Retinal devices: how improved technical capability saved my sight
Head of Electronics Engineering at Team Consulting gives an account of how improved technical capability saved their sight.
Biocair develops dedicated team for cell and gene therapy logistics
Biocair has invested heavily in the creation of a specialist logistics team to meet the complex needs of the rapidly expanding cell and gene therapy sector.
6 methods for delivering drugs to the eye
The human eye is incredibly resilient. It has several physiological barriers to resist penetration of foreign molecules and particles, which makes drug delivery to the eye a real challenge.
Gearset receives $55 million investment to accelerate DevOps adoption for enterprises
The Gearset team says: We are excited to announce a $55 million investment from Boston-based growth equity firm, Silversmith Capital Partners. This is the first time Gearset has raised any funding since we founded the company 6 years ago.
CVE Launch New Welding Machine for EV Components
CVE have launched a new electron beam (EB) welding machine for electric vehicle (EV) components, including batteries, shunt resistors, motor stators, hairpins, and invertors. The machine will address the automotive industry‘s requirement for a high-quality, quick, and reliable welding process for EV components.
Richard Withers joins Cambridge Healthcare Research as Strategic Advisor
The Board of Directors at Cambridge Healthcare Research (CHR) appoints Richard Withers as Strategic Advisor to support the business through it’s next period of growth.
Investment ready data centre developer succeeds in €26M raise
Supported by Innovate UK EDGE, DataQube Global developed and raised significant funding for its innovative, standalone podular data centre system business, enabling high-speed, high-performance and low latency processing at the edge. The fully scalable solution reduces both energy consumption and CO2 emissions by more than half. It also enables rural and remote communities to take advantage of…
Why does build orientation matter for 3D printing?
Prototype Projects says: when customers order 3D printed parts, we may well ask a few questions to clarify certain points. This helps us to deliver parts that are fit for purpose. One of the most common questions relates to build orientation. But why does build orientation matter for 3D printing?
Early diagnosis of Cancer - myth or reality?
Early diagnosis of cancer - myth or reality?
The elephant in the room: addressing device development challenges early on
Andrea Pybus says: I’ve often heard colleagues say that it would be the ‘challenge we didn’t anticipate, that catches us out’. I have certainly experienced this. But more often than not, the challenges or ‘project killers’ I have witnessed were identified early in the medical device programme. In this blog I discuss the reasons why unanswered questions asked at the start of a project can get…
Four steps to selecting the right device to deliver therapies
Charlotte Harris, Head of Front End Innovation at Team Consulting, discusses four steps that have to be taken when selecting the right drug delivery device for your chosen therapy.
See you in Vegas?
The Marcus Evans Medical Device Manufacturing and R&D Summit will be live in Las Vegas from the 23rd-24th of June and we can’t wait to see you there.
Cobot Taster Training at Productivity East - 6th July
Productivity East is excited to share details of the next date for our popular cobot taster sessions – Wednesday 6th July, 16:00 to 19:30.
Springboard welcomes Ort JUMP student
Improving people’s lives around the world is important at Springboard; so important it forms one of Springboard’s 3 motivational pillars. One way that Springboard fulfils this motivation is by encouraging and supporting staff members with outreach activities and volunteering.
Tackling the challenges of cloud connectivity
In a new article for ONdrugDelivery, Gabrielle Whitworth-Smith and Thomas Watts consider the various challenges of building cloud connectivity into your medical device platform.
Researchers find epigenetic switch that helps keep early embryo cells on the right track
An international team of researchers identifies how a protein complex called Polycomb controls the very first cell fate decision towards either placenta or foetus during human embryonic development.
What to do when an employee can’t return from holiday as planned
Employers may find out that an employee is stranded abroad due to recent flight cancellations, unable to return to work from their holiday as planned. If this is the first time this has happened, you may be wondering how best to manage this situation.
Herpes Simplex Virus vaccines - a much needed renaissance
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases new forecasts and global commercial opportunity analyses for prophylactic and therapeutic Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccines.
Developing an effective staff retention strategy: why personalisation is the key
Right now, employees hold all the cards. At least that’s what I’m hearing every day from my clients in businesses both large and small. With the UK facing a skills shortage, too many companies are chasing too few employees, and as a result, many tell me they’re struggling to attract the right calibre of candidates to fill their vacancies.
The Mettler Toledo team is hiring
Mettler Toledo, providers of measurement solutions across the value chain is hiring for a number of roles.
IQGeo receives Carbon Neutral Certification
IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that it has received Carbon Neutral Certification based on a detailed carbon footprint appraisal that followed the Defra/BEIS and Greenhouse Gas Protocol reporting standards and requirements.
Shanghai opens up
Significant well beyond the city and its citizens, Shanghai relaxed Covid lock-down restrictions this week and the fast pace of development of Lingang picks up.
TTP and Ionomr Innovations demonstrate low cost technology to enable scale-up of green hydrogen electrolysers
TTP, Europe’s leading technology and product development company, and Ionomr Innovations Inc., designer and manufacturer of next generation ion-exchange membranes and polymers for clean energy, announces they are joining forces to demonstrate a new green hydrogen electrolyser designed for mass production.
BioMed Realty reveal a bold and chic new workspace delivered by COEL
BioMed Realty is at the forefront of real estate provision to life science and technology industries. Their location in Granta Park means they provide easy access to the thriving life science organisations that look to BioMed Realty for their expertise. After their recent relocation within the Science Park, COEL were asked to provide them with a design and fit out of their new office and…
MedTech Bootcamp: calling all start-ups
Join Team Consulting and other key players in the MedTech start-up ecosystem on the 7th June 2022 to discover what it takes to create a commercially successful product. Book your free place for an afternoon of expert talks, covering everything from securing funding and regulatory approval, to designing a device your users will love.