Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133
BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
Facility Size: 10160 ft² (1000 m²)
Occupancy terms:
Leased
Floor space utilization:
80%
Business Functions:
Consultancy Engineering Engineering Manufacturing Precision Engineering Quality Environmental Test Validation Sales & Marketing Purchasing Finance Strategic Development
Operating Pattern:
1 Shift / 5 Days
Production Type:
Manual Operatives
Products manufactured:
Automotive Components, Custom Tooling, Equipment, Test
Employees (2011):
49 – Non-unionized
Image below does not show Hethel Engineering Centre expansion of area ‘AT’ completed in Oct 2010, primarily housing Active Technologies growth into tooling design & manufacture and test services. Further expansion of Hethel Engineering Centre is currently under planning review
Hethel Engineering Centre, Norfolk UK
LOCATION
2005
• Active Technologies Limited established by Paul Spinks
• Consultancy Division established
2006
• Winner of “Launchpad” - Hethel Engineering Centre tenancy awarded
• First Throttle Body design released for Formula Ford
2007
• Production manufacturing capability for Throttle Body products added
2008
• Consultancy expanded to serve Renewables and Industrial markets
• Total Revenue exceeded £1M
2009
• Installation of significant commercial solar PV Systems
• Throttle Body range expanded, > 40 products designed and manufactured
2010
• EEEgr Member of the Year
• Launched product for OEM sports road car platform
• Tooling Division established providing Tool room, Controls & Test and Equipment Build capability
2011
• Environmental Testing Division established
Increasing company growth and significantly enhanced competences
COMPANY HISTORY
4 Diversification within and beyond Sectors
DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE & MARKET SECTORS
TRANSPORTATION
• Motorsport
• Off-Highway
• Aerospace
• Defence
• Marine
• Train & Bus
• Automotive
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
• Industrial Automation
• Assembly Equipment
• Electronics Controls
• Cable Applications
• Over-mould Equipment
• Sensor Applications
• Environmental Validation Testing
ENERGY
• Solar PV
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Wind Turbine
• Range Extenders
COMPETENCES
Engineering Product Design
& Development
Polymer Materials Specialists
Program Management
Rapid Prototype
& Prototype
Manufacture Design &
Manufacturing Automation
Electronics Design & Controls
Environmental Validation
Testing
Production Manufacturing
Assembly
Full Life Cycle service offering and technical capability
Satellite Manufacturing
Norfolk, UK Headquarters
Satellite Manufacturing
Flexible and agile manufacturing base capability
FOOTPRINT
ENVIRONMENTAL FIXTURING & CONTROLS ENVIRONMENTAL VALIDATION TESTING
Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133
A DIVISION OF
8 Target UKAS Approval 2012
VALIDATION TEST CAPABILITY
HUMIDITY SALT SPRAY VIBRATION SHOCK THERMAL
FUNCTIONAL DYNAMIC
DATA ACQUISITION
A DIVISION OF
9
Specification Temperature range -40°C to +160°C for both endurance and cyclic testing
Humidity or damp heat conditions over the range of 25% to 98%
Combined temperature, humidity and vibration conditions
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
CLIMATIC TESTING A DIVISION OF
10
Specification Frequency range of 1Hz to 4kHz Condition test samples during vibration between +71ºC and -46ºC Shock and Bump tests can be applied in all three axes Vibration testing capability:
• Sinusoidal • Random • Sine on random • Swept sine on random • Gunfire • Shaker induced shock including SRS
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
VIBRATION TESTING A DIVISION OF
11
Specification CNC machined fixturing for mounting device under test (DUT) Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
VIBRATION TESTING A DIVISION OF
12
Specification Environment Life Test Systems to dynamically operate client assembly system under thermal or other environmental test conditions
Capability to test multiple parts simultaneously while acquiring product data
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Product Specific, collaborative solutions with customer to suit product specification requirements
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
13
Specification Engineering Feasibility Test Systems to functionally operate client product assemblies under thermal or other environmental test conditions
Capability to test parts while acquiring product data
Data Acquisition Product Specific, collaborative solutions with customer to suit product specification requirements
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
MTIPC Mini
ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
14
• Specification Totally self-contained PIC based Test Data Acquisition Module
Main features: PIC based CPU (32Kb or 64Kb) running at 20MHz 4 line, 20 character backlit blue LCD display 16 key Alphanumeric keypad 4 Function keys Ready, Busy, Pass and Fail indicator LEDs RS 232 Interface 4 Interface cards positions made up of: Operates from 9-24Vdc with low power consumption Back up on USB memory stick within unit Switch activation distance displayed for each test Data downloaded directly into Excel in real-time
• Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
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