Award of 4 Axis Air Bearing Translation System to Aerotech for Quantum Technologies Research
University Of Southampton · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of 4 Axis Air Bearing Translation System to Aerotech for Quantum Technologies Research
Awarded 30 Nov 2015
Awarded30 Nov 2015
Value£177,180.00
SupplierAerotech Ltd
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 11mo ago1y term
Awarded 30 Nov 2015Expired 29 Nov 2016
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The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Aerotech Ltd for the provision of a 4 Axis Air Bearing Translation system for use in the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC).
The system will extend the University's optical materials processing capabilities for high-impact projects in the major engineering theme of Quantum Technologies and expand manufacturing capabilities to stimulate new research ties across academia and industry via the EPSRC Quantum Hub initiative.
The contract value was AUD 177,180.
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