Ready to innovate?

Andrew Turner Inventions:

Arrow helps with fluid dynamics advice

Innovating Water System Solutions

Sedgefield, County Durham

Andrew Turner Inventions

engineeringResearch & Development

Their Challenge

Andrew Turner began solving problems at an early age, with one of his earliest inventions being a device to stop his grandmother’s bath overflowing.

His business, Andrew Turner Inventions is dedicated to solving industry-specific problems, often referred to as “unmet needs.” The company specialises in developing practical solutions across various industries, assisting businesses in addressing technical challenges through innovation and invention.

The Challenge

Andrew was working on a project for Northumbrian Water that required a specialised device to be deployed in a pipeline system to extract data from liquid flow. The project posed a complex mechanical and fluid dynamics challenge, specifically in designing a device that could effectively move with the water while capturing meaningful data. Additionally, the device needed to be retrievable and function autonomously if it encountered obstacles.

 

The expertise provided by Arrow was incredibly valuable. Their specialised knowledge helped solve a very niche problem, and their support exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Arrow to anyone needing targeted academic expertise to advance their innovation.
Andrew Turner

Founder, Andrew Turner Inventions

Arrow Analyses the Business Challenge

The Arrow team based at the University of Sunderland analysed the feasibility of the device’s mechanical design. By leveraging computational fluid dynamics expertise, Arrow helped determine how the device would interact with the water flow. The project involved identifying potential roadblocks, ensuring the design could withstand real-world conditions, and validating the technical approach before advancing to prototype development.

 

Working Together for Real Results – Arrow’s Solution for Success

Arrow Senior Innovation Associate Richard Eynon and Dr Spyros Fakiridis from the University of Sunderland who specialises in computational fluid dynamics provided crucial expertise. The Arrow team developed six potential design concepts for Andrew, each focused on ensuring the device could successfully navigate through pipes while carrying its technology payload. The collaboration allowed Andrew to test and refine his invention efficiently, keeping the project on schedule. The feasibility study proved successful, and the project is now advancing towards real-world trials with international collaborators.

Hear from our university partners

This project was a fantastic example of how Arrow provides a route for academic expertise to be applied to real-world business challenges. By combining computational fluid dynamics with innovative design thinking, we were able to help Andrew refine his concept and bring it closer to market readiness.
Mike Jurowski

Business Development Manager, Arrow, University of Sunderland

Start the next stage of your success

Contact us today and let’s get started

Ready to innovate?

Get the real-world results you’ve been dreaming of

Greg Short

Director, Fyto

The Arrow project exceeded our expectations, providing in-depth and broad expertise in our areas of interest.
Read Success Story
Jurek Kozyra

Founder CEO of Nanovery

Working with Newcastle University helped us identify gaps in our team and has allowed us to employ more staff and fund PhD students. We have also cemented our relationship with the University's Centre for Cancer.
Read Success Story
Dylan McKee

Co-founder of Nebula Labs

The project went really well because NICD are obviously specialists at what they do and we are specialists at the technology that we work with. So, the two of us coming together was a really good combination and collaboration because we brought our skills from the app sector and they added their expertise in AI, data analysis and machine learning.
Read Success Story
Janine Craig

Shop by Shape Founder

That first conversation with Arrow was a revelation. I hadn’t realised how much help was available from the Universities right on my doorstep. The expertise and brilliant minds at the National Innovation Centre for Data have accelerated my progress in a way I’d never thought possible.
Read Success Story
Louise Thompson

Founder and CEO, Myfolks

I strongly recommend Arrow to any business or project with a scientific need that’s holding them back. My collaboration with the Arrow team wasn’t just about academic insight, it was about creating something meaningful together. Arrow accelerated Myfolks’ progress, provided valuable credibility and turned a daunting challenge into a manageable and rewarding journey.
Read Success Story
Nick Read

Founder, Vita-Rhize

Our partnership with Arrow has provided access to technology and research resources that we were unable to access ourselves and has provides a real-world boost to our business. The project has not only helped us advance our product from Technology Readiness Level 3 to Technology Readiness Level 7, but it has also given us the confidence and resources we need to keep pushing the boundaries of sustainable agriculture. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome, and we wholeheartedly recommend Arrow to any business looking to innovate and make a positive impact.
Read Success Story
Chris Archer

Production Manager, Corehaus

The partnership with Arrow has been a game-changer for us. It’s helped us overcome significant operational challenges and reinforced our commitment to excellence and innovation in the modular housing industry. The insights and support we received have informed strategic decisions that will drive our business forward and, more importantly, improve our ability to make a positive impact on society.
Read Success Story
Mark Bennett

