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.

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.

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.

Highland provides galvanizing and powder coating. They are currently working with the School of Engineering & Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University to reveal knowledge about the phenomenon known as “gassing” and hence optimise production yield, quality and scope in powdercoating on galvanized steel.

SP Energy Networks own and operate electricity transmission and distribution networks across the UK. They are currently working with Energy Systems Resource Centre at the University of Strathclyde to capture future demand-side load profiles and understand their impact on the UK’s electricity network design, leading to updated design-guides & national dissemination via ENA.

Johnson Matthey is a speciality chemicals company and a world leader in advanced materials technology. They are currently working with the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde to develop and implement a Process Analytical Technology platform for measurements of key product and process attributes, sophisticated multivariate analysis, and modelling of inorganic material production.

SI Associates are an international management consulting firm. They are currently working with the Department of Marketing at the University of Strathclyde to facilitate the capture, management and exploitation of archived, tacit and emerging knowledge for enhanced operational and business development performance. 

Community Energy Scotland is an independent Scottish charity providing practical help for communities on green energy development.They are currently working with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde on the application of Smart Grid Solutions and demand management to enhance communities' ability to maximise efficient use of renewably produced energy.

I.D.E.A.S. have provided the Oil, Gas and Petro-Chemical industry with a centre of excellence for specialist engineering services since 1985. They are currently working with the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at the University of Strathclyde to develop a capability in non-destructive testing using acoustic emissions for incorporation into a service tool for integrity measurement.

Smarter Grid Solutions provides innovative smart grid control systems and power systems consultancy for power companies. They are currently working with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde to embed new testing techniques in support of ongoing product development and sales into the rapidly expanding Smart Grid marketplace.

MAHLE Group ranks among the top three systems suppliers worldwide for piston systems, cylinder components, as well as valve train, air management, and liquid management systems. They are currently working with the School of Engineering and Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University.

CSTG is a ‘pure play’ semiconductor foundry and custom service provider specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of discrete and integrated III-V opto-electronic devices. They are currently working with the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Glasgow to develop a high performance, low cost, single frequency laser device platform for next generation access networks.

VASCUTEK, a TERUMO Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of products that address the needs of vascular and cardiovascular clinicians throughout the world. They are currently working with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde on the development of a robust vascular graft device performance modelling capability using finite element analysis.

The JMP is a Construction and Property Consultancy business based in Glasgow but operating throughout the country.They operate across all sectors providing a range of services including Quantity Surveying, Stock Condition Surveys, Energy Performance Certification and Asset Management. The JMP are currently working with the School of Engineering, Computing and the Built Environmnet at Glasgow Caledonian University to develop an asset management software tool with line of balance and energy modelling capability; helping users target investment and meet emerging low-carbon legislation requirements.

In May 2010 UK Whitegoods embarked on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of the West of Scotland. Working with the School of Computing they are seeking to move from a basic data driven web portal to a knowledge driven white goods ecosystem. UK Whitegoods Managing Director, Kenneth Watt, shares his view on the progress made to date

Rossyew was established with the aim of offering an efficient by-product collection service to the Scottish Salmon industry and producing value added ingredients for the pet food and feed industry. They are currently working with the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde to increase the yield of higher value Salmon oil from Salmon viscera by reducing the residual oil content in the lower value protein product.

Cartwright Pickard Architects was founded in 1996 by Peter Cartwright and James Pickard. The team’s experience includes innovative residential projects, educational buildings, award winning workplace buildings, master planning of major mixed use urban developments and major headquarter office buildings. They are currently working with the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit at the Glasgow School of Art to develop and embed the capability to undertake detailed performance evaluation in sustainable, low energy housing and utilise findings to influence future architectural design.