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Wideblue sponsor Doctor Of Engineering in Applied Photonics

Wideblue are pleased to sponsor a position in Applied Photonics through the Centre for Doctorate Training at Herriot Watt University. The successful candidate will work on Wideblue’s Optical Ground Station Receiver project as part of the collaborative R+D Quantum Key Device project. Applicants are encouraged to help bring this exciting new technology to market.

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Wideblue client Polaroid Originals featured in major article in the Guardian

Wideblue client Polaroid Originals is featured in a major article in the Guardian. The article charts Polaroid’s history and highlights the launch of the new OneStep+ camera launched this month.

Product Design Specialist WideBlue Acquired by Kansas Suitor

Glasgow-based prototyping business WideBlue has been acquired by a US product design and manufacturing firm for an undisclosed sum.

Pivot International, founded in Kansas City in 1972, said it was looking for a strategic partner in Europe and had been speaking to WideBlue for 12 months.

Product Design Specialist WideBlue Acquired by Kansas Suitor

Wideblue and Pivot announce merger

Wideblue and Pivot International have concluded a deal to merge Wideblue’s New Product Design and Development team with Pivot International’s USA and Far East development and manufacturing capability. The deal will allow Wideblue’s customers to benefit from the strengths of both companies and increase Wideblue’s presence in international markets.

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Wideblue led team completes Hyperspectral Camera project

Wideblue together with Galloway & Macleod working with the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Strathclyde and the James Hutton Institute have completed an Innovate UK project to create a new generation of low cost hyperspectral cameras. The initial product demonstrator has successfully been demonstrated in a range of crop types and the team are keen to take the product further.

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