What’s all the buzz about? Welch’s Transport encourages biodiversity with beehive installation
Welch’s Transport has installed two beehives at its Duxford transport depot to encourage biodiversity around the verges and green areas of the site.
Kellas Midstream enters FEED for its H2NorthEast hydrogen project on Teesside
Kellas Midstream, the Aberdeen-based independent energy infrastructure company, has started front end engineering design (FEED) work on its H2NorthEast hydrogen project in Teesside.
State of the art searching for patentability and beyond
Join an online training course on 12 and 13 October to learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search. https://ipi.academy/product/details/2601/state-of-the-art-searching
Welch’s Transport partners with The Algorithm People to ‘Optimize’ fleet efficiency
Cambridgeshire-based Welch’s Transport has partnered with Optimize by The Algorithm People to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire f
Designing for wearable technology: Harmonizing the product and user
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Alchemie Technology joins forces with 42nd Cambridge Film Festival to champion environmental causes
Alchemie Technology, a leader in clean-tech solutions for textile dyeing and finishing, is teaming up with the 42nd Cambridge Film Festival as the proud sponsor of the Environment & Community section. Alchemie's dedication to a pollution-free world and the preservation of water resources aligns seamlessly with the festival's mission to spotlight environmental issues through the medium of film…
Hyundai : Fortune favours the brave
Flynn Product Design writes...In the competitive world of automotive design, staying ahead of the curve is no easy feat. Hyundai, the South Korean car company, has proven that it’s not just about keeping up but setting trends in the industry.
Cambridge Zero takes centre stage at Climate Week NYC
Cambridge Zero Director Professor Emily Shuckburgh takes centre stage at the world's biggest climate event of its kind in New York, talking to global leaders of government, business and philanthropy about Cambridge’s efforts to tackle climate change.
Designing for success and the mitigation of single point failures
In the world of product design, ensuring the success and reliability of a product is of paramount importance. While designers strive to create innovative and functional products, the risk of single point failures can potentially undermine all their efforts.
Is the future in the wind? Pyxis Ocean sets sail!
Recently, we have seen the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean set sail (literally!) for the first time with its new retro-fitted “WindWing” sails.
Cambridge Past, Present & Future launches River Cam CAN Project
A new climate and nature project aims to engage and support communities near the River Cam to work on initiatives that will benefit them and the environment.
Local haulage firm Welch's Transport recognised for National Awards
Welch's Transport Ltd, one of Cambridgeshire's oldest transport providers and key player in the logistics and transportation sector, has been nominated for two distinguished national awards by Logistics UK, recognizing their exceptional efforts in driving sustainability within the industry this year. Chris Welch, one of the companies directors, is a finalist for the prestigious "Logistics…
The importance of Carbon Capture and Storage
There is currently a great deal of focus on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as an effective means of limiting the damage caused by climate change. However, for the world to meet its 2050 net zero goals, up to 2 billion metric tonnes of carbon needs to be captured by 2030 – at present, global capture is just 43 million metric tonnes, or 0.1 % of global emissions. To ensure that the CCS…
Essential building blocks for business success from founder of Axiom-e
Last term, Ken Dickson, the founder of Axiom-e, ran three versions of 'The Pillars of Business Success' course to audiences drawn from more than 20 countries. His first talk of this term will be at the Quadram Institute, a state-of-the-art facility for bioscience and clinical research, and endoscopy, based at the Norwich Research Park
China’s new materials industry & UK-China collaboration
The development of materials and chemical products in China has been one of the most remarkable industrial and scientific transformations in recent history.
Moving on up: Guardtech Group celebrate continued growth with switch to stunning new home
Cleanroom construction experts putting finishing touches on impressive new Guardtech House HQ in Haverhill.
Agri-Tech to reduce rural crime
The cost of rural theft increased by 52% in Norfolk in 2022, making it one of the top 10 worst affected counties in the UK along with Cambridgeshire and Essex, reveal latest figures by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. This has prompted an online event hosted by Agri-TechE on 12th October to look at new approaches to improving security.
One-in-three people with streaming subscriptions share accounts with other households
Deloitte estimates that 35% of people with access to a subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) service are sharing at least one of their subscriptions with other households; One-in-four users (25%) are sharing the cost of an SVOD platform they use, rising to 34% for 16-24 year-olds; More than half (57%) of respondents who share a paid SVOD service say they would stop using the service if…
#21toWatch returns to spotlight our region’s brightest tech as nominations open for 2024
More than half the Cambridge startups [60.7%] listed in Seedtable’s ‘Startups in Cambridge to Watch’ list last month [July 2023] have already appeared on cofinitive’s #21toWatch list in previous years.
Alliance says new Sustainable Travel Zone proposals are a good start but warns more revenue is needed for sustainable transport
Initial statement on the revised Making Connections proposals.
REAP bursary was highly beneficial to my career progression
Agri-TechE, is a membership organisation that supports innovation in agricultural technologies.
42 Technology supports Burton’s Foods with industrial fuel switching study
Burton’s Foods, now operating as Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK under a Ferrero-related company, has worked with 42 Technology (42T) to investigate the feasibility of electrification of its gas-fired industrial baking ovens used for biscuits and other products to help cut its carbon emissions.
Additional places available - Accredited Carbon Literacy Training - August 22nd & 24th
At Peak Governance we have additional spaces for our online Carbon Literacy courses starting this month on August 22nd and 24th. This is an opportunity to become accredited in the field of Carbon Literacy and Climate Change. With a renewed focus on sustainability in all aspects of life and business, our courses are designed to equip individuals with the necessary tools to make meaningful…
Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge
Breathe Technology writes...Don't be mistaken; we love Microsoft Edge (and think you will too), but lately, something has come to our attention that we wanted to share.
GKN Aerospace, Marshall and Parker Aerospace join forces to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for zero emission aircraft
GKN Aerospace, Marshall, and Parker Aerospace are leveraging their world-leading capabilities to collaborate under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring liquid hydrogen fuel system solutions for the next generation of zero emission aircraft.