Enterprise Europe Network Midlands, UK is organising a B2B matchmaking event during euroLED. euroLED is dedicated to the science and technology of LEDs. Now in its 10th year, euroLED comprises a Technical Conference for industry professionals, an Exhibition with over 100 stands, and a highly popular Gala Dinner.

With pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, exhibitors and visitors can find potential commercial and technology partners from all over Europe. To arrange the most suitable, effective meetings, view the online catalogue which contains a profile of each participant.

Cost for Matchmaking Event: Free of charge

Dates for your diary

Now until 16^th June  -  Registration and submission of a company profile
17^th – 21^st June - Online selection of one-to-one meetings
25^th June – Meetings (10:00 – 16:00)
Simply register here: http://www.euroledeu.com/

The colorCONTROL MFA-5 is an extremely compact, benchtop multi-point measurement system that verifies the colour, intensity and colour temperature (in Kelvin) of up to five LEDs simultaneously. The measuring system is modular and so can be extended by adding extra MFA-E modules in batches of five channels, up to a maximum of 20 modules (i.e. 100 channels).

The MFA is suitable for a wide range of applications, including LED tests (binning), indication and displays, front panels, dashboard sequence tests, self-luminous object inspection. The MFA series is suitable for all manufacturers and developers of LED luminaires, including architectural and street lighting, and LED lighting for automotive interiors.

Micro-Epsilon’s stand will also feature the thermoIMAGER TIM 160 and 200 series of inline radiometric thermal imaging cameras. These plug-and-play units provide temperature images and profiles of a target area and come with full software packages that enable the user to configure all the parameters of the device, as well as enabling the real time capture and storage of images or video of an event for slow motion play back or snapshots at a later date. The camera can be set up very close to a single or bank of LED luminaires to measure the infrared energy coming from the surface of the LED(s). The camera can be used for heat sink optimisation and to measure junction temperature (the hottest point on the LED), driver temperature (temperature distribution of the PCB) and the temperature of the housing. Micro-Epsilon also provides a range of inline fixed, single point, infrared temperature sensors, as well as one of the widest ranges of non-contact displacement sensors in the world.

For more information, please visit www.micro-epsilon.co.uk or call the Micro-Epsilon sales department on 0151 355 6070 or email: info@micro-epsilon.co.uk

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Note to Editors: Micro-Epsilon (www.micro-epsilon.co.uk) is a major global manufacturer of sensors, headquartered in Germany. The company’s range of displacement sensors measure everything from to distance, position, vibration, dimensions and thickness, using both contact and non-contact measurement techniques. These techniques include 1D, 2D and even 3D laser-optical sensors and systems, eddy-current, capacitive, LVDT & inductive, potentiometric and draw-wire principles.  Additionally Micro Epsilon has developed its own range of non-contact infrared temperature sensors that can measure virtually any target temperature from -40 to +3,300^°C. The company also manufactures a comprehensive range of colour recognition sensors.

With more than 45 years’ experience in the industry, Micro-Epsilon isn’t just a sensor manufacturer. The company is highly innovative and understands the importance of providing complete solutions and support services for its customers. The firm is renowned for its expertise in consulting, development and application of industrial sensors to complex, customer-specific solutions for measurement, inspection and automation. The focus is on selling technical advantage to its customers.

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With built-in active PFC function and input range of 180 – 295VAC the LCM-60DA meets the DALI standards IEC62386-101, 102 and 207 and using the DALI interface allows up to 10 units to be synchronised with a maximum cable length between each unit of 20 meters.

The Mean Well LCM-60DA has a selectable output for different current options and an auxiliary 12v output for powering a fan. The DALI protocol for this 60 watt power supply includes 16 groups and 64 addresses.

Other dimming options are by way of Push Dim with up to 10 drivers and the maximum length of cable from the push button to the last driver is 20 meters. When the LED light is lower than 10% the LCM-60DA will always dim up or when the LED light output is higher than 90% the unit will always dim down.

