Harnessing partnerships to leverage technological capability
The company was leader in the filed of Acoustic Transducer Technology. Only a hand full of companies worldwide had the capability to both design and manufacture this technology. One of the key constraints was access to state-of-the-art technology required to retain competitive advantage.
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Steven engaged with several UK based universities, agencies and spin-out companies to create mutually rewarding partnerships. This resulted in being awarded two KTP’s (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships) and a partnership with a specialist start-up company that provided unique data processing technology. Steven managed all relationships, contracts, applications and associated administration.
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OUTCOME
Combining the acquired academic theory, external data processing capability and coupling with the company’s in-house design and manufacturing capability produced a state-of-the-art broadband capability, resulting in major defence contract awards.