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Novel memory device set to rival transistor-switched silicon-based memory
June 2008
In the world of technology, expanding knowledge results in shrinking products. Laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players are as small as their components allow. Companies are constantly battling to make their products faster, smarter and smaller.
Cranfield finds small strawberries reap big health benefits
June 2008
Scientists at Cranfield University have discovered that small strawberries offer more health benefits than big ones.
First Airbus Military A400M ground runs take place at Marshall Aerospace
June 2008
An important milestone in the Airbus Military A400M Flight Test Bed programme has been reached with the first ground runs of the Europrop International (EPI) TP400-D6 engine and Ratier-Figeac propeller installed upon the Marshall-owned C-130 test aircraft. This first run emphasises the power of the A400M engine/prop combination which is the largest ever to be designed and produced in the Western world.
More honours for top UEA scientist
June 2008
Professor Peter Liss, one of the University of East Anglia's (UEA’s) most eminent scientists, has been made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday honours list. The announcement comes just a month after his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society – one of the most sought-after accolades for a UK scientist.
University invests in brighter future for Cranfield Health
June 2008
Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer for England, has opened a state-of-the-art new research and teaching facility at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire, which will spearhead the University’s drive for vital research, education and consultancy in the Health sector.
IFR Extra provides contract research and analysis
June 2008
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) in Norwich is internationally recognised for its strategic and applied research on food, diet and health issues. Responding to repeated demand, they have now made their expertise available in the form of rapid contract research services to companies in the food and allied sectors via a new subsidiary, IFR Extra.
Business Weekly News
- Grand Prix loss hits region for £30m
The East of England stands to lose at least £30 million a year following the decision by the FIA to... - Region inspires start-ups and pulls in the company executives
The East of England’s pulling power in terms of attracting new companies and business executives has been underlined in two surveys. - Fujitsu opens £44m data centre in Hertfordshire
Fujitsu Services, one of Europe’s leading IT services companies, has opened a £44 million secure data centre in Stevenage. - Telecoms consultancy makes US acquisition
Analysys Mason, a premier adviser to the telecoms, ICT and digital media industry, has officially acquired US-based OSS Observer LLC, the leading... - From warships to washing machines for Cambridge sensors pioneer
A significant deal with the US Navy has helped a Cambridge technology pioneer secure a surge in turnover as part of... - Camden Electronics launches company in China
Herts based Camden Electronics, a leading supplier of PCB terminal blocks, has launched a new operating company in China to provide... - Essex engineering innovator puts horse before the cart
Technology from a thoroughbred Essex ‘stable’ has produced a racing cert winner for a world leader in racehorse and camel training. - Industry heavyweights give backing to new multi-million pound technology park
Heavyweight engineering and electronics businesses in Norfolk are keen to throw their muscle behind a new, multi-million pound technology park in Hethel. - Domino buys German laser company
The world of aviation, automotive, tooling and electronics has just split wide open for one of the East of England’s leading... - Forensics business sold in £400 million deal chain
The owners of Essex Medical and Forensic Services (EMFS) in Braintree have sold the business to Global Solutions Limited, which has...
