Innovation Directory – Wales

Thermetrix have developed the Podium System, a thermography scanner for the plantar foot that can be used to predict an impending foot ulcer or identify vascular insufficiency or neuropathy. The company have also developed a companion app to view the results and control the thermograph.

Thermo Fisher is a major provider of medical equipment, analytical instruments, reagents and consumables, software and services to the life science industry. In 2011, the company bought Sterilin, a South Wales-based provider of laboratory consumables such as petri dishes, pipettes and sample collection bottles. In addition, Thermo Fisher also own Synexus, an organisation that conduct clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Synexus has a clinic based in Cardiff.

TrakCel have developed OCELLOS, a software platform for supply chain management for advanced cell and gene therapy. The platform is suited for therapies both in clinical trial and commercial settings. TrakCel have also launched a consultancy service to share their expertise in cell and gene therapy process development

Tramshed Tech is a co-working space for technology-focused companies. Tramshed also deliver programmes to enable companies to access funding, recruit staff and access new markets.

Transcontinental Advanced Coatings is a global supplier of precision coating technologies, including coated papers, films and specialty substrates to industries including media, healthcare and electronics.

The Tritech Institute is a med-tech innovation facility within Hywel Dda UHB that offers healthcare companies services including research, evaluation, advice and access to university partners.

UK Discovery Health is a consultancy firm who provide consultancy on market access, strategic planning and commercialisation across the life sciences and digital health sectors.

Ultrasound Technologies provides Doppler ultrasound solutions for a range of clinical applications. The company's products include handheld foetal dopplers, handheld vascular dopplers and both handheld and desktop combination Dopplers for fetal and vascular assessment

Ultrawave is a manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning devices, which can be used to clean medical equipment such as cannulating instruments in operating theatres or dental equipment.

The University of South Wales is attended by around 23,000 students spread across three campuses based in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. The university has three faculties; Computing, Engineering and Science; Business & Creative Industries; and Life Sciences and Education