Founder and Owner, Carerflare

Arrow gave me critical support that has significantly boosted Carerflare’s confidence in achieving its objectives. The Arrow project has been pivotal in reducing development time and helping me leap over potential pitfalls. The path to market now looks smooth and we’re eager to get cracking.
Read Success Story
Matt Wilson

Managing Director, Intelligent Gels

Arrow gave us the tools to tackle a complex problem head-on. Their approach has not only advanced our product development, but strengthened our partnership with Durham University, setting the stage for future innovation in the region.
Read Success Story
David Irwin

founder, David Irwin Design

The Arrow team at Northumbria University exceeded every expectation, pushing the project forward in ways I couldn’t have imagined. The Arrow project was a turning point for my business – I really couldn’t have achieved all this without them.
Read Success Story
Roxana Montazerian

CEO and founder, ROXID

The project with Arrow and NICD helped us understand the potential of AI in our field and connected us with world-class experts. Their support was instrumental in shaping our digital application and securing further funding and investment.
Read Success Story
Lee Callender

Founder, WindoWeb

Arrow’s support has been invaluable and arrived just when I needed it most. Their professionalism, speed and enthusiasm helped me transform a ten-year-old concept into a tangible product. I’d recommend Arrow to anyone—there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Read Success Story
Andrew Turner

Founder, Andrew Turner Inventions

The expertise provided by Arrow was incredibly valuable. Their specialised knowledge helped solve a very niche problem, and their support exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Arrow to anyone needing targeted academic expertise to advance their innovation.
Read Success Story
Vahid Walker

Founder, Walker Subsea Engineering

The Arrow programme has been instrumental in helping us refine our underwater battery technology. Northumbria University’s expertise in fluid chemistry gave us insights that we wouldn’t have had access to otherwise. Beyond technical support, the connections and networking opportunities have been invaluable. This project has opened doors for continued collaboration, and we look forward to working with the University on future innovations.
Read Success Story
Leanne Tweddle

Philanthropy and Marketing Manager, Blyth Star

As an organisation, Blyth Star can be quite complicated to understand, but I feel like the team I was working with really got a handle quickly on who we are, what we do and where our limits lie, which helped them to deliver a project which had practical outputs which would help make a real difference.
Read Success Story
James Harriman-Smith

Senior Lecturer and Public Orator, Newcastle University

I would encourage colleagues to do an Arrow project as it provides a pathway to interact with local businesses, and a new way of looking at their research.
Ryan Waite

Research Scientist, LightOx

Working with Arrow allowed us to research a topic we wouldn’t have been able to spare the resources for internally. The work was done very well and produced results worth following up on. We would recommend Arrow to others.
Glenda Devlin

Founder and MD, Your Health and Care Ltd

Thanks to Arrow, I was able to realise and better understand specific business and market opportunities.
Dik Barton

COO & Founder, Armatrex

There’s no way as a start up SME commercial entity that we’d be where we are now without the support of Arrow.
Julie Wilson

Co-founder, Settld

Arrow helped us develop our MPV which helped us win two Innovate UK Awards and seed funding. I would definitely recommend working with Arrow
Jo Yuill

Founder, Yu Cook

Arrow has helped us move forward through research into recycled materials, research into energy efficiency, and support to prototype our product. It’s been so, so helpful to move our business forward.
Greg Short

Director, Fyto

The Arrow project exceeded our expectations, providing in-depth and broad expertise in our areas of interest.
Read Success Story
Jurek Kozyra

Founder CEO of Nanovery

Working with Newcastle University helped us identify gaps in our team and has allowed us to employ more staff and fund PhD students. We have also cemented our relationship with the University's Centre for Cancer.
Read Success Story
Dylan McKee

Co-founder of Nebula Labs

The project went really well because NICD are obviously specialists at what they do and we are specialists at the technology that we work with. So, the two of us coming together was a really good combination and collaboration because we brought our skills from the app sector and they added their expertise in AI, data analysis and machine learning.
Read Success Story
Janine Craig

Shop by Shape Founder

That first conversation with Arrow was a revelation. I hadn’t realised how much help was available from the Universities right on my doorstep. The expertise and brilliant minds at the National Innovation Centre for Data have accelerated my progress in a way I’d never thought possible.
Read Success Story
Louise Thompson

