Research
The Centre has participated in a number of European research projects related to the jewellery and precious metal industry undertaking collaborative research in partnership with research and industrial partners across Europe. The Centre is currently a partner in a live cooperative EU F6 CRAFT project. As a specialist team we continue to investigate research questions and identify new technologies in relation to their application within industry. Our research work is presented through a range of outputs including conference papers, technical reports, journal articles and industry seminars. Centre staff are members of several academic and industrial networks.
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- Diversification, design, strategic planning and new product development. A jewellery industry knowledge transfer partnership.
- Date Published 01/08/2007
- By Gay Penfold
This paper reports on a case study of a completed knowledge transfer project using empirical data drawn from an in-depth case study. It demonstrates how this design intervention resulted in the company introducing new design and production strategies.
- New product development in the West Midlands region of the UK Jewellery manufacturing industry – evaluating the impact of design support.
- Date Published 01/05/2007
- By Gay Penfold
- This research paper is available to download
This paper draws on empirical data from a series of in-depth case studies on jewellery companies who have received design assistance through the Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC) New Product Development programme (NPD).
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership for RPD
- Date Published 01/10/2006
- By Gay Penfold
- This research paper is available to download
This paper reports on a design support project in a small UK-based jewellery company. The company participated in a programme sponsored by the UK government to encourage knowledge transfer by collaboration between Universities and businesses.
- Current best practices in the use of various rapid prototyping systems.
- Date Published 01/06/2005
- By Gay Penfold & Frank Cooper
- This research paper is available to download
This paper considers a number of relevant case studies following an introduction to the Rapid Prototyping (RP) machines and CAD programmes used at the Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC).
- Industrial Liaison and Training in the UK Jewellery Industry
- Date Published 01/05/2004
- By Gay Penfold
- This research paper is available to download
This paper charts the history and content of the developments within the School of Jewellery and the JIIC, and discusses the implications and opportunities for the jewellery industry globally.
- Laser Spot Welding – Technical guidelines and innovative applications for the Jewellery Industry
- Date Published 01/04/2004
- By Karin Paynter & Ann-Marie Carey
This paper explains and demonstrates through specific application the opportunities and advantages laser welding presents for the jewellery industry.