Queens University Belfast

Areas of expertise:

Queen’s University has a number of industry focused units which provide a wide range of support and services to business. Some examples are noted here. The Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) works with companies to improve their competitiveness through better design and manufacturing. The Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC) assists plastics companies to develop new products and processes. QUESTOR helps companies to address environmental issues that may adversely impact costs, performance and overall competitiveness. The Analytical Services and Environmental Projects Unit (ASEP) offers an extensive range of analytical and testing services. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) provide an excellent mechanism to transfer knowledge and expertise from Queen's University to companies to support strategic development and increased competitiveness.

Services to business:

3D manufacturing simulation
Advanced manufacturing technologies
Building materials analysis and testing
Business process re-engineering
CADCAM and CAD services
Chemical analysis
Consultancy services
Contaminated land remediation
Continuing professional development
Cost savings
Design and development of special purpose machinery
Design for manufacturing
Digital engineering
Electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and services
Emission/discharge monitoring and control
Environmental improvement

Factory simulation
Finite element analysis
Graduate work placements (KTP)
Mould flow analysis
Plastic/polymer analysis and testing
Polymer extrusion/rotational moulding/injection moulding/ thermoforming
Product lifecycle management technologies
Product and process design and development
Rapid prototyping
Structural engineering and assessment
Undergraduate work placements
Virtual engineering and manufacturing
Waste reduction
Water and wastewater treatment
Wide range of advice and information

Name:

Rodney Hamill

Address:

Research & Regional Services,
Queen’s University Belfast,
University Road,
Belfast,
BT7 1NN

Email:

r.hamill@qub.ac.uk

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