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Adlens designs glasses for third world countries 22/12/2010
UK company Adlens has used SolidWorks software to design adjustable eyeglasses to enable people in the developing world to 'dial up' a custom prescription, without the need for an optician. The glasses are said to be able to correct 80% of refractive vision errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness and presbyopia (loss of focus).
BAE systems unveils wildcat robotic vehicle in Oxford 16/12/2010
A multi million pound driverless vehicle called 'Wildcat' is set to be unveiled in the city of Oxford today, as part of a research partnership between BAE Systems and Oxford University.
Penny Hydraulics wins safety awards with innovative ‘Grid Lift’ 16/12/2010
A hydraulic machine called 'The Grid Lift' has won two awards in recent months for its ability to remove and replace heavy drain covers without manual handling.
Baldon Jets raises £500,000 to power cars of the future 15/12/2010
Bladon Jets has raised £500,000 in a recent funding round from members of the Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION). The company is working with car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover on the development of a micro gas turbine engine to operate in a plug in hybrid car. Unlike other turbine engines, it does not power the car wheels, but generates electricity to charge the batteries as and when required.
‘World’s first’ remote 3d keyhole surgery 14/12/2010
Doctors are to perform the 'world's first' remote 3d keyhole surgery during a symposium at the University of Surrey.
New lab buildings will support innovation and technology 14/12/2010
Delphi Electronics has invested over $25million in new laboratory buildings in a bid to support innovation and technology activities in Kokomo.
Electric ‘superbike’ to take on gasoline racing motorcycles 10/12/2010
The 'world's most powerful and sophisticated electric superbike' is expected to make history at the Auto Club Speedway in California this January. It is the first electric bike to go head to head against conventional gasoline powered race bikes in a professionally organised road race.
Senior Government advisor takes leadership position at IET 09/12/2010
Dr Tony Whitehead will be joining the Institution of Engineering and Technology on 4th January 2011 as Director of Governance and Policy.
Tribology modelling focus of new university technology centre 07/12/2010
Knowledge engineering specialist, SKF and Imperial College London have combined their efforts opening the SKF University Technology Centre in Advanced Modelling and Measurements in Tribology.
Glasgow pioneers free IP for industry 02/12/2010
The University of Glasgow has launched an initiative to offer free Intellectual Property to UK businesses and entrepreneurs in innovation led design and technology industries.
Engineering skills shortages will leave UK behind warns report 01/12/2010
Engineering skills shortages are threatening to leave the UK behind its international counterparts in the race to secure energy markets, according to a report by EngineeringUK
Swissbit wins order from Siemens worth millions 01/12/2010
Siemens is set to incorporate a MultiMedia Card (MMC) from Swissbit into one of its automation solutions.
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