Hardy & Ellis Inventions LTD is a disruptive technology business based in MediaCityUK.
We are established innovation partners for multiple world leading public and private companies, in the UK and internationally.
We invent new digital capabilities, but unlike a pure R&D lab or agency, go further to package our inventions as products and tools that accelerate other businesses.
We base ourselves in MediaCityUK (Manchester, UK) at the heart of the energy and digital community. It is important for our entire team to be inspired by their surroundings.
Our Team
Dr. Carl Ellis
Carl (Director) manages the technical and financial operations of the company. Previously from Lyst and Microsoft, he has an interest in how research is brought from the lab to the market. Loves Burgers, Climbing, and Dungeons and Dragons.
Dr. John Hardy
John (Director) heads new product development, R&D, and company operations. Previously a research scientist building and studying shape-changing displays, human computer interaction, and digital innovation. Loves quad biking, digital fabrication, and dogs.
James Hannon
James (Senior Inventor) is a full stack developer and our resident Mobile and Cloud Services Expert. Previously from BBC R&D and InTouch LTD. He has worked with large datasets and installations working within high-risk environments. Loves Docker, Django, Swift 4 and Pi Clusters.
Alex Wilson
Alexander (Inventor) is involved in all stages of our new product development and support, with a particular focus on embedded systems, machine learning and computer vision. In his spare time, he is an enthusiastic amateur musician and cook, he loves retro video games, Linux and coffee.
Thomas Smith
Tom (Senior Inventor) is codebase owner and software specialist. He is responsible for designing and implementing new application features and high standards. Loves electronic DJ sets and following the latest scientific research — what a time to be alive!
Julie Hampson
Julie (Office Manager) has over 25 years+ working in the finance and administration sectors. For the past 7.5 years Julie was ‘The Office Manager’ for an IBM Asset Management Software Gold reseller. Outside of work she enjoys socialising, cooking and her two dogs.
Andy Bell
Andy (Inventor) is a creative designer and mechanical engineer. He is responsible for concepts, research, and design for manufacture. He has a keen interest in the latest scientific advancements and can often be found camping in Scotland; exploring the country's undiscovered geology.