Description The collection, physicochemical characterisation, and assessment of the toxicity of airborne particulate matter. Potential clients include governmental bodies, industry and private individuals.

Description A substantial state-of-the-art chemical analytical suite comprising GC-FID/EAD, GC-MS, HPLC, HPLC-MS and Fluorescence spectroscopy. Facilities and expertise have successfully supported industrial partners in QA work and method development/validation.

Description The Online CPD project is designed to meet the professional development requirements of the region's engineering industry. However, with an ever-growing need for CPD, not only in the engineering profession, the possibilities for Online CPD to grow into something more than a research project were recently realised with the founding of an associated company.

Description Electromagnetic design and analysis. Materials analysis (loss, permeability, magnetostriction, etc.). Short courses in magnetic materials and FEM design. Assistance for South Wales SMEs though the Centre's ERDF group. Heat treatment of soft magnetic materials. Machine design. Applications of magnetic sensors. Development of test instrumentation for magnetic measurements. Magnetic levitation and lifting systems.

Description Assistance for SMEs in South Wales to optimise their manufacturing systems using intelligent process monitoring systems, real-time monitoring of production processes using internet based communication protocols, advanced computer based process modelling and analysis tools, intelligent management of process parameters to enable optimised manufacturing and web pages to display process information.

Description Companies with problems with pollutants in their gaseous or aqueous effluent are sought. We will look at possible ways of reducing the amount of organic pollutants in the effluent which can minimise waste and save in effluent processing.

Description Liquid effluent treatment to reduce cost of discharge to the sewage system or special waste disposal.

Description Medical, scientific, military, consumer durables, environmental monitoring, gas monitoring, colour change detection, particle monitoring, automotive, diagnostics, computers, broadcast sound processing, night vision systems, mobile data terminals for vehicles, home browsers

Description Ground-breaking, widely applicable software has been subject of several papers and articles. The developer now seeks assistance in:

Description Expert Systems enable expertise to be made available on PCs via a question and answer process. Traditionally, complicated rule sets have been required, which are difficult to understand. Peritus uses flowcharts instead. Applications are prepared instantly and totally automatically.

Constraints Free services are only available to SMEs in Industrial South Wales. This project ends 31/12/2001.

Description Communication networks, usually known as FIELDBUS, are set to revolutionise industry. Until recently, the advantages of using fieldbus have been appreciated to a far greater extent in continental Europe than in the UK. This 2 day course uses industrial standard PLCs, to provide an introduction to Profibus DP, the Fieldbus market leader.

Description FIELDBUS is assuming ever-greater importance to industry. Actuator Sensor Interface (ASi) occupies the key level where machine information is gathered and machine actions are initiated. The 1 day course uses industrial standard equipment and provides delegates with the opportunity to set-up, prove, modify and fault-find an ASi network.

Description The ability of SCADA to manipulate and present production data in many different ways means that it constitutes a powerful tool which can be used to improve production rates and quality control. Information generated by these packages is easily integrated into Management Information Systems. This 3 day course uses Siemens WinCC or Intellution FIX.

Title Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391)

Description This 5 day course is aimed at electrical personnel who are engaged in the inspection and testing of electrical installations to the 16th Edition, IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:1992), and wish to obtain a recognised qualification in this important area of electrical engineering.

Description The Acoustic Emission System has been developed to aid engineers in the evaluation and assessment of damage in steel bridges. The system is based on the acoustic emission technique for the detection and monitoring of crack activity in steel structures.

Description A system that monitors the activity and waste of production machines on the shop floor and automatically produces comprehensive productivity reports. The system also provides production schedules and tracks production progress in real time.

Description An electronic design consultancy service specialising in embedded microprocessor applications. The service includes hardware, software, PCB design and prototyping and small batch manufacture.

Description Advice and technical assistance on the appraisal, modelling, analysis and assessment of the behaviour and condition of building and civil engineering structures.

Description HPLC packing materials, or similar particles, custom packed into HPLC columns from 2.1 mm id to 150 mm id. For chromatographic or other uses. The columns or packed tubes would be tested by chromatographic protocols by standard or client specified procedures.

