Case Studies

 

Since 2013, we have supported many organisations to deliver projects that drive the UK automotive industry and economy forward on the road to net zero. Read some of our success stories and learn about the impact of technologies that have been developed through our support.

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Hot ideas: Revolutionary heat exchangers could hold the key to efficiency

Thermal management lies right at the heart of the drive towards greater efficiency. Electric powertrains and internal combustion engines alike can benefit dramatically from carefully optimised operating temperatures and reduced heat loss.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

Brill Power: An intelligent Battery Management System to optimise pack-level battery performance

Thanks to funding and support provided through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme, Brill Power was helped to commercialise its intelligent battery technology and validate it for the automotive market.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

CATAGEN: How the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme aided one SME’s mission to improve air quality and decarbonisation of the vehicle development process

The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme supported CATAGEN in the development of a new clean air emissions data facility in Belfast.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

Alsitek: How our support enabled one SME to break into the automotive industry

The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme enabled Alsitek to grow significantly, hiring new staff and expanding its customer base.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

Technology Developer Accelerator Programme helps sense a business case for Sensor Coating Systems

Having previously worked with aerospace organisations, Sensor Coating Systems was keen to evaluate potential automotive applications and built a business case through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

Monolith AI: Applying machine learning to automotive product development

The Technology Developer Accelerator Programme gave Monolith AI access to the APC’s network of automotive clients, which proved invaluable in identifying routes to market and opening the doors to potential clients.

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Collaborative R&D Competitions

Going the extra mile: How APC funding helped a consortium led by Penso to develop a new range of lightweight bodies for commercial vehicles

The fleet market is one of the most promising applications for lightweight composite materials.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

SHAPE Machining: bringing the benefits of carbon composites to new applications

Composite specialist, SHAPE Machining, developed its innovative ShapeTex process and turned to the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme to access funding and support to produce a prototype part.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

New Motion Labs: How APC support helped to create a revolutionary new power transmission concept

The support from the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme allowed a working prototype of New Motion Labs' Link Drive system to be developed and enabled the company to successfully compete for an Innovate UK grant.

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Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)

Composite Braiding: How TDAP helped to accelerate the development of low-cost composites

Composite Braiding was able to take its thermoplastic braiding technology from the demo phase through to a commercially-viable product by going through the Technology Developer Accelerator Programme.

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