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Glasgow Engineering Innovation to Boost Medical Imaging

MR CoilTech, set up in 2017 by the University of Glasgow’s Dr Shajan Gunamony, has secured ISO certification for its specialised radiofrequency (RF) coils which enable greater resolution in brain scanning. This will allow researchers to learn more about brain conditions such as stroke, vascular dementia, brain tumours, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease than previously possible.

View the full post at The Herald.

Fraunhofer Partners to Develop Optical Communications System

Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) in Glasgow, part of Fraunhofer UK, is leading an ambitious project to develop an optical communications system with a very low size, weight, and power (SWaP) footprint, optimised for use on high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS) and other SWaP-limited platforms.

Mark Sansom, Group Engineering Director at A2E/Wideblue, said: “we are excited to be working alongside our partners in this project, looking to realise the benefits of cutting-edge technology in new application areas.”

View the full post at Optics.org.

Preparing the Perfect Prototype

You have a great idea for a new product. So what’s next on the agenda? Producing a viable prototype is one of the key steps toward successful commercialisation says Barry Warden, Managing Director, Wideblue.

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newdesign, 2023 Yearbook: Preparing the Perfect Prototype

You have a great idea for a new product. So what’s next on the agenda? Producing a viable prototype is one of the key steps towards successful commercialisation says Barry Warden, Managing Director, Wideblue.

View the full post on newdesign: 2023 Yearbook.

Early Detection Technology for Volcanic Activity Takes Another Stride Forward with Scottish Design Firm

As recent events in Hawaii have shown volcanic eruptions remain a clear and present danger to life on earth. If eruptions can be predicted early enough it can save many lives.

Leading product design company Wideblue has worked with the University of Glasgow on building a gravimeter device which can detect minute changes in local gravity caused by magma flow which provides early warning of a potential eruption.

View the full post on Silicon Scotland.