AMCC

“A 150 square-meter lab? Right here in central London?” you might ask. Indeed, tucked away amidst the bustling city, AMCC thrives. AMCC, short for AMCC Consulting, isn’t your typical London landmark. It’s a hub of innovation, specializing in power and radio frequency electronics. AMCC delves into the intricate worlds of modeling, simulation, and control of multi-domain physical systems, alongside digital and analogue electronics. The company, founded by Dr. Alessandro Astolfi and Dr. Paul D. Mitcheson, isn’t just about theory. AMCC boasts an in-house design team and a UK-based supply chain, allowing for a rapid turnaround of 2-4 weeks for PCB design, manufacture, and assembly. Their work touches diverse sectors, from the oil and gas industry and smart grids to motion control, industrial sensing, and even consumer electronics. AMCC also isn’t afraid to tackle complex projects. They regularly take on sub-contracts for larger engineering endeavors. They even provide due diligence for investors and legal cases. Beyond its consulting work, AMCC has developed some impressive technology. Their energy-autonomous drone stands out. Designed for remote infrastructure monitoring, this drone powers itself using an innovative energy harvesting system. This system includes a bi-directional electronic motor driver and power processing stages to recharge the main battery. These power stages utilize high-efficiency, compact gallium-nitride components, minimizing weight and maximizing power. AMCC’s expertise extends to communication systems for remote localization and tracking of moving objects. They’ve even delved into image processing algorithms for real-time image reconstruction and scene separation. AMCC’s London lab in SW18 isn’t just an office. It’s a fully equipped workshop with a small wind tunnel, laboratory instruments, 3D-printers, CNC machines, and various tools for electronics and mechanical prototyping. This in-house setup allows for significant cost savings compared to outsourcing. So, next time you’re in London, remember that amidst the historical landmarks and tourist attractions, AMCC is quietly pushing the boundaries of electronic engineering.