Here are a few highlights from our past and current work. Some projects stay behind closed doors.

• USB Charger V3 released

  Harkwood Services is pleased to announce the release of our V3 USB charger, designed specifically for installation in light aircraft. The goal was a high-power, compact, USB-PD compliant charger built for the cockpit. Each unit provides dual independent USB-C ports at up to 45W each, a low RF signature to avoid interference with radio and […]

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  Harkwood Services was commissioned by the Vrije University in Amsterdam to enhance the capability of the BabyDev devices developed for the University of London. The goal to provide spacial positioning of devices in a given space. The Challenge Creating Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) solution to capture real time positions of BabyDev devices within a […]

• Whittle Laboratory, University of Cambridge

  Harkwood Services was commissioned as AV consultant for the new Whittle Laboratory at Cambridge University, an ambitious Integrated Technology Accelerator designed to break down traditional barriers between research, education, and industry. The Challenge We are creating a technology infrastructure to support a unique collaborative environment in which researchers, students, companies, and entrepreneurs can work together […]

• The Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge

  Harkwood Services returned to work with the Sainsbury Laboratory team on a comprehensive AV upgrade project within their prestigious Stirling Prize-winning building in Cambridge. The Challenge The challenge involved modernising the ageing AV infrastructure across multiple spaces while ensuring that the architectural integrity of this award-winning facility was maintained. The project required careful coordination to […]

• University of London, Birkbeck

  Harkwood Services was commissioned by Birkbeck ToddlerLab at the University of London to develop an enhanced second-generation wearable device for advanced research in child development. The Challenge Creating a sophisticated, child-friendly wearable system capable of capturing multiple synchronised data streams in real-time while maintaining 8-hour battery life and intuitive operation for research environments. The device […]

• Sync-One2 Firmware v2.3.0

  We’re pleased to announce a significant firmware update for Sync-One2 v2, introducing capabilities for checking speaker polarity. The Problem We’ve Solved Speaker polarity issues can cause audio problems in professional AV systems more frequently than most realise. When speakers are wired with incorrect polarity, they operate out of phase with others in the system, creating […]

• University of Vienna

  Harkwood Services supplied additional BabyDevLab monitoring units to the University of Vienna for their ongoing research on parent-child interactions, expanding their existing research capabilities with proven custom technology. These units help accurately and simultaneously track various physical and behavioural factors during natural parent-child interactions, while also allowing for longer use to gather more complete data. […]

• Dept. of Psychology, University of Cambridge

  Harkwood Services was commissioned by the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge to develop a specialised wearable monitoring device for infant research studies, a technology capable of long-term physiological monitoring in very young participants. The Challenge We aimed to create a miniaturised, infant-safe wearable device that is capable of continuous, multi-parameter monitoring over […]

• University of London, Warburg Institute

  Harkwood Services worked with the prestigious Warburg Institute to define comprehensive AV requirements for a major refurbishment project, creating the technical foundation for their next generation of teaching and research facilities. The Challenge The challenge involved translating the Institute’s vision for modern academic spaces into precise technical specifications for complex AV systems. The project required […]

• BabyDevLab, University of East London

  Harkwood Services was commissioned by the BabyDevLab at the University of East London to develop a pioneering wearable device system for child development research, creating technology capable of monitoring natural interactions between infants and care givers. The Challenge We designed a comprehensive monitoring solution that is suitable for infants as young as 2 months and […]

• University of Cambridge / Royal Papworth Hospital

  Harkwood Services worked with the design team for Project Atria, a groundbreaking joint venture between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital, creating a new Heart and Lung Research Institute on the prestigious Addenbrookes biomedical campus. The Challenge The challenge was to create AV infrastructure specifications for a state-of-the-art medical research and training facility, […]

• University of London, Senate House

  Working with the University of London to redevelop several spaces within the iconic Grade II* listed Senate House building. The project is to upgrade a number of spaces with high specification AV systems, to create multi-purpose event and teaching spaces.  Combined with an aggressive timeline to complete works by late 2020.

• cmdBridge now available!

  cmdBridge is now available. What is cmdBridge I hear you say? cmdBridge is designed to help AV integrators and support companies make a more cost effective use of spare / loan equipment. Offering an intelligent way to install replacement equipment without the need to touch an existing control system. Looking to replace equipment without access […]

• The Quadram Institute (award-winning)

  Harkwood Services provided specialist AV consulting for the Quadram Institute’s new multimillion-pound state-of-the-art food and health research centre in Norwich, creating a technology infrastructure that would later win international recognition for excellence. The Challenge We developed comprehensive AV specifications for a cutting-edge research facility that required seamless integration between traditional teaching environments and live medical […]

• cmdBridge

  cmdBridge is a new product developed internally within Harkwood Services to help make support and ongoing maintenance of AV systems more cost effective.  At it’s core cmdBridge acts and a command language and physical interface converter / translator between different types of equipment.  So, for example, to swap out a projector with an alternate make […]

• Sync-One2 v2 upgrade

  Sync-One2 is already the reference tool for accurate and rapid measurement of Audio Visual synchronisation errors (Lip-Sync errors). Trusted around the world by Post Production facilities, Broadcast TV networks, Digital Cinemas, Professional Audio Visual installers, System calibrators, and consumer electronics manufacturers to name but a few. Over time customised versions have been created to cater […]

