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DIGITAL CITIES ENVISIONING CITY FUTURES

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DIGITAL CITIESCreating healthier, wealthier and safer cities for the future

“Our partnership with the Thinklab has brought cutting-edge technological innovation into how we plan for and respond to emergencies, including helping us to identify and support some of the most vulnerable in society”

Kathy Oldham, Head of Civil Contingencies and Resilience Unit, Association of Greater Manchester Authorities

Creating sustainable cities requires a stronger collaboration between a range of public and private sector organisations to ensure cities are safer, healthier, intelligent and prosperous places for citizens to experience an enhanced quality of life. In response we have developed a range of novel technology platforms that will allow public and private organisations in a city to utilise the power of their data intelligence to make collective evidence-based decisions to address the challenges faced by cities. We have an experienced R&D team to develop customised technology platforms for bringing city information into a discussion space through advanced visualisation and interaction technologies.

We are specialised in the following areas:

❙ Facilitating collaboration among city stakeholders.

❙ System platforms that integrate dispersed data sources for creating integrated information spaces for cities.

❙ Data mining that can extract patterns and correlations.

❙ Advanced visualisations of complex social, economical and environmental datasets over 2D and 3D city models.

❙ Easy to use interfaces for exploring “what-if” scenarios.

Our technology can be used to develop and implement new partnership models for delivering various policy agendas as well as engaging with local communities in bringing local visions to life.


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“In this data rich world where mapping is the new technological frontier. The work that The THINKlab delivers is hugely important. Working with the Resilience Community it is essential that key data sources are incorporated into our multi agency work across Local Resilience Forums to aid in situational awareness”

Luana Avagliano, Head of Resilience Direct

Building Resilient Cities Building resilience in a city for disasters requires multi-agency collaboration. Our modelling and simulation work in disaster management allow multi-agencies to collectively assess and reduce the social and infrastructure vulnerabilities of a city. The knowledge about the remaining vulnerability can be used by the agencies during a disaster event to further reduce fatality and economic impact. THINKlab has received £1.2m from EPSRC to create a collaborative multi-agency platform for building resilient communities in Sri-Lanka, Pakistan and Malaysia. This project is applying system dynamics, real-time satellite data and social media to provide intelligence to emergency services to reduce the impact of disasters.

Urban Simulation Our 3D urban modelling and simulation work allow many stakeholders to come together to co-design and co-create their local futures. It allows planners to assess the proposed design from various perspectives, taking the input from all the stakeholders including the local citizens.

Flood Simulation In collaboration with the Environment Agency a digital city platform has been developed to demonstrate the impact of �oods around the river Irwell near the University of Salford. It allows �ood resilience teams to explore the impact of �oods on the build environment as well as the natural environment and take steps towards building �ood resilience.

Troubled Families This multi-agency project brought together a range of un-connected social datasets to model the social dimensions of a socially deprived area in Manchester. It demonstrated how such an information rich virtual city could be developed to bring new intelligence, insight and interpretations within the complex policy domain of ‘troubled families’


www.salford.ac.uk/thinklabe: [email protected]: (0)161 295 6579


INNOVATION SERVICES SPACE FOR INNOVATION & ENVISIONING


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Many modern knowledge companies experience

challenges in embedding innovation, creativity,

entrepreneurial spirit and user-centricity. Although many

company executives recognise the need for promoting

innovation within their own organisation, the question

is how this can be achieved? How to escape the tunnel

vision and to see opportunities, find connections, cross-

fertilisations and make use of the knowledge and learning

available in organisations and society? How to build

confidence to innovate within an organisation?

THINKlab, designed as a Future Centre, provides the

conditions for innovation. By combining our innovative

facilitation techniques, brain storming technology and

multi-sensory spaces, THINKlab provides a highly creative

environment for participants to envision future possibilities

and develop practical innovation.

Government organisations can use the THINKlab for

developing and testing citizen-centred, future-proof policy

options with broad acceptance by stakeholders. Business

co-operations can use the THINKlab to increase the

customer-driven, user-centred design and production of

quality new products and services.

