Originally designed to help nurses measure wounds with pinpoint accuracy, GPC’s cutting-edge 3D dimensioning software is now being deployed in airports, warehouses, and on highways — scanning everything from freight to potholes, all in real time.
At its core, the technology captures height, width, length, and depth with impressive precision. It also pairs with partner systems to calculate weight, creating a fully automated solution for measuring physical goods and environments — no tape measure required.
Founded by longtime friends John Miller (now CEO) and Huw Morgan (CTO), GPC remains an independent, family-driven business. Today, Miller’s daughter plays a key role as Head of Business Development and Partnership Solutions, helping expand the company’s reach across the USA, Europe, and Australia.
The company’s journey began with a deceptively simple healthcare question: How do you consistently and accurately measure something as irregular as a wound?
For nurses, the task was slow, subjective, and inconsistent. GPC’s solution — a portable 3D scanner — was a game-changer for frontline care. But the breakthrough sparked a bigger idea.
“The moment we solved that problem, we saw others,” said Mr Miller. “If you can accurately measure a wound, why not a pallet? A pothole? A suitcase?”
That mindset — curious, adaptable, and relentlessly practical — propelled GPC into new sectors. Today, their technology helps warehouse teams optimise space, truck drivers load smarter, and airport staff streamline luggage handling. In construction, crews can measure surfaces with centimetre-level accuracy. On roadways, GPC scanners mounted to vehicles survey potholes without needing lane closures.
The leap from clinical device to industrial tool wasn’t seamless. “You’re not just changing the use case — you’re changing the environment, the customer, the expectations,” Miller noted. But their ability to think beyond the original application has become a defining strength.
Major partnerships with the NHS, O2, XPO Logistics, FedEx, and Heathrow Airport have followed, each bringing new challenges and fresh opportunities. And all of it originates from Swansea — a reminder that world-class innovation doesn’t need a Silicon Valley postcode.
GPC’s story isn’t just about clever technology. It’s about a mindset — one that sees beyond the first use case and into the endless possibilities beyond.
As global industries look to digitise their physical spaces, from smart warehouses to intelligent infrastructure, GPC’s homegrown innovation is showing the way — proving that sometimes, solving one small problem can change everything.
And in this case, it all began with a wound.
