Facilities - Barnstaple
As an SME, start-up, or micro-business, you may have the knowledge, expertise, and inspiration to be a success in your chosen sector, but all too often companies are held back by their lack of facilities and access to technology. That’s where we are here to help.
Housed within our newly refurbished Cotie building, you will find nearly 5,000 square feet of purpose-built professional workspace, available to all businesses, big and small.
Our innovation centre contains everything from an expertly-equipped development zone with 3D manufacturing technology; a relaxed yet professional conferencing spaces; open-plan hot desks complete with high-spec and fully-loaded PCs; a state-of-the-art cleanroom; and two crisply modern design pods, Green space, Immersive Space, XR equipment and Kits to built and to inspire collaboration and creativity.
It doesn’t matter where you are on your journey; whether you have an original idea that deserves to be explored, or are nearing development and require proof of concept, we are here to provide you with the tools, tech and facilities to turn great ideas into successful products.
Clean Space
North Devon is renowned for its low-pollution levels, outstanding air quality, and water purity; because of this we find ourselves home to global players in the pharmaceutical, agri-tech, aeronautical, FMCG, filtration, and electronics-based manufacturing industries.
But we don’t believe that a business’ lack of facilities should be a barrier to technological or manufacturing advancement.
So, for those businesses that require an enclosed space in which airborne particulates, contaminants, and pollutants are kept within strict parameters, but lack access to the industrial cleanroom facilities enjoyed by bigger companies, we invite you to use our purpose-built, professional-standard Clean Space.
The Tech Spec:
• 5000mm x 3000mm clean space with approximately 2150m³ of HEPA filtered air per hour
• Over 60 air changes per hour in accordance with BS EN 14644 ISO Class 7
• Dual CAMT2000 clean air modules installed, to maintain correct pressure levels and provide in excess of the required 3600m³
Please telephone or email us for booking or more information
Immersive Suite (G08)
Our Immersive Suite is where you can create shared immersive experiences to suit a wide range of needs.
A space where you can bring your concepts to life, many companies are using immersive technology to deliver a program of learning and development and health and safety initiatives fast-tracking the induction of recruits and improving employee retention.
The Igloo visualisations bring your architectural engineering and construction designs to life. If you create 3D, CAD, CGI, or BIM content, use 360 films, or want to show clients or stakeholders how your finished concepts will look and feel then our fully immersive space is a highly engaging platform to use.
Avoid expensive real-life training scenarios or trips to faraway locations.
A risk-free way to experience hazardous situations.
Playback your content in crystal-clear, ultra-high definition.
Incorporate and switch between media content.
Work on project documents, they can be displayed and worked on around the room, you can see right inside your data and get new angles on your KPI's.
Anything on the web that is out there in 360 can be pulled in and it can fit within the environment.
• Wraparound 360 canvas
• Panoramic 360 display
• Wraparound sound
75” HD touchscreen display
• Meeting space outside of the immersive space for 12 with HD board
• Broadband and WiFi
• Access to kitchen and bathroom facilities
Please telephone or email us for booking or more information
Development Space
Manufacturing is the beating heart of the global economy, and it is also at the very heart of Cotie. All products start as a great idea, but it is only through research, development, and experimentation that those ideas can become great products.
If you’ve already had your eureka moment, have a clear concept, and possess the expertise to make it a reality; what you need now is a professional workspace, and access to precision tools and 3D scanning and printing technology, to bring your concept to life.
Welcome to our Development Space.
Our fully-equipped development facility is the perfect place for you to realise your manufacturing ambitions. With industry-standard workbenches, an array of precision hand tools, and state-of-the-art 3D capabilities, taking your idea from the design page to proof of concept stage is only a booking away.
And if it doesn’t work the first time, then in the words of Samuel Beckett: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
The Tech Spec:
3D Printers:
• 3DP Workbench 200
• Formlabs Form 3
• Stratasys F370 System
• Markforged Mark 2
• Ultimaker 3
Precision Tools:
• Hilka mechanics tool kit
• 300mm pillar drill
• 125mm belt and disc sander
• Selection of Makita power tools
• Electrician tool kit
• PCB Microscope
3D Scanner:
• Einscan Pro 2X
Conference Space
Everything in business begins with an idea, and ideas develop when people can discuss them freely; having the right setting for your meetings, presentations and conferences can be of paramount importance to their effectiveness.
You want an environment that is relaxed yet professional, welcoming yet free of distraction, and fully-conducive to productive discussion.
That is exactly what our purpose-built Conference Space provides.
With comfortable seating for up to 30 attendees conference style, expansive table space for up to 22, meeting style, access to kitchen and bathroom facilities, high-speed connectivity, and a top-of-the-line 75” touchscreen monitor, all you need bring are your ideas.
The Tech Spec:
• Interactive 75” HD touchscreen display
• Seating for up to 30 attendees
• Broadband and WiFi
• Access to kitchen and bathroom facilities
• Ample table/desk space
• Video conferencing
Meeting Spaces
We also have a range of smaller meeting spaces with a variety of seating options from 'staff room' to theatre style.
The Tech Spec:
• 75” HD touchscreen display
• Seating for up to 20 attendees
• Broadband and WiFi
• Access to kitchen and bathroom facilities
• Ample table/desk space
• Video conferencing on request