Hartlepool chemical company Exwold Technology partners with Teesside University to pioneer digital manufacturing
A Hartlepool chemical processing company is collaborating with a nearby university to explore how artificial intelligence and digital technology can enhance its manufacturing abilities.
Exwold Techology, in Brenda Road, Hartlepool, is partnering with Teesside University to create innovative support tools for the company’s production teams.
This project will be running across two years and taking place under the government’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme.
Kevin Martin, managing director at Exwold Technology, said: “We are proud to once again engage with Teesside University on this exciting initiative.
"We are operating in a highly competitive global market, and to stay ahead, we need to provide our team with the best tools available and ensure our operations are robust.
“This partnership isn't about changing who we are. It is a strategic investment to future-proof our facilities and ensure we continue to bring high-value manufacturing work to Teesside.”
Sam Price, commercial director at Exwold Technology, said: “From a production standpoint, it will be like a virtual test run for our chemical formulations.
"We can reduce the number of trials by using data to predict exactly how the ingredients will react before we even switch on our machinery.
“Ultimately, this right-first-time approach drastically reduces waste, a key sustainability goal, and ensures we can deliver for our clients with greater speed and consistency.”
Gilly Hall, KTP manager at Teesside University, said: “KTPs support companies like Exwold to drive real economic change in our communities.
"It’s fantastic to see our leading academic resources in digital manufacturing being used to support innovation right here in the Tees Valley.”