May 2010

Process engineering and automation consultancy for a real-time PCR based diagnostic system developer. Role to include assistance in development of robust design and suitability for automation scale-up of key components. DFA and DFM facilitation.

[Medical sector; 4 month project]

MEDTEC / Machine Build 2010 Report

The exhibition at the NEC went very well, with an excellent number of quality enquiries, which are currently being followed up. We had many positive comments about the stand design and we hope the name of Automa8 will become a more recognisable 'brand' in the marketplace in due course.

January 2010

Phase III of an on-going project management role has been set in motion, providing management of the crucial development and prototyping of a high volume production system (following on from phase II below). We are working with suppliers to provide proof of principal of the key processes prior to phase IV, to follow.

[Energy sector; 9 month project]

September 2009

Programme management for a medical moulding business, providing a range of services to promote good design and production processes prior to scale-up. This ongoing role provides valuable additional resource with specialist mangament and automation knowledge. Product development, DFA, DFM, dFMEA and fixture design services.

[Medical sector; 8 month project]

July 2009

Phase II of a high-volume assembly system, providing additional detail for processes suited to this specific and critical process. Evaluation of both processes and suppliers, with demonstrations, trials and samples to build knowledge prior to further investment. [Energy sector; 3 month project]

May 2009

Phase I initial process evaluation and assessment of risks for ongoing investment in a highly automated production process. Using our wealth of knowledge of many systems and integration experience to provide clear, unambiguous guidance to build the project upon.

[Energy sector; 1 month project]