University of Leeds · Awarded contract
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Supply of Force and Vibration Measuring Plate to University of Leeds

Awarded 14 May 2020

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Awarded14 May 2020
Value£31,450.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 6mo ago1y term
Awarded 14 May 2020Expired 14 May 2021

University of Leeds awarded a contract to Hopkinson Research for the supply of a Force and Vibration Measuring Plate and associated software system.

The equipment enables the characterisation of the feel of flat materials, including textiles, fabric, paper, film, and art materials.

The contract value was £31,450.

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