Title Spherical Silica Bonded Phase Manufacture and Test for Chromatography Applications

Description Custom manufacture of specialist spherical silicas and bonded phase silicas undertaken. Materials would be tested using physical, chemical and chromatographic techniques to standard or client specifications.

Description New synthetic chemistry methods, patented, which enable the intracellular delivery of charged compounds such as nucleotides.

Description High field (300 MHz), multi-nuclear (H, C, P, F) NMR with a range of 1D and 2D pulse sequences and VT capability.

Title Clinical Trials on Medications/Treatments for Common Cold, Influenza and Hay Fever

Description Clinical trials, consultancy and basic research on treatments for common cold, influenza and nasal allergy.

Description Multi-phase complex polymer-surfactant systems.

Applications Design, analysis and formulation of pharmaceuticals, detergents, foods etc.

Description Automatic site location, configuration and management of third generation cellular networks (including UMTS and broadband). Includes the maximisation of coverage and capacity, together with the minimisation of interference.

Title Cellular Mobile Phone Network Design and Configuration. Frequency Assignment

Description DesNet and FASsoft are optimisation systems for producing cellular network designs and frequency plans. FASsoft constructs the frequency plan for any network.

Description Consultancy for the application of virtual reality techniques. Design, planning, visualisation and training.

Title Learning Companies: Developing the Innovative Potential of Welsh SMEs

Description The development and application of a self audit tool through which ISW manufacturing SMEs can benchmark their shop-floor learning structures and innovative processes against world class manufacturers. Promotion of SME learning processes through feedback on audit results and a series of workshops that identify deficiencies in learning processes and problem solving.

Description PASS is a seating component of interlinking panels which react to the user's movements providing constant support.

Description Manufacture and supply of high purity enzymes as raw materials for the diagnostic and healthcare industries. Specialising in the isolation and purification of a wide range of enzymes.

Applications Clinical diagnostics, immunodiagnostics, molecular biology and biotechnology.

Applications Coffee machines, hotplates, anti-condensation for CCTV housing and ticket-dispensing machines, automotive heaters etc.

Description Pulse oximetry has not moved for almost 20 years. The areas of improvement are motion artefact accuracy. We have innovations in both areas.

Description A decontamination/sterilisation tool in the form of an easy-to-use, portable, quartz flask used in conjunction with an ordinary domestic microwave oven has been shown to be effective in only thirty seconds. Cleans a variety of materials, including metals and liquids. Very broad potential market.

Description Networking solutions offering support for multimedia as well as fast concurrent access over a network.

Description Innovative designs for highly interactive educational software for children. The company’s award winning concept engages the user in a ‘real’ virtual world with a highly intuitive interface. The company’s website reaches 500,000+ people per month, the success of which could be transferred to other companies

Constraints Company software design and development is on-going subject to normal trade mark and copyright conditions.

Description A universal controller complete with man-machine interface for small to medium volume applications to replace PLCs.

Applications May include oven controllers, refrigeration controllers, laundry equipment, packaging machines.

Description Biomonitoring determines exposure to industrial chemicals, many of which pose serious health risks. A simple, rapid and cost-effective biomonitoring test has been developed which is available in either test kit form or as an assay service.

Description Supply and design of water treatment programmes including chemicals, service, equipment, consultancy and water risk assessments.

Description The conversion of adhesive tapes from master rounds into precision slit width runs or pads for any gaskets of any requirement.

Description Offering a complete service for entrepreneurial enterprises from finding solutions and sourcing through to market introduction.

Description Solutions for the oil and gas industry and for alternative energy. General engineering solutions.

Description Licensees capable of addressing major market sectors are sought for this innovative video system which comprises 11 video cameras arranged in a dodecahedron. Video feed from the cameras is "stitched" together to generate a near-complete (360 degree x 360 degree) panoramic image.

Description Expert assistance provided by this millennium products award winner from product concept development, patent preparation, business plans, finance, grants, prototypes, marketing, production and sales.

