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Mobile Technologies Enabling Huge Carbon Reductions in Response to Climate Emergency
New Report Calculates that Mobile Enabled 2,135 Million Tonnes CO2e Reductions in 2018.
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Coderus Joins The DigiKey International Partner Programme
We have proudly partnered with DigiKey recently who are industry leading experts offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components. This partnership has been hugely beneficial for us when developing apps for mobile, embedded technologies!
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CW Member GSMA calculates that mobile communications saved 2,135M tonnes of CO2 emissions
The use of mobile technology enabled a global reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions of around 2,135 million tonnes CO2e last year, according to a new study commissioned by the GSMA – a quantity approximate to the total emissions emitted yearly by Russia. The emissions savings were almost ten times greater than the global carbon footprint of the mobile industry itself.
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The impact of the MDR and IVDR on the product life cycle.
As we approach the date of application of the MDR next year, medical device manufacturers are focused on ensuring that they get their CE certificates updated and they are able to continue to sell devices into the EU, but the journey isn’t going to stop there. However, the changes in the new regulations are not just about conformity of the product now, and manufacturers need to be thinking beyond simply completing their transition from MDD to MDR.
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The importance of engaging with the NHS early in the device design process.
Chris French, Group Lead, Projects at eg technology, discusses the importance of engaging with the NHS early in the device design process.
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I bought a Tesla Cybertruck
What? You paid crazy money for a Lego brick on wheels that clearly isn’t fit for purpose when its shatterproof glass failed – to not shatter…
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Are personal data stores the future of the internet?
Last week the CW Engineering Trust SIG invited three experts to talk to our community about a revolutionary technology that could transform the way in which people and businesses manage personal data. The potential of the technology is there, but such innovation doesn’t come without business and deployment challenges – making it a perfect topic for an evening’s debate.
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Intel introduces 'Horse Ridge' to enable commercially viable Quantum computers
Intel Labs today unveiled what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip — code-named “Horse Ridge” — that will speed up development of full-stack quantum computing systems.
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GSMA Welcomes New Telco Cloud Companies to the ‘GSMA 100’
Industry Selects New Companies Focused on Key Innovation Priorities, Including Telco and Edge Cloud, Cybersecurity and Financial Services.
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New Client Services Senior Executive and Digital Intern join online marketplaces specialist marketplace amp
marketplace amp, based in Bury St Edmunds, specialists in all aspects of setting up, optimising and amplifying online marketplaces, has appointed Client Services Senior Executive, Peter Cruz, and Digital Intern, Robert Mihai Amarandi.
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Increasing the speed and diversity of invention using artificial intelligence
This week the CW Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group invited Julian Nolan, the CEO and Founder of Iprova, to share what his team is doing to increase the speed and quality of innovation.
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Anglian Water funds 850 capital investment projects through Green Bonds
Since it announced its first Green Bond in 2017, Anglian Water has funded a staggering 850 capital investment projects through financing from Green Bonds totaling £811 million.
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Four changes industrial manufacturing CEOs must make as digitisation reshapes industry
Digitisation is transforming the DNA of industrial manufacturing and a new report by PwC, Defining the new DNA of industrial organisations: the CEO’s agenda, identifies four significant changes CEOs must implement if they are to maximise the benefits of digitisation and retain and grow market share.
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How to make influencer marketing work for your life science organisation
KISS is collaborating with One Nucleus, the not-for-profit Life Sciences & Healthcare membership organisation, to host an event in Cambridge on January 29th offering insights and advice on influencer marketing within the life science and biotech arena.
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Intellegens and Optibrium success in global challenge to find novel antimalarial compounds
Team deploy Alchemite™ deep learning platform to predict active compounds for malarial drug discovery. Successful models selected by Open Source Malaria consortium will be progressed through to design novel compounds for synthesis and testing.
