Gigafactories & IP: Protecting the processes that power the future
As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) becomes increasingly prevalent, demand for batteries is set to rise at an exponential rate. To meet this demand, we are seeing the development of more and more gigafactories across the world. Sophie Chua explains the process of patent protection in the ‘gigafactory’ industry and it’s potential to continue to grow rapidly.
Metrion Biosciences enhances High Throughput Screening services with access to Enamine compound libraries
Access to compound collection enables greater flexibility and efficiencies in screening and target identification
Alchemie Technology unveils its first in-market digital textile dyeing production and demonstration hub in Taiwan
Alchemie Technology, a Cambridge-based clean digital textile dyeing technology pioneer, announces the opening of its first in-market production and demonstration facility in Nantou, Taiwan, dedicated to woven polyester. With the introduction of Alchemie’s Endeavour low carbon digital textile dyeing production in Nantou, Alchemie sets a new standard for textile dyeing, challenging conventional…
Belbin unveils exciting Conference Programme which brings together international experts in transforming team performance
Belbin has revealed details of its highly anticipated International Team Conference in July 2024 which will bring together professionals and experts from across the globe to share with delegates cutting-edge insights and real-world experiences of transforming teams.
Introducing Timestrip neo Multi
Timestrip Introduces World’s First Multiple Use Temperature Indicator. Timestrip has introduced what is believed to be the first multiple-use temperature indicator of its kind available.
Reliance receives Nadcap® Accreditation for Chemical Processing (Passivation)
Reliance Precision Limited (‘Reliance’) has recently received Nadcap® accreditation for Chemical Processing in relation to its Passivation Process. Nadcap® accreditation demonstrates Reliance’s ongoing commitment to quality to its customers, especially those in the aerospace and defence industries.
First Intuition expands reach with new training centre in Milton Keynes
First Intuition, a leading accountancy training provider, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest training centre in Milton Keynes.
Preci and Biopredic International partner for higher performance of suspended pooled hepatocytes with extended longevity and large-scale availability
License agreement extends access to culture-stable pooled hepatocyte cell models with increased longevity for use in DMPK and ADME studies
IQGeo joins ISPA to promote innovation for UK ISPs
IQGeo announced that it has joined the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) as part of their Partnership Programme. ISPA is a leading UK trade association for internet companies and for nearly 30 years has been dedicated to promoting competition, innovation, and self-regulation for the positive development of the industry.
Indefinite Leave to Remain priority service
Is fast-tracked processing available for Indefinite Leave to Remain applications?
Young heroes from The Regis School help transform children’s health research
In collaboration with our partners at leading mental health charity Anna Freud, D-CYPHR held a learning event at the West Sussex secondary school, listening to pupils’ ideas around children’s rights to good health and highlighting different ways they can make a positive impact.
COVID-19 BioResource participants in new study identifying key trigger of long COVID
Volunteer data from our COVID-19 BioResource has been used in a new study, published by Nature Immunology, which discovered that problems with iron levels in the blood and the body’s ability to regulate this important nutrient as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection could be a key trigger for long COVID.
Your free government backup recommendations booklet for businesses
The team at Breathe Technology are working with some local businesses on enhancing their cyber security, and we wanted to share some of this information as we think it will be both useful and interesting, as you will probably associate with some of these.
How to ensure quality, safety and compliance for nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen ?
Using dew-point meters to measure moisture in compressed and specialized gases means the consistent high quality of the gas can be assured. The new Easidew PDP Dryer Portable from Michell Instruments is designed for use with compressed air and specialized gas systems. It ensures that the quality of gas from dryer outputs complies exactly with the criteria required for each application.
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
Understanding and managing Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of highly variable restrictive lung diseases, which are characterised by inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs).
Bio-Rad and Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute collaborate to advance personalised monitoring of solid tumor cancers with Droplet Digital PCR
Collaboration aims to grow clinical evidence supporting the use of Bio-Rad’s ddPCR™ technology for molecular residual disease monitoring of patients across a range of solid tumor types.
Reliance appoints David Jennings as new CEO
Reliance Precision Limited (‘Reliance’) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Jennings as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. David replaces Ian Walter, Group Finance Director, who served as Interim Managing Director following the departure of Steve Woollven in August 2023. The recruitment process was led by Reliance’s family board, Reliance RG Limited (RRG).
The EBCam Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey is open
Following the great success of prior years' Employee Benefits and Rewards survey, we are pleased to re-launch the survey for 2024!
What should I be doing when planning for retirement?
One of the common questions we get asked by our new clients is “What should I be doing when planning for retirement? I am in my 50s. Am I too late to be planning for my retirement?”
Business confidence up and uncertainty down for UK CFOs
Sentiment among UK CFOs has risen for the third consecutive quarter; Uncertainty has fallen to a two-and-a-half-year low, back to levels seen in summer 2021 when lockdown restrictions were ending; Corporate risk appetite has risen, but CFOs maintain a defensive strategy stance; Cyber-attacks are the top concern for CFOs when it comes to the consequences of geopolitical developments; …
Bespoke CPD sessions in two accountancy hot topics
Sustainability standards and digital technologies are at the forefront of changes shaping the finance sector and are reforming the way accountancy professionals operate, making it important for all accountants and finance professionals to stay abreast of rapid developments.
Older workers are often a company’s most skilled and experienced employees and retaining them is crucial
The Midlife MOT helps them stay in work for longer. This is the primary focus and benefit of the Midlife MOT.
Playing a part in public speaking
Character is essential for powerful presenting, but sometimes it has to be calibrated for best effect… even when tackling cyber criminals!
Guardtech Group ready to spring into action with another string of exhibitions
Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists line up four massive shows in April, May and June