Bailey Fisher welcomes Ludo Chapman as Non-Exec Chair

Bailey Fisher is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludo Chapman as Non-Executive Chair. Ludo brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a Founder, CEO and Chair/NED. He currently runs the Innovation Practice, and sits on the board of several high-growth companies.

Anthias teaching short courses at Pittcon 2025

Anthias Consulting are delighted to be delivering four training courses at Pittcon 2025, the world’s leading annual conference and exhibition on laboratory science, as part of the event's Short Course programme.

Xaar unveils revolutionary printheads for electric battery coatings

Cambridge - Leading innovator in inkjet technology Xaar launches two new printheads, the Xaar eX and Nitrox eX, specifically designed for coating the new generation of batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems.

Climate change pioneer receives honorary degree

Dr Louise Pryor, a pioneer in modelling the financial and economic impacts of climate change in insurance, receives the award of Honorary Doctor of Science from Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Roderick Watkins, during a graduation ceremony at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Dairy giant Yili to pilot Xampla nutrient microcapsule technology

Materials technology company, Xampla, has announced a partnership with Yili Innovation Centre Europe to deploy its nutrient microcapsule technology.

Alive with possibilities - the future of sustainable plastics and beyond

As the production and consumption of plastics continues to surge, so too has the accumulation of plastic waste.

Initial shortlist announced for Business Weekly Awards

Business Weekly writes...Entries for the Business Weekly Awards are now closed and lead forensic sponsor Mills & Reeve has begun the vetting process with interviews currently taking place between its lawyers and respective entrants.

University of Cambridge spinout celebrated at prestigious technologies competition

A University of Cambridge spinout, H2Upgrade, that could transform the world around us has been named a winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2024 Emerging Technologies Competition.

Big country-by-country income losses due to climate change

New research co-authored by Kamiar Mohaddes estimates that global GDP per capita could decline up to 24% by the century’s end without significant efforts to combat climate change.

Welch’s Transport launches ground-breaking initiative to drive sustainable innovation in freight logistics

Delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, Welch’s Transport proudly announces the launch of a transformative project set to redefine the freight and logistics sector through strategic data sharing for eHGVs

Optibrium demonstrates accelerated lead optimisation in complex agrochemical development

Optibrium’s QuanSA 3D-QSAR method uses an active learning approach to successfully and more efficiently identify a mimic of a macrocyclic natural product

Primerdesign launches real-time PCR workflow for onsite detection of Norovirus in Oysters

genesig Easy_oys Detection Kit offers rapid and reliable qPCR workflow to quantify Norovirus GI and GII pathogens in oyster tissue Onsite analysis helps ensure shellfish quality and safety across the production line, reducing public health risk De

Guardtech shortlisted for three gongs at London Construction and SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards

Suffolk cleanroom construction specialists up for Best Enterprising Business, Family Business of the Year and Marketing Team of the Year awards.

2M Group of Companies signs first commercial agreement to supply Morro™ plastic-free coating to Huhtamaki

2M Group of Companies to exclusively supply Xampla plastic-free Morro™ Coating solution on Huhtamaki’s premium corrugate board foodservice containers Huhtamaki leading provider of packaging solutions to leading global brands in foodservice, food packaging and everyday necessities

Agri-TechE leader recognised with OBE in King’s Birthday Honours

It was announced in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list that Dr Belinda Clarke, Director of Agri-TechE, is to be awarded an OBE for services to agri-technologies and farming. 

Guardtech protecting Life Sciences firms with elite furniture and equipment range

Suffolk cleanroom construction experts focused on helping businesses raise standards with high-quality facility fit-outs.

Voltloader and Welch Group collaborate to push the boundaries of electric HGV operations

Voltloader, a leading provider of electric bulk haulage and HGV charging solutions, and Welch Group, a prominent transport and logistics company, today announced a successful collaboration that demonstrates the growing viability of electric HGVs for regional deliveries.

Cambridge-based Echion Technologies raises £29 million in Series B investment round

Cambridge, UK - The world’s leading developer of niobium-based, fast-charging battery materials, Echion Technologies, has successfully completed its Series B funding round, raising £29 million in investment capital. The round was led by specialist battery and energy storage technology investor Volta Energy Technologies (Volta), with participation from existing investors CBMM, BGF, and Cambridge…

When does more become less? REAP examines the agri-tech balancing act

REAP 2024: The Agri-Tech Balancing Act – Optimising One or Managing Many? 6th November 2024.

Precision in every layer: celebrating over two decades of 3D printing innovation at IPFL

In the fast-evolving world of 3D printing, staying ahead of the curve means not only keeping pace with current trends but also pioneering new technologies. At IPFL (Industrial Plastic Fabrications Ltd), our unwavering commitment to innovation is evident in our rich history of over 55 years in bespoke plastic manufacturing and a remarkable 21-year journey in additive manufacturing.

What the general election may mean for SME employers

So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a…

Cambridge Future Tech’s $5 million raise signals major boost for UK tech economy

Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Future Tech (CFT), the leading DeepTech venture builder, is proud to announce the successful close of its latest round, raising $5m to unlock the UK’s tech potential ahead of a crucial election for national industrial strategy.

Bailey Fisher raises £10,000 for Break at Annual Charity Golf Day

Bailey Fisher welcomed 80 golfers from businesses around the region for the executive search firm's annual charity golf day, raising over £10,000 for Break, to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

Guardtech’s revamped three-part aftercare focus ensures all your cleanroom bases are covered

Suffolk-based construction experts offering elite Service Agreements, Decontamination programmes and cleanroom-grade furniture & equipment as part of their holistic packages

Robotic killer beams, bird scarers, and a wall of yellow feature in Agri-TechE Innovation Hub

A robot firing light beams to kill weeds, a smart bird scarer, a novel way to reduce lamb loss, new tools in the fight against viruses, and alternative crops and water management for wetlands, are among the technologies and ideas being discussed in the Agri-TechE Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show on 26-27th June 2024.