Xaar welcomes Richard Barham as Sales and Marketing Director
Richard Barham has joined Xaar, the world’s leading independent supplier and manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads, as Sales and Marketing Director.
From Sensor to Answer – a new Qi3 White Paper on market drivers in the instrumentation sector
A newly published Qi3 Insights White Paper on Sensing & Instrumentation gives organisations a unique overview of the large scale forces and drivers reshaping the sector.
A recipe for success with competency-based interview questions
I've had experience of interviewing for a huge variety of roles over the years, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting. The style and techniques may have changed but the objective is the same - to recruit the person with the closest fit in terms of skills and attitude to do the job effectively. And it's a great feeling when you do...
Cambridge and global leader ARM plc sponsors Smart Grids & Cleanpower Conference 2012
ARM has taken Headline Sponsorship of the Cleantech Conference Series in Cambridge in 2012, with a vision of underpinning the smart energy ecosystem with their low energy, efficient chip designs that pervade digital devices globally.
Free access to the latest issue of New Theatre Quarterly
‘The Diva and the Demon’, ‘Clubbing Audiences’ and ‘Mapping Realities’ – read these articles and more fromNew Theatre Quarterly, published by Cambridge Journals.
Guru South sees Solar move North to UK at Cleanpower 2012
Alan South, Commercial Director of the Award Winning UK company Solar Century plc, a veteran of the Cleantech Conference Series organised by CIR Strategy, will deliver a talk summarising the changes that have occurred recently in the UK solar market. He will also describe how massive, unsubsidised growth in solar installations has occurred in Spain and now in Holland as this phenomenon moves…
Farming doesn't stand still
Activists determined to destroy a GM wheat trial at Rothamsted should remember that farming has always developed and embraced new technology.
Mantracourt expands production of instrumentation equipment
Growth in demand for wireless instrumentation sees Mantracourt expand its production capabilities.
Towards zero carbon procurement
The University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) is hosting a launch event for 'Towards Zero Carbon Procurement', chaired by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chancellor of the University. This public-private initiative aims to create procurement opportunities for suppliers able to offer innovative low-carbon goods and services.
Scientists develop new technique that could improve heart attack prediction
Building on work pioneered in Cambridge 10 years ago, scientists have developed a new imaging approach that could help improve how doctors predict a patient’s risk of having a heart attack.
Cambridge in Concrete: the boom years of Brutalism
A new exhibition at Cambridge University's Department of Architecture aims to expose the forgotten history of the University’s experimental post-war architecture: the ‘other’ Cambridge of raw, angular buildings and the ambition and innovation they embody.
STMicroelectronics and RealVNC advance complete and safe use of phone apps at the wheel
Automotive application processor from ST integrates RealVNC’s remote control technology to enable smartphone-centric in-vehicle infotainment
How do I create a saliva testing laboratory? Salimetrics has the answers
Salimetrics is often asked to describe the basic laboratory equipment that would be required in order to carry out Saliva Testing using the Gold Standard Salimetrics ELISA Assay. The following is Salimetrics published guide, prepared with Joint Venture Saliva Testing partner Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
AVEVA opens new office in Wroclaw, Poland
AVEVA announced today it has opened a new office in Wroclaw, Poland. Serving the Polish market, the office will offer sales and support for all of AVEVA’s solutions and consulting services.
Ten years of design by 2idesign
2idesign will be treating you to a blast from the past, to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
“The future of AF ablation catheter technologies”: A new report
Design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership today announces that it has completed a research project to identify the future of medical technology to treat Atrial Fibrillation; a common and dangerous cardiac condition affecting millions of people across the world. The report is designed to explore the emerging technologies that will lead to innovation in this field, and provide…
Mills & Reeve advises management of iconic breakfast brand on £1.2 billion sale
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has advised the management team of The Weetabix Food Company on a major investment from Bright Food, one of China’s leading food groups with global revenues of more than £12 billion.
Selecting IVF embryos for normal numbers of chromosomes can significantly increase pregnancy
Selecting IVF embryos for normal numbers of chromosomes can significantly increase pregnancy rates - the first randomised prospective study shows ongoing pregnancy rate after 20 weeks per cycle started of 69.1% in the 24sure treatment group vs 41.7% in the control group.
Red Gate launches Exceptional DBA Awards 2012 - bringing DBAs the recognition they deserve
The Exceptional DBA Awards 2012, an annual award for outstanding database administrators (DBAs), has been launched by Red Gate Software.
Employee turnover: start counting the cost
As the UK emerges from one of the worst recessions it has seen, new pressures arise for business as employee attrition raises its head.
Mills & Reeve advises on technology investments worth £2 million
Law firm Mills & Reeve has acted for long-standing client, IQ Capital Partners LLP on investments totalling in excess of £2 million into technology companies Sherston Publishing Group Limited, Rosslyn Analytics Limited and miiCard Limited.
What Cambridge women did for us
A series of events at Cambridge’s Folk Museum this summer will draw attention to the struggle for equality for women in education and at work. Among the speakers are Cambridge academics Dr Lucy Delap, Dr Phil Howell and Dr Deborah Thom.
Going the extra mile: Robinson College launches new customer service initiative
A Cambridge College is unveiling a major drive to demonstrate its commitment to meeting the needs of its clients in the current economic climate. Robinson College is launching Service+, a package of different products tailored to suit its client portfolio and their specific requirements.
Microfluidics specialist Dolomite joins forces with LioniX B.V.
Dolomite and LioniX B.V. join forces in the areas of designing, developing and fabricating microfluidic devices and systems.