Description This grant is aimed at encouraging small businesses to become actively involved in ICT as a means of business development. A maximum of £2,000 per company is available towards the cost of training and consultancy advice.

Constraints Eligible businesses must employ a maximum of 50 people and be located, or planning to relocate, to Newport.

Description This grant is geared towards helping small companies which are introducing new technology requiring staff to be trained in the use of new equipment. The grant covers 50% (up to a maximum of £500 per company) of training costs plus any examination fee.

Constraints Eligible businesses must employ a maximum of 10 people and be involved in the manufacturing sector or a service sector linked directly to the manufacturing process. You should be located, or planning to relocate, to Newport.

Description Design and manufacture of hydraulic systems and power units. Design consultancy.

Applications Aerospace, process, steel, automotive, waste disposal, material handling, mobile plant, plastic injection moulding and sheet metal presswork industries.

Description Production of antibodies in sheep, goats, monkeys and hens. Custom services for immunogen preparation and antibody purification.

Constraints Minimum contract period is 15 weeks with the first supply of bulk antibodies usually available at 10 weeks.

Description Medium to high volume castings from 0.5 to 60.0 kgs in nodular and austenitic irons for the automotive market. Can also offer fast prototyping (14 days) from CAD models.

Description Executive mentoring scheme for growth companies in Wales. Applicable to all SMEs for up to 2 years to speed up and ensure growth achievement. Mentors are successful executives from the private sector.

Description Advice on a wide range of human interface design problems based on the latest research and ten years of industrial collaboration.

Title Environmental Management and Consultancy, Waste Brokerage and Recycling

Description This process injects 2 different rubber compounds within one injection process allowing the volume of an expensive compound with specific functional properties to be minimised to the specific area of application. A less expensive (non functional) rubber compound can then make up the bulk of the material weight.

Applications Currently used within automotive fuel systems for reducing vapour loss. Other applications could include areas of high temperature or chemical reaction from greases etc.

Description Design and development for the internet, CD Rom, DVD, touch screen computer, plasma screen display (interactive or static).

Description Total design and engineering service covering consultancy, PCB assembly, module distribution panel, cabinet assembly and wiring, system integration and commissioning. Manufacture of small, high value products and components.

Description Generic, powerful and highly innovative software package for groupworking, carrying out and evaluating innovation sessions via computer networks, structure creative communication and knowledge management.

Description Proportional solenoids (gas/fluid flow control and emission control), position/displacement sensors (closed loop control), solenoid actuators (security locks, soap dispensers, fluid shut-off valves). Low power technology applies to these i.e. battery operated.

Description Development of customer focused, lean supply chains which complement the development of web sites.

Description The Quick Scan process is a proven methodology to understand and document logistics processes. It identifies business problems, outlines solutions and develops a prioritised list of improvement opportunities. Quick Scan utilises a number of data collection techniques such as questionnaires, process mapping, structured interviews and data mining in a structured manner.

Description Fuel briquettes and animal bedding bales currently produced on site from waste paper.

Description Small pump preheats incoming ventilating air, cools exhaust air below external temperature, recovers ventilation heat, gains ambient heat. Improves air quality and eliminates dampness. With insulating window shutters, a 90% fuel saving has been shown.

Description New type of insulating window shutter can cut heat loss more than double glazing plus wall insulation. Improves day lighting, solar shading, comfort, privacy and security.

Description Blowing unheated ventilating air over inner surface of glazing reduces temperature difference and heat loss. Air is extracted elsewhere and cooled below external temperature by heat pump to heat water which heats incoming air at bottom of glazing.

Description Innovations promise near zero-energy, warm, dry houses at less cost than traditionally.

Constraints The Programme in its present format comes to an end in December 2001 in North Wales and August 2001 in South Wales. HELP II Wales is expected to be available across Wales from October 2001. Eligibility is restricted to SMEs.

Description Subsidised student and graduate work placements into SMEs for 8-12 weeks. All placements are project based and must be of graduate calibre. They cover all degree disciplines and all types of SMEs.

