Shimco is a world leader in the manufacture of custom shims, spacers, washers and small details for the aerospace and defence markets, including metal surface treatments. Shimco supplies to over 300 different OEMs and their sub-tier suppliers.
Shimco has developed and patented a unique, self-powering sensor for use in the Diagnostic and Prognostic Health Monitoring market. The IntelliShim use a proprietary piezo electric film to capture mechanical energy, convert it to electricity to power the electronic and sensors, and transmit the data wirelessly to a collection point. The Centre for Commercialization has been supporting the design of the IntelliShim, into a commercial form fatcor.
