Purple Door
Purple Door offers a variety of specialist services that would not normally be available in most companies. From advanced test and measurement equipment and rapid prototyping, to market research and HR management.
Purple Door enables you to gain a competitive edge by tapping into the relevant facilities and the analytical expertise of the University staff who run them.
We have a variety of specialist facilities, which include:
Analysis, Testing and Evaluation - We have a full suite of chemical analytical techniques, electron microscopy facilities and various marine applications available. The University is also a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence for materials testing; with a wide range of testing services such as impact and stress laboratory; noise measurement; RFI and EMC measurement; material failure analysis and fatigue integrity assessment.
Manufacturing - Purple Door brings together the best modern engineering technologies and expertise to help engineering SMEs to improve their performance. We can offer:
- Product Development and Rapid Prototyping
- Precision Measurement and Quality Systems
- CAD/CAM and Electronics Fabrication
- Computer Modelling and Logistics
- Automation and Mechatronics
- Engineering and Business Analysis
Enterprise Research and Innovation - The University can assist organisations, especially SMEs, to develop their business strategies and working practices. We can also provide advice on areas such as benchmarking, market research and HR management.
Local and Regional Economic Analysis - The University has a wide range of expertise in local and regional economic analysis. This ranges from econometric modelling, questionnaire design and surveying, through to locational and sectoral economic impact analysis as well as economic profiling, SWOT analysis and the formation of local economic development strategies.