Case Studies

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Enhancing the Performance of Optical Filters 2012-03-07 12:27 A recently completed SUPA START project between Thin Film Solutions and the Thin Film Centre at the University of the West of Scotland investigated enhancing the performance of optical filters for a wide range of applications. The project was aimed at applications requiring spatially graded coatings like miniaturised/low cost spectrometers, gas sensors and high laser damage threshold coatings.
Portable Combined Fluorometer and Spectrophotometer 2012-03-07 12:02 LUX Assure asked the Institute of Photonics, at the University of Strathclyde, to explore the feasibility of a combined fluorometer and spectrophotometer that would be portable. The project was supported by a SUPA START Award.
Ultrasonic Surgery Tools Investigation 2012-03-07 10:55 Piezo Composite Transducers (PCT) Ltd approached the Institute of Medical Science and Technologies (IMSaT) at the University of Dundee to help them investigate the use of ultrasound in developing new tools for medical cutting. The work was supported by a SUPA START Award.
Optofluidic Device for Passive Sex Sorting of Sperms 2012-03-06 16:29 A recently completed SUPA START project between Giltech and St Andrews University has explored the feasibility of sorting sperm into different sexes using an optofluidic device.
Thermal and Mechanical Simulations of PZT Sensor 2012-03-06 16:28 A recently completed SUPA START project between Pyreos and the particle physics groups in the School of Physics and Astronomy of Glasgow University has seen the study of the thermal and mechanical properties of a PZT sensor to improve the manufacturing process to increase yield and product performance.
Compact Femtosecond Optical Frequency Comb 2012-03-06 16:27 A recently completed SUPA START project between M Squared Lasers and Heriot Watt University has seen the development of a 'frequency comb' generator with great commercial potential.
New Optimal Interferometer Design 2012-03-06 16:26 Scalar Technologies Ltd have been assisted in the development of a new, optimal, interferometer for measuring film thickness by the Photonics Innovation Centre at the University of St Andrews, supported by a SUPA START Award.
Optical Damage Testing Facility Optimised 2012-03-06 16:25 Edinburgh Laser Optics, supported by a SUPA START Award, was helped by the Institute of Photonics (IoP), at the University of Strathclyde, to improve and optimise their automated optical damage testing facility.
Needle-Based Ultrasound Imaging Device 2012-03-06 16:22 The Institute of Medical Science and Technology (IMSaT) at the University of Dundee has helped Envision Design Ltd, through support from a SUPA START Award, to develop a new device that uses ultrasound for use in imaging soft tissue, like cancer tumors.
Flexible Solar Cell Process Improvement 2012-03-06 16:20 Heriot Watt University, through a SUPA START Award, has helped Power Textiles Ltd improve the manufacturing process of their innovative textile-based solar cells.