John Robertson is a Fellow of the RSA, an innovator in ACE Architecture, Computing and Engineering, technical author, adult skills trainer and independent consultant. Winner of Innovation awards from CEO Today, Total Business and Finance Monthly.
My aim is to be open, clear and concise as possible for the reader.
Described as disruptive technologies, with the right planning and investment in training and technology, it can be a new tool in the box to provide new business opportunities, address Lean Manufacturing objectives, and help meet global initiative targets for sustainability and lowering carbon emissions.
Setup the 3D Printing workspace and 3D printed model of Prof Kenneth S. Julien the founder of the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) for the launch of the UTT TTAP Factory link (Tamana Technology & Animation Production Factory) developed with special permission on indigenous Amerindian land, The most advanced blended education and commercial facility in animation in the Caribbean and Central American region.
Design and Craftsmanship
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John Robertson's design's for VerticesEdge Ltd using medical, algorithmic and generative design, British design, manufacturing and craftsmanship, makers mark a unique laser Hallmarked, premium packaging design and marketed using interactive VR Virtual Reality link on social media, hand-picking by the leading community platform for independent designers and artisans from across the globe and Interviews published with fashion websites and industry experts.
Innovator Member of the Digital Twin Hub
National Digital Twin programme (NDTp) link, hosted by the University of Cambridge, Examining the impact of extreme weather on energy, water and telecom's networks, and how a collaborative, data-sharing approach can improve their resilience to climate change. link
Feb 2022 Trinidad and Tobago National 12 hours link Power Outage, sharing details of the National Digital Twin programme (NDTp) for planning resilience in vital infrastructure model to Trinidad's National Information and Communication Technology Company Limited iGovTT for national digitization to protect vital infrastructure.
NFT Rare Digital Art
Gallery of some of Rare Digital Art link with identity verified and NFT certified as a digital asset to be unique using the Hive blockchain, which is being used to build the decentralised Web 3.0. link
Certified spare parts for the Emergency Services in the Third World
Dec 2019 met scientist from the Adopt a River Program, asked for ideas to assist the water authority through the seven years of lower than expected annual rainfall and daily temperatures of 35°C, leaking pipe system leading to water rationing nationwide, these included water collection methods and education projects in schools.
Met Fire Service chief training officer in the Capital, who described the need to pump Water from the Sea to fight Fires in the Capital City, Discussing the increased corrosion from Salt water and the need for a reliable supply chain for spare parts for the pumps.
Contacted MTC Advanced Manufacturing Centre link about their (FIAB) Factory In A container Box project link, FIAB is the remote manufacturing of certified parts, using industry 4.0. link which also reduces the carbon footprint of the distribution supply chain.
Was given the go ahead from the then Director of Operations to contact the required people, Contacted Dr Alleyne, a top NASA space engineer from Trinidad, to liaise.
The pandemic then affected global supply chain, and was invited by MTC Chief technical officer to a new managing metal binding training course 2022 after MTC had focused efforts into designing and manufacturing a refrigerated cooling system for COVID 19 Vaccines.
Adult skills trainer
While providing technical support to approximately one thousand students with their creative projects in 2018, established the UEL Digital Fabrication Lab (DFUEL) link training centre within ACE Architecture Computing and Engineering and the ARTS, with trusted partners including Laser Lines Ltd link and Autodesk Design Academy link, providing Fusion 360 training, Drone design and Auto Topology to staff and students.
Final year Architect spent the Summer of 2017 surveying the Historic Buildings in Havana Cuba, and found geometry errors in file formats between software rendering it unusable, I created a workflow for the laser cutting piece, allowing it to be delivered to deadline.
Breast feeding medal
Work-in-progress (WIP) a medal design requested by a breast feeding councilor for a UN breast feeding project in the Caribbean, to improve infant nutrition.