Designed with up to 90% of high efficiency the LCM-60DA can operate from -30°C to +60°C ambient temperature with only free air convection. Other standard functions include Class II without FG with protection for short circuit, over voltage, overload and over temperature.

The Mean Well LCM-60DA complies with UL8750, ENEC EN61347-1, EN61347-2-13, EN62384 and meets 2KV surge immunity EN61547. This high efficiency DALI power supply is supplied with a 3 years warranty and designed for use with energy efficient and flexible LED lighting systems.

Available from stock now for further information please email: sales@ecopacpower.com

This constant voltage DALI dimmer interface operates up to 8A output current with ultra-smooth dimming and a wide range DC input from 10.5VDC – 27VDC giving up to 216 watts output power. Current resolution is 8-bit or 16-bit and infinity (1-10) connection is via a 2-pole 5mm pitch screw.

Dimming control is by way of DMX-512A, RDM or DALI/DSI interface with the DMX range from 001 -512 (set by RDM) the RDM gives full control over functions and sensors.

The DALI-701-8A has up to 98% efficiency and is convection cooled able to operate from -10c to +50c. Other standard features include short circuit, reverse polarity, over voltage, over current and over temperature protections.

For further information please call 01844 204420 or email sales@ecopacpower.com

Cambridge Nanotherm has developed a unique process for converting Aluminium into Alumina (Aluminium Oxide [Al2O3]). The process allows the surface of an Aluminium plate to be converted into a layer of Alumina – which acts as a dielectric. A range of standard Printed Circuit Board fabrication techniques can then be used to apply circuitry onto the nano-ceramic dielectric layer.

“We are very pleased be the first Value Added Reseller of Nanotherm^TM in UK as that will allow our  customers access to this leading edge thermal management product,” said Steve Driver, Spirit’s Managing Director. “The Nanotherm product will provide our customers with better thermal performance and smaller footprints for thermally challenged designs in both the LED lighting and power electronics segment.”

Pavel Shashkov, Cambridge Nanotherm’s CEO said: “We are delighted to have signed this VAR agreement with Spirit. Their thermal management expertise and capability in the field of MBPCB will allow us to expand our access to market and provide their customers and design engineers with Nanotherm material for their demanding applications.”

About Spirit Circuits Ltd:

Spirit Circuits is a PCB and MBPCB manufacturer based in Waterlooville, Hampshire. They offer an extensive complement of PCB’s, from single sided through to complex multi-layers. They are certified by the internationally recognised ISO9001 quality standard. Spirit supply to the Telecoms, Defence, Medical, LED Lighting and Industrial Markets.

About Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd:

Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd, was established in 2010 to commercialise proprietary nano-ceramic technology for use in the electronic industry. The company was the UK winner of the 2011 Clean Tech Open Competition, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank. The technology has been developed by internationally renowned scientists who have a track record for setting up successful high technology companies and commercialising innovative IP. The company was supported by TSB, EEDA and ERDF grants and was a member of the Carbon Trust Fast-track Entrepreneur Programme. Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd is financially backed by Enso Group. www.camnano.com

Dedicated to the science and technology of LEDs, the majority of speakers at this year’s conference are from the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, reflecting the global reputation for lighting innovation that these three continental European countries have earned. Tom van de Buschee from Bridgelux, Paul Fleming from Mean Well, Jared Davidson from Nichia, Mark van den Berg from Philips Lumileds and Patrick van de Meulen from Xicato make up the Netherlands speaker contingent. Whereas Dr Denan Konjhodzic from Instrument Systems and Jeroen Ledema from TE Connectivity will be flying in from Germany to address the conference delegates. Guido Campadelli from Fraen is the Italy-based speaker.

Complementing the European stalwarts, euroLED will also welcome two headline speakers from the burgeoning US LED lighting market; Bob Kottritsch from Lynk Labs and Mike Grather from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).  UL is also the euroLED 2013 conference sponsor.

