By Scott Wright
NOVOSOUND, the Glasgow-based remote sensor specialist, has hailed a series of contract wins in the aerospace, oil and gas, and energy sectors.
The new business includes contracts worth “five figures” for major aerospace companies, such as BAE and GE Aviation, for the delivery of specialist inspection sensors to advance passenger safety.
The company, which was founded in 2018, said its patented thin-film manufacturing process eliminates conventional limitations in ultrasound sensors.
Chief executive and founder David Hughes said: “The team and I are really pleased to see our work in ultrasonics converting into sales with so many international industrial groups, including in the aerospace sector, and we look forward to a series of additional corporate milestone announcements over the coming weeks and months.”
Mr Hughes noted the company has seen increased demand for remote monitoring to advance safety and efficiency. Novosound said its manufacturing process underpins its non-destructive testing products, the Kelpie, Belenus and Nebula. The Kelpie sensor flexes, twists and bends to inspect difficult shapes and surfaces, the Belenus continually monitors corrosion at high temperatures, and the Nebula is a cloud-based platform that securely stores and reports client asset data.
Mr Hughes said: “It feels like we’ve seen about ten years of progress in the last 18 months alone. The technology in the space hadn’t really moved on much over the last few decades, and we’re now showing that we can move the dial and add significant value across a number of industry sectors. It’s also notable that Scotland is starting to build an ecosystem in remote sensors, and we’re proud to be part of the growing internet of things scene here.”
Derek Mathieson, former chief marketing and technology officer at Bakes Hughes, was appointed chairman last year. Duncan Macrae, former investment director of Business Growth Fund, was hired as chief financial officer.
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