New online presence for TWI’s Core Research Programme
Visitors looking for TWI’s Core Research Programme (CRP) on the organisation’s global website: twi-global.com, can now expect to find it more efficiently and intuitively, following a major project to redevelop and reposition the CRP area for the online environment.
Biocair expands its European network with a new Paris operational hub
Experts in logistics for the healthcare industry for more than 35 years, Biocair continues to expand in response to the growing demand from European players in the biotech and healthcare sectors.
How much force do you need to pierce a grape…and other questions
Springboard engineers shine at the office opening party with industry-related demonstrations.
Pitfalls in quoting design projects (and how to avoid them)
Warley Design Solutions says: the internet is like an infinite universe when it comes to marketing out-reach. Enquiries can (and do!) come from anyone and in relation to any type of product or technology. As professional mechanical engineers we like to think we can apply our core skills to overcome most technical issues, but the challenge is achieving that within a satisfactory time & budget…
TWI Innovation Network Convention 2022: Join the discussion
The TWI team are delighted to invite you to attend this year’s annual TWI Innovation Network (TWIIN) Convention on Friday 22 July from 09.00 to 15.00 BST – and with this being an in-person event for the first time since 2019 – you can look forward to a great environment in which to catch up with familiar faces, make connections with prospective new contacts, and generally get up-to-speed with all…
Are you one of the 8%? (Statistically, probably not…)
Adaptability is one of the skills employers say they need the most, but it’s the one they invest in the least – despite it being the skill employees possess the least.
Retinal devices: how improved technical capability saved my sight
Head of Electronics Engineering at Team Consulting gives an account of how improved technical capability saved their sight.
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.
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?
Early diagnosis of Cancer - myth or reality?
Early diagnosis of cancer - myth or reality?
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.
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.
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.
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.