Published Food & Beverage Sustainable Packaging Development of complete packaging system that is fully integrated with the principles of the circular economy. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Multi Sector Bio-derived Plastics Fabrication of polymers and plastics from naturally renewable feedstocks offers the potential for a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polymers. Biomass-derived polymers based on butyrolactones are a potential substitute for petroleum-derived polyacrylic plastics, but methods suitable for large-scale production have been unknown previously. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Manufacturing & Production FoodSense Inline, "Real time" monitoring of water content in fluids. Well suited to Flow Lines in food/drinks processing. Hygiene Compliant Housing - PEEK/Stainless Steel. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Power & Utilities Earth Eco Brick Largest recycled content of any building product on the market - over 90% recycled construction waste. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Medical The eFinger Non-subjective alternative to Digital rectal examination (DRE) - measures tissue proerties Finger mounted probe can be worn under exam gloves Makes prostate cancer diagnosis faster By Heriot-Watt University
Published Security Tracking Hidden Objects Non-line of sight imaging of objects. Ability to track the movement of objects that are outwith the normal line of sight. Simplistic system uses primalily COTS parts. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Aerospace Conductive Polymer Blend Conductive polymer blend with excellent adhesion to Celluose/ Polyester films. Soluble in common organic solvent blends - making ink / coating formulation possible. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Aerospace Wafer Level MEMS Packaging High Hermeticity packages demonstrated (near hermetic) Wafer level process - high volume possible Provides 3D interconnect in a single package design By Heriot-Watt University
Published Medical Resorbable Polymer Easy to use, low cost Controlled release of bio-active ingredients with time Ability to tailor release rate / degradation of polymer support By Heriot-Watt University
Published Sciences 3D Bio-Imaging Correction of chromatic smearing in 3D multiplane imaging Optical system easily adapted to standard upright microscope By Heriot-Watt University
Published Medical Nano-Silver Film Low cost process for creating conductive metallic tracks on Polymer films. Uses visible light - lowers cost vs UV exposure systems. By Heriot-Watt University
Published Aerospace Hologram For Films & Foils Unique optical structures - difficult to copy Provides a visual Yes/ No authentication mark Custom designs available Machine readable technology - low cost camera/image capture. By Heriot-Watt University