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Digital upskilling must match law firms increased tech focus -PwC-research
IT is now critical to law firms with almost 60% of the Top-100 focused on implementing key ‘foundation’ technologies according to new PwC research, which also warns of the dangers lurking if firms fail to match this investment by implementing digital upskilling for employees.
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Top 10 AI in Healthcare Start-Ups in the UK
The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy lists both artificial intelligence and ageing society as two of the grand challenges which will transform our future. The latest developments in hardware and software have made artificial intelligence accessible to all industries and its rollout is increasing productivity and enabling new use cases across the board. It is no surprise that one of its most impactful application areas is in healthcare, a service that due to the ageing population is becoming overburdened and is begging for increased efficiencies.
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Time Out and brand extensions
Recent experience in the first-ever Time Out Market in Lisbon got me thinking. Why a food hall, why now, and what can marketers and Boards learn?
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KISS team continues to grow
KISS has announced the appointment of David Isaacson to the role of Head of Strategy, Laura Ketteridge as Senior Account Manager, Lamour Nash as PR Account Executive and Olivia Halpin as Junior Designer. All four appointments follow a strong end to the agency’s financial year and form part of KISS’s ongoing plans to grow and continue to meet the needs of clients within the science, technology and education sectors.
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Crayfish.io Accelerator funding increases five-fold with second anchor investor, DBI
After only two months since launching, the ‘China-ready’ investment programme for UK and European companies increases by $3 million (£2.330 million), opening up new market segments and industries to the ground-breaking accelerator.
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Crystal ball gazing and car crash interviews!
Nobody can have escaped the recent controversial, toe curling interviews we’ve witnessed lately – Prince Andrew, Jeremy Corbyn – to name a few. They’ve been generating some pretty meaty conversations here at KISS, especially debates about how useful media training and crisis comms could have been and of course, following both, the relevance of damage control and reputation.
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Coderus proud to sponsor the DevelopHER Awards 2019
This month the team at Coderus attended one of the most prestigious events in Suffolk - The DevelopHER awards! This event recognises and celebrates women in tech across Suffolk and East Anglia, established in 2015 by Vickie Allen. We are also proud supporters of the event which offers a great opportunity for everyone to get together and celebrate great talent!
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Anritsu Leads in Approved 5G Carrier Acceptance Tests for Tier 1 U.S. Operator
Luton, United Kingdom – November 27, 2019 – Anritsu Corporation announces that Anritsu is the leader in both 5G protocol and RF carrier acceptance test (CAT) coverage for a Tier 1 U.S. operator. Anritsu has achieved leading 5G protocol coverage, with more than 200 test cases now available. The only other approved test vendor is validated for 81% of Anritsu’s total, so Anritsu offers a significant advantage to mobile device manufacturers planning to use the operator’s carrier acceptance tests.
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Full Fibre by 2025: A Bold Vision or a Failure to Grasp Reality?
The CW Talks curators hit the jackpot with this talk title when it was proposed earlier this year. Over the past couple of weeks, broadband has become a central theme of the election. While the Conservative party are looking to accelerate the rollout of full fibre from the current level of 10% to nationwide by 2025, the Labour party are looking to nationalise the industry and offer broadband to every household for free.
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Intel & MediTek partner to deliver 5G on PC
Intel is partnering with MediaTek on the development, certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the next generation of PC experiences.
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CALL FOR INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN IMMERSIVE TECH SPACE
Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), delivered by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), is organising a programme visit to Silicon Valley and South By Southwest (SXSW) 2020 conference in March 2020 to foster collaboration and partnerships between the UK and US businesses in immersive technology sectors.
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Introducing The Coderus Smart Mirror Concept - Made For The Royal Hospital Schools Big Bang STEM’s Event
We recently attended The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) festival offering students the chance to experiment with robots and recyclable drones.
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APG Noisy Thinking – is it possible to plan long-term anymore?