• John Innes Centre, Norwich

  Engaged at an early stage assisting with RIBA Stage 1 and Stage 2 reports for a new building for the John Innes Centre on the Norwich Research Park campus. To determine the high level requirements of the users, and working as part of the design team to ensure the building design is AV friendly.  Ensuring […]

• 9 Hills Road, University of Cambridge

  Working with the architects and design team of a building refurbishment for the University of Cambridge, specifically the provision of AV services into the re-loacted Titan computer teaching rooms. Providing AV facilities into two joinable computer teaching labs, requiring custom solutions to accommodate the requirements of the end users and constraints of the building fabric. […]

• Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

  A challenging AV project working with ARK Build PLC as AV consultant on renovations to the Grade II* listed Chelsea Old Town Hall.  The impressive late Victorian architecture requires attention to detail to ensure the solution is effective whilst not being a distraction. The project is to enhance facilities in the Main and Small halls, […]

• Cambridge Consultants

  Working with Cambridge Consultants as AV Consultant to a new development in Cambridge.  Working to equip a complex multi-level space with AV suitable for everyday use, and large public events such as new product launches. Starting on the project whilst still on the drawing board has led to the AV being installed within the fabric of […]

• Kettle’s Yard

  Acting as AV Consultant to the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery, Kettle’s Yard. Working within the project team on a major building project to create a four-floor Education wing, improved exhibition galleries, a new entrance area and a café.

• Newnham College, University of Cambridge

  Working with Newnham College on a new conference facility for their Sidgwick Avenue site. The project is to equip a new conference facility with multiple projection, switching & signal distribution, recording & streaming technologies to support the College for internal and external events.

• The Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge

  Working with the Sainsbury Laboratory to update the AV facilities within their Stirling Prize winning building in Cambridge. The project is to update facilities encompassing multiple projection, switching & signal distribution, recording & streaming technologies to support current and future technologies.

• AV Consultant, University of Essex

  Working with the University as an independent AV Consultant to produce AV Design Proposals, Performance Specification & Tender documents for new build projects on the Colchester and Southend-On-Sea campus. Working from RIBA Stage D/E to integrate the AV technologies into the buildings during construction. Including highly interactive group learning & teaching spaces, Lecture Theatre with […]

• Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Cambridge

  Working with the Department on the AV requirements for a new build project.  Appointed following a competitive bidding process to work through from the initial user specification to the final installation and sign off of the finished services throughout the building.

• Technical Project Manager, Anglia Ruskin University

  Management of the technical elements of IT & AV design, installation and testing within several new build projects on various campus locations.  Working from RIBA Stage D/E to integrate technologies into the builds, generation of specifications for tendering, tender reviews and monitoring and management of the installations to ensure design compliance though to final acceptance […]

• Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

  AV consultant to the design team to assist with the requirements, specifications, tendering, and installation of AV equipment and services into the re-development of the CJBS buildings. This is a long term project, consisting of a number of rooms ranging from Harvard style lecture theatres through to small group working/meeting spaces. Technologies include high definition video, audio, video […]

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cambridge

  Initially to peer review IT & Audio Visual design proposals within a new building for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, starting at RIBA Stage D/E.  Subsequently requested to obtain user requirements and generate technical designs & performance specifications for user agreement before assisting with the tendering processes for IT and AV integrators.  Installation […]

• School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford

  In association with 4C Strategies, appointed to work with the School on an a summer refurbishment project with an aggressive schedule. Generating user requirements, technical specification, procurement assistance and final system testing and sign off.  The solution has seen a number of rooms fitted with dual full HD projection solutions, touch screen control and integration […]

• The Welding Institute, Cambridge

  Assisting the Welding Institute with the specification, tendering, and monitoring the installation of AV technologies in a new set of three buildings for the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) on their Cambridge campus at Granta Park. Over 30 spaces needing various levels of AV equipment from large conference facilities to small meeting spaces.  Encompassing a […]

• Polycom Ltd

  Requested to develop a custom version of Sync-One2 to meet a specific requirement testing Video Conference installations, combined with a standalone synchronised test generator and data logging abilities. Custom hardware and software delivered within a very short timeframe to enable Polycom to complete their testing.

• Babraham Bioscience

  Working with Babraham Bioscience Technologies and their design team to determine AV requirements and specifications in a new campus building.  Project to include the specification, tendering, installation monitoring, and final acceptance testing of the finished solution. Consisting of interlinked Lecture Theatre and joinable seminar rooms, supporting high definition video, surround and stereo sound systems, and streaming […]

• McDonald Institute of Archaeology, University of Cambridge

  Appointed to work with the architects on the refurbishment of part of the McDonald Institute of Archaeology.  Gathering user requirements to produce a specification and provisional budgets for the AV within the project.

• St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge

  Working with the College and their architects on the design and integration of AV technologies into the refurbishment of a Grade 1 listed space. A unique set of challenges had to be overcome to ensure the AV systems integrated into the space whilst keeping the visual impact to a minimum.

• Robinson College, University of Cambridge

  Working with the College and their architects on the design and integration of AV technologies into a new Conference / Seminar building in Cambridge. This impressive new facility for the College incorporates high definition projection and surround sound within the main conference facility.  Smaller, joinable, spaces are equipped with high definition video.  Background audio and a […]

• University of Westminster

  In association with 4C Strategies, supporting the University with tendering for a desktop PC replacement rollout and Managed Print Service to replace the existing student facing printer fleet.