Science & Technology
Stay up to date with the latest in technology and innovation, including gadgets, apps, digital developments, scientific breakthroughs, and life sciences research across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Sustainable textiles start-up Fiquetex wins Oxford University competition
Eco-friendly Fiquetex will produce 100% sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable fabric and leather from the Colombian Fique plant and natural rubber latex.
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Oxford Instruments NanoScience gains momentum in quantum computing
It announced its latest innovation in Cryofree® dilution refrigerator technology for quantum computing scale-up, the ProteoxLX, and a new collaboration in Asia.
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Oxford-based YASA helps Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft power through milestone
For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its powerful 500hp [400kw] electric powertrain and the latest energy storage technology developed to set world speed records.
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Henley-on-Thames Stuart Turner acquires HVAC specialist Mikrofill
Stuart Turner’s acquisition will significantly expand its range of products and services so it can provide its customers with the most comprehensive HVAC and water supply solutions.
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Williams Advanced Engineering partners with Fortescue to develop battery electric haul truck
The project will involve the design and construction of a bespoke battery electric powertrain that can regenerate power as the truck travels downhill, and a fast-charging unit.
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Tokamak Energy signs agreement with Switzerland’s Paul Scherrer Institute
Tokamak Energy’s proprietary non-insulated high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology will be used in PSI’s accelerator and beam line applications.
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Oxbotica and BP complete autonomous vehicle trial at refinery
The trial was a world-first in the energy sector and the latest addition to the BP ventures technology portfolio.
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Sensyne Health has launched AI algorithm for real-time patient management
Co-developed with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, this is the first in a series of operational AI algorithms to be launched commercially and offered across the UK and US health systems.
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Global infusion technology leader launches UK operation in Oxford
The UK operations will improve its support of the Sapphire infusion pump customers, which include NHS Trusts, private hospitals and homecare providers.
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UK Space Agency CEO Graham Turnock to step down
Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, has announced he will leave his role in 2021 following a 4-year term leading the Agency.
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Kärcher reconfirms support for Team BRIT
Karcher, the global cleaning equipment manufacturer with UK base in Banbury, has confirmed its support of all-disabled Team BRIT, for the third consecutive year.
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Tool identifies COVID-19 patients at highest risk of deterioration
The online tool, made freely available to NHS doctors, could support clinicians’ decision making – helping to improve patient outcomes and ultimately save lives.
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Banbury-based StarTraq awarded traffic solution contract in Qatar
The contract by the Ministry of Interior in Qatar is to provide a browser-based traffic enforcement solution, DOME, to consolidate the review of traffic camera evidence in one solution.
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Ex-Centrica and BP boss Iain Conn joins Oxford Flow board
The energy industry veteran Conn brings 35 years of experience to the post, including 29 years with BP, 10 of which were on BP’s Board, latterly as CEO Downstream.
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Oxford Instruments delivers Proteox to Oxford Quantum Circuits
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is taking delivery of Oxford Instruments’ next-generation Cryofree® refrigerator, Proteox.
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Oxbotica raises $47m to deploy autonomy software platform around the world
The funding will accelerate Oxbotica’s commercial deployment of its world-class autonomy software platform across multiple industries and key markets.