Scottish firm IceRobotics develops electronic and mechanical technologies for applications in livestock farming. The company has four products – IceTag, IceTracker, IceCam and IceScore – that it supplies to farms and livestock researchers.
IceRobotics
Scottish firm IceRobotics develops electronic and mechanical technologies for applications in livestock farming. The company has four products – IceTag, IceTracker, IceCam and IceScore – that it supplies to farms and livestock researchers.
Oxford scientists call on climate researchers to adapt their focus
Scientists from Oxford University have suggested that climate researchers and policy makers ought to worry less about working out exactly how sensitive Earth’s climate will be to a doubling of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
University scientists honoured with Nobel Peace Prize
Academic from the University of Leeds and the University of Reading were among those who received the 2007 Nobel Peace prize for helping understand climate change. The 2007 Nobel Peace prize was awarded jointly to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the former US vice-president, Al Gore.
Perpetuum raises $10m
Southampton University spinout Perpetuum has raised $10m to fund the commercialisation of its vibration energy-harvesting generator. The device generates an electric current from the vibrations produced by machines.
Surrey NanoSystems wins Polish order
Carbon nanotube specialist Surrey NanoSystems has won an order for one of its sputtering instruments from Poland’s Institute of Electron Technology (ITE).
Carbon Trust launches organic PV programme
The Carbon Trust has launched a £5m programme aimed at unlocking the potential for organic photovoltaic (PV) technology to deliver solar energy at low cost.
Flying Dutchmen win Solar Challenge again
This year’s World Solar Challenge race across Australia was won by Dutch team Nuon – the fourth time the team has won the competition.
CambridgeSoft chooses AIM over Nasdaq
The Alternative Investment Market received a further boost for its reputation as a global home for technology firms this month as yet another USbased company announced it intended to float on London’s junior market. Massachusetts software business CambridgeSoft said it would seek admission for its stock on AIM.
QinetiQ snaps up secure messaging firm
Crewe-based Boldon James – a supplier of highend secure messaging for military, government and security customers – has been bought by London-quoted QinetiQ Group.