KEC is working with the University of Reading on a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme that has the aim to establish a flexible EMC interconnect design, assembly and test production facility based on computer simulated EMC test techniques.

The project, which started in June 2009 and is scheduled over two years, will enable KEC to design and build EMC assemblies and cable harnesses while simulating the EMC characteristics of those systems. This will enable equipment that requires EMC interconnection to be designed ‘right-first-time’ and save expensive redesign and re-test prior to certification.

The KTP Partnership receives financial support from the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme (KTP). KTP aims to help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK Knowledge Base. KTP is funded by the Technology Strategy Board along with the other government funding organisations.

Are you interested?
Several KEC customers have already expressed interest in the scheme and we would welcome feed-back from others as to their level of interest.

It would be of great help if you email us answering the following questions:

Do you have general interest in the development of this facility?
YES/NO

Would you possibly use such a facility once developed?
YES/NO

In addition, you may know colleagues that might be interested in this article. In which case we would appreciate it if you could either forward this article or let us know their details and we will contact them direct.

We look forward to hearing from you and many thanks

David Dyson

Managing Director