Last week, strategists of all persuasions assembled at Google HQ’s to attend the Account Planning Group's (APG) latest event, which focused on the balance of long-term and short-term planning. We listened to great minds from Saatchi & Saatchi, Mother and Adam&Eve during the firestorm of misbehaving technology. Great to see the pratfall effect in full operation here!
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A sense of purpose
I’m sure I can’t be the only person who feels the need for some clarity and direction in my life right now. It feels as if the country, indeed the world, is being buffeted from one side to another and without direction I could be buffeted along with it.
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Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) could add £62.5 billion to the UK economy by 2030
VR and AR are forecast to add £62.5 billion to the UK economy, a 2.4% boost to GDP, by 2030 according to a new report launched today by PwC. The majority of the contribution to the UK economy will come from AR (£44.4 billion) with VR providing £18.1 billion. VR and AR will also have a significant impact on the UK workplace with 1.19% of jobs (400,663 people) utilising the technologies by 2030.
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How 5G Could Transform the Delivery of Healthcare
This blog has been guest authored by CW Healthcare SIG Champion Nigel Whittle, Head of Medical & Healthcare at Plextek, a leading design and innovation consultancy. It follows on from CW's recent "5G in Healthcare" event.
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Latest edition of the CW Journal is available online
Issue 9 of the CW Journal: 5G Safety: An Epidemiological Approach is now available to read online.
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Update on Safety Standards for Wireless Headphones
Advanced warning of some expected changes to the new safety standards for mobile phone handsets and wireless headphones
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Connectivity for sensors and devices for the internet of things
The IoT is growing rapidly across multiple business verticals. Wyld Network’s WyldConnect products and services deliver connectivity for sensors and devices for the internet of things and deliver quality data for business owners looking to save costs and time and reduce environmental impact.
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Top 10 Businesses in the Industrial Internet of Things
What is Industrial IoT? Industrial IoT is the subsection of the broader internet of things which looks past consumer-facing IoT products such as the connected thermostat and fitness trackers to examine the way in which arrays of connected sensors and devices can improve the production and transportation of goods.
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Fulfilling the potential of smart cities
This autumn the CW Smart & Intelligent Cities and Small Cell SIGs combined to deliver insight into the challenges currently standing in the way of smart cities fulfilling their potential. Among the speakers were West Midlands 5G, Telensa and New Street Research.
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The audience you can’t do without
Today’s news is generally depressing and often divisive. As I write, the obvious candidates are Trump, Brexit and the climate. But there are enduring lessons here for us as brand marketers.
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42 Technology completes UK trial for industrial IoT monitoring system
42 Technology and Western Power Distribution (WPD) have today announced the successful completion of the first UK field trials for FuseOhm, an industrial IoT monitoring system for use within low voltage electricity substations.
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Boosting revenue for leading law firm
Onespacemedia has launched a new website and digital marketing project for leading legal firm, Tees, to showcase their services and help boost online enquiries.
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World Cup Lessons
I really enjoyed the Rugby World Cup, and we should be pretty proud of how England played. I’ve always disliked sports analogies, and I’m not a rugby fanatic, but it got me thinking about the strategy paradox: how important it is to have both a clear, consistent strategy AND a plan for how to change it.
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The future and challenges of augmented and virtual reality
Earlier this year, the CW Future Devices & Technologies SIG were joined by five mixed reality experts, each of whom presented their ideas for what the future of augmented and virtual reality technology could be, and what was stopping a rapid rise to success.
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Influencer marketing – it’s as easy as 1, 2 ,3
I was recently at the EMEA PROI conference in Prague and was asked several great questions around influencer marketing and my opinions on how to do it the right way. It got me thinking - and I don’t believe there’s a universally right way go about it - each case, and each brand, is unique and requires something a little different than the next. However, as a starting point, I think there are three key tips every brand should consider when undertaking any form of influencer marketing.
