The RCNDE programme has already delivered a pipeline of more than 50 exploitable products at various stages of development. Exploitation and technology transfer is encouraged through a number of initiatives including:
Exploitation can take a number of different routes including:
The progress of every RCNDE project is reviewed regularly in terms of its Technological and Commercial Readiness Levels. Find out more here.
Case study of a data fusion based software framework that provides a partially automated capability for systematic combination of diverse readings, allowing components to be declared defect-free to a very high probability while readily identifying any defect indications.
A Rolls-Royce and Bristol University collaboration to use wave propagation modelling to correct ultrasonic imaging algorithms, thereby enabling the reliable volumetric inspection of single-crystal aerospace components.
Case study of the development of a reliable technique for inspecting difficult-to-reach parts of turbocharger turbine wheels by a member-hosted research engineer.
Early RCNDE research on transducer technology led to a novel concept to deal with high temperature inspection through the use of strip waveguides to separate the ultrasonic transducer and electronics from hot surfaces. This subsequently led to commercialisation by Permasense Ltd, a spin-out from Imperial College.