Founder and CEO, Myfolks

I strongly recommend Arrow to any business or project with a scientific need that’s holding them back. My collaboration with the Arrow team wasn’t just about academic insight, it was about creating something meaningful together. Arrow accelerated Myfolks’ progress, provided valuable credibility and turned a daunting challenge into a manageable and rewarding journey.
Read Success Story
Nick Read

Founder, Vita-Rhize

Our partnership with Arrow has provided access to technology and research resources that we were unable to access ourselves and has provides a real-world boost to our business. The project has not only helped us advance our product from Technology Readiness Level 3 to Technology Readiness Level 7, but it has also given us the confidence and resources we need to keep pushing the boundaries of sustainable agriculture. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome, and we wholeheartedly recommend Arrow to any business looking to innovate and make a positive impact.
Read Success Story
Chris Archer

Production Manager, Corehaus

The partnership with Arrow has been a game-changer for us. It’s helped us overcome significant operational challenges and reinforced our commitment to excellence and innovation in the modular housing industry. The insights and support we received have informed strategic decisions that will drive our business forward and, more importantly, improve our ability to make a positive impact on society.
Read Success Story
Mark Bennett

Founder and Owner, Carerflare

Arrow gave me critical support that has significantly boosted Carerflare’s confidence in achieving its objectives. The Arrow project has been pivotal in reducing development time and helping me leap over potential pitfalls. The path to market now looks smooth and we’re eager to get cracking.
Read Success Story
Matt Wilson

Managing Director, Intelligent Gels

Arrow gave us the tools to tackle a complex problem head-on. Their approach has not only advanced our product development, but strengthened our partnership with Durham University, setting the stage for future innovation in the region.
Read Success Story
David Irwin

founder, David Irwin Design

The Arrow team at Northumbria University exceeded every expectation, pushing the project forward in ways I couldn’t have imagined. The Arrow project was a turning point for my business – I really couldn’t have achieved all this without them.
Read Success Story
Roxana Montazerian

CEO and founder, ROXID

The project with Arrow and NICD helped us understand the potential of AI in our field and connected us with world-class experts. Their support was instrumental in shaping our digital application and securing further funding and investment.
Read Success Story
Lee Callender

Founder, WindoWeb

Arrow’s support has been invaluable and arrived just when I needed it most. Their professionalism, speed and enthusiasm helped me transform a ten-year-old concept into a tangible product. I’d recommend Arrow to anyone—there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Read Success Story
Andrew Turner

Founder, Andrew Turner Inventions

The expertise provided by Arrow was incredibly valuable. Their specialised knowledge helped solve a very niche problem, and their support exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Arrow to anyone needing targeted academic expertise to advance their innovation.
Read Success Story
Vahid Walker

Founder, Walker Subsea Engineering

The Arrow programme has been instrumental in helping us refine our underwater battery technology. Northumbria University’s expertise in fluid chemistry gave us insights that we wouldn’t have had access to otherwise. Beyond technical support, the connections and networking opportunities have been invaluable. This project has opened doors for continued collaboration, and we look forward to working with the University on future innovations.
Read Success Story
Leanne Tweddle

Philanthropy and Marketing Manager, Blyth Star

As an organisation, Blyth Star can be quite complicated to understand, but I feel like the team I was working with really got a handle quickly on who we are, what we do and where our limits lie, which helped them to deliver a project which had practical outputs which would help make a real difference.
Read Success Story
James Harriman-Smith

Senior Lecturer and Public Orator, Newcastle University

I would encourage colleagues to do an Arrow project as it provides a pathway to interact with local businesses, and a new way of looking at their research.
Ryan Waite

Research Scientist, LightOx

Working with Arrow allowed us to research a topic we wouldn’t have been able to spare the resources for internally. The work was done very well and produced results worth following up on. We would recommend Arrow to others.
Glenda Devlin

Founder and MD, Your Health and Care Ltd

Thanks to Arrow, I was able to realise and better understand specific business and market opportunities.
Dik Barton

COO & Founder, Armatrex

There’s no way as a start up SME commercial entity that we’d be where we are now without the support of Arrow.
Julie Wilson

Co-founder, Settld

Arrow helped us develop our MPV which helped us win two Innovate UK Awards and seed funding. I would definitely recommend working with Arrow
Jo Yuill

Founder, Yu Cook

Arrow has helped us move forward through research into recycled materials, research into energy efficiency, and support to prototype our product. It’s been so, so helpful to move our business forward.
Ready to innovate?
See all success stories

©2025 Newcastle University