Consultancy
We can carry out a wide range of research and research and development (R&D) activity for commercial companies, sports governing bodies, and professional/elite teams.
We have expertise in areas including
- computer aided engineering design with ProE and ANSYS/LS-DYNA
- comparative testing and product evaluation
- numerical modelling and computational simulation
- high-speed video analysis, image processing, and visualisation software
- aerodynamic simulation using ANSYS Fluent computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering
- prototype design and manufacture
- measurement system design for sports applications
- bespoke software tools for elite sport coaching
- R&D project management
- sports sector strategic development through networks
Examples of our work include
- golf putter performance evaluation (Zen Oracle)
- tennis racquet design analysis (Prince)
- football performance analysis (Puma)
- portable goal testing using high-speed video and ball launcher (Quickplay Sport)
- carbon-fibre bike tri-bar design with CFD aerodynamic optimisation (Planet X)
- golf bag carrying device design support and comparative testing (Golfbone)
- regional sports sector development initiative (SportsPulse)
We work with a wide range of organisations, including UK Sport, ITF, Prince, Speedo, Which, Zen Oracle, Sports Turf Research Institute, Puma, Rawlings, Reebok, Ping, Planet X Bikes, Cervelo Cycles, and other companies working in the sports sector.
For consultancy enquiries please contact David Curtis.
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