Trained in engraving at Guildhall Uni by the craftsman who hand engraved the plates for £5 note for the bank of England, and I later worked closely with the CNC test bed centre which made the first prototypes of the Digital Bank Notes for the Royal Mint.
Medical 3D Printing in the Third World
Prof Persad link highlighted the issue's Covid 19 had on the supply chain and the need for low cost sustainable consumables and the current focus on medical pre-surgery planning models using FDM fused deposition modeling, I pointed to recycling PLA Polylactic acid Class 7 recyclable, compostable plastic, extruding into filament for 3D Printing which their currently is the technology, Prof Persad paper in the Caribbean medical journal link points to the need for training of Radiographers / Other Medical Professionals.
Free Open source medical imaging link Software and Training for 3D slicer link and MeshLab link.
As 3D printing specialist for 3D Systems link reseller in the United Kingdom, CAD Skills trainer, trained installation, preventative maintenance and service engineer for devices used in the Hospitals for medical training and surgery planing, business partner with 3D printing Corporate industry experts Materialise link.
Recently met a ultrasound technician and discussed medical imaging DICOM file data, volumetric pixels called Voxels into 3D CAD model using STL file for 3D Printing, used for creating model of fetus for blind pregnant mothers to be.
Prescription reordering system
Concept design for prescription reordering system for a nutritional suppliment that reduces inflammation on the brain, for the Armed Forces and Pro Athletes who have sustained concussion and secondary impact. 2015
Archeology
Honored by my old colleagues at WB, who showcased my design and craftmanship on their stand at IJL International Jewellery London next to their work for the Royal British Legion, link making the Remembrance Day Poppies commemorating 100 years since the beginning of the Battle of the Somme in WWI. (cast using British shells from the battle and soil from the front line mixed in the enamel)
Bioprinting: 3D Printing human body parts
While in the Middle East an architect for the Scottish Courts once warned me if you can only see a single exit in a hotel leave immediately!, I noticed this building in August 2019 on the way to a large Caribbean music event called Carifesta Concert Island Beats! and spent a good part of the night discussing Bio Printing Skin for skin grafts and the increased survival rates with the fire service in attendance at the event.
later discussed with the quality assurance manager at the local hospital and sent copies of training certificates for verification (new build with car park under the business with one exit, photo taken on day of the event.)
Certificate in Bioprinting: 3D Printing human body parts, from University of Wollongong Australia. link
DCYPHER my custom foundation
Connected with start up cosmetics company DCYPHER link, developing a bespoke foundation range with 1 million tones to match the clients unique skin tone, prior to lockdown ran remote tests and attempted to look at its application in health care covering visible scare tissue to improve any possible negative psychological effect etc.
DCYPHER my custom foundation was awarded a Cosmopolitan 2021 Beauty Award! link
3D Scanning and Reverse engineering
Met the UK Passports identity expert and discussed the geometry ratio studies of the face, created the photogrammetry WebGL 3D Virtual Reality model below, Optimised for high detail use with mobile and VR devices, including observation annotations and HDR environmental lighting, with thanks to Cannon UK link, and 3D Systems Gentle Giant Studios link.
Contacted by the head of pathology at the University Hospitals London who works for US medical company, and arranging for 3D scanning of small object for training of medical professionals.
Anti Cyberbullying
When a hate campaign was started by a militant vegan who mistakenly believed animals where harmed in the creation of his work, old friend Prosthetics artist Bill Turpin who's credits include film, and TV, WARHORSE, CLASH OF THE TITANS, GLADIATOR, BAND OF BROTHERS, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, contacted me to be involved in self producing this project for THE CYBERSMILE FOUNDATION link. published on a number of creative and tech websites, one alone with 1.3 million unique monthly visitors.
The Anti Cyberbullying campaign aimed at reducing the rates of mental health, and self harm in teens, Cyberbullying is any form of digital hate or harassment.
