About

Existing policies and procedures are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure they are up-to-date and fit for purpose. New policies and procedures are put in place as the business activities evolve, and when contractually required by new business activities.

The team consists of experienced UK Chartered Engineers and doctoral-level scientists. Appropriate engineering standards and scientific methodologies are followed in the research and development process.

The team consists of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) trained personnel and work to BS3888 standards when projects progress to hardware stage.

Though the company is not ISO9001 certified, the team have a history of delivering hardware in an aerospace AS9100 environment, and seek to find an appropriate balance between speed/cost/quality on a project specific basis.

The company operates a document register and a version control system to ensure clear and traceable communication.

The company operates with an encrypted email service, an encrypted file sharing service, an encrypted local file storage system, and encrypted backups.

Our policy is to share information on a strict need-to-know basis within the team and with external parties, to share information only in a secure and traceable manner, to put appropriate non-disclosure agreements in place - but not to rely on them as a preventative measure for information leakage. This cautious approach is based on the technical directors experience working within secretive research and development departments across different companies.

A basic process is in place to minimise financial risks, ensure contractual compliance, and uphold the company's standards and reputation. 

The process includes steps for subcontractor/consultant pre-selection, evaluation and selection, contractual agreements, non-disclosure agreements, IP agreements, progress monitoring, financial risk management. Records are maintained to ensure transparency and provide an audit trail.

The company conducts formal risk assessments when performing experimental work to identify potential hazards, such as chemical exposure, electrical risks, or fire hazards.

Personnel have access to appropriate PPE, such as gloves, goggles, lab coats, and safety shoes.

Procedures are in place for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. General safety guidelines are in place for laboratory and workshop related work.

Appropriate health and safety training is undertaken based on project needs and covers topics such as hazard identification, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.

The company maintains active insurance policies to protect both its business operations and its customers from unforeseen events. These policies include contents insurance, public and product liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and employee travel insurance.