case studies
Learn more about the projects we get involved with and the type of companies who can benefit from working with us.
case studies
Case Study 1
Paraytec Ltd
We were on the development team which designed and manufactured the ActiPix D100 detector, which later went on to win a prestigious R&D 100 Award for the York university spin-out company behind it - Paraytec Ltd who are a scientific instrument company which manufactures the miniature UV-visible absorbance detectors. Their award-winning product, the ActiPix, is the world’s first ultraviolet area imaging detector.
The awards recognize the 100 most promising new products, processes, materials, or software developed throughout the world and introduced to the market the previous year. Awards are based on each achievement's technical significance, uniqueness, and usefulness compared to competing projects and technologies.
We've since created backdrops and banner stands for them as they've increased their international sales.
"Glo provide a friendly, efficient and professional service. They go out of their way to help us and always deliver on time. They have played and continue to play a key role in the development of our business. We have no problem recommending their services to anyone."
Dr Mebs Surve
Paraytec Ltd
Case Study 2
Glo Wheelchair
In 2003 we were awarded a DTI Smart Award to carry out a commercial and technical feasibility study into a radical new wheelchair concept.
The concept was based around a modular design which was rotationally moulded. We created the concept and developed it through to prototype stage which we unveiled at the Mobility Roadshow at Donnington Park.
We also won an international design award from American CAD software manufacturers, "Solidworks."
Case Study 3
ParcelSafe UK Ltd
Managing Director of ParcelSafe UK Ltd, Eddie Riby came to us for rendered images and design advice at the start of his business which was to manufacture and import metal safes for the domestic market.
He later went on to win Best New DIY/Hardware Product 2007 at the DIY & Garden Show at Earls Court as well as being featured on BBC2's Working Lunch.
Since then Eddie has gone on to launch another business which he runs alongside ParcelSafe UK, with which we have also helped him with his design communications.
"I've used Glo for a number of projects now; their friendly approach, very quick turnaround and ideas which are spot on to the brief are ones you'd expect from a very expensive design agency, yet they have been extremely good value. I'd recommend Glo to anyone."
Parcel Safe UK Ltd
Case Study 4
Roland DG (UK) Ltd
As part of the development of their new desktop milling machine, we were asked to trial it for a fortnight, over which time we produced a new design with which to showcase the product at the Prototype Show at the NEC, Birmingham.
During the two days of the show we provided support for Roland DG (UK) Ltd by talking to customers about our experience of using the machine and how it had worked for our business.
The designs were later used throughout marketing materials which were used all over the world.
Case Study 5
Single Use Surgical Ltd
Single Use Surgical manufacture high quality single-use fine surgical suction tubes which have been produced in response to the growing concerns over the cleaning of reusable fine lumen instruments. Designed in consultation with ENT, Neuro and Max Fax surgeons the instruments have the same functionality, look and feel as traditional instruments.
Established in 2001, Single Use Surgical continually develops new instruments including the Spackman Cannula and the range of Fenestrated Neuro Suctions and the Suction Irrigator. They now have more than 80 different types of suction and are distributors for NSK Neuro Drill Systems.
Due to their large portfolio of products and new developments they asked us to help them to organise their online presence so that it was in keeping with their brand guidelines and was more user-friendly. It also needed the capability to expand along with their product developments.
"Glo gave us a friendly, professional service and worked in partnership with us to update the content and design of our website in order to create a coherent format."
Matthew Tulley, MD
Case Study 6
Hypha Discovery™ Ltd.
Hypha Discovery™ Ltd. is a leading natural products hit compound discovery company, specialising in the identification of novel, biologically active small molecules for pharmaceutical development.
Hypha Discovery approached Glo to help them redesign their existing website to reflect their business and illustrate the various aspects of their technology.
Since going live in a couple of short weeks they have already had an enquiry from the US about a possible licensing opportunity.
"We asked Glo to completely overhaul our old website which had not been updated in years and was simply not working for us.
They fitted around our schedules which allowed us to get on with our day to day business which was invaluable. We are really happy with the result and look forward to working with Glo as our business develops."
Liam Evans
Hypha Discovery Ltd
Case Study 7
Bartec Systems Ltd
Bartec Systems, a division of Bartec Auto ID Limited, approached us to help them prepare their exhibition stand at the NEC in Birmingham to showcase their waste collection software solutions.
We designed and created a backdrop for their interactive stand on which potential clients could trial their software.
Case Study 8
NHS
To celebrate the NHS's 60th Anniversary, 60 commemorative photographs were commissioned to celebrate the progress made by the NHS over the last six decades and to the capture the NHS as it is today. We were asked to turn these into prints for them for the celebrations in the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.
Case Study 9
Optimise Digital Print Support
We created a brand new identity, website and photography for Optimise (ICC Colour Profiling experts) new media takeup device for the large format print industry - The Windup.
With our help the device, which attaches to Roland large format print machines to collect the media as it is printing, was manufactured to their specifications and imported from China and launched in the UK with international sales following.
Case Study 10
Excalibur UK Ltd
John O’Connor is widely recognized as one of the UK’s leading authorities on business innovation new product development, and has over 20 years experience in helping businesses innovate successfully.
He approached Glo to create a new website full of examples of how his business, "Excalibur UK Ltd," has helped businesses of all sizes and industries through his innovation programmes.
Case Study 11
Apollo Creative
Apollo Creative develops bubble tubes, bubble walls and bubble domes, LED based fibre optic light sources and Ensemble interactive sound products for both stimulation and relaxation.
They approached Glo when they needed help to brand the fascias for some of their latest products.
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