A new lab-on-a-chip test has been developed at Imperial College London that aims to pave the way for low-cost handheld infectious disease testing.

The Open University has joined forces with specialised component maker, e2v, to establish the e2v Centre for Electronic Imaging at the Open University’s Milton Keynes campus.

Siemens has developed wireless sensors that use piezoelectrics and solar cells to draw energy from the environment in the form of light or vibrations.

BAE Systems and Thales have been awarded a contract by the US Army to provide technologies that minimise the risk of so-called ‘friendly-fire’ casualties.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has purchased Amber Train, a company that trains people to work across the rail network.

UCL has entered into a collaboration with biopharmaceutical group Pfizer to advance the development of stem-cell-based therapies for age-related macular degeneration.

Siemens Healthcare has signed a contract with DARPA to develop a life-saving ultrasound device that limits blood loss from the limbs of injured soldiers.

Exide Technologies has changed its Field ServiceReporting System. The aim is to speed up the flow ofinformation between the technician, the service system and the client.

Precision pressings specialist, C. Brandauer & Co. has appointed Brian Tomlinson to head up a new multi-million pound project investment in its UK manufacturing business.

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