Description Help for the business community to become more aware of and adopt modern electronic trading practices. Support and encouragement for all sectors in their use of e-Commerce. Investigation of the benefits and impact of e-Commerce through various regional, national and international projects and raising the awareness of the next generation of professionals leaving university by encouraging students to research, understand and use e-Commerce and EDI (electronic data interchange).

Description Assays for the detection and measurement of oestrogenic biomarkers in the fathead minnow rainbow trout and zebrafish. The assays provide a powerful tool in the identification and assessment of chemicals for potential endocrine disrupting activity. The assays are currently under evaluation by several leading UK and American ecotoxicology research institutions.

Description Assays for the quantitative measurement of C-peptide, insulin, intact proinsulin and total proinsulin in human samples. The assays are robust, rapid and easy to perform. The assay format (96 well) is designed for high throughput laboratories. The assays are in current use in leading UK and European diabetes research Laboratories.

Description An assay for the measurement of S-phenylmercapturic acid in urine for the biomonitoring of occupational exposure of individuals to benzene. The accuracy, speed and simplicity of the assay are its strengths, with results available in two hours. The assays is currently under evaluation by the UK Health and Safety laboratory.

Description Provision of tailor-made courses to meet individual and organisational needs in all languages using the latest equipment in modern and spacious surroundings.

Description A purpose built facility for developing and testing fieldbus based industrial control systems from manufacturing and process industry.

Description A Computer Integrated Manufacturing System (CIM) for demonstrating how mechatronic technology can be used to automate manufacturing processes.

Description IT strategy advice based on a business plan review to improve business performance.

Description Quality management systems developed for reduction of non-conformity, process improvement and developmental project enhancement.

Description Provision of multimedia solutions, training packages etc for companies and organisations.

Description Assistance with the start up of new businesses in Wales including mentoring, office space, access to a small, interest free loan fund and specialist consultancy and training.

Constraints There must be a new company formed, based in Wales, with an ongoing connection to a Welsh University.

Description Promotion of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) within the SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) sector. The Company benefits from assistance with the introduction and/or application of ICT, impartial, expert advice, access to expertise and facilities, potential for improved profitability. The DiversITy project is provided to qualifying companies at no cost to the company.

Description This interactive website contains information that is useful for existing participants of CUIN as well as businesses that have no previous experience. The Needs and Opportunities section provides an opportunity for participants to identify solutions for individual queries, and offers ideas incorporating new technology to enhance their existing business activities.

Description Expertise and facilities available to businesses and other organisations of all types on a consultancy basis Services available range from material analysis to environmental advice to production facility design. Some companies may qualify for financial support for consultancy services.

Description The government funded scheme which enables companies to access academic expertise and employ graduates to work in the company on projects of two years duration under the joint supervision of company and academic staff. Government subsidies mean that TCS can cost a company as little as £14,000 per year.

Constraints Formal application process but assistance provided to businesses in preparing bids.

Description Interactive product simulation from concept design through to sales and marketing. Interference, clearance, assembly and disassembly analysis. Reducing time-to-market by eliminating physical prototypes through utilising only a digital mock-up. Creation of MPEG movies for dissemination to present product function and part movement.

Description Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) results when a sleeping child stops breathing. This low-power device senses vibration and minute movements and displays the child's breathing and heart rates. It gives an audio-visual alarm should the rates fall below normal levels. It is also capable of detecting abnormal trends and gives early warning to take preventative action. The design aims to increase reliability and user-friendliness for a low cost.

Description Development of 3D CAD models from drawings or 2D CAD designs. Reverse engineering to create 3D CAD models to predict product performance through finite element analysis, product properties such as mass or manufacturing parameters such as mould flow. Also, the generation of programmes for the control of CNC equipment.

Description Totally automated, integrated systems for manufacturing and process control including robotics, automatically guided vehicles, PLCs and PCs in monitoring and control, machine vision (high speed visual inspection), and pH process control.

