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Why nothing beats the buzz of being in a small hi-tech business
- Small hi-tech businesses offer unique excitement and innovation opportunities, as highlighted by the Institute of Physics Business Awards event in London.
- The author reflects on their experience at a small engineering company, Stewart Hughes Limited, focusing on vibration health monitoring technology.
- Stewart Hughes developed revolutionary techniques for monitoring machinery condition through vibrations, demonstrating cutting-edge hardware and software integration.
- The author joined Stewart Hughes in 1994, encountering a startup-like environment with a strong emphasis on systems engineering.
- The company's focus on helicopter drivetrains, especially the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), contributed to operational safety improvements.
- Working at Stewart Hughes involved solving technical challenges and collaborating across disciplines to diagnose mechanical issues.
- The company's groundbreaking HUMS technology garnered Queen's Awards and the company was later acquired by General Electric.
- Challenges such as workforce reductions during financial storms and cash-flow issues were part of the small business experience at Stewart Hughes.
- Despite challenges, the small business environment allowed for impactful learning experiences, direct access to decision makers, and innovative project opportunities.
- The author acknowledges the valuable learning curve at Stewart Hughes and the satisfaction of contributing to innovations that impact lives.
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