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Eighth successive year COMMS365 achieves standard ISO 9001:2015 certification
Comms365 Limited, Milton Keynes based network services company has achieved certification to the internationally recognised standard ISO 9001:2015, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field
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New Keithley SMU Modules Solve Tough Test Challenges Involving Low Current, High Capacitance
Modules for Keithley 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer Ideal for Applications with High Test Connection Capacitance, Unstable Low Current Measurements
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University of East Anglia Chooses Tektronix, Keithley Instruments for New Teaching Laboratory
Thanks to Tektronix and Rapid Electronics, UEA students Now Enjoy Newly Refurbished Electrical and Electronic Engineering Facilities Featuring Over 36 Workstations
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Full programme for next week's 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 Cambridge
CIR is delighted to announce the exciting programme of 30 speakers for the HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 taking place in Cambridge next week (6th and 7th November). It includes excellent talks from Versarien, Darktrace, William Blythe, NVIDIA AI, Pragmatic, BioBit, Astra Zeneca, Graphene@Manchester, Cambridge Graphene Centre, Cranfield, Imperial Grantham, UKBIC, Airbus Space, Space Catapult and many more.
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CommAgility Announces New Rel 15-Compliant Stack Software to Enable 5G Small Cell Development
CommAgility, a Wireless Telecom Group company, announced today the availability of its 3GPP Release 15 compliant protocol stack software for 4G and 5G product developers.
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Preparing for investment with Marks & Clerk
Just as when you sell a house you need all your ducks in a row when you hit the market, so too is preparation equally crucial for a tech start up seeking funding. Anyone looking to grow their business should attend the workshop, which will be delivered by Simon Portman, a Solicitor at Marks & Clerk. The workshop will cover:
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CW goes to China
In October 2019 CW’s CEO Simon Mead and Senior Business Development & Operations Manager Patricia Chan travelled to China on a visit kindly organised by the China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (CECC) and Tuspark.
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CW member AstraZeneca to present pivotal roxadustat Phase III data at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019
Pooled efficacy and cardiovascular safety analyses from global Phase III programme, and efficacy data from Phase III OLYMPUS and ROCKIES trials to be presented.
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NVIDIA AI, Darktrace & IBM at next week's 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 Cambridge
NVIDIA AI, Darktrace & IBM will be joined by Polychord in an exciting Industry 4 session at HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 Cambridge next week. NVIDIA will explain how AI applies to all industrials, while Darktrace will explain the importance of CyberAI and cybersecurity. IBM's fellow will give a masterclass on digital twins.
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Anglia keeps cool and expands heatsink range
Anglia Components has greatly expanded its range of thermal management components including board mount, extruded and BGA heatsinks following a new distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland with leading Birmingham-based manufacturer, ABL Aluminium Components.
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Taking the RF lab outdoors
CRFS announce the launch of RFeye SenS Portable, a small, lightweight, high-fidelity RF recorder for long-duration signal recording and playback
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CW member CGI and LocalTapiola have concluded an agreement on strategic IT services
The value of the signed agreement is EUR 40 million (approx.C$58.5 million), with the agreement covering the core systems and all support systems of LocalTapiola. Going forward, CGI will be responsible for the maintenance and further development of more than 200 different systems. In addition, the agreement covers services related to Service Integration & Management (SIAM), regarding which CGI will also be responsible for managing the activities of LocalTapiola's third party IT service providers.
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Exciting space session with Airbus & Space Catapult at 5th HVM New Materials 2019 Cambridge
CIR is delighted to announce the exciting space session with Airbus Space and the Space Catapult within a full programme for the 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 in Cambridge on 6th November. It includes excellent talks from Versarien, Darktrace, William Blythe, Pragmatic, BioBit, Astra Zeneca, Graphene@Manchester, Cambridge Graphene Centre, Cranfield, Imperial Grantham, UKBIC, Airbus Space, Space Catapult, NVIDIA AI and many more
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CW member GSMA 2019 “MWC Los Angeles, in Partnership with CTIA” Reinforces its Position as the Leading Industry Destination
Global Leaders from the Expanding Mobile Ecosystem Gather to Unlock Opportunities in the 5G Era of Intelligent Connectivity.
