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Meet the Team

Our team at aerospaceHV is growing as we develop our test and development services, grow and training offer and prepare to launch some products to support the development of new high voltage systems for automotive and aerospace applications. Here are some of our key colleagues who make valuable contributions to the business:

Ian Cotton - Meet the Team
Ian Cotton - Meet the Team

Ian is one of the leading figures in the development of aerospace high voltage systems and has been involved in a number of research projects through his employment at The University of Manchester. He has worked in the area of aerospace HV systems for over ten years. ensuring he has state of the art knowledge. He is a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council and has been involved in the design and test of a number of systems in use on the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft, working with the component supply chain to ensure their products were fit for use. More recently he has worked on some of the electrical platforms being developed by both start-ups and Tier 1 suppliers. His experience includes practical testing of systems within HV laboratory environment and the development of techniques to age equipment. Ian led the work to draft the SAE Aerospace Information Report ‘High Voltage Systems In Aerospace Environments’. He has provided training courses to a range of companies including Airbus, Boeing, Ultra Electronics, GE Aviation, Amphenol and GKN ad.

David Chambers - Meet the Team
David Chambers - Meet the Team

David has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and specialises in the innovation process with wide ranging technical experience across High Voltage equipment design, composite materials and testing, including the design and build of bespoke test rigs.  David developed both a technical and commercial background through employment with composite materials consultants EPL Composite Solution Ltd (now Haydale Composite Solutions). Since leaving EPL in 2014, David then established his own engineering consultancy Innovation to Industry Ltd (I2I), with the objective of supporting companies in the safe introduction of cutting edge product solutions within their existing product portfolios.  Through I2I, David has successfully delivered a range of projects for companies and institutions such as National Grid, The University of Manchester and Kinectrics Inc.  He is a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council.  In parallel with his extensive technical experience, David has over 15 years’ of management experience within small, fast paced companies where the focus is on delivering exceptional quality and value and responsiveness, within un-paralleled lead times.

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