Cleantech and Environment
Designing for wearable technology: Harmonizing the product and user
Flynn Product Design writes... In the age of innovation, technology is becoming an increasingly integrated part of our daily lives. Wearable technology, once limited to bulky and utilitarian devices, has now evolved into a fusion of fashion and functionality. Today, we explore the exci...
Alchemie Technology joins forces with 42nd Cambridge Film Festival to champion environmental causes
Alchemie Technology, a leader in clean-tech solutions for textile dyeing and finishing, is teaming up with the 42nd Cambridge Film Festival as the proud sponsor of the Environment & Community section. Alchemie's dedication to a pollution-free world and the preservation of water reso...
Is the future in the wind? Pyxis Ocean sets sail!
Recently, we have seen the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean set sail (literally!) for the first time with its new retro-fitted “WindWing” sails. ...
Hyundai : Fortune favours the brave
Flynn Product Design writes...In the competitive world of automotive design, staying ahead of the curve is no easy feat. Hyundai, the South Korean car company, has proven that it’s not just about keeping up but setting trends in the industry. ...
Designing for success and the mitigation of single point failures
In the world of product design, ensuring the success and reliability of a product is of paramount importance. While designers strive to create innovative and functional products, the risk of single point failures can potentially undermine all their efforts. A single point failure occurs...
Cambridge Past, Present & Future launches River Cam CAN Project
A new climate and nature project aims to engage and support communities near the River Cam to work on initiatives that will benefit them and the environment. ...
Local haulage firm Welch's Transport recognised for National Awards
Welch's Transport Ltd, one of Cambridgeshire's oldest transport providers and key player in the logistics and transportation sector, has been nominated for two distinguished national awards by Logistics UK, recognizing their exceptional efforts in driving sustainability within the indus...
The importance of Carbon Capture and Storage
There is currently a great deal of focus on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as an effective means of limiting the damage caused by climate change. However, for the world to meet its 2050 net zero goals, up to 2 billion metric tonnes of carbon needs to be captured by 2030 – at present, ...
Essential building blocks for business success from founder of Axiom-e
Last term, Ken Dickson, the founder of Axiom-e, ran three versions of 'The Pillars of Business Success' course to audiences drawn from more than 20 countries. His first talk of this term will be at the Quadram Institute, a state-of-the-art facility for bioscience and clinical research,...
China’s new materials industry & UK-China collaboration
The development of materials and chemical products in China has been one of the most remarkable industrial and scientific transformations in recent history. Over the past few decades, China has rapidly evolved from being a consumer of materials and chemicals to becoming a major player i...