Hate Hearts
Oversized 3D printed Model of Heart Sweet for Bastard Turpin the Hate Hearts link
Space
Advised on the creation of 3D printing / VR system for tool training for the environment of Space, and attended Working Together to grow the UK Space Market at Teledyne e2v May 2019. proposed CIE sky link for the Moon's elimination to the STFC for planning lighting for Smart Cities to reduce their power consumption and monitor light pollution.
The Earth is similar to a diamond which has a refraction index of 2.41 bounce rate of light, the Earth's refraction index is raised because of centuries of mass production of harmful gases in the atmosphere and upper atmosphere, trapping the Suns rays longer, effectively raising bounce rate and temperatures.
Awarded Full Fellowship of the RSA
Awarded Full Fellowship of the RSA link (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) an award granted to individuals that the RSA judges to have made outstanding achievements to social progress and development.
Notable past fellows include Nelson Mandela, Tim Berners-Lee, Benjamin Franklin, David Attenborough, Stephen Hawking, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, William Hogarth, John Diefenbaker, and Charles Dickens.
Recent members include the mother of the year, and UN WHO innovator.
3D printing specialist
3D printing specialist for LGS London Graphic Systems (acquired by Ethos integration 2016), the digital workflow, Colour management and print specialists described as a fourth emergency service by the creative industries in London, for its swift expert response to technical and service issues.
Clients include the major Architectural practices, Car design studio's, Product and Packaging design studio's and Creative Design and Branding agencies and more, As the 3D printing specialist, CAD consultant, skills trainer, technician, I held creative industry Lunch and Learn events, talks and was a spokesperson to the media, including the Wall Street Journal, GQ, The Gadget Show and Print Week industry journalists.
In partnership with iMakr Ltd consumer retail store, 3D printing Bureau service and production of MiniYou Figurines, models of people and objects that where 3D scanned at luxury department stores John Lewis, Harvey Nickles, Selfridges.
STFC Hartree Center
Partnership with the internationally recognised STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council, Hartree Centre link the UK centre of Supercomputing, AI and Quantum Computing.
Hartree Centre Business Development manager, Innovate UK
‘John Robertson has an international portfolio of innovation in design across multiple domains from Computer visualisation to physical materials’
Assisted the STFC Science Technology Facilities Council, Hartree Centre research into improving Mental Health in the UK, NHS Digital and policy advisers through the Royal Society of the Arts.
Closely linked to decades of the leading research into mental health and its links with famine, discrimination and substance abuse, and improvement projects including the UK Gov Pilot scheme into personalized care, presently in a White Paper being put before the UK Government to reform the Mental Health act link
The Hartree centre is currently involved in antiviral therapeutics research to develop patent-free drug treatments for patients who have contracted COVID-19 with the [email protected] link computer network via Washington University school of medicine link
Accredited Supplier to the Trade
Accredited supplier to The GOLDSMITHS' Centre, the UK's leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths, offering silversmithing and jewellery courses in London.
Member of NAJ The National Association of Jewellers link, part of the BATF British Allied Trade Federation link, The Hong Kong authorities made the unusual request to BATF to fund an exhibit of my work in Hong Kong at the largest industry trade show in Asia.
Royal Mail: 3D Printed Stamp
Worked closely with the Head of Design and Editorial at the Royal Mail, to design and produce the prototypes to the Worlds first 3D printed Stamps from the original image of the plaster cast produced by Arnold Machin in 1966 of Queen Elizabeth II. link to Commemorate the 2017, 50th anniversary of the Machin design.
Social Media
2013 First tweet as 3D Printing Specialist at LGS was on 3D Systems Bespoke software for affordable pre-surgery medical models from DICOM scan data and was picked up by a presenter for Science Channel in the US.
illustrations
Consulted on the graphic design of digital app to monitor patients health and well being, for the Hartree Centre and Alder Hey children's hospital the first cognitive hospital in the UK. link
illustrations for industry production, publications and web design, closely with Disney style sheet (Original reference Artwork) artist / illustrator Max Calò converting his brush and ink artwork into the digital version for industry reproduction for Disney Paris.
