1. 1. We are a leading new product development contractor We exist to make your innovation a profitable and successful venture for your business Founded in 1946 as the Production Engineering Research Association of Great Britain, we are now a privately owned technology-based innovation, training and commercial research group with offices in the UK and Estonia.
2. 2. Our shared Mission To create growth and opportunity for our customers, our company and our people
3. 3. What we do conceive Using unique processes, proven techniques and our vast experience, we can give you the means to generate new product ideas that have real commercial value. create We reduce the risk of new product development by making a specialist resource of technical expertise available to you. commercialise Pera Technology will establish a complete supply chain and direct route to market. We will build a dynamic, effective and efficient network of partners and sub-contractors for you.
4. 4. We do this by having A dedicated team of scientists with on-site laboratory and workshop facilities. We can also access our unique European network of over 10,000 scientists, technologists and technical experts. A highly successful record of securing grant funding with a dedicated proposal writing team. Commercial research contracts within Industry. Vast experience of project management of complex consortium-based FP4, FP5, FP6, FP7 and Horizon 2020 projects throughout Europe.
5. 5. Proven multi-disciplinary innovation processes Pera Technology delivers certainty into your innovation process. We will get the right product developed, by the right people, in the right way. We do this in full collaboration with you and to your business case.
6. 6. Our areas of expertise include Chemistry and Biotechnology Physics, Modelling and Mathematics Advanced Materials and processes Electronic and Electrical Engineering Informatics Mechanical Engineering and Design Project Management
7. 7. Onsite facilities and capabilities Access to over 250 Scientists and Engineers 4,000 m2 Technology Centre Environmental Engineering Environmental and Healthcare Laboratories Materials Analysis Electronic Prototyping Sensor Development Polymer and Composite Technology World recognised coatings expertise (PRA)
8. 8. Innovation for SME businesses leap is Pera Technologys new product development service for SMEs. Weve helped hundreds of SMEs conceive, create and commercialise innovative new products, providing the expertise to fill knowledge gaps and securing the funding to make it all happen. With our unique support, SMEs throughout the UK have introduced hundreds of new products to create new sales, new profitability and new competitive advantages. leap gives you everything you need to fully commercialise your innovations without having to share equity or IP rights.
9. 9. Innovation for enterprise companies Pera Technology has a proven track record for creating game changing new products and processes for enterprise companies of all sizes and in all industry sectors. reach provides the expertise required to create a new, market disruptive product that delivers on your commercial objectives. By accessing our unique cross-sector talent network of technical experts and innovation specialists, you can deploy the best possible team, while retaining full IP control and total confidentiality. The solution you are looking for is within reach
10. 10. Success rates and comparisons 70% of Pera Technologys work is associated with EC projects for SMEs Europes most successful organisation in attracting grant funding for small to medium manufacturing companies We consistently secure three times the average pass rate for all EC applications Maintain a 60% success rate on UK funding applications
11. 11. Our extensive network Over 10,000 scientists and engineers across Europe High TRL level Technical Service Providers SME partners UK Tax advice UK Patent Box advice Patent landscape, development and lawyers Market intelligence databases
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13. 13. Building a commercial route to market
14. 14. Case Study Rapidcool Reducing energy consumption in commercial chillers, refrigerators and freezers by up to 75% Chilled food and drink dispensers are convenient and universal. The problem is that maintaining a continuous chilled temperature is highly demanding on energy. With funding of 1.2m secured by Pera Technology through the EU FP7 programme, the Rapidcool project developed a flexible, modular cooling apparatus that can chill drinks cans and bottles from an ambient 20C to 4-6C using less than 25-50kJ of energy. The cooling chamber is designed as a standalone cooling unit and could potentially replace traditional drinks-only open-cabinet fridges. Early results are excellent. The Rapidcool system can save up to 75% of the energy currently consumed by a conventional vending machine or display cabinet, which equates to cost savings of around 250 per machine per year.
15. 15. Case Study CompAir New manufacturing process for the production of thermoplastic composite structural aircraft components. The Compair project was about the development of a processing technology to manufacture structural components of complex geometry using high performance thermoplastics. This involved the creation of preforms which are over-moulded by engineering thermoplastics. The ultimate benefit is that such components enable the aircraft industry to reduce its environmental impact through weight saving and hence lower fuel consumption. The other advantages of the current traditional carbon fibre composite manufacturing technology is that the new thermoplastic components are easily recyclable and the hand lay-up processes is less labour intensive. Pera Technology were a central research partner for the development of the new manufacturing process for the carbon fibre preforms and the advanced composites.
16. 16. Case Study CompAir New manufacturing process for the production of thermoplastic composite structural aircraft components. The Compair project was about the development of a processing technology to manufacture structural components of complex geometry using high performance thermoplastics. This involved the creation of preforms which are over-moulded by engineering thermoplastics. The ultimate benefit is that such components enable the aircraft industry to reduce its environmental impact through weight saving and hence lower fuel consumption. The other advantages of the current traditional carbon fibre composite manufacturing technology is that the new thermoplastic components are easily recyclable and the hand lay-up processes is less labour intensive. Pera Technology were a central research partner for the development of the new manufacturing process for the carbon fibre preforms and the advanced composites.
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