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