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CRFS unveils RFeye AirDefense
CRFS, a global leader in RF spectrum monitoring, management and geolocation solutions, prepares to unveil its passive 3D airborne tracking system, RFeye AirDefense, at the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention in Washington DC, October 28-30
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Full programme 2 weeks to 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 Cambridge
CIR is delighted to announce the exciting full programme for the 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 in Cambridge in just two weeks on 6th and 7th November. It includes excellent talks from Versarien, Darktrace, William Blythe, Pragmatic, BioBit, Astra Zeneca, Graphene@Manchester, Cambridge Graphene Centre, Cranfield, Imperial Grantham, UKBIC, Airbus Space, Space Catapult, NVIDIA AI and many more
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CW member AstraZeneca commits $35m to help young people tackle the threat of non-communicable diseases
Young Health Programme to run to 2025 with extension of funding commitment.
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CW member GSMA's new Study Highlights North America’s Global 5G Leadership
North America’s Mobile Ecosystem Adding $1 Trillion Per Year to Regional GDP.
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Hello autumn, farewell summer
Things show no sign of slowing down as we head into the final few months of 2019, so it’s time for our Autumn update where we look back on the last quarter. And let’s start with a big one!
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42 Technology publishes Rust source code for single-chip IoT demo
Following significant market interest in its approach, 42 Technology has now published the Rust source code for its single-chip IoT application demo, based on the Nordic nRF9160 wireless System-in-Package (SiP).
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UK law firms score strongest growth since 2011 - 2019 Law Firms Survey
Despite a raft of challenges from Brexit to global economic pressures, the number of UK law firms achieving UK fee income growth is at its highest since 2011: 89% of Top 100 firms saw growth compared to 84% last year with only a third reporting growth in 2011, according to PwC’s latest Law Firms’ Survey.
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Managing your brand in a ‘fake news’ world
‘Fake news’ isn’t even news any more. Donald Trump is right in one way: as online ‘news’ sites proliferate daily, and the regulations lag behind the times, fake news is a reality. So, it’s important to think about which news sites you can trust and what to do if you suspect a ‘fact’ isn’t true. And since, in the fight for attention, news and advertising are inextricably linked (finding news is a big reason your target audience picks up their phone and sees your brand) we all have responsibilities as we market a brand
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First ‘Code for Good’ scholarships announced
In partnership with One Young World, Cambridge Consultants is supporting young people applying technology to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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PragmatIC at 5th HVM New Materials Conference Cambridge
Richard Price, CTO of PragmatIC will give a talk on revolutionising electronics in everyday items at the 5th HVM New Materials Conference in Cambridge on 6-7 November 2019. Around 30 excellent speakers will give talks over the two days. Organisers at CIR hope you'll join this conference. Draft information about programming for the two days is given.
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Anglia expands buzzer and sounder range
Anglia has greatly enhanced its range of magnetic and piezo buzzer products following the signing of a distribution agreement with Cre-sound, a leading global manufacturer.
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Recognised by the Community for Making a Difference
Coderus is always keen to support schools, companies and organisations in the local community. As 2019 is coming to an end, we took a step back to reflect on all that we have achieved this year, to help others reach their full potential, including working with Kesgrave High School, The Creative Computing Club and Ipswich Makerspace.
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Tektronix Simplifies Power Efficiency Testing with New Double Pulse Test Software for AFG31000
Crucial Double Pulse Test for Measuring and Evaluating Switching Parameters of SiC, GaN Power Devices Can Now be Performed in Less Than a Minute
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Tried and tested: SD-WAN success stories
As a Channel Partner, Reseller or VAR, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of SD-WAN, but as a relatively new technology you might not be familiar with how it can prove successful in real-world applications.
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