Michelle Cleaver, Birmingham Science Park Aston’s Events Manager and Head of euroLED said: “This is one of the largest LED lighting events in Europe, so for the 10^th year, we were determined to secure the best speakers from across the globe. It will be a great privilege to listen to the insight and industry observations from Bob Kottritsch from Lynk Labs and Mike Grather from Underwriters Laboratories, who will be flying across the Atlantic to speak at euroLED.

“But, as a show with a long established reputation, it’s not just the speakers that will have a truly international flavour. Going by last year’s attendee statistics, we expect 3,000 visitors from over 30 countries to attend euroLED, which is being held at The ICC, Birmingham on 24^th and 25^th June 2013. The two-day event provides a first class opportunity for the industry to network, share ideas and forge new business relationships.”

euroLED 2013 will have a focus on components, such as drivers, PCBs, optics and heat sinks, as well as testing competences and LED lighting products for the medical and industrial sectors. The technical conference will also explore the themes of LED systems, engines and modules, thermal management, testing and standardisation.

Representing the UK, additional speakers at the euroLED conference will comprise Dr Caerwyn Ash from the Dezac Group Ltd, Nick Wainwright from York EMC, Gareth Jones from LUX-TSI, and Jamie Fox from IMS Research.

As a complement to the conference, the euroLED exhibition will have over 100 stands, showcasing the biggest brands in LED lighting, alongside innovative newcomers to the market. Taking place on the first evening of the event, the gala dinner will provide a further networking opportunity.

The conference advisory board includes representatives from LUX-TSI, Toshiba, Osram, Thorn Lighting, Bridgelux, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Meanwell. euroLED’s media sponsor is A1 Lighting magazine.

Michelle Cleaver added: “While continental Europe is currently leading the way in LED innovation, there is also unprecedented growth in the UK’s LED lighting sector. To bring together representatives from the regional and national LED industry, we will be holding our next euroLED kicker event on 26^th March at Birmingham Science Park Aston, which will focus on lighting design for the outdoor, retail, health and office markets. This whole day event will also enable delegates to pay a visit to the Science Park’s acclaimed Optical Performance Centre, which is working with some of the biggest names in LED on research, testing and accreditation, as well as supporting highly innovative start-up businesses.”

Booking information, sponsorship and registration details for euroLED 2013 are available on www.euroled.org.uk.

The event will cover a range a topics including: The Lighting Designers views of LED technology, LED improvement drive adoption in outdoor lighting, using colour tuneable LED sources to increase retail sales. Also, light & health; understanding the positive and negative effects of 460nm Blue light.

The event will also feature Lighting Design project Case Studies and will end with a tour of our Testing facilities at the OPC.

Speakers at the event include: Philips Lumileds, IGuzzini, Photonstar, Seoul Semiconductor,John Cullen Lighting Design, mack-LED (a division of Mackwell)

Book your early bird ticket now only £45 + VAT

(ticket includes lunch and refreshments)

Exclusive sponsorship opportunities still available- contact Michelle Cleaver on michellec@bsp-a.com

Specialising in the testing of photonics, energy-efficient lighting and consumer products, LUX-TSI has state-of-the-art laboratories at Birmingham Science Park Aston and at its headquarters at the Sony UK Technology Centre in Bridgend, South Wales. In order to create significant working capital and facilitate rapid growth, a £158,000 grant has been awarded by the Welsh Government; a £150,000 loan has been received from Finance Wales; £100,000 of loan income has been secured from Asset Advantage; and a £25,000 loan has also been arranged with Henry Howard Finance.

LUX-TSI is a preferred partner of global testing company UL (Underwriters’ Laboratories). UL is establishing European centres of excellence, with LUX-TSI having been approved to fulfil its UK and Ireland service. With demand continually rising from UK firms wishing to certify products for global markets, the funding and partnership arrangement enabled the testing specialists to create six new jobs during 2012.

