World's most precise weld made in Cambridge
A novel welding technique enabled by electron beam lithography involving laser welding along absorber dye patterns has been developed by TWI Ltd in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. The result is the world’s smallest weld in thermoplastic material, bringing with it new applications for smaller scale biological analysis chips, chemical micro-reactors and electronics products.
EnSilica launches eSi-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor
EnSilica's eSi-32X0MP targets low-power WiFi, LTE Cat-0 and other IoT wireless standards as well as intelligent sensor applications requiring high performance and low power in a small footprint
FIFA corruption allegations and the Bribery Act
On 28th May, 14 high profile FIFA officials were indicted after alleged corruption that has captivated the media world. The officials are accused of taking bribes totalling more than $150,000,000 in return for providing lucrative media and marketing rights to soccer tournaments and kick backs. This is alleged to have occurred over the past 24 years. Tim Ridyard of Woodfines LLP comments...
5G – what is it good for?
Industry experts preview the big 5G questions to be asked at the CW Future of Wireless International Conference.
Zinwave presents UNIaccess, a WiFi3™ powered high capacity Wi-Fi solution at HITEC
The full potential of Zinwave’s high capacity Wi-Fi offering comprising multichannel support will be unveiled during a technology showcase session at an exhibition and conference in Texas on 17th June.
New CSR products launched for display audio infotainment and SDR tuners
CSR's new platform approach combines hardware and software to boost simplicity, lower costs, and speed time-to-market.
All hands on deck for Wacky Races 2015 launch
Cambridge’s most exciting business challenge, Wacky Races, is back for its fourth year and the Cambridge News team has already signed up to defend its position as reigning champion. The event will be held at Milton Country Park from 1-5pm on Saturday 11 July and this year’s exciting water and land based course is set to be even better than last year!
Sales of Dolomite’s Micro Droplet Systems reach record high
Dolomite Microfluidics, the world leader in innovative microfluidic products, has seen significant growth in the sale of its Micro Droplet Systems, particularly for cell encapsulation applications.
Birketts partner elected as chairman of IAG
IAG (Integrated Advisory Group International) has announced that Daden Hunt was elected chairman at its general assembly in Rotterdam on 30 May.
Final salary schemes, pension freedom and adviser thought processes
Now that pension freedoms are with us, Martin Redman Partners say they have had a few inquiries about cashing in old defined benefit (final salary) schemes and transferring the money into a drawdown plan.
Let’s get statted
With more information than ever at our fingertips, statisticians are vital to innumerable fields and industries. Welcome to the world of the datarati, where humans and machines team up to crunch the numbers.
Scientists release Ebola sequencing data to global research community online
A team of scientists, part of the international effort to curb further spread of the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, has released its first dataset of the virus’ genetic structure online. The dataset will allow the global scientific community to monitor the pathogen’s evolution in real-time and conduct research that can lead to more effective strategies against further outbreaks.
Strong investor demand in evidence as Mills & Reeve advises on £80m private placement
Mills & Reeve has advised Royal Holloway, University of London, on an £80 million private placement.
Innovation at the heart of Cicogres produces more creative designs
Spanish Ceramic tile manufacturer, Cicogres, has recently celebrated 25 years in the industry – no small achievement given the mixed fortunes of the ceramics industry during this time.
Murray Edwards College strengthens technical services with new appointment
A Cambridge College is highlighting its commitment to providing the highest standards of AV support – for both internal meetings and external conferences and events - with the appointment of a new Head of AV.
Cambridge MP sets out his plans for supporting Cambridge businesses at city centre event
Newly elected MP Daniel Zeichner will set out his plans for supporting businesses in Cambridge on Thursday 18th June at an event hosted by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) - an organisation that represents the interests of 1,100 businesses in Cambridge city centre. Cambridge Network's CEO Claire Ruskin is one of the other speakers.
Bidwells - Meeson Williams Phillips merger creates one of the largest property consultancies
Meeson Williams Phillips has joined forces with Bidwells, in a move which has led to the creation of one of the largest multi-disciplined property consultancies in Oxford. The merger has enabled Bidwells to increase its commercial and planning capability significantly.
Allia opens a new Future Business Centre in Peterborough
Allia, the Cambridge based not-for-profit organisation, has today announced that it will become the new operator of the Future Business Centre Peterborough at the Abax Stadium. The centre will encourage and support businesses with an environmental or social mission to start up and grow. It will also promote entrepreneurship to young people as a way of creating opportunities for them to take part…
Winning tech firms announced for the 2nd EY Startup Challenge
Following a rigorous selection process, EY has today announced the ten successful tech startups that beat over 100 other hopefuls from across Europe to undertake the second EY Startup Challenge.
Birketts announces partner promotion in Cambridge
Leading East Anglian law firm Birketts has announced the promotion of five senior associates to partner across its four offices, including Tom Newcombe in Cambridge.
French connection creates web content mining powerhouse
A new powerhouse in web content mining, with a particular edge in cyber security, has been created by an all-French acquisition.
Redgate acquires database migrations and deployment tool, ReadyRoll
Redgate Software, the company behind industry-leading database products like SQL Compare, has enhanced its Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) capability with the acquisition of ReadyRoll.
Genomics England selects Congenica to provide clinical interpretation services
Congenica has been named by Genomics England as a platform provider for its 100,000 Genomes Project, which is now moving into Phase 3. This phase will see diagnosis based on whole genome sequencing adopted within the NHS and a reclassification of rare diseases based on an improved understanding of genomics.
CareDx and Horizon Discovery Group collaborate to develop cell-free DNA reference standards
Horizon’s reference standards will support proficiency testing of CareDx's solid organ transplantation injury monitoring diagnostic assay.
‘Moral identity’ is key to charitable time giving
Charities ‘want your time’ and not just money: a new study co-authored at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School identifies factors that lessen ‘time aversion’ in charitable giving.