Historic Building conservation
Historic Building Conservation (FdSc) Foundation of Science Degree, (distinction) Approved for Assessment of Professional Competence and full chartership of the RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and MRICS designation.
A European art collaboration project requested the WebGL VR version link of Palladio's St. Giorgio Maggiore’s Church to help explain to the monks of St. Giorgio Maggiore a proposed art installation on the site.
While on a study visit to Venice had the privilege of being invited by Ca' Foscari University of Venice link to inspect their research into new cleaning and restoration approach to stone work to preserve the architectural buildings of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Connected the expert in BIM / Heritage surveying at The Council for Training in Architectural Conservation link with the National Digital Twin Programme to help safeguard national Architectural Heritage.
Preferred member of the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies since Dec 2019.
Technical Author
Commissioned by Peter Taylor MBE the director of training at The Worshipful Company of GOLDSMITHS', two papers one on CAD terminology and the other a Software Matrix which where combined and published as a industry white paper in 2005 link and cited by the World Gold Council.
"Designed to demystify the technical jargon associated with the 3D industry, the jewellery industry was an early adopter of aesthetic digital design, precision engineering and AM Additive manufacturing (3D printing), termed as disruptive technology which helped quietly revolutionise the industry, following the publication The GOLDSMITHS' Centre link was established."
Prototypes and Film Props
Provided 3D Printing technology and tech support to Architects, Engineering companies the film industry Prop makers, design prototypes and awards makers, who design household brands and props which have featured in Hollywood blockbusters.
Industry benchmarking
Involved in British and international bench-marking reports, sharing findings and implementing good practice from the reports findings in 3D Printing: Queen Mary University of London and the Banking Sector.
Pioneering Rapid Prototyping
2003 Trained by 3D Systems top British SLA engineers from Automotive (F1) and Aviation, training Certificate Signed by Chuck Hall the inventor of SLA Stereolithography, While working in a highly secure environment Beta testing successfully increased the Accuracy of the Viper Si2 to 25 microns (0.025mm) turning the £100k machine into the Accuracy of a device costing £1m.
Used primarily in Aviation, Bio-mechanical engineering, F1 and Automotive design, many are still in service, Vipers Si2 Case study of Dimensional Accuracy of the Skull Models link, also used in design development of diabetes blood sugar testing devices by Bayer Healthcare link as well as other medicine and healthcare corporate brands.
Platinum Industry
As the CAD CAM model maker to one of the largest platinum jewellery casting companies in Europe, Introduced RP Rapid Prototyping into the production process, and the production masters I produced have been in production for the past two decades and exported to 120 countries, and continue to create UK trade, revenue for the treasury and generate taxes in the local countries.
Beta Test Model
The 3D Systems Viper Si2 with Beta upgraded to accuracy of 0.025mm, master model designed for platinum production super cooling of ceramic investment casting, similar to that used in the production of titanium parts.
Promoting digital colour accuracy.
Colour values are calculated by CIE the International commission for illumination CIE 1931 colour space was the first define quantitative links between physical pure colours. The colour gamut can be represented in three dimensional space.
Each technology and device has its colour space with its own shape in three dimensional shape for colour that it can produce, colour management is the process of adjustments to best closely match the required colour value in output.
Trained in digital colour management by the creative industry experts LGS London Graphic Systems, digital imaging e.g. Camera's, Monitors, and Printers, Calibration and ICC profiling in the digital workflow, FOGRA and other sub straights, spot colours and metallics, accurately reproducing colours and brightness values across digital imaging devices, and printers.
Daylight Analysis
Researcher in daylight analysis for leading Chartered Surveyors in the field of Rights to Light in the City of London, received one to one training from the professor of Nuclear Physics at Oxford University, analysing the impact proposed building developments have on their surroundings. reporting directly to UK legal expert who informed me that I was two degrees of separation from the site manager of Masjid al-Haram also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca.
