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SPTS Technologies Donates Stock to Swansea University [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SPTS Technologies UK awarded a gift to Swansea University of over GBP600,000 worth of shares in BluGlass Limited. "SPTS has strong ties with Swansea University, and has benefited from the knowledge exchange projects through the University's Department of Research and Innovation (DRI)," stated William Johnson, CEO at SPTS. "The DRI which acts as the bridge between industry and academia has enabled us to extend the scope of our research beyond our existing markets and gain access to funding, which has proven invaluable to our R&D teams. This gift of shares in BluGlass is our way to pay back by 'paying it forward' to the University in not just the current value of the shares but the potential future value of BluGlass and the opportunities for potential collaboration between Swansea University, BluGlass and Sydney's Macquarie University." According to a company release, current collaboration with Swansea University includes a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) funded project for the development of micro-needles for bio-medical applications. The project which includes process equipment from SPTS for the University's clean room facility was instrumental in developing a design for manufacturing quality packaged micro- needles which are achieving a 100 percent success rate in initial testing. "Swansea University are absolutely delighted by this gift and indeed with the highly successful and ongoing collaboration with SPTS and the University's College of Engineering, particularly the work being done with Dr Owen Guy, Associate Professor," commented Dr Gerry Ronan, Head of IP at Swansea University. As a University we pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate with industry and this is an enlightened and most welcome way of strengthening such relationships." Johnson added, "SPTS is at the forefront of micro-device process and manufacturing technology, and we remain committed to investing in R&D to ensure market competitiveness and industry sustainability. Our gift to Swansea University underpins our ongoing commitment to supporting the success of the Department of Research and Innovation, and we are proud to be able to support future generations of engineers and researchers at this world-class research-led institution." SPTS Technologies designs, manufactures, sells, and supports etch, PVD, CVD and thermal wafer processing solutions. More information and complete details: www.spts.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |