Biocair develops dedicated team for cell and gene therapy logistics
Biocair has invested heavily in the creation of a specialist logistics team to meet the complex needs of the rapidly expanding cell and gene therapy sector.
6 methods for delivering drugs to the eye
The human eye is incredibly resilient. It has several physiological barriers to resist penetration of foreign molecules and particles, which makes drug delivery to the eye a real challenge.
Gearset receives $55 million investment to accelerate DevOps adoption for enterprises
The Gearset team says: We are excited to announce a $55 million investment from Boston-based growth equity firm, Silversmith Capital Partners. This is the first time Gearset has raised any funding since we founded the company 6 years ago.
CVE Launch New Welding Machine for EV Components
CVE have launched a new electron beam (EB) welding machine for electric vehicle (EV) components, including batteries, shunt resistors, motor stators, hairpins, and invertors. The machine will address the automotive industry‘s requirement for a high-quality, quick, and reliable welding process for EV components.
New cutting-edge approaches and improved functionality in Flare™ V6 enable more efficient and effective drug discovery
Cresset, innovative provider of outstanding software for molecule discovery and design, announces the release of Flare V6, their comprehensive ligand-based and structure-based design platform.
Richard Withers joins Cambridge Healthcare Research as Strategic Advisor
The Board of Directors at Cambridge Healthcare Research (CHR) appoints Richard Withers as Strategic Advisor to support the business through it’s next period of growth.
Investment ready data centre developer succeeds in €26M raise
Supported by Innovate UK EDGE, DataQube Global developed and raised significant funding for its innovative, standalone podular data centre system business, enabling high-speed, high-performance and low latency processing at the edge. The fully scalable solution reduces both energy consumption and CO2 emissions by more than half. It also enables rural and remote communities to take advantage of…
Why does build orientation matter for 3D printing?
Prototype Projects says: when customers order 3D printed parts, we may well ask a few questions to clarify certain points. This helps us to deliver parts that are fit for purpose. One of the most common questions relates to build orientation. But why does build orientation matter for 3D printing?
Sapura launches Dual Mode LTE and TETRA Critical Communications Solution
Sepura launches a Dual Mode version of its SCU3 Broadband Vehicle Device, increasing the options available to critical communications users. The upgraded model has a built-in TETRA module, enabling users to combine Mission Critical Voice with the power and flexibility of data connectivity via LTE networks.
Early diagnosis of Cancer - myth or reality?
Early diagnosis of cancer - myth or reality?
Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in genomics in Cambridge
After being launched and successfully running for two years, Illumina Accelerator, Cambridge was finally able to celebrate with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony that had been delayed because of COVID-19 restrictions. A recent event (held on 15th June) was hosted by Paul Dowdy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Illumina for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Distinguished guests…
The elephant in the room: addressing device development challenges early on
Andrea Pybus says: I’ve often heard colleagues say that it would be the ‘challenge we didn’t anticipate, that catches us out’. I have certainly experienced this. But more often than not, the challenges or ‘project killers’ I have witnessed were identified early in the medical device programme. In this blog I discuss the reasons why unanswered questions asked at the start of a project can get…
Four steps to selecting the right device to deliver therapies
Charlotte Harris, Head of Front End Innovation at Team Consulting, discusses four steps that have to be taken when selecting the right drug delivery device for your chosen therapy.
See you in Vegas?
The Marcus Evans Medical Device Manufacturing and R&D Summit will be live in Las Vegas from the 23rd-24th of June and we can’t wait to see you there.
EMV Capital leads a £1.6m investment into Q-Bot Ltd
EMV Capital announces that it has led a £1.6m investment into Q-Bot Ltd, the UK’s leading developer of robotics in the construction retrofit industry.
Cobot Taster Training at Productivity East - 6th July
Productivity East is excited to share details of the next date for our popular cobot taster sessions – Wednesday 6th July, 16:00 to 19:30.
Marshall Land Systems launches industry leading next generation CT Scanner
Marshall Land Systems announces the launch of its industry-leading Next Generation CT Scanner at Eurosatory 2022.
10km sculpture trail of the solar system comes down to Earth in Cambridge
After hugely successful installations in Derry-Londonderry and Belfast, the recreation of our solar system as a 10km sculpture trail designed by artist and author Oliver Jeffers is coming to Cambridge this summer. Our Place in Space: Midsummer Common to Waterbeach, Cambridge. 30 July – 29 August 2022
Springboard welcomes Ort JUMP student
Improving people’s lives around the world is important at Springboard; so important it forms one of Springboard’s 3 motivational pillars. One way that Springboard fulfils this motivation is by encouraging and supporting staff members with outreach activities and volunteering.
Europe’s only Deeptech Demo Day: Deeptech Labs unveil 6 new accelerator start-ups
Deeptech Labs’ bi-annual Demo Day attracts over 120 VCs and Corporate Entities, with 6 pre-series A deeptech companies from the UK, France, Germany and Israel present after participating in 13 week accelerator programme
Tackling the challenges of cloud connectivity
In a new article for ONdrugDelivery, Gabrielle Whitworth-Smith and Thomas Watts consider the various challenges of building cloud connectivity into your medical device platform.
Researchers find epigenetic switch that helps keep early embryo cells on the right track
An international team of researchers identifies how a protein complex called Polycomb controls the very first cell fate decision towards either placenta or foetus during human embryonic development.
What to do when an employee can’t return from holiday as planned
Employers may find out that an employee is stranded abroad due to recent flight cancellations, unable to return to work from their holiday as planned. If this is the first time this has happened, you may be wondering how best to manage this situation.
Herpes Simplex Virus vaccines - a much needed renaissance
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases new forecasts and global commercial opportunity analyses for prophylactic and therapeutic Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccines.
Developing an effective staff retention strategy: why personalisation is the key
Right now, employees hold all the cards. At least that’s what I’m hearing every day from my clients in businesses both large and small. With the UK facing a skills shortage, too many companies are chasing too few employees, and as a result, many tell me they’re struggling to attract the right calibre of candidates to fill their vacancies.