42 Technology and INFICON develop novel manufacturing approach for pressure sensor
42 Technology (42T) and INFICON AG, a leading industrial sensor company, have worked together to devise novel automated process steps for the manufacture of sensor wire filaments that promise to improve process reliability, increase manufacturing efficiency and boost production output.
Clients grant Mills & Reeve seal of approval in guide to UK legal profession
Mills & Reeve is one of the top performing law firms in the UK when it comes to client satisfaction, according to the latest edition of Chambers UK.
Securing future energy supplies
The purchase by Hitachi of the Horizon nuclear consortium from E.On and RWE is good news, but we still risk a long period of energy insecurity.
Davies Commission must look beyond a third runway
Leading engineering and transport experts say the aviation debate has become too heavily politicised and centred on a third runway at Heathrow, when in the long term, the UK is likely to need significantly more national hub capacity, which we must plan for now.
New MS drug proves effective where others have failed
Alemtuzumab, a drug previously used to treat a type of leukaemia, shown to help people with early multiple sclerosis who relapsed on previous drugs as well as patients who had not yet been treated.
Jersey holidays set to return to Cambridge Airport in 2013
Cambridge Airport has announced the return of direct holidays to Jersey from May 2013, in conjunction with independent tour operator CI Travel. The holidays have been introduced for next year due to popular demand, following the sell-out success of the operator’s first season of packages from Cambridge Airport to Jersey earlier this year.
Springboard launches accelerator targeting Internet of Things
Today Springboard, the London and Cambridge based accelerator programme, announced the launch of world's first three month accelerator bootcamp targeting the Internet of Things. Springboard also today confirmed that programme partners include ARM, Unilever, Neul and Raspberry Pi.
Friction stir welding – enabling worldwide engineering success
Friction stir welding re-enters the spotlight with the launch of the new Apple iMac – illustrating the adaptability of the process and its potential for the future of electronics design.
Wear your wedding dress night at Saffron Screen for the Rosie
A week today (Friday 9 November), Saffron Screen – the not-for-profit independent cinema in Saffron Walden – is hosting a ‘Wear Your Wedding Dress’ night in aid of The Rosie Hospital Campaign.
Key laboratories in France select TeraView
TeraView has been chosen to supply systems to the Georgia Tech-CNRS laboratory in Metz and the LOMA laboratory at the University of Bordeaux.
TeraView Ltd. appoints Lynsey Wilson as new Chief Financial Officer
TeraView, the pioneer and leader in terahertz solutions and technology, are pleased to announce that Lynsey Wilson has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer.
2012 Nobel Prizewinner Sir John Gurdon to share experiences at 10th HVM Conference
The 10th High Value Manufacturing Conference on November 14th will be enthralled to hear a talk from Sir John Gurdon less than a month before he collects his Nobel Prize in Stockholm. Sir John is expected to discuss the blue sky research of 50 years ago which has led to the emerging industry of regenerative medicine. He may also recount anecdotes from his formative years!
Eurotech Engineer honoured with 11th consecutive Microsoft award
Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, announces today that Bruce Eitman, a field application engineer, has earned Microsoft’s prestigious Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for 2012. Eitman has been named a Microsoft MVP for eleven straight years.
Lloyd’s Broker tasks Tier 2 to overhaul document systems
Tier 2 has worked alongside Lloyd's of London broker Croton Stokes and Wilson Ltd to implement its ARENA framework.
LEP welcomes new Chair
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership has officially announced its new Chair - Grahame Nix, former Chief Operating Officer of Marshall Aerospace and local businessman, who has been appointed as Chair of the LEP to lead forward its work.
World-renowned astrophysicist to join Cavendish Laboratory
One of Europe’s top experts on exoplanets, planets located beyond the Solar System, will be joining Cambridge University’s Department of Physics. The world-leading astrophysicist Professor Didier Queloz has been appointed to the post of Professor of Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory.
Xaar recruits China Glaze as first ceramics Ink Partner in Asia
Xaar, the leader in digital ceramic printing technology, is pleased to announce that China Glaze Company Ltd, Taiwan, has been recruited as its first Asian Ink Partner with specific focus on the ceramics sector. Xaar is now working closely with China Glaze to optimise the performance of its digital ceramic inks with the Xaar 1001 printhead.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance report backed by CambridgeIP research
A new report from energy and water industry research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance finds that technology innovation targeted toward waste water treatment from shale gas operations has escalated rapidly, with more than 300 patents filed in 2011 alone.
SDC Systems to distribute Timesys’ LinuxLink embedded Linux solution
Embedded systems tools and technology supplier SDC Systems has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Timesys, a leading provider of commercial Linux solutions for the embedded sector.
How do people recognise an opportunity that is worth pursuing?
How do people recognise an opportunity that is worth pursuing? This key question for entrepreneurs will be explored at the first Enterprise Tuesday session of the 2012/2013 series through a live example – Eight19 - the plastic solar technology University spin-out co-founded by Prof Sir Richard Friend.
Pure Resourcing Solutions celebrates 10 successful years in business
Recruitment consultancy Pure Resourcing Solutions is celebrating a decade in business which has seen it become the recruitment partner of choice for hundreds of leading businesses in the Eastern region.
Tier 2 creates dedicated JBoss Middleware Consultancy Practice
Tier 2 have created a new Middleware Consultancy Practice with the prediction that demand for 'paid for' Open Source Software will increase over the next few years.
Cambridge & Counties Bank launches residential investment lending
The new Cambridge & Counties Residential Investment Loan will have rates starting from 4.50% (plus Bank of England Base Rate) and will be a secured long-term lending product of up to 25 years (minimum 3 year term).
Travellers warned about antimalarial drug shortage
A shortage of the antimalarial drug Malarone has been reported, says The Travel Clinic Ltd, Cambridge.
Cost effective cutouts to help fight crime
Creative Solutions provided Newport Business Association [NBA] with a cost-effective way of cutting crime: cut-out-cops to deter crime and reduce shoplifting.