THINKlab provides a breeding ground for innovation,

societal renewal and for enhancing and applying the

intellectual capital of organisations, regions and nations.

THINKlab is a place of creativity and innovation where it

is possible to develop new insights and approaches which

are understood and embraced by a wide number of people.

We provide the following services:

Innovative spaces and technologies for your organisation

to meet and develop future strategies.

Facilitated workshops for supporting organisational

innovation.

Facilitated workshops for building stronger partnerships

with your stakeholders.

Our professional and friendly staff will work with you

to ensure every need is cared for, providing excellent

standards of customer care to make your innovation

event a success.

INNOVATION SERVICESBuilding confidence to innovate

“THINKlab provides inspiring and inclusive approaches for discussing future strategies and bringing innovation into organisations. The facilitation provided real energy and insight, pressing the audience to hone a particular point and keeping everyone engaged through a very full day. We were really impressed and surprised by how much material was generated”

Gordon Whitaker, AEM, Environment Agency

“Halliwell operates clinical practice within the ever changing world of child psychology. The THINKlab allowed us to work with clients interactively within a unique learning environment which facilitated better communication and information sharing.”

Andrew Constable, Business Director of Halliwell Homes

SPACE

THINKlab consists of four individual

areas working together to support the

innovation process.

Reception A bright welcoming reception area with focal light wall in

which to meet and greet guests.

Think Pod

A focused area free from distractions capable of

supporting groups during the stages of identification of

needs/challenges, data gathering, idea generation and

prototyping. Equipped with an Ultra High Definition 4K

projector, a 4 meters wide screen and video conferencing

facilities. (Capacity 30)

Social Area Relax in our contemporary social area with stunning

panoramic views of the Manchester city skyline. A focal

light wall producing a myriad of stunning colour displays

and an acoustic system all work together in creating a

relaxed area for social interaction supporting ice breaking

and team building.(Capacity 40)

Meeting Room Stylish meeting room with Full HD LED screen for

presentations, Smart Boad TM and video conferencing

facility. An ideal breakout area available alongside the

social area for brain storming and ideas’ generation.

(Capacity 10)

Technology & ServicesTHINKlab off ers you the latest technology to enhance and

support your event. Technical assistance is on hand for

the initial set up and support during the day, leaving you

stress free.

Debate and voting systems maximise productivity by

means of brain storming, idea capture and group/

individual voting.

Video conferencing, free Wi-Fi , fl ipcharts, stand and pens

complement our range of facilities on off er.

3D demonstrations of our Digital platforms tailored to suit

the context of your event and audience can be provided

on request.

Technical development support is also available to extract

intelligence from your complex business datasets to make

informed decisions.

Facilitation ServicesOur experienced facilitators will work with you to

design and deliver an interactive workshop guiding your

organisations through the innovation process, extracting

solutions to your problems and developing future plans.

Our facilitation services are strengthened by our specialist

collaboration software supporting knowledge transfer and

encouraging debate and discussion.

ConferencesIn partnership with Salford Professional Development,

THINKlab deliver high quality conferences in the areas

of Smart Cities, IOT & Big Data, Smart Homes etc.

These conferences showcase both the advancements

and challenges faced and provide organisations with the

opportunity for information transfer and networking.

Location THINKlab is located on the University of Salford main

campus on The Crescent, less than 1.5 miles from

Manchester City Centre which boasts a large selection of

top quality restaurants and bars. Taxi service available.

Salford Crescent railway station is a 5 minute walk

with regular trains to Manchester Victoria, Manchester

Piccadilly and Manchester International Airport.

Only a couple of minutes’ drive from the motorway

network with Car Parking available on campus.


e: [email protected]

t: (0)161 295 6579

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R ive r I r w e l l

The Meadow

Irwell PlaceCar Park

The Crescent Pub

Peel Park

SalfordCrescent Station

Salford Museum

Frederick RoadCar Park

DelaneyCar Park

Mary SeacoleCar Park

Crescent (A6)

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INTERACTIVE LEARNING & TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS ENHANCING LEARNING THROUGH PLAY


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The new digital age is reshaping the way learners are interacting with subject matter. Gaming technology, integrated with novel interactive devices and mobile technology, is o�ering educators a new way of engaging with their audiences at all ages. Through play one can learn new scienti�c concepts, develop various skills (e.g. social, cognitive) and gain the self-con�dence to engage in new experiences and environments.

