Innovative solutions are being sought for this Innovation Exchange challenge looking at the development of marinised battery packs. The innovation exchange is looking for innovative battery pack designs that would be suitable in a marine environment. Solutions must consider the different demands of vessels with a particular focus on light-weighting. Any solution should offer a marked performance improvement over current market options.
Non-intrusive inspection for manhole covers
Summary
The Innovation Exchange programme is working alongside a large UK company. This business is looking to engage innovators and innovative companies that can help them solve a significant challenge they are trying to overcome in relation to a key productivity issue. The Challenge Owner will engage with the suppliers of innovation to support development, if necessary, to better suit the application. The organisation’s facilities are situated throughout the UK and activities take place across the world. Across the estate there are over 6,600 manhole covers or service trench covers in primarily industrial locations, which all require regular inspection. The business needs help to identify an alternative to the current manual inspection regime.
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Collision avoidance and sensor technologies

This Innovation Exchange challenge is seeking to identify solution providers capable of providing a detection system to assist with collision avoidance during vessel operation at sea and whilst in harbour. Solutions should consider the unique operating modes of the vessel as well as the often-harsh maritime environment in which it will be required to operate.
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