This is a surface air shut-off valve for the diving apparatus that we designed in conjunction with our client.

The valve is designed to be attached to the divers belt strap so it is always within easy reach to allow switch over of air supply in an emergency.

The valve also features a safety catch that is thumb operated to prevent the valve accidentally being operated if the handle gets snagged or knocked.

The valve is a prototype design that can be made without expensive tooling.

This is a jig (or fixture) for locating the main board PCB in the correct position for manual assembly. 

In this particular application the PCB needs to be accurately positioned so that the OLED screen lines up perfectly with the top casing. The simple fixture holds the PCB in place while the assembly operative locates and fastens the screws in position.

Speed and ease of use of the fixture is important to ensure assembly is done as fast as possible.

This is an RFID enabled cabinet to be used as a secure store for unmanned dispensing of a wide range of goods and clothing.

Stock levels contained in the cabinets are constantly monitored and access is controlled using swipe card or PIN. Users can be given a credit limit which limits access.

The cabinets are designed to be used by hospitals, schools, hotels and anywhere where staff need to access clean garments.

These cabinets eliminate the need for storerooms and storeroom staff. Their modular design means that a number of cabinets can be linked together provide more storage as needed.

A special version of the cabinet is available for returned soiled garments.

For further information can be obtained from http://www.autovaletsystems.com

This is a prototype balanced regulator for use with the diving apparatus we designed in conjunction with our client.

A balanced regulator is designed to maintain a similar effort to draw air from no matter what depth you are diving at. Unbalanced regulators will increase the breathing resistance as the depth gets greater. A balanced regulator becomes more advantageous when diving at greater depths.

As we were designing a prototype, our design did not need any tooling and was able to be made purely by machined and fabricated parts.

A robust mobile antenna for use in battlefield communications. This is carried in the back of a vehicle and deployed quickly when required.

Design criteria.

EMC shielded.

Strong and robust. – Must be able to withstand being thrown in the back of a Landrover.

Weather and dust proof.  – Deployed in many different environments.

High range of operating temperatures. – Used in all climates.

Easy to manufacture and assemble.

Must not degrade from sun exposure.

Must have good chemical resistance.

Photo Credit: Cpl Paul Morrison/MOD

This project was very secretive. We still can’t reveal what exactly we were working on and for which team but all we can say is that the design was for one of the top F1 teams through an existing client, and it involved an alternative propulsion system for the car. The brief was to design an interface to the car’s existing gearbox to an alternative method of power.

I’m not sure if the car has been used for its ultimate purpose yet, but I had heard that it had been tested and was working successfully.