Impact
With world-class multi-disciplinary expertise, we help ambitious retailers and operators develop technologies that increase efficiency, enable data-driven decision making and even create whole new business models.
Measure, locate and control
Within both warehouse and retail environments and throughout the logistics chain, it’s critically important to know the location and condition of stock and assets.
We create sensing and control systems that track everything from vehicles to the condition of individual products. Our teams are pushing the limits of sensing technology, both in terms of high precision and low cost.
Robotics & automation
With the power to drastically improve efficiencies, automation and robotics are playing an increasing role in the commercial success of businesses in retail and logistics.
We work with our clients to understand their commercial imperatives and then combine the latest developments in machine vision, sensor technology and machine learning to create innovative automation solutions.
Data science & analytics
From source to shelf, the logistics chain produces massive amounts of data. Extracting actionable information from the noise is key to creating real value and realising commercial benefits.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to data analytics. Our mathematicians and data scientists evaluate every project to determine the best approach to every problem, delivering bespoke solutions that generate genuine, actionable insight.
Innovation management
Innovation rarely happens by accident. It requires a methodical approach and an understanding of the business needs, the technical and commercial landscape, and the risks.
We work with our clients to create an innovation framework that will foster creativity and empower their teams to bring successful products to market faster.
Digital services
Digital products and connected devices are nothing without the systems that support and enable them. Success depends on understanding how to implement cloud services, integrate the device and transition to a new service delivery model based on a digital infrastructure.
With long experience in business transformation and digital services – and world-class UX and data experts working with our state-of-the-art data lab – we deliver complete service solutions from device to cloud.
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How we work
Our approach is fundamentally collaborative, combining our clients' deep industry knowledge with our complementary skills and experience.
Technically focused and commercially aware, each team is individually built to match every project, drawing from our pool of 900+ brilliant engineers, scientists, mathematicians and consultants.
We bring a passion for excellence to every project, whether you need to increase efficiency and become more competitive or create the kind of breakthrough that will help you redefine your marketplace.
Tech, tools & facilities
Analytical labs
Our laboratories provide high accuracy measurement and analysis for the wide range of projects we undertake. Specialist equipment includes a gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GCMS), a Matersizer particle size analyser, a Spraytec laser diffraction droplet size analyser, high-speed and thermal imaging cameras and rapid-development custom image analysis software.
Anechoic test chamber
Our custom anechoic radio and antenna test chamber is a highly sophisticated 5m cube. Inside, we carry out automated three-dimensional measurement and visualization of wireless device behavior and test body-worn technology using body phantoms or real live test subjects. This helps us to understand and optimize real-word RF performance of products such as smart implants (including implanted telemetry), connected drug delivery devices and wearables.
Appcessory toolkit
This lightning-fast scoping and feasibility software platform allows us to very quickly model a connected device, saving time, preventing costly missteps and ensuring optimal performance. Taking key requirements as a starting point, we can estimate the dimensions and cost of the PCB and rapidly see how a range of design decisions influence the complex trade-off between factors such as size, power, battery life, radio range and more.
Prototyping workshops
Our electronic and mechanical prototyping workshops allow us to produce technically credible prototypes that bring ideas to life and offer a powerful demonstration of their value. All while maintaining extremely high standards of quality that conform to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 regulations. Using the latest CNC and milling machines, lathes, welding gear and wire harness and cable assembly tools, we are able to produce parts very quickly and assemble full-scale working prototypes for testing and consumer trials.
World-leading expertise
We can help you achieve the seemingly impossible
News & insights
Investing in Automation
Resisting automation is no longer an option – so the attention of the world’s C-Suite is turning from the question of ROI to three fundamentals… what kind of robotics and automation should I pursue, how can automation make my business more resilient, and how do I make my business ready for automation, autonomy and their successful scaling?
- Robotics
- Sensing
- Strategic advice
Mobilizing private 5G networks
Private 5G networks promise to deliver huge business advantage. But, where to start if you are an enterprise, carrier or technology supplier considering deployment? This whitepaper is a practical guide to deploying a private 5G network for maximum business impact, including when using CBRS spectrum in the United States.
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital service innovation
- Radio systems
Hank: The dexterous robot with the human touch
Hank is a pneumatic robotic gripper with a sophisticated sense of touch and slip. It can emulate the human ability to grip delicate objects using just the right amount of pressure.
The future of technology supply chains: Workshop report now available
Our latest report explores how emerging technologies will transform future supply chains. The report is vital reading for all those seeking to understand the rapid advancements that will shape tomorrow’s supply chains.
Case studies
Wireless breakthrough for the Ocado Smart Platform
A world-first in radio design helps transform online grocery across the globe
Better Origin insect larvae rearing
Harnessing the science of synthetic biology and best-in-class automation to turn organic waste into high-protein fish food.
Events
AI Summit London 2021
The AI Summit is the world’s first and largest conference and exhibition to look at the practical implications of AI for enterprise organisations that are set to transform business productivity.
Tim Ensor, Director of AI, will open the AI Summit and chair London Tech Week's headline stage.
Autonomous Mobile Robots and Logistics Conference 2021
Join us in Memphis, Tennessee for the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference, where you’ll learn about exciting advances in AMR technology, and gain specific insights into the latest developments in logistics automation. Come visit our booth and have the opportunity to network and learn from leaders across the industry.
A3 Business Forum
Join us in Orlando, Florida to meet automation manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, manufacturers' reps, machine builders, end users and start-ups to discuss the trends in robotics, vision & imaging, artificial intelligence and much more.
AI Summit London 2022
The AI Summit is the world’s first and largest conference and exhibition to look at the practical implications of AI for enterprise organisations that are set to transform business productivity.
Tim Ensor, Commercial Director, returns to the headline stage in his role as chair. He will be joined by Dr Maya Dillon, Head of AI, EMEA, who will be presenting her keynote on emerging new AI technologies.