Engineering-led operational systems

Exine Technology was founded by Richard and Aaron, both PhD graduates from Loughborough University with backgrounds in mechanical engineering and product design. They didn't come to operational software through web development or IT, but through engineering, and specifically through a conviction that manufacturing businesses deserved far better traceability and operational visibility than anything available to them.

That conviction grew from direct experience. During their research, Richard and Aaron worked on EPSRC funded projects with large OEMs, seeing first-hand the operational technology and traceability systems those organisations had access to. The gap was obvious: small and medium-sized businesses faced the same operational challenges but had none of the same tools. Exine was founded to close that gap, bringing that level of capability to SMEs, built in a way that actually fits how they work.

That engineering origin explains why every engagement starts from the physical operation, not a software template. It explains the hardware capability. And it explains why Exine's systems tend to feel like they were built by people who understand what actually happens on a shopfloor

Today, Exine works closely with SMEs across manufacturing, processing, and refurbishment; designing operational systems that bring structure to complex operations. The result is greater operational control, clearer visibility, and confidence that processes are being followed correctly every time.