Projects and White Papers

Mimica

Mimica is an award-winning, UK-based company dedicated to reducing food waste caused by inaccurate expiry dates. Their flagship product, Bump, is a patented tag or cap integrated into food and beverage packaging, changing to a bumpy texture when the product spoils, based on real-time temperature conditions.

Seeking expertise in natural polymers and rheology, Mimica collaborated with Wrexham University in 2019, working with Professor Peter Williams and external researcher Dr. Sally Burr. Utilising Wrexham's Applied Science Lab, Mimica leveraged resources such as the rheometer to develop their plant-based gel technology, now a key component of their innovative freshness indicators.

Ruth Lee Ltd

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Ruth Lee Ltd and Wrexham University has provided a strong foundation for sustainable growth and innovation, enabling Ruth Lee to establish a dedicated business unit with focused sales and management resources. With Wrexham University’s support, the partnership has accelerated product advancements in high-fidelity training solutions, equipping Ruth Lee Ltd to meet strategic goals and stay ahead of industry demands.

Stuart Cheetham, UK Business Development Manager at Ruth Lee Ltd, describes the KTP as “rewarding and fulfilling,” highlighting its value in driving key initiatives and recommending KTPs to other companies. This collaboration has strengthened the company’s capabilities, positioning it to lead in advanced rescue training solutions.

“The experience we have had as part of the KTP programme has been rewarding and fulfilling. It has helped us to achieve some of our strategic goals for innovation and I would highly recommend other companies considering a KTP to go for it.”

Stuart Cheetham, UK Business Development Manager at Ruth Lee Ltd