richard smith. wall rover ltd. 29th january
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Innovation Developing new tools and techniques for the nuclear
decommissioning industry
Reaching the unreachable cheaper, faster, safer
Richard SmithTechnical Director
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Sources of innovation in industry• Large company R&D Departments
First to be cut in times of austerity
• UniversitiesTraditional approach
• SME’sUntapped resource – Strength of British industry
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Innovation key ingredients• No blame.
• Painful, expensive.
• Share responsibilities.
• Commitment.
• Communication.
• Brutally honest communication.
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Innovation process
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WallRover A
2nd Generation
Concept
1st Generation
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WallRover B – Heavy lift vehicle
WallRover B – Drill Payload
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WallRover Box Project – 1st Generation
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WallRover Box Project
2nd Generation
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WallRover Box Project – 3rd Generation
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2013 NDA Awards
Highly Commended award for championing Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME) innovation
“I was extremely surprised yet delighted to receive this award; it is an acknowledgement of our efforts and shows what collaborative working can achieve. I’ve been working with WallRover for two years to give us this unique and versatile tool. It has been a combination of a novel idea, belief and an appreciation of its potential at an early stage that enthuses all to see it succeed.”
Alex JenkinsSellafield Ltd