700316WARM (Windows - Advanced Refurbishment Machine)ClosedGRD Proof of MarketInnovate UKBryant Symons Technologies Ltd is a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision machinery with clients including major airlines, defence and multinational corporations. Through informal discussions with two existing customers, we understand there is a demand in the market for a Window Refurbishment Machine which is commercially attractive, simpler to use, more automated and more environmentally friendly. We understand that such a machine would also create a wider market than at present. We have identified various innovative technologies to design a new type of machine which will allow us to attack this market. The technology innovations we are proposing address the following key issues: - reduced ecological impact as no chemicals are required - improved thermal stability and therefore accuracy of the slide way - automation reduces process time and cost. - improved window life after refurb The attention is firmly on “green” issues – reducing process time, cost and waste. There is no similar machine on the market today. Preliminary market investigation shows that the potential market is a large one and if this project is successful Bryant Symons would be able to increase its revenue ten-fold over the next 5 years, recruiting extra high-value added staff and increasing its own R&D spend on associated and other brand new technologies it has in the pipe-line. So this project could create a strong base from which to accelerate our IP and future growth. Bryant Symons has christened such a system, ‘WARM’ (Windows - Advanced Refurbishment Machine) but the details of how this could be done, technically and commercially, need to be explored. If successful, WARM would have a significant market impact and its users will see significant operational and financial benefits. Quantifying these benefits to airlines and MROs are the critical issues to be assessed through this project