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Wales | Full Member
OpTIC
Technology
Centre
Locati on
Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph LL17 0JD
C ontact detai l s
Debbie Davies
Business and Innovation Centre
Manager
T: 01745 535208
M: 07817 231806
E: [email protected]
www.glyndwrinnovations.co.uk
UKSPA Directory 2017
The OpTIC Technology Centre, owned by Wrexham Glyndŵr University and operated
by Glyndŵr Innovations, is a landmark building in a setting that inspires creativity,
innovation, and a desire to succeed. It provides R&D and serviced innovation facilities
for start-up and early-stage companies. It also specialises in innovative optical
systems, product development, engineering and technology consulting. It has
developed cutting-edge technology with an unparalleled array of highly specialist
equipment and laboratory space. The Centre attracts all areas of technology innovation
particularly within the advanced manufacturing and life science sectors. It has a
dedicated Space Incubation Programme offering funded support to businesses.
Unique Selling Points
OpTIC provides start-up companies with
a professional infrastructure and image
to grow their businesses. It combines
extensive fully equipped facilities,
business incubation and conference
centres to assist new companies with
their R&D requirements. New technology
start-ups and spin-outs can achieve their
potential and have opportunities for
collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Designed for young high-technology
businesses with high growth potential,
OpTIC offers fully serviced high quality
space at an all-inclusive price, allowing
small companies to concentrate on growth
and development without the constant
pressure of everyday business concerns.
Engineering
In addition to hosting some 15+
innovative technology companies, the
centre has its own engineering team
providing expert services in the field
of precision optical systems and
metrology. The Glynd wr
ˆ Innovations
Precision Optical Systems Group
specialises in the design, fabrication and
manufacture of optical components and
systems for a wide range of applications
for industry, science, aerospace, and space.
Facilities include CNC and conventional
polishing machines for the ultra-fine
polishing of large and complex optics.
These machines can accommodate optics
up to 1.8m in diameter. This work is
supported by on-site teams for design,
metrology and polishing. The site also
boasts a well-equipped metrology lab
and wide range of technical resources.
The team also has experience in the
design and build of complete optical
and opto-mechanical systems, including
special-purpose telescopes, ground
observation systems, and test equipment,
as well as precision actuation and other
mechanical assemblies.
Universit y links
OpTIC is also the home to a number
of R&D projects being run by other
Universities. These include teams from