Iced cider and lager on tap
42 Technology has designed a novel cellar-based cooling system that dispenses iced lager or cider on tap at around -2° C with a refreshing head of ice crystals frozen from the original drink.
Case studies
42 Technology’s team of engineers, technologists and service specialists with experts from a wide network of associates and partner companies have achieved world-class next-generation products and processes.
SKYLON: Unpiloted and reusable spaceplane
42 Technology was appointed by Reaction Engines to provide strategic engineering consultancy and help with the mechanical design of key operational features of SKYLON, a re-usable spaceplane for low cost deployment of satellites.
Next generation CPV technology for solar farms
Circadian Solar used 42 Technology’s expertise in design for manufacture, systems engineering and mathematical modelling to design a low-cost PV collector module for use in large-scale solar farms in sunbelt regions.
A novel manufacturing process for Cadbury
42 Technology developed an innovative confectionery manufacturing process, providing Cadbury with a novel manufacturing process that could enable a range of future market-winning products.
Low cost MVHR components
42 Technology developed a novel low-cost, thermally-efficient heat recovery system for Baxi Clean Air Systems, achieving significantly reduced cost compared to traditional solutions and creating several new patentable technologies for Baxi.
Industrial ink delivery system
42 Technology partnered with Xaar to develop an easy to use, small footprint unit that delivers ink on demand to four printheads while accurately controlling pressure, temperature, viscosity and flow across the head. It even handles high viscosity and heavily pigmented materials.
Diagnosing TB – earlier, easier, faster
42 Technology was appointed by FIND, the Foundation for Innovative Diagnostics, to devise new concepts for the safe transfer of precise volumes of infected sputum samples enabling early detection of TB and prevention of accidental infection of healthcare workers.
PRESS HERE for ice-cold refreshment
42 Technology expertise in thermal and fluid management has led to the developed of a concept for a fine iced drink machine, targeted at the domestic drinks market, capable of delivering silky-smooth iced drinks in the home.
Improved solar thermal systems from concept to testing
42 Technology developed a high performance, low cost, solar-thermal domestic heating system for one of the UK’s leading solar energy companies, with emphasis on optimising solar panel performance and ease of manufacture and installation.
Ensuring the future of the perfectly chilled pint
42 Technology was appointed by the BDA to research and recommend a new set of standards to guide the future development of cooling and dispensing equipment
Next generation banknote sorting systems
42 Technology assisted Talaris, a world leader in cash-handling equipment, with the development of their next generation of banknote sorting and validation systems, developing precision instrumentation systems and high throughput transportation mechanisms.
High speed powder printing for GSK
Research into existing powder dispense solutions for GSK led to the invention of Sticky Web, a high throughput precision powder dosing technology applicable to the dispense of high potency pharamceuticals as well as flavourings, colourings and speciality chemicals.
Developing needle-free drug delivery systems
42 Technology worked closely with Glide Pharma to improve understanding of their solid dose injector product, including development of theoretical system models and designing a measurement device to determine skin properties.
Low cost unit speeds patient recovery times
42 Technology has developed a low cost, fully automated portable ice generator concept to help make cryotherapy a routine treatment after sports injuries and orthopaedic surgery, based on an ice-generation process initially developed for use in the brewing industry.
Fuel cell technologies
42 Technology has a track record of successful projects and specialist mechanical engineering and thermodynamics expertise in fuel cells, an alternative energy technology that could change the way we power our homes, cars and consumer electronics.
Disposable applicator for biomaterial implants
42 Technology helped TiGenix with the design and development of a novel arthroscopic surgical toolset set in readiness for launching a new collagen-based biomedical material.
