From
Formula One to Drug Discovery, Stephen Guy Joins TAP for Fast Moving
Technology
(Cambridge
UK, Sept 30, 2002) The
Automation Partnership (TAP), suppliers of advanced automated systems, has
announced that Stephen Guy has been appointed as Technology Line Manager,
to formulate technology strategy for drug discovery, cell culture and
genomics.
With
Cambridge’s international status as a centre of excellence for
innovative technologies, Stephen has forged a reputation for working on
dynamic and interesting projects for organisations such as Formula One and
the European Space Agency. Stephen
is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Commenting
on his move to TAP, Stephen said “I have a passion for innovative
technology and feel that moving to TAP is a logical progression in my
career, combining my knowledge of robotics and instrumentation with
TAP’s cutting edge technology.”
Stephen
has worked in the Cambridge area for five years including positions with
Pi Research, where he worked on application software for the Stewart F1
team and contributed to the technology strategy for the World Rally
Championship, and Oxford Instruments, where he headed a team of scientists
and engineers working on space and mass spectrometry applications.
Stephen was most recently with Nexan Ltd, as R&D Manager
heading a team of 16 engineers, on the development of a
‘patient-at-home’ tele-monitoring system.
Steve
Owen, TAP’s Chief Technology Officer, commented on Stephen’s
appointment, “Stephen brings his unique experience of working on
out-of-the-ordinary projects and pushing technology forward, which is
something that we take pride in at TAP.
He also has a great track record for forming and managing
innovative and specialist teams of engineers.”
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The
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About
The Automation Partnership
The
Automation Partnership is a world leader in the design and development of
advanced industrial automation solutions for the life science industry.
With
a successful track record in automating and integrating processes for cell
culture, compound and sample management, liquid handling and ultra high
throughput screening, the Company continues to develop and implement
market driven automation solutions to meet the discovery, development and
commercial challenges of the 21st century.
The
company’s systems are installed worldwide at leading life science
companies such as Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Centre
National de Génotypage, GlaxoSmithKline, Max Planck Institute for
Molecular Genetics, Merck and Procter & Gamble.
Originated
in 1988, The Automation Partnership is a private company with over 180
staff in Europe and the United States.
The company’s headquarters and production and development
facilities are located in Cambridge, England, with a US sales and support
office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Additional
information about The Automation Partnership can be found at www.automationpartnership.com
