Compliance to software lifecycle management: a necessary standard
Increasing application of software in medical devices necessitates compliance to the IEC/ISO 62304 International Standard for software lifecycle management. A paper published by Dr Mehryar Behizad of Pirus Consulting in the Regulatory Rapporteur outlines the regulatory position in this area.
Xaar sets a new inkjet standard with the Xaar 5601 thin film piezo silicon mems printhead
Xaar, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, is proud to announce the Xaar 5601 family of high resolution inkjet printheads which deliver a market-leading combination of total cost of ownership, print quality and usability.
Cambs Fine Management rebrands to become CFM Group with new larger offices
Following growth, Cambs Fine Management has now re-branded to CFM Group with a new website and larger offices.
Cambridge Live announces music acts for this year’s Big Weekend
The first names have been announced for this year’s Big Weekend, the annual free weekend of entertainment held on Parker’s Piece, which this year takes place from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July.
Strem Chemicals UK biocatalysis enzyme screening kits
Lipases are one of the most commonly used classes of enzymes in biocatalysis, while proteases have a broad range of opportunities in process design.
IT Governance’s IBITGQ qualifications recognised by the PCI SSC
IT Governance is pleased to announce that its ISO 27001 Advanced-level qualifications, developed by IBITGQ (the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications), have been recognised by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC).
Nullius in verba: take nobody’s word for it
The Royal Society should encourage more debate, says The Scientific Alliance.
Run, bike, run – Georgina Dunlop joins Team GB at the World Duathlon Championships
Phillips Profile, the Cambridge-based PR company, is delighted that its own Georgina Dunlop will be competing as a member of Team GB, representing the UK at the ITU World Duathlon Championships taking place this weekend in Aviles, Spain.
Leading R&D property advisor, Creative Places, shortlisted for prestigious national award
Cambridge-based Creative Places is one of six finalists for Estate Gazettes Specialist Advisor of the Year 2016 award.
Phillips-Medisize acquires Medicom Innovation Partner
Medicom Innovation Partner and Phillips-Medisize Corporation have announced that Phillips-Medisize has acquired Medicom. Through this acquisition, the combination of Phillips-Medisize and Medicom will bolster its leading position in drug delivery device and connected health solutions.
University of Cambridge students awarded Bidwells prize
Students at the University of Cambridge have been presented with a Bidwells prize for their winning coursework project in real estate. Property consultancy Bidwells sponsored the prize for work which is part of the MPhil Real Estate Finance course.
Uncertain, nostalgic, uncomfortable and bewildered: a portrait of the older Brexit backer
Geoffrey Edwards, Emeritus Reader in European Studies at the University of Cambridge, discusses what motivates some people to support Brexit.
Tribology: designed by nature
Are you familiar with the word tribology? After recently gaining a doctorate in the subject, Joshua Shenker of Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) says he has spoken about it to people and has found just a small number nod in agreement; many more confuse it with the study of tribes, but most people are just outright confused.
Ask not what we can do for the Things, but what the Things can do for us
Steve Baker of TTP looks at the reality behind the hype of the Internet of Things...
Santander aims to be first UK blockchain user
Santander is aiming to become the first UK bank to use blockchain to enable customers to make faster and cheaper international payments.
Xaar and Ricoh announce strategic thin film partnership at drupa
Xaar, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, and Ricoh announce a strategic partnership to maximise the benefits from each company’s considerable expertise in Thin Film piezo printhead development.
Long-standing clients get first taste of new dining room at Jesus College
A central Cambridge College has celebrated the opening of a new Dining Room in its West Court development, by inviting one of its longest-standing clients to experience the refurbished facilities first-hand.
CMR completes successful preliminary clinical cadaveric trials
CMR Surgical, the private company developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery, today announces the successful completion of its first round of clinical cadaveric trials.
Sir Michael Marshall stands down as Chairman of Marshall
Sir Michael Marshall has announced that he will be standing down as Chairman of the Board and as a Director of Marshall of Cambridge on 1st October 2016.
Xaar and Global Inkjet Systems collaborate on systems components for the Xaar 5601
Xaar plc, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) to deliver and sell drive electronics and ink supply systems optimised for the Xaar 5601 family of printheads, launched at drupa today.
Antarctica – earth’s coldest, driest and windiest continent beckons for successful four
The United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust’s search for a team of four to spend five months at Port Lockroy on the Antarctic Peninsula, culminated in a rigorous two day selection programme.
New Global Chairman appointed to PROI Worldwide
KISS is delighted to welcome Richard Tsang as the new Global Chairman of PROI Worldwide.
Redgate Software brings version control for databases level with the application
In modern software development, source controlling applications has become standard practice. By employing source control, changes can be tracked and rolled back, errors avoided, and Agile techniques followed. SQL Source Control brings the same advantages to databases, and the latest version finally overcomes a crucial challenge so that databases can be included as a full partner in the…
Simple PCR set-up from Tecan
Tecan is making it easier than ever before to set up and miniaturize qPCR reactions. In direct response to customer requests, the company has launched an updated software package for its D300e Digital Dispenser.
Anger vs boredom
Communication Coach Jon Torrens believes that you should show emotion when you speak - you'll be far more engaging.