets by promoting its innovative autonomous vehicle technologies to airports around the world.

Aston University has completed a project with automotive firm Metal Assemblies, resulting in a 15% growth in turnover without increasing staff or buying new machines.

Aston University and architectural hardware manufacturers, Creative Manufacturing, join forces to digitalise operational and production processes with an Industry 5.0 approach.

Aston University and hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office join forces to improve operational efficiency by implementing an intelligent scheduling system.

Aston University and cassava processors the Tropical Starch Company partner to develop an off-grid solar-powered drying device for greener processing of Ghana’s staple crop.

Aston University and road surfacing specialist Miles Macadam join forces to lower the carbon footprint of road surfaces by finding more sustainable alternatives for the company’s grouts.

Aston University and engineering company Lanemark Combustion Engineering join forces to shrink the carbon footprint of industrial gas burners by using low-carbon fuels.

Aston University has teamed up with fruit and vegetable producer Tropical Growers to help ghanian farmers monitor crops in real time by devising smart greenhouses. 

Aston University and engineering company Solargen Technologies partner to develop a smart irrigation system using solar and wind energy to improve crop production in Kenya.

Aston University has teamed up with design consultancy Arcadis to improve worker safety in the construction industry by creating an automated health and safety rule compliance checking system.

Aston University has teamed up with casthouse technology specialists Mechatherm to develop energy-efficient aluminium recycling systems that are expected to halve energy consumption.

Aston University has completed a project with casthouse technology specialists Mechatherm, which developed an intelligent design process for furnaces and ancillary equipment. 

Aston University is working with architectural metalworks and finishes specialist John Desmond to develop antimicrobial surfaces to prevent the spread of infection.

Aston University and cold storage providers ColdHubs partner to develop a hybrid solar-powered off-grid pre-cooling storage system for farmers in Nigeria to minimise food waste.

Aston University is working with biomaterial solutions provider Invibio to develop evaluation procedures to identify debris from fracture fixation devices.

Aston University's second project with lens measurement solutions provider Optimec Systems has resulted in improved calibration processes for its is830 lens measuring instrument.

Aston University and radio frequency over fibre experts Pulse Power and Measurement partner to develop satellite communication technology using optics to deliver performance and cost benefits.

Aston University has completed a project with precision steel-etching company Qualitetch, resulting in a novel in-line filtration process that has more than doubled etching capacity.

Aston University is working with automotive company RL Capital to develop a real-time wheel alignment fault detection system to extend their HGV auto align service to cars and vans.

Aston University and healthcare communications agency Alpharmaxim have developed the first evidence-based behaviour change tool to support the adoption of new drugs for rare diseases.

Aston University is partnering with contract medicine manufacturer Catalent to enhance their oral dissolving tablet technology by improving permeability for complex drugs.

The Aston Villa Foundation has teamed up with Aston University to measure the success of its community projects by developing an impact evaluation toolkit for football foundations. 

Aston University partners with medical products company PFE Medical to develop a world-first device using ultraviolet light to expose resilient bacteria inside endoscopes.

Aston University and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association join forces to examine the feasibility of extending pharmacists’ duties to include more healthcare interventions.

Aston University has completed a project with pharmaceutical company Quest Pharm, resulting in a world-first tablet to treat chemotherapy-induced mouth ulcers.