Can you remember what you were up to in 2004?
Twist Consultants writes... Back in 2004, the year that we saw the launch of Facebook and one of the worse tsunamis in history, I started my own business. Nineteen summers on, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned from that journey so far…
42 Technology supports Burton’s Foods with industrial fuel switching study
Burton’s Foods, now operating as Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK under a Ferrero-related company, has worked with 42 Technology (42T) to investigate the feasibility of electrification of its gas-fired industrial baking ovens used for biscuits and other products to help cut its carbon emissions.
Ready to control nitrites?
The ever-changing regulatory environment around nitrosamine contamination in pharmaceutical products means manufacturers face the complex task of controlling nitrosamine levels within their product lines. One of the most effective ways of managing nitrosamine formation is to control the levels of nitrites within the product. Current technologies and methods have struggle to successfully monitor…
Ensuring accurate explosives detection: the power of Ellutia's 800 Series TEA System
Since 2014, the Dubai Police has trusted the 800 Series TEA for its explosive trace analysis needs. Its quick set-up, high resolving power, and ability to handle complex mixtures, makes it an invaluable tool in their forensic toolkit. The instrument's robustness and reliability also ensure consistent performance over prolonged use, further solidifying its worth.
Advancing warfare chemical testing: Ellutia's Automated Permeation Analyser
Defence sectors globally recognise the critical importance of accurately testing permeation rates on warfare materials, a procedure that's paramount for both legal compliance and ensuring safety.
Label-free coding for PET bottles reduces plastic waste
A Cambridge company is currently working with leading global beverage brands to improve recyclability by developing sustainable coding solutions for PET bottles.
Prior’s robust ProScan® H117 stage enables long-term stability for hyperspatial spectroscopy and ultrafast microscopy applications
The Institute of Applied Physics at the Technische Universität Dresden is well known for its research into the physics of light. The study includes how light interacts with matter, the relationship between light and energy, and what we can learn from the properties of emerging classes of nanomaterials by observing light.
Meet DESI XS – Mass Spectrometry Imaging Case Study
Prior Scientific is known for developing and manufacturing cutting-edge microscope automation, working with OEMs and start-ups to help bring their concepts to market.
Prior Scientific to partner with NPL on third A4I-funded research project
Prior Scientific’s nanopositioning brand, Queensgate, has won funding in round 8 of Innovate UK’s Analysis for Innovation (A4I) program. This is their third successful application within the initiative.
China's Manufacturing Industry & UK-China Collaboration
How important is the manufacturing industry to China’s economic growth and global competitiveness? And why is it still important for the UK and China to collaborate in manufacturing? This article details Chinese government policies and strategies and gives an overview of the current manufacturing conditions in China and the UK, with a focus on electronic products.
How to do a great holiday handover
Whatever you are looking forward to when you take some much-deserved annual leave, there is the small matter of the holiday handover you need to get out of the way first. A good holiday handover means you can properly switch off and benefit from your downtime without worrying about business. It will also take away much of the anxiety from the people you ask to step into your shoes.
Domino Printing partners with pupils on ‘Greenpower’ Project
Cambridge company Domino Printing is collaborating with a local primary school where it has been helping to enhance the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths over the last few months – leading to the building of a Kit Kart to race at Goodwood later this Summer.
Want to stay ahead of the market? Recruit the best product development engineers
An article outlining tips and advice about how to recruit the best Product Designers & Product Development Engineers.
Making the move: Key considerations when choosing a new CEM
The experience and benefits of a new CEM partner.
Cambridge United announce BrewBoard as new Front of Shirt Sponsor
Cambridge United have announced a new two-year principal partnership agreement with Cambridge-based brewery and long-standing fans of the U's, BrewBoard, who will become the Club’s new front-of-shirt sponsor.
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Xaar and Quantica Forge Partnership to Drive Advancement of Ultra High Viscosity Inkjet Printing
Xaar and Quantica have signed an exclusive commercial partnership to manufacture Quantica’s NovoJet printheads, enabling ultra high viscosity printing for 2D and 3D printing applications.
Summer Update: Guardtech blaze a trail at home and abroad over the past six months
Cleanroom design & build experts on a hot streak as projects continue to rack up in all areas of the business
Exploring the Differences: Manual vs. Automated Challenge Chemical Introduction in Permeation Testing
In the world of permeation testing, the choice between manual and automated challenge chemical introduction can significantly impact the efficiency and automation capabilities of the testing process.
Is it okay to do background checks after I have hired someone?
Background checks are a staple of most recruitment processes. But performing these checks are not without their own issues. For example, in a competitive recruitment market, you may miss out on the best candidates if your vetting process takes too long.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce regenerates legacy B2B event in Cambridge
The Cambridge & South Cambs Committee of the region’s Chambers of Commerce is revitalizing the legacy B2B event to meet an untapped need in the business community.
Do you worry about your employees’ use of social media?
TikTok, Facebook, Twitter… social media provides employees with a million and one ways to bring your company into disrepute: from posing in uniform and bad-mouthing customers on a personal channel to making an ill-judged comment on your official page.
Domino Printing Supports International Women In Engineering Day
A Cambridge company is marking this year’s International Women in Engineering Day on Friday 23rd June by applauding some of its female employees working in key technical roles.
New data reveals a concerning lack of financial risk perception across the construction sector
Research by accounting firm Price Bailey, finds that up to three quarters (68%-73%) of construction businesses believe they face low to no risk of insolvency, despite insolvencies in the sector more than doubling from March 2021 to December 2022.