THINKlab has a team of interactive game developers who have a track record in delivering interactive learning and training systems for a range of organisations including BBC, Psappha, GM Fire & Rescue Service.

We are specialised in the following areas:

❙ Motivational gaming environments that are based on Unity and Kinect interfaces.

❙ Augmented reality environments that can combine real and virtual objects.

❙ Multi-sensory environments that combine 3D acoustics, visualisation and haptic technology.

❙ Interactive training systems customised for training employees in speci�c work related tasks.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING & TRAINING ENVIRONMENTSEnhancing learning through play


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COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERING DISTRIBUTED COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTS


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COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERINGDistributed collaborative engineering environments

“A 4-D planning package for now that will take us into the future of delivering more”

Steve Naybour, S&C South Alliance

“The 4D Simulation environment developed by THINKlab is an outstanding example of a technology and digital approach being applied to drive better incomes not just for construction and industry but for wider society as well”

Construction Excellence Judges

The manufacturing and building construction sectors are now under severe pressure to remain competitive; pressure that is derived from the globalisation of the economy and the current economic climate; pressure to produce greener products due to climate change and the scarcity of resources. Organisations now need to consider how best to enhance the performance of their products by involving stakeholders in the innovation process, ranging from R&D groups with new technological inventions and know how, to design and simulation teams with specialised skills, to companies with low-cost and sustainable manufacturing capabilities, to maintenance and operation teams, to name but a few.

In response to this demand THINKlab has already completed six major European projects, involving over 50 European partners, and developed novel distributed technology platforms that can support team collaboration among distributed multi-functional teams.

Through this R&D work, we have an experienced team that can develop customised collaboration solutions for both the construction and manufacturing industries. We are specialised in the following areas:

❙ Development of distributed technology platforms that can integrate various product information sources and simulation services to provide integrated problem solving environments.

❙ Advanced product visualisation environments that can enhance team collaboration among multi-functional teams.

❙ Support for building team collaboration using the THINKlab methods and tools.


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“The reaction to the VR model of our o�shore electrical substation, produced by the THINKlab, has exceeded our expectations. It has saved us time and money by improving our design review process and it has helped us quickly communicate how our product operates to potential customers. We plan to use this tool in our future development of onshore and o�shore electrical substations and to train Operations and Maintenance sta� for our installations”

Nigel Platt, System Engineering Manager, Siemens

Virtual O�shore Electrical Substation - SiemensAn interactive virtual model of Siemens new O�shore Electrical Substation allows users to explore the Substation in real time. The model makes use of Oculus Rift HMD technology allowing users to be immersed within the virtual world. Siemens have used this model as part of their design, safety reviews, launch and customer demonstrations.

CrossDriveCROSS DRIVE targets on creating the foundations for collaborative distributed virtual workspaces for European space science. Using this system, distributed scienti�c and engineering teams can meet within a virtual representation of Mars to analyze scienti�c data and plan future missions. THINKlab contributed with their expertise in collaborative environments and virtual reality, designing and implementing the Collaborative Workspace, providing a common framework and allowing distributed teams to work together in a shared 3D space using telepresence technologies.

Design4Energy As a part of the EU funded Design4Energy project, THINKlab has created an innovative Integrated Evolutionary Design Methodology that allows stakeholders to predict the current and future energy e�ciency of buildings. It allows stakeholders to make better informed decisions to enable the optimisation of the energy performance at the building life cycle level, including operation and maintenance.

4D Simulation Environment for Rail Track Renewal - Network RailWinner of National Construction Excellence for ‘BIM Project of the Year’. This 4D Simulation Environment has been developed for Network Rail to plan track renewal programmes through a visual interface. It o�ers an interactive environment to consider a range of planning options involving labour, materials, equipment and to visualise potential scheduling issues.


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