Ten Years of Impact: The Projects That Define CMC 

Impact beyond KPIs and profits can be difficult to measure for any business, but sometimes it’s obvious and brilliant. From detecting cancer threats early to cleaning up space, coalesce management consultancy (CMC) has had the pleasure of seeing meaningful and innovative projects deliver results.  

Being one of Europe’s fastest growing management and consultancy businesses is not easy. CMC has been refining and improving its service over the last decade; positioning itself as an elite management and consultancy partner for forward thinking STEM projects.  

CMCs biggest strengths are twofold: our people and process. Experienced, expert and willing to challenge. CMC consultants deploy ready to make a difference, create value and deliver, not just collect a check. Having people like that means projects de-risk execution, push limits, and have real-world impact.  

Don’t believe us? Take a look at our top ten in ten years.  

Detecting Cancer 

The earlier a cancer threat is detected, the more effectively it can be dealt with. Medical instruments that can be used to study DNA and advance biological research can have a life-changing impact for millions of people who are at threat from genetic mutations and diseases.  

Working with Moleculant, we deployed specialists to support them when they were falling behind on project delivery and needed to catch up. We supplied a consultant who helped implement analysis algorithms into a physical medical instrument. With our help, they are working on their timeframe and can implement their device to help identify threats in inherited diseases and cancer. 

Delivering medical supplies  

When a critically ill patient in a remote village needs urgent medical supplies, every minute counts. But conventional transport can be held up by busy traffic, circuitous routes and other obstacles. Our leading technology partners are aiming to end that with their innovative next-generation air cargo vehicles.   

The product is still in development but aims to revolutionise transportation by lifting urgent cargo, such as medical supplies, out of city-based hospitals and facilities, directly to the remote, underserved or critical location they’re most needed. No traffic. No airports. No delays. These vehicles will provide a fast, efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to ground-based travel, and CMC’s experts have been instrumental in developing the safe and efficient operational software that will achieve this. 

Protecting Naval ships  

The defense industry has its critics, but in a volatile world such as ours, we need balancing powers to counter aggressive threats. We believe every services man and woman deserve technology which keeps pace with their bravery and protects them in the face of critical situations.  

Warfare is continuously changing landscape; cutting edge technology becoming obsolete quickly. Today naval surface ships are a target from increasingly intelligent and agile threats. Protecting the lives of the servicemen and women onboard these vessels are naval decoy systems fitted to their platforms. These decoy systems must continuously evolve to provide an essential layer of defense against these attacks – particularly on ships operating in the highest threat areas of the world. 

CMC deployed an expert to contribute to the latest iteration of these decoy systems that would be fitted to different UK Naval platforms, providing embedded software expertise that would enhance the defensive capabilities and save lives.   

Cleaning up space 

‘Space rubbish’ – it sounds lifted from a sci-fi novel, but it’s a challenge confronting dozens of companies who work with or rely on satellites.  

One of our partners is seeking to clean up space and reduce the impact of the vast amounts of expired equipment left behind in orbit.  

CMC deployed one expert to project manage the development of a state-of-the-art test facility for our partner, a technology and innovation company who aim to evaluate dormant satellites on earth and then either upgrade them by sending another satellite into orbit, or bring them back to Earth. 

Real-time action tracking  

Another project straight out of a sci-fi novel, real-time tracking aims to keep people safe, inform its users of developing issues and optimise facility layouts.  

Head-mounted displays, with a number of distributed systems, track what people are doing – what actions they’re performing, what objects they’re interacting with – and deliver real-time performance data with a myriad of applications to improve services and systems.  

CMC provided an engineer for R&D on an advanced multi-view camera tracking system that could be used in training scenarios, industrial settings, and interactive entertainment. With SW Development credentials, our expert was able to join the team immediately and contribute to the delivery of the project.  

Securing advanced automotive systems  

Advanced automotive technology has revolutionised the capabilities of our transportation, transforming everything from automated safety systems for infotainment devices. But with all digital technology comes the threat of cyberattacks, so these systems must be impervious to risk.  

Having previously partnered with a major Swedish automotive brand to deliver SW engineers to their manufacturing process, CMC were also brought in to support with cybersecurity testing. Automotive cybersecurity testing is a relatively new field, so there aren’t many people with the suitable experience to work within a test environment and also with ECU diagnostics. 

Internet for the unreachable  

If you spend most of your time in a city, it’s hard to believe there are places with access to the internet. But there are still millions of people without access to the internet. Imagine a small business owner in a remote village in Africa being able to reach more customers and manage their supply chains or soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine being able to share vital communications and strategic updates. That’s where Starlink is changing lives. By deploying thousands of satellites into low Earth orbit, Starlink is delivering high-speed internet to places traditional broadband can’t reach.  

CMC has been supporting this mission by delivering expertise to their ASIC division in the form of Analog Layout and Physical design for the chips inside those satellites. With the work our experts have been doing, Starlink has been able to offer broadband-like speeds, low latency and global coverage, helping ensure that internet access is no longer a privilege of cities but a reality for communities everywhere. 

Net Zero Spain  

It seems as if Net Zero is losing momentum worldwide, but that’s not exactly true. In the EU particularly, the push to achieve Net Zero targets continues and in some regions it’s accelerating. We’ve been fortunate to be a part of the acceleration, supported a major partner in 2024 who was operating in Spain’s battery industry.  

Amidst a challenging time for the industry, the business wanted to press ahead with their project but risked being held up by significant difficulties in obtaining environmental permits, which were essential given that the project falls within the Green Economy space.  

Our specialist, it had been immediately evident that he possessed deep knowledge and experience in permitting processes. We deployed him to the partner and, thanks to his proficiency, the permit was secured, allowing the project to move forward. It enabled our experts and others to continue their work while contributing to the advancement of the business’s net-zero goals.   

Decarbonizing steel 

Steel is one of the dirtiest industries in regard to environmental impact. And it’s going nowhere, still an integral part of the global economy. So we are really proud of our work and partnerships in decarbonising the industry.  

CMC’s Amsterdam teams have deployed over 60 experts on steel decarbonisation projects, with measurable impact, including an average performance score of 4 out of 5 and an engagement score of 90% from our partners. Those number may mean little to some, but for us translate to measurable impact and a positive lasting effect on the industry and the world as a whole.  

Behind every one of these breakthroughs is a consultant who showed up ready to make a difference and make their expertise felt.  

If you're an engineer, developer, or technical specialist who wants your work to matter, CMC places you where it counts. From satellite chips to cancer detection, the most ambitious STEM projects in Europe are looking for people like you.  

Facing tight deadlines, regulatory or technical bottlenecks or just struggling to find the right talent? Schedule a 30-minute call and discover the expertise we can deploy.