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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UK-led robotic sky-scanner takes its place on telescope
In a significant milestone for the project, all the main components of a new instrument for the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) are now being tested and integrated.
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Hardide Coatings’ new facility in Bicester receives approval from Airbus
This approval follows the relocation of the company and its equipment from Wedgwood Road to newly built premises at Longlands Road in Bicester last year.
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OQC delivers the UK’s first Quantum Computing as-a-Service
The start-up that unveiled the UK’s most advanced superconducting quantum computer in 2018 has launched the nation’s first commercially available QCaaS built using its proprietary technology.
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Oxfordshire engineering company Saietta to float on London Stock Exchange’s AIM
Saietta’s admission to AIM on 07 July is expected to raise gross proceeds of £37.5m with an approximate market capitalisation of £102.1m at the issue price.
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OxLEP announces Energy Systems Accelerator pilot project
Based at Osney Mead in Oxford and funded by the government’s Getting Building Fund, the pilot will be a world-leading multi-disciplinary hub championing green innovation.
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Abingdon-based Conrad Energy acquires operational battery asset near Bedford
The acquisition continues plans at this Independent Power Producer (IPP) to place supporting the transition to a low carbon economy at the heart of their strategic plans.
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Arrival chooses STMicroelectronics as semiconductor provider for its EVs
STMicroelectronics will provide Arrival with leading-edge semiconductor technologies, including automotive microcontrollers and power and battery-management devices.
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New UK collaboration ICE-Batt to optimise battery technology
The project aims to improve the energy density, power density and low-temperature performance of battery technologies through the application of innovative carbons.
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Oxford biotech firm plans clinical trial for next-generation COVID-19 vaccine
The studies will allow the company to assess the ability of its next-generation vaccine to boost the immune response against current and potential future strains of COVID-19.
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Two Oxfordshire research facilities secure £4m UKRI funding
Scientists at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are set to benefit from the funding aimed at offering the next generation of neutron and X-ray science.
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Velocys technology powers first commercial flight to use wood chip fuel
Japan Airlines flight (JAL #515) from Tokyo to Sapporo completed the flight on 17 June using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from woody biomass residue feedstock produced by the company’s proprietary technology.
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Science Minister opens new high-tech divertor lab at Tokamak Energy
The lab, which is housed at the company’s headquarters at Milton Park, is a key development as the company continues to pioneer commercial fusion energy.
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UK Science Minister to launch First Light Fusion’s Big Gun fusion campaign
At 22 metres long and weighing 25,000 kg, the Big Gun is the UK’s largest 2-stage hypervelocity gas gun able to launch projectiles at 6.5km per second, 20x the speed of sound.
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Canadian General Fusion to build its Fusion Demonstration Plant at Culham
General Fusion will enter into a long-term lease with UKAEA, following the construction of the new facility that will be used to demonstrate it’s proprietary Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology.
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Autonomous shuttle trial coming soon to Harwell Campus
The autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the campus, with a second shuttle to be introduced later.
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Jean-Marc Gales appointed Chairman of Williams Advanced Engineering
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has appointed automotive industry veteran Jean-Marc Gales as Chairman of the Board.