Dr Gareth Jones, Chief Executive of LUX-TSI said: “We experienced very strong growth in 2012 and have significantly strengthened our partnership with UL, offering testing and certification services for LED lighting and other products. Growth projections for this year are even stronger, enabled by the new investment through a combination of public and private funding. We expect turnover to rise by over 200 per cent this year and are planning to recruit at least five new professionals to join the team.

“In addition to testing, we are also expanding into new markets. At the point of launching our eyeLIGHT^TM software platform at the end of last year – in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory – it won the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Measurement in Action Award. The £430,000 of additional working capital we now have will help significantly with expanding the facilities and the variety and amount of work we can undertake at our Bridgend HQ and Birmingham Science Park laboratories.”

LUX-TSI is also one of a small number of the UK Accreditation Service’s (UKAS) approved lighting product testing companies (to ISO17025 standard). The testing specialist is also approved to carry out photometric testing of lighting and signage products under the BSI (British Standards Institution) guidelines for automotive and roadside applications. LUX-TSI also has a strategic agreement with the National Physical Laboratory – the UK’s national measurement standards laboratory – to provide software and training services for lighting and laser safety applications.

Ann Casey, Investment Executive for Finance Wales’ technology venture investments team said: “LUX-TSI provides a comprehensive range of specialised services to test and accredit energy-efficient lighting. With all new lighting products requiring accreditation, the company’s current growth levels are impressive.  Our investment will underpin LUX’s expansion, providing the working capital it needs to increase its capacity in line with demand, as well as to develop services for new markets.”

LUX’s facilities focus on energy efficient lighting, electrical performance, safety testing and the optical performance aspects of new lighting and photonics technology. In Birmingham, the team also delivers ERDF-funded training programmes for the industry. It also markets specialist software to assist companies with the understanding of the optical hazards of light sources, such as lasers, LEDs, flashlamps and other lighting products.

Birmingham Science Park’s £770,000 ERDF-funded project, which is run with LUX-TSI, is known as the Ultra Efficient Lighting Product Development Centre. SMEs with prototype and early-stage designs for new low-carbon lighting solutions can take advantage of vital support into research and development. The Development Centre is assisting with the creation of truly ‘next generation’ lighting products that offer huge improvements to quality, while reducing CO₂ emissions.

Using cutting-edge, state-of-the-art equipment, a multitude of different tests can be performed, from measuring light and colour to defining complex optical structures.  The team can also undertake complex specialist tests such as thermography, reflectometry and environmental and stress testing, as well as high speed imaging.

1.1 Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) seeks to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to tender for a 6 month temporary replacement for maternity cover to manage the Optical Performance Centre, based at the Birmingham Science Park.

1.2 Background
Birmingham Science Park Aston’s Optical Performance Centre (OPC) has been specifically designed to be a technical resource, supporting the development of new products and processes as well as offering photonics expertise and equipment to relevant companies across the UK and internationally.

Using specialist equipment, the OPC attracts science and technology projects and brings academics and industry professionals together in mutually beneficial collaborations.

The facilities contain systems and equipment typically far beyond the economic reaches of most technology ventures and SMEs, allowing small-scale businesses to test products and prove concepts to internationally recognised standards.

2. ERDF Programme

The Optical Performance Centre has participated in National and European funded programmes for over 8 years.

The Ultra Efficient Lighting Product Development Centre (UELPDC) is an ERDF programme that is providing selected West Midlands SMEs with advice and guidance for ultra efficient lighting product development and adoption. We are brokering, through the supply chain, the implementation of 20 novel technologies into innovative products and processes before the end of March 2014.

The Ultra Efficient Lighting Product Development Centre (UELPDC) provides SMEs with advice and guidance for Ultra Efficient Lighting product development and adoption and broker the implementation of novel technology into innovative products and processes between the region’s SME base and the market.

