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Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:404 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/403/Crawford-Scientific-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=403 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=403&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/403/Crawford-Scientific-Limited.aspx This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) saw the successful collaboration between Crawford Scientific Ltd and the University of the West of Scotland. The aim was to design and develop advanced eLearning products in analytical chemistry with improved project management, learning interaction and deployment technologies. Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:403 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/402/Blairs-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=402 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=402&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/402/Blairs-Limited.aspx Blairs Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high quality, bespoke timber windows and external doorsets. Working with the Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management (DMEM) at Strathclyde University, this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) aimed to adapt the existing manufacturing software to accommodate a wide range of new product features and improve the overall production line.   Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:402 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/401/Teleit-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=401 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=401&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/401/Teleit-Limited.aspx This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) involved the successful collaboration between TeleIT Limited and Glasgow Caledonian University. The aim was to improve automatic updates for web-based marketing tools. The improvements include advanced rules for matching languages similarities.   Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:401 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/400/Rawlplug-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=400 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=400&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/400/Rawlplug-Limited.aspx This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project brought together the Glasgow Caledonian University and Rawlplug Ltd. The aim was to design and develop new products to meet new market trends whilst complying with the Construction Products Directive.   Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:400 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/399/Piezo-Composite-Transducers-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=399 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=399&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/399/Piezo-Composite-Transducers-Limited.aspx This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project saw the successful partnership of Piezo Composite Transducers Ltd and the University of the West of Scotland. The aim was to develop broadband high-power ultrasonic transducer devices.   Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:399 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/398/Kennedys-Patent-Agency-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=398 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=398&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/398/Kennedys-Patent-Agency-Limited.aspx Intellectual property services company, Kennedys Patent Agency Limited, worked on this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Glasgow Caledonian University, to develop integrated practice management systems to interface with staff on multiple sites, clients, Patent and Trade Mark offices and associate firms.   Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:398 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/397/Hulley-Kirkwood-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=397 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=397&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/397/Hulley-Kirkwood-Limited.aspx Hulley & Kirkwood Ltd is one of the leading independent consulting engineers in the UK. It enjoyed a successful collaboration with the University of Strathclyde for this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The project provided the integration of engineering and environmental simulation within the design process across all offices, improved its management systems and enhanced internal communications. Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:397 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/396/Scottoiler-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=396 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=396&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/396/Scottoiler-Limited.aspx Glasgow-Based company Scottloiler worked with academic partners Strathclyde University on this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The aims of the KTP were to reduce the product development lead-time in both creating new design and variants of existing design and diversification of the compnay's product range. Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:396 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/395/Ecebs-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=395 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=395&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/395/Ecebs-Limited.aspx The aim of this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) was to enable Ecebs Ltd to develop a new security solution to offer increased protection of smartcard data. By developing an authentication process using biometric technology, Ecebs would then be able to create more business opportunities in new markets, therefore increasing turnover. The Company would also benefit from an improved reputation in the area of biometric software solutions. Alasdair Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:395 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/394/Alba-Ultrasound-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=394 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=394&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/394/Alba-Ultrasound-Limited.aspx Alba Ultrasound Ltd is a technology leader in ultrasonic transducers and arrays. Working with the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) at Strathclyde University, this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) was set up to implement the next generation of ultrasonic transducers for application in new market areas, such as sonar and non-destructive testing. Alasdair Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:394 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/298/Highland-Spring.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=298 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=298&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/298/Highland-Spring.aspx Highland Spring Limited engaged the services of academics from the University of Strathclyde in this highly successful KTP project, which built on the success of an earlier partnership. The work has improved the effectiveness of new bottling lines by instilling a continuous improvement culture at the company, including processes, methods, tools techniques and systems within the operations function. These were integrated with the company’s overall business systems and processes. Clare Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:298 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/297/Breval-Environmental-Limited.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=297 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=297&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/297/Breval-Environmental-Limited.aspx Glasgow-based Breval Environmental Limited worked with the School of Science and Technology at Bell College (now part of the new University of the West of Scotland) on this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The collaboration aimed to design, prototype, test and develop a system for coating, cleaning and maintaining the internal surface of ducting systems, and prepare manufacturing documentation. Clare Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:297 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/168/Glasgow-2014-Business-Portal-Launched.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=168 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=168&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/168/Glasgow-2014-Business-Portal-Launched.aspx The 2014 Commonwealth Games will provide the potential for businesses of all sizes to bid for contracts. An online information service has been launched where firms can pre-register their interest (www.glasgow2014.com/businessportal).  Could access to local academics and researchers through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership help you win more business? If you would like to discuss further please contact the West of Scotland KTP Centre. Christina MacLean Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:168 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/82/KTP-Funding-Boost-for-SMEs.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=82 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=82&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/82/KTP-Funding-Boost-for-SMEs.aspx The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has recently announced a funding boost for SMEs undertaking KTP. The increased funding will reduce the company partner's contribution from 33% to 25% for the duration of the incentive period. The incentive period will run between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 and apply to new KTPs and also existing projects that are still running at 1 April 2009. Christina MacLean Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:82 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/83/UK-Knowledge-Transfer-Partnership-Awards-2009.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2956&ModuleID=5390&ArticleID=83 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=83&PortalID=58&TabID=2956 http://www.ktpws.org.uk/KTPWSAdmin/ArticlesManager/tabid/2956/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/83/UK-Knowledge-Transfer-Partnership-Awards-2009.aspx Businesses and HEIs from across the UK celebrated a year of outstanding achievements in innovation at the annual UK KTP Awards in London on 5 March 2009. The awards recognised the most successful KTP partnerships. In total nine partnerships were presented with the Winning Partnership Award, selected from a list of over 204 eligible nominations. 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