INE Xtreme, the first 10Gbps full-line rate ‘software-based' network emulator
UK based iTrinegy has created the world's first 10Gbps full-line rate software based network emulator. Hardware vendors said it couldn't be done - iTrinegy proves it can!
'Your bits will be ready Tuesday, sir' or 'Building UK regenerative medicine'
'Building a UK manufacturing industry in Regenerative Medicine' is the strapline of this punchy title for Richard Archer's return to the High Value Manufacturing Conference at its 10th Anniversary summit on November 14th. It is hoped that there will be a fine prelude earlier in the day from Sir John Gurdon, who has been awarded the Nobel Prize for work leading to this emergent industry.
Visitors to Cambridge: the Network is always there
Cambridge Network frequently hosts some of the many visitors to the city, visitors who want to find out what makes Cambridge so great! And visitors who come to share their knowledge and experience with us.
Melbourn Scientific rises above helium shortage
“Everytime you see a child with a helium balloon, imagine somebody not being able to have an MRI scan that they desperately needed,” says Tom Welton, Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College. As the professor warns that the helium shortage may soon impact the pharmaceutical industry, contract research organisation Melbourn Scientific is already responding.
Signify headcount on the up again
Signify, the Histon-based IT security company, has continued its expansion with a series of new appointments including Charlie Mertz as external channel account manager responsible for fostering closer relationships with Signify partners and adding new resellers.
Darwinian ideas explored on the big screen
Charles Darwin’s relevance to today’s society will be explored in a four film series at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse from today (Monday).
Tame your computer - throw some shapes
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to copy shapes in a straight line, on the fly (PowerPoint 2003-2010)...
How do neurons firing in the brain produce movement in the body?
A new study has found that motor neurons encode the world differently from other types of brain cells.
Cambridge extends MIT exchange partnership
An extension to the University of Cambridge’s exchange programme with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been announced, enabling more undergraduates to study at “both” Cambridges during their degree.
Bango hits one billion milestone
Bango is proud to announce that its mobile payment platform is now accessible to more than one billion mobile subscribers.
Enjoy winter activities in Austria with ViewRanger app
ViewRanger, the outdoor GPS app, has expanded its range of Alpine mapping to include Austria following an agreement with renowned map company Kompass Karten.
42 Technology goes for growth with new MD
Product design and development consultancy 42 Technology (42T) is reorganising its senior management team and gearing up for growth with the appointment of Dave Wilson as managing director (MD). Howard Biddle who previously held the role becomes chairman, allowing him to focus on strategic business opportunities.
ToneJet CEO Ray Southam at 10th HVM 2012 Summit - "Can print, can scale!"
On 14 November, Tonejet's CEO, Ray Southam, will take the HVM 2012 delegates from invention to the world's first industrial full colour, photographic can printer. The talk will look at both the philosophy behind that development and the actual processes used by Tonejet and how value has been generated for the customer, Tonejet’s shareholders and the economy.
Straight talking classics
If the recent Nobel Prize announcements left you thirsty for knowledge, Canto Classics presents accessible writing on a wide range of topics and disciplines.
eg technology works with Cellaura on fluorescent screening drug-discovery instrument
CellAura is a UK-based company with a unique drug discovery technology which allows molecular interactions to be visualised in real time at a cellular level. Their technology uses high quality fluorescent G-protein-coupled receptor ligands for molecular pharmacology and cell imaging. Cambridge-based product design and engineering consultancy eg technology is working with the team at CellAura to…
Cambridge Design Partnership works with MOD on life-saving battlefield technology
Cambridge Design Partnership today announced that it has been granted an award to work with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design a product that monitors vital signs of wounded soldiers during retrieval from the battlefield.
Cambridge University Press author wins Economics Nobel Prize
Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley are honoured for their work on matching – from individuals to organisations, and in everything from marriage to organ donations.
Cambridge Regional College seeks new governors from the business sector
Cambridge Regional College is looking to the business community to help fill three vacancies on its governing board.
Downsizing - not just the preserve of 'empty nesters'
For many, it's the time of the year when the children have moved off to university, the home feels empty and just that bit too big and thoughts turn to downsizing. But there are plenty of other reasons why moving to a smaller property makes good sense. Not only is there less cleaning and smaller annual household bills, but any profit from the sale can be used as a welcome cash bonus to improve…
Setting the right objectives
Setting targets for renewable energy offers perverse incentives and may be counter-productive in reducing emissions.
New fluorescence technology to pinpoint oil leaks at sea
Cambridge Consultants uses fertility monitor technology in innovative oil leak early warning system.
Scientists build a clearer picture of the spread of bovine tuberculosis
Each year thousands of cattle are slaughtered to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis. New research reveals that testing misses many animals harbouring the disease and shows that large herds are particularly vulnerable to rapid transmission.
Privacy by design
New research aims to ensure that we can exploit the full benefits of the digital world and still protect our online privacy.
Essex civil engineers join forces with South East LEP to boost infrastructure
Essex members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) are joining forces with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) so their expertise can help boost infrastructure improvements in the county.
Anglia Ruskin shortlisted for arts award
Anglia Ruskin University’s world-leading MA in Children’s Book Illustration has been shortlisted in the Excellence and Innovation in the Arts category at the 2012 Times Higher Education Awards.