Robin Smith Email & Phone Number

Tasmania, Australia

Since 2009 I have been working in an R&D capacity on pain relief technology to improve farm animal welfare. Now in its 3rd year since launch over 2.5 million Australian lambs have benefited from using the Numnuts® Device and NumOcaine® Anaesthetic. In 2021 our technology was launched in New Zeland. To facilitate the scale-up of Senesino's technology into the agricultural/veterinary market, I was awarded a distinguished Global Talent visa by the Australian government and have moved (with… Show more Since 2009 I have been working in an R&D capacity on pain relief technology to improve farm animal welfare. Now in its 3rd year since launch over 2.5 million Australian lambs have benefited from using the Numnuts® Device and NumOcaine® Anaesthetic. In 2021 our technology was launched in New Zeland. To facilitate the scale-up of Senesino's technology into the agricultural/veterinary market, I was awarded a distinguished Global Talent visa by the Australian government and have moved (with my family) from my native Scotland, currently based in Tasmania.Senesino Ltd was created as a spin-out business from 4c Group to commercialise the Numnuts® device. The technology developed has many applications in improving the safety of drug delivery both in the animal and human health sectors. We are interested in talking to the pharmaceutical industry about technology transfer of our patented drug delivery and tamperproof packaging solutions under licence.The stakeholders in Senesino are 4c, The Moredun Foundation, Meat & Livestock Australia, A private Vet investor & Australian Wool Innovation. Technology development and R&D was carried out in partnership with CSRIO Australia, FD McMaster Laboratory, Armidale Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

4c people are: Curious. Creative. Considered. Commercial.4c is the straight talking, employee owned design and engineering firm. We help companies with what’s next. Our Glaswegian culture is the beating heart of 4c. We love what we do and are fuelled by challenges and opportunities to tell stories, create unique designs and solve complex engineering problems. Our vision is clear and simple – to transform ideas into valuable solutions.4c Group comprises 4c Design (Glasgow) 4c… Show more 4c people are: Curious. Creative. Considered. Commercial.4c is the straight talking, employee owned design and engineering firm. We help companies with what’s next. Our Glaswegian culture is the beating heart of 4c. We love what we do and are fuelled by challenges and opportunities to tell stories, create unique designs and solve complex engineering problems. Our vision is clear and simple – to transform ideas into valuable solutions.4c Group comprises 4c Design (Glasgow) 4c Engineering (Inverness) together with Senesino UK & Australia together with a number of other spin-out and associated company interests both at home and abroad. 4c Group is expanding its activities through conceptualising, designing, developing and taking effective, efficient and unique engineered solutions to a wide range of industry and societal problems in partnership, to market. Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Since 2002 our designs have helped to grow our clients' businesses making them more profitable by increasing their market share, protecting them from competition and creating new intellectual property.By encouraging businesses to prioritise design and innovation, we help them adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining stability. We assist our clients in adopting a structured approach to design and innovation while offering guidance on how to protect, develop and exploit their… Show more Since 2002 our designs have helped to grow our clients' businesses making them more profitable by increasing their market share, protecting them from competition and creating new intellectual property.By encouraging businesses to prioritise design and innovation, we help them adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining stability. We assist our clients in adopting a structured approach to design and innovation while offering guidance on how to protect, develop and exploit their intellectual property.It is the diversity of experience that keeps 4c innovative. We have worked for hundreds of different companies in all sectors; from designing for Queen Elizabeth (Commonwealth Baton 2014) to Waste to Energy power stations to novel Australian Sheep vaccines and North Sea fast rescue craft, to infant baby monitors... there is never a dull day in the studio/workshop. If you don't believe us, take a look the video clips below! Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

During 4c's start-up years I worked as the company engineering director. During this time I have had the privilege of being involved in over 400 innovation projects, working on jobs that ranged from a day to 5years. As 4c's consultancy services are industry agnostic, the breadth of experience gained across many sectors has provided me with a unique perspective into how companies generate value for their customers and stakeholders.

Edenbridge Kent

Royal Society of Arts - 3 month graduate placement Award at Eaton Williams Group. I designed an in wall packaged air-conditioning unit with 4c co-founder Peter Inglis. The success of the placement lead to Eaton Williams becoming 4c Design's first client.

South Queensferry

A brilliant summer job whilst studying at University, teaching sailing and sailboat racing to people young and old and from all walks of life. The Forth estuary provided 'a great day at the office' I have the image of the famous Forth Rail bridge etched into my mind...

Growth Advantage Program - Hunter Centre, Business/Commerce, General

The philosophy behind the Growth Advantage Programme is built around the evidence that Entrepreneurs and business owners learn best.

Meng, Product Design Engineering

Activities and Societies: University Class Rep, Ski Club, Glasgow Union Games Committee RSA Student Design Award Winner 2000 & 2001

Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Ski Club, Mountaineering Club (GUMC), GUU Games Comittee, Sailing Club

Education record

Ceng, Mechanical Engineering

Member of the IMECH-E. Chartered Engineer.