Ultra-high-density hard drives made with graphene store ten times more data
Graphene can be used for ultra-high density hard disk drives (HDD), with up to a tenfold jump compared to current technologies, researchers at the Cambridge Graphene Centre have shown.
Domino partners with Procter and Gamble to create tactile coding
A Cambridge company has collaborated with one of the world’s largest suppliers of consumer and personal care products to create tactile coding, helping people living with visual impairment.
Head of Machinery Department, Bill Pepper, leaves Cheffins after 30 years
After over 30 years at Cheffins, Bill Pepper, Partner and Head of the Machinery Department will leave the firm on 30th June.
Bouncing back – how Pure is returning to growth by increasing its talented team
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every business in some way, and Pure is no exception. But the company is pleased to say that with recruitment levels returning to where they were pre-pandemic, it is increasing the size of its already talented team to meet this rising demand.
Deutsche GigaNetz selects IQGeo to support lightspeed fibre rollout
IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, today announced that Deutsche GigaNetz GmbH selected IQGeo as its strategic supplier of fiber network management and workflow software.
Next generation innovation through data-driven invention
In many industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to energy companies, data-driven technologies are used to harness the world’s information to address different business challenges, be this in logistic chains or in enhancing customer experience. Now, Iprova is bringing the same transformational changes to innovation, and specifically to the creation of inventions.
Magna ignites vehicle design with surface element lighting technology
Magna is pushing vehicle design possibilities with its new innovative Surface Element Lighting technology which offers a new palette of options for automotive designers.
First cells reprogrammed to make synthetic polymers
Cells, using a synthetic genome, can make polymers from artificial building blocks for the first time, and the bacteria are also resistant to viral infections.
Meet Cambridge forms new partnership to support hybrid and virtual events
The official venue-finding service for Cambridge and the surrounding area is expanding its support for clients and venues, with a specialist service focusing on delivering hybrid and virtual events.
Research project aims to cut food waste in UK
Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, a Consumer Psychologist at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has been awarded funding from the charity WRAP to help tackle food waste – an issue that costs UK households almost £14 billion every year.
Cambridge Index rises 1.2%
The Cambridge Index climbed 327.47 points or 1.2% to close at 27594.3, as five of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
How excited are employees to return to the office?
If the roadmap out of lockdown stays on schedule, the “work from home” order for office workers expires on 21 June. With many office-based roles lending themselves to remote working though, to what extent will a return be embraced by workers?
Lead or lose: What difference does good or bad leadership make?
The team at Horizon37 wants to talk to leaders throughout the scale-up ecosystem, and ask, what is the business impact of good or bad leadership on business outcomes? What does good leadership comprise, and how do you develop it?
Six reasons to consider ceramic metal oxide moisture sensors for your process
When it comes to trace moisture measurements in natural gas or petrochemical processes, there are lots of options. There have been many new developments in sensing technologies over the years, and although new technologies have many advantages to offer users, older technologies still provide benefits for many applications.
Why you need to plan to deliver difficult messages
Change is messy and uncomfortable. But if you’re a leader who has to deliver difficult messages in change, then good planning can really help. Here are four reasons why planning matters.
ISO 14971 and the three things to think about when starting a medical device development
14971 is an integral part of the suite of ISO and IEC standards governing medical devices and complying with 14971 must be a core part of any medical device development programme.
Howes Percival's Cambridge office celebrates a series of accolades
Howes Percival’s Cambridge office has celebrated a series of awards and accolades following a very busy 12 months.
Spotlight on the Fire Safety Act 2021
It’s taken a while and has been the subject of numerous skirmishes between the government and the House of Lords, but the Fire Safety Act (the Act) has finally received Royal Assent. The Act is the first stage in implementing the recommendations falling out of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Other fire safety changes continue to be considered as part of a package of building safety measures proposed…
Between a shock and a hard place
With the transport sector being the largest contributor of CO2 in the UK, a move towards a fully electric automobile industry will undoubtedly be a significant defence in the fight against climate change. However, the government’s now trademark reactionary policy making, changing the ban of the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2030 has transferred the emphasis onto landlords to take…
Food for thought - your intellectual property is worth protecting
In the food and beverage industry, you may think that your products speak for themselves. You have dedicated your time to finding the perfect taste, look and smell for the customer, so why would you need to protect something as intangible as intellectual property?
Arecor announces exclusive formulation study collaboration with Par
Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces that it has signed a formulation study agreement with Par Sterile Products, LLC, an Endo International plc company (Par).
ERS Genomics and genOway enter CRISPR/Cas9 agreement
Dublin, Ireland and Lyon, France, 07 June 2021: ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr Emmanuelle Charpentier, and genOway, a leader in conceiving and developing genetically engineered preclinical research models, today announced a non-exclusive licence agreement granting genOway past and future access to…
PragmatIC Semiconductor in the running for the prestigious MacRobert Award
The Royal Academy of Engineering has selected PragmatIC Semiconductor as one of three finalists for the 2021 MacRobert Award, the most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation.
MHRA confirms registration of Avacta’s AffiDX SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of diagnostics and innovative cancer therapies based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms, is pleased to announce that the MHRA has confirmed registration of Avacta’s AffiDX® SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test, allowing the Company to place the product on the market in the UK for professional use.
Iksuda Therapeutics closes $47 million financing round
Newcastle, UK, 07 June 2021: Iksuda Therapeutics, the developer of a new generation of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) with raised therapeutic index, today announced it has completed a US $47 million (circa GB £34 million) financing round, co-led by Mirae Asset Capital and its subsidiaries, Celltrion and Premier Partners, with the Company being advised by Ashfords LLP. The funding will support…