Systems, Power and Energy

Partners

MIU has worked with the following organisations:

	AFM AFM was established in 2004 and has established a niche position in the development and supply of ceramic prototype components and devices, with sales to companies such as COM DEV Europe Ltd, QinetiQ, Imperial College London and Temex Ceramics.
	British Antarctic Survey British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Its skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth and our impact on it.
	Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering The Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) has over 30 years of expertise in the design and implementation of ultrasonic transducers and transducer systems across a broad range of industrial sectors. Their multi-disciplinary research team combines work on engineering, materials and biology into innovative transducer system solutions.
	Crystapol International Crystapol Intrnational offers technical consultancy on crystal and wafer processing issues as well as various material processing services, specialist Epitaxy ready wafers and related products
	Diagnostic Sonar Ltd Diagnostic Sonar was founded in 1975 and introduced the first UK-manufactured real-time medical ultrasound scanner a year later.  Over the following four decades the company has expanded into other areas of Industrial Non-Destructive Testing.
	Disco Corporation Since establishing in 1937 as Dai-ichi Seitosho Co Ltd in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture as a small producer of abrasives DISCO has transformed itself into a leading manufacturer of precision machines and diamond products.
	Envision Design Envision Design is a pioneering product design enterprise specialising in Product Design Engineering using the latest CAD/CAM software tools and design techniques. With a high level of involvement the Envision team works on the design process.
	Heriot Watt University Heriot Watt University has a history dating back to 1821.  Heriot-Watt University’s reputation for world class teaching and practical, leading edge research has made it one of the top UK Universities for business and industry.
	Karl Storz Since its beginnings in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company in the production and sale of medical instruments and devices
	Leonardo Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructure, land security and protection and sustainable ‘smart’ solutions.
	Meggitt Ferroperm Meggitt A/S (formerly Ferroperm Piezoceramics A/S) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of piezoceramic components. The company is based fully on customer specific production.
	Merlin Circuit Technology Merlin Circuit Technology is a long established high technology PCB manufacturer with outstanding technical and service support from design to manufacture.  Services include 2 to 32 Layer PCB’s, HDI, Micro Via and Impedance control.
	National Instruments Since 1976, NI has made it possible for engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges with powerful, flexible technology solutions that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation.
	NPL The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) was founded in 1900 "for standardising and verifying instruments, for testing materials, and for the determination of physical constants." It is one of the oldest standardising laboratories in the world.
	NHS Scotland NHS Scotland is the publicly funded healthcare system in Scotland. NHS Scotland currently employs approximately 140,000 staff who work across 14 territorial NHS Boards, seven Special NHS Boards and one public health body.
	Phoenix Solutions AS Phoenix Solutions AS is a Norwegian biotech company spun out from GE Healthcare in 2013, currently developing a technology platform for targeted drug delivery – Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT®). ACT® is a unique approach to ultrasound (US) mediated, targeted drug delivery – capable of enhancing significantly the clinical utility of a wide range of therapeutic molecules and nano-drugs for a wide range of clinical indications.
	Precision Acoustics Precision Acoustics manufactures acoustic measurement products for medical and NDT industries.  Based in the South of England in Dorchester, Precision Acoustics was established in its present form in 1997.
	The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a world leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice.
	Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon University provides industry led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees.
	Semefab Semefab was founded on 1986 and has over 28 years experience in manufacturing microelectronics and MEMS in its wafer fabrication operation in Scotland supplying wafers, die and packaged devices to the market.
	SHIL Scottish Health Innovations Ltd works in partnership with NHS Scotland to identify, protect and develop new ideas that come from healthcare professionals.  As well as supporting NHS Scotland SHIL offers commercial opportunities to businesses.
	Sorin Group The Sorin Group is a medical products group based in Italy with significant operations in France, USA and Japan, specialising in cardiac devices.  Sorin began as a nuclear research company owned primarily by Fiat.
	Stryker Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care.
	Technion Founded in 1912 in Haifa, the Israel Institute of Technology is the oldest university in Israel and the Middle East.  The University offers degrees in science and engineering, and related fields such as architecture, medicine
	Thales Thales provide the UK and the rest of the world with leading Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transportation services and solutions.
	University of Dundee The University of Dundee was established in 1883 and continues to transform lives, working locally and globally through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.
	Weidlinger For more than half a century, Weidlinger Associates has been known for its professionalism, innovative solutions and diversified practice.  As a leading structural engineering and applied mechanics consultant it designs and rehabilitates.
	Zonare Since 1999 Zonare has been solely dedicated to expanding the potential of ultrasound and has over 6,000 systems installed in over 70 countries.  As an established, high growth company, it is dedicated to improving patient care.