The project will be the focal point for key stakeholders, key industry members and complementary research elements and will encourage increased competitiveness, cooperation and integration within the supply chains. These SMEs include Low Carbon / Ultra Efficient Lighting sector innovators, designers, manufacturers, system integrators and other users and sharing information about real-life use in SMEs, examining conditions, measuring performance of UEL products.

The UELPDC project will provide businesses with assistance to implement new products within their own operations allowing them to compete more efficiently within the region, nationally and within the global economy. This project will help to improve competitiveness and develop local supply chain linkages and will help increase the region’s penetration of existing and capture share of developing, growth and high value markets. It will build on existing strengths and will focus on Ultra Efficient Lighting adoption as an area where it can develop and maintain a distinct UK and international competitive advantage.

The Project will produce the following planned outputs

The Project will be delivered in the form of:

1. Awareness raising workshops
2. Intensive two day Business Assists
3. Technical collaborations with the knowledge base

The project beneficiaries will be West Midlands based SMEs including end-users, specifiers, designers and manufacturers in the UEL sector. While the project will be led by the BSPA team who will provide technical support and mentoring, a cross referral arrangement has been made with Business Link WM or any successor body who will provide as-required generic business support for project recipients. Specialist technical support through technical collaborative activities will be provided by HEIs and FEIs according to expertise and the needs of the individual businesses. The project will also encourage cooperation between members of the supply chain to promote knowledge exchange and develop integrated solutions.

3   Description of Tasks

To lead the technical integrity, quality and efficient delivery of output from Photometric Test and Measurement laboratories of the Optical Performance Centre (OPC) / Ultra Efficient Lighting Product Development Centre (UELPDC). Manage all operational activities in the OPC / UELPDC laboratory & provide technical expertise to assist and support the business development function to generate current & new revenue streams

• To deliver 20 business assist outputs as brought to the OPC by the Business Development Manager. This includes effective use of laboratory facilities including supporting customers with technical issues and managing the day-to-day activities of the laboratory facilities
• To support the business development activity when required by providing the required technical expertise, particularly directly with potential customers.
• To promote the development of OPC / UELPDC  Laboratory facilities when required.
• To keep project administration in line with European Regional Development Fund requirements.

Skills and experience required:

• Track record of engaging with and delivering to the lighting industry, thus having instant credibility with customer businesses.
• Thorough understanding of Lighting Technologies and Lab equipment including  Gornio Photometer and Double Monochromator.
• Experience of managing projects or willingness to master the requirements of an EU funded project

Timescale

The assignment is expected to start in February 2013, running until August 2013 in the first instance, with the possibility of extending for up to 6 months if agreed by both parties.

5   Delivery Team

This contract is managed by Henriette Lyttle-Breukelaar,  Head of Projects at Birmingham Science Park Aston.

The successful contractor will work closely with the other employees on the project, namely Paul Williams – Business Development Manager, and Andrew Thomas, lab technician.

Birmingham Science Park Aston as Client and Project Management

5.1  The principal contacts for the consultancy will be:

Henriette Lyttle, European Projects Lead,

tel 0121 250 3521, email: henriettel@bsp-a.com

Hugo Russell, Digital Networks Manager,

Tel: 0121 3504, email: hugor@bsp-a.com

6          Submission Requirements

6.1 The submission should include the following information required for the tender evaluation process:

• the completed form of quotation show rates
• An indicative work programme and methodology statement for the commission
• Details of the consultancy and their experience in similar work. References would be welcome.
• Details of the consultancy’s experience of working with testing in the lighting industry, as well as working with the European Commission and ERDF in particular

8.2 In the methodology, consultants should bring out creative and innovative approaches proposed and areas of added value they feel could be brought to the commission. Two copies of the (on hard copy, unbound) and an electronic copy in PDF format are required for the submission. The submission should be no more than 10 pages excluding CVs and experience.