Daylight Analysis uses geographical location, and global scientific measurements of the Sun to calculate a set of tests including ADF average daylight factor and waldram diagrams before and after architectural alterations, rendered HDR High Dynamic Range images include brightness and radiation heat data, and can be used to analyse Solar Glare on drivers and for planning of solar farms on flight paths and near landing approaches for aircraft.
Lose of natural light is known to impact the quality of people's lives, and cause SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons, therapeutic treatment include a daylight light box with small florescent tubes 4000-5000 kelvin during daylight hours.
Food and Drink industry
Beta tester for developments in food packaging the hardware and design software, used in design development and visualisation of food packaging including cardboard boxes, flexibles, bottles, cartons and labels and shrink rap and metallic foils, point of sale design and shelving arrangement and real time raytracing of product packaging and store interiors.
03/03/22 attended National Trading Standards Virtual meeting on draft for Food Packaging Compostable Plastics, asking for easy Identification labeling for separating waste plastics, and sent them information on the female hormone like chemicals given off by plastic food packaging which affect humans and studies of their alternatives.
note: pioneering research in landmine victim limb prosthetics was done in African using Yakult the popular Japanese probiotic yogurt bottle, recycled and used for its softness, melted down and molded for comfort at the contact to the limb.
Engineering
From demonstrated industry experience, elected by The Trustee Board of the IMechE Institution of Mechanical Engineers link, to the class of Affiliate Member with pathway to full membership and the designation of MIMechE.
Member of RPMA Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing Association 2003-2005 fellow members include Rolls-Royce and manufactures of DM Direct Manufacturing devices including ARCAM used in the production of human joint restoration. (i.e. metal hip replacements) meeting DePuy Synthes in Leeds UK, The Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson.
Shared research in RP Rapid Prototyping engine parts production with family the late Professor Norman R L Maccallum DSc, who: 'pioneered work on heat soakage during gas turbine transients, having started in the 1960s with a jet engine on a test bed and a stop-watch. Work on the subject gave him an international profile, through numerous international publications and several contributions to Rolls-Royce.' link
Fashion photography
Mark Loy, CEO and founder of Spring Studios link
“John has always had such an incredible imagination, I think imagination is better than knowledge and sometimes even more precious than reality... It inspires sense of admiration of possibilities within the limitations of facts."
Design development
Technical support to Kaya Huang MA RCA, from the conceptual stages the design development and production of Objet D'art. Exhibiting at 100% Design and Chelsea crafts fair, Winning the London Evening Standard interior design award at the Chelsea Craft Fair and Shell Live Wire Award 2001.
SEGAWORLD
Architectural 3D Computer Aided Design and Animation of SEGAWORLD link for architects RTKL Associates Inc. in 1994, SEGA Europe’s indoor VR Virtual Reality theme-park link, £45m refit of the Trocadero centre in London's Piccadilly circus. (equivalent of £90m today)
One of the first Architectural computer animations outside of IBM's labs, Working with Bosnian architect / animator Darko Predanic, 3D modeled the interior using 3D studio v1, 66mhz processor and 8mb, and rendered on RISK chip Architecture server borrowed from the ThrustSSC team, the only car ever to go faster than the speed of sound.
Album Artwork
Collected Jazz, Funk and Soul records, knowing people in the music industry i.e. Acid Jazz, Trojan Records in 91' became involved in artwork for The Last Poets previously unreleased late 1960s African American Civil Rights spoken word, drum beats with Jimi Hendrix on guitar.
Early work
Attended Central St Martins and Sir John Cass / Guildhall University and provided technical supported to graduates of Royal College of Art.
Early study from my Great Grandfathers sketchbook 1909, Saltcoats Scotland, my grandfather went on to donate the downstairs of his home in Saltcoats to the British Red Cross and today it is the NHS volunteer centre HQ for Ayrshire in Scotland.
