Case studies

As IXC® is involved at the earliest and most confidential stage of new product development, commercial sensitivity prevents it from shouting about too many of its successes. After all, IXC UK's discretion is the absolute foundation of the service's achievements.

Some connections are, however, sufficiently progressed to be described, in outline format, without compromising client confidentiality.

Read on for an insight into the kind of innovative and creative thinking that is delivering IXC UK's clients such valuable connections.

	Hybrid Power Sports Cars IXC facilitated a meeting between Jaguar Land Rover and Bladon Jets, which lead to the construction of the worlds first hybrid power sports car. SME-Large Company connection
	User Led Innovation In collaboration with IXC, an SME reviewed its R&D programme surrounding their lead medical product. IXC facilitated the creation of a clinician-led work group to develop innovative diversifications of the product. SME-SME connection
	Airframe Metrology Development A spin out offering highly innovative technology was experiencing difficulties finding a development partner. IXC used its extensive network to locate an interested aerospace partner, who is now working with the client. SME-Large corporate connection
	High Temperature Pressure Sensor An R&D company sought a sensor able to function at high temperature and pressure. Leveraging IXC’s network, Intermediaries quickly found an advanced material that has allowed a new high value product to be developed. University-Large corporate connection
	Supply Chain Quality An SME faced quality control issues in its supply chain that it had been unable to solve for a number of years. In a matter of weeks IXC bought the client a validated partner with the skills and reliability required to protect their primary revenue stream. SME-SME connection
	Lightweight, High Power Components An R&D company tasked IXC with finding an advanced engine. IXC located the engine and introduced the parties. Development has progressed and product launch is imminent. Large corporate-Large corporate connection
	Mechanical Abrasion Testing An R&D company sought evidence for the mechanical performance of a polymer used in an innovative product. IXC analysed the specific requirements of the test and identified an abrasive testing technology in an unexpected sector. Large corporate-SME connection
	Network Closure A UK University ranked amongst the top 25 for research in the 2008 RAE sought to license various technologies including a technology to improve corrosion resistance. IXC was engaged to assist in finding licensees for the technology. University-SME connection
	Partners in Food Chemistry Research A Fortune 500 food and drink company had consulted with its own network on a taste development problem but was unable to locate the right capability. The IXC network found a partner with the correct expertise and product development is continuing. Large corporate-University connection

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