7 Budgetary and Payment Arrangements

7.1 Consultants fees will be payable on successful completion of the study.

7.2 The budget for this assignment is:

8 Evaluation of submissions

8.1       This will be carried out by the principal contacts detailed above, soon after the closing date of submissions, in accordance with the Science Park’s procedures for evaluating Tenders on Quality and Price. The closing date for submissions is Friday 18^th January in the morning.

8.2       For the evaluation, quality will account for 60% of the assessment, and price will account for 40%. Bids that in the opinion of Birmingham Science Park are too low in terms of quality will be rejected. The quality assessment will be based on:

• Methodology and approach to the commission
• Level of relevant experience of similar commissions
• Level of experience of the proposed consultancy team
• Presentation of the submission

Dr Hardman succeeds Dr Malcolm Parry OBE, Director of Surrey Research Park, who has been UKSPA’s Chair since September 2009.

Founded in 1984, UKSPA seeks to be recognised as the authoritative body for the planning, development and creation of Science Parks, which facilitate the management of innovative, high-growth, knowledge-based organisations.

Paul Wright, Chief Executive of UKSPA said: “David brings a wealth of experience to the role of UKSPA Chairman and will be leading a strong board at a pivotal moment for the Association. Developing our relationship with Government and other stakeholders, initiatives such as our Quality programme UKSPA ASPIRE, and delivering improved communications with our members, are all high on the Association’s agenda.

“Working with our Vice-Chair Catherine Johns and the other board members, David will bring his energy and experience as UKSPA looks forward to celebrating 30 years of support for Science Parks and other innovation centres, which provide the environment for technology firms to flourish.”

Dr David Hardman joined Birmingham Science Park in 2008 and has been instrumental in spearheading a renaissance of the 14 acre, 250,000 sq ft Park, which has just celebrated its 30^th birthday. Founded in 1982, it is the UK’s third oldest science park.  David’s ‘Science Park Without Walls’ initiative has been acknowledged as a fundamentally new approach to how science park’s operate – and in particular – support start-up businesses. Local entrepreneurs are connected with investors and knowledge from across the globe, irrespective of geographies, so promoting ‘borderless innovation’.

Dr David Hardman MBE, CEO of Birmingham Science Park and Chair of UKSPA said:  “I believe that UK science parks and innovation centres have a crucial role to play in promoting the Knowledge Economies. They create a focal point for the aggregation of all the necessary components required to nurture tech entrepreneurs and start-ups, alongside growing and more mature tech businesses. A review of the tenants on the parks today shows that many of the young companies go on to provide new high value jobs, vital to boosting the fragile economy.

“However, at the very time our science parks need to be playing a lead role in promoting high-tech and high-growth businesses to drive economic recovery, the re-worked national and local governmental structures are not truly recognising our combined potential.

“I am committed to see UKSPA develop a more proactive voice for the science park movement. Successful science parks are a physical exemplification of the value of the Triple Helix structure; effective inter-twined activity, co-operation and collaboration between universities, the public sector and private industry.

“Over recent years, science parks and innovation centres have faced major challenges posed by the economy, as well as the changes to the national, regional and local political landscapes. Until 2011, they worked with Regional Development Authorities to secure funding for SME-directed initiatives. The Knowledge Economy coal-face, seen on each and every science park, needs to be used to ensure highly effective regional and local delivery of the small pool of essential business support programmes.

“In addition, creative solutions to nurturing and incubating tech start-ups are required and UKSPA provides a formidable network of peers to orchestrate an exchange of ideas and best practice. I am very much looking forward to working closely with the UKSPA board, in-house team and forging stronger links with Government and key organisations.”

Originally founded with eight members, UKSPA has continued to grow and now has 70 full members and 14 associate members (which include science parks in the planning stages) across the UK.

For more information on UKSPA, visit www.ukspa.org.uk.  For information on Birmingham Science Park, visit www.bsp-a.com.