Case Studies

Johnstons of Elgin

Interface matched Johnstons of Elgin with Heriot-Watt University to analyse their energy usage across the main business units of dyes, weaving, logistics, finishing and yarns. The company was subsequenly matched with the University of Strathclyde to research innovative techniques and technologies for objectively measuring the finish attributes of its woven cashmere pieces.

Aqualife Services

Interface facilitated a partnership between Aqualife and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) looking at design options for a new fish vaccination solution.

Permaculture Ltd

The Whirligro is a vertical growing platform for quick growing, nutritious leaf crops.

Cyberhawk

Cyberhawk use cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology, to work with leading companies in the Oil & Gas and Energy industries, carrying out remote visual inspections of their assets. Using cutting-edge UAV technology, this delivers safe, versatile and highly efficient inspections and surveys, utilising High Definition video equipment, high resolution still cameras, and thermo graphic and thermal imaging sensors.

Sitekit Solutions Ltd

Sitekit approached Interface - The knowledge connection for business for help in setting up a collaborative project that would also involve the Software Agents group at MIT, Boston. “Interface was instrumental in helping Sitekit to establish invaluable links with the University of Stirling and MIT which have been influential in developing the R&D and innovation culture within the company,"

Albyn Housing Society

Albyn Housing Society wanted to investigate the feasibility of offering Assisted Living Services to their vulnerable residents through the use of Assisted Living Technologies as part of their suite of services.

Envirodigital

Envirodigital seeks to encourage the combination of digital technology and creative innovation to help businesses reduce their, and their customer’s, energy and resource consumption and the associated carbon emissions.

Super!Natural

Interface introduced Invereach to the University of Strathclyde to develop a branding strategy for their new Super!Natural energy drink.

Ian Russell Engineering Ltd

Ian Russell Engineering approached Interface for help in the development of the internal combustion engine

Adrok Ltd

Groundbreaking research conducted by leading Scottish academics and an Edinburgh imaging technology firm could revolutionise the way we currently map the Earth’s crust and help to determine earthquakes in the future.

Advanced Microwave Technologies Ltd

International food and drink processing is being revolutionised with Scottish technology from Advanced Microwave Technologies Ltd which maximises the shelf life, flavours and nutritional quality of everyday products. Following an introduction by Interface to Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University (QMU) a long term and sustained partnership was established.

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