Description Product Support Systems allow users to utilise a product as easily and effectively as possible while minimising support costs for manufacturers and suppliers. Utilising hypermedia and knowledge-based technologies to provide active assistance to the user during tasks such as installation, operation and maintenance.

Description 3D CAD modelling. Rapid prototyping for functional and conceptual models, patterns for investment and vacuum casting via DTM selective laser sintering, stereolithography, FDM quantum, Thermojet, rapid tooling via DTM RapidTool for prototype and short-run tooling for injection moulding, metal die casting and blow moulding, metal prototypes via MCP rapid casting system.

Description Electronic outsourcing of administrative and secretarial work using computer and communications technology.

Description Microfluidics research and development, conceptualisation, design, CAD, processing and evaluation.

Title Production of Recombinant Proteins and Novel Polyclonal/Monoclonal Antibodies

Description Antibodies are generated against markers of disease (i.e. cancer, Alzheimer's disease etc) and for diagnostic purposes.

Constraints New products can be generated over a period of 3 - 6 months for commercial applications.

Description A database of all addresses in Wales in both Welsh and English. It offers an opportunity for software companies to develop access to the database and supply products to both business and domestic markets.

Description Leading edge security holograms used on fabrics to provide brand protection and tracking facilities.

Constraints Minimum order 10,000 mtrs if own particular hologram is required. 2 - 3 month delivery time.

Description Provision of computer models, training of model application and marketing new expertise locally and nationally. Model application fields comprise river, estuarine and coastal flow and contaminant transport, surface and subsurface flow, urban drainage, water treatment, eco-hydraulics. Compliance with rivers directive and EU bathing water directive. Optimisation of water treatment processes and river restoration projects.

Applications Environmental impact assessment studies, studies for development projects, river structure projects.

Description Computer aided design of logistics distribution networks. Applications usually determine the optimum number of warehouses and their locations based on demand, supply, transport, inventory costs and delivery time.

Description Completely automated vibration monitoring system, designed for operator interface and fault analysis of historical data. Built on National Instruments hardware and can be modified for SCADA applications.

Applications Remote gear box monitoring, engine/turbine monitoring, DC drive motor monitoring, rolling mill monitoring.

Constraints Can be used on any standard instrumentation signal and incorporates an advanced data analysis tool.

Description This is a clean technology that has been developed for the treatment of organic sludge derived from both sewage and aquaculture. A laboratory scale system has been established and results in the reduction of organic waste by 60% and a reduction in toxicity of up to 99%. Partners are sought to either collaborate on or invest in the further development of the technology, involving size-up of the system to a commercial scale.

Applications Potential markets include sewage treatment plants and aquaculture facilities.

Description A Peltier structure of N and P type semiconductor layers linked by strips of a Fermi liquid material. In addition to the Peltier cooling, the carriers undergo a phase change, having an effect similar to the freon compression cooling in a household refrigerator, resulting in a far greater rate of cooling than conventional Peltier coolers.

Description This technology comprises the novel mounting of a conventional micro-cooler e.g. an active thin-film semiconductor Peltier cooler, on a diaphragm over a novel geometry void (vacuum) so that the void acts as a thermal barrier to prevent heat return from hot to cold sides. The cooler's performance is increased so that the thermal difference may be as much as 30k between the sides.

Applications Cooling semiconductor devices such as lasers, IR detectors or CCD devices.

Description Aimed at businesses and organisations, this website is an easily navigable political resource which is updated daily. It focuses on the work of the National Assembly for Wales and contains biographies of members and activity profiles, summaries of political and government activity and an intelligent, user-friendly issues database.

Constraints License agreements between GJW and client groups for a specified period.

Reference TM103

Description Optoelectronic device, high frequency devices, MEMs, biophotonics.

Applications Chemical and pharmaceutical industries, environment, data storage, healthcare, visual display, high frequency electronics.

Constraints Manpower availability fluctuates.

Description Sensor technology for pressure and vibration measurementog

Applications License or assignment for 7 patent families.

Constraints Originator needs to retain free licence