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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. …
Read MoreWide Blue 24 April 2023
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 …
Read MoreWide Blue 22 March 2023
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. View the full post at Engineering Magazine.
Read MoreWide Blue 20 March 2023
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.
Read MoreWide Blue 23 February 2023
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 …
Read MoreWide Blue 20 December 2022
Wideblue and University of Glasgow Give Volcano Eruption a Wee-G Touch
Volcano studies are getting the ‘weegie’ touch thanks to Glasgow based company Wideblue. The product design company 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 volcano eruption. View the full post on …
Read MoreWide Blue 19 December 2022
Wideblue and A2E to Showcase Cutting-edge Production D&D at CENSIS 2022
Wideblue and A2E, both multi-award-winning product design and development specialists, will be showcasing the latest in product design at Censis 2022. Wideblue will be demonstrating its expertise in optoelectronics and medical device development at the exhibition, which takes place in Glasgow on 29 September 2022.Wideblue has been working at the cutting edge of product development …
Read MoreWide Blue 28 September 2022
Wideblue Ranked Among Top Glasgow Based Medical Device Companies
Best Startup Scotland tracks over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. They use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations they think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting. Best Startup Scotland ranked the top 16 Medical Device companies in Glasgow City, …
Read MoreWide Blue 27 September 2022
Scottish Product Design Firms Fire Up Jobs Drive Thanks to New Client Wins
Wideblue and A2E, both now part of US-based Pivot International, are each looking to take on a number of engineers and project managers to help with increased workloads. Visit The Scotsman website to learn more.
Read MoreWide Blue 20 September 2022
Scottish Product Design Firms Start Recruitment Drive
Two Scottish product design and development companies are on the hunt for experienced engineers and project managers following a string of client wins. Visit Insider UK to learn more.
Read MoreWide Blue 13 September 2022
Pivot Makes Smart Move to Help Scottish Start-ups
PIVOT International, which includes two of the UK’s leading design companies, Wideblue and A2E, has committed to help mentor young Scottish start-ups by becoming a gold sponsor with the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) based in Glasgow. Mark Reeves, Pivot International’s UK Managing Director, commented: “We are delighted to be supporting STAC help young smart …
Read MoreWide Blue 01 August 2022
Newest Member of The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI)
As a product design, mechanical electronics and software design, company that specializes in physics and optics (with particular expertise in photonics and system engineering), we’re thrilled to announce that Wideblue has become the newest member of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI). Visit ABHI to learn more.
Read MoreWide Blue 14 July 2022
Pivot UK a Sponsor of Filament STAC
This year, an estimated 46 billion connected devices worldwide enable the use of data in industry, energy, cities, and the medical sector. By 2030, the Internet of Things (IoT) market is forecast to be worth $1.5 trillion. The market is growing rapidly and STAC’s goal is to help Scottish start-ups become key players in a …
Read MoreWide Blue 14 July 2022
CENSIS Tech Summit and Conference
We’re excited to announce that Pivot, A2E, and Wideblue are xxhibiting at the 7th CENSIS Tech Summit and Conference. After a two-year break, Scotland’s leading sensing, imaging and IoT event is now open for registration. This year’s conference will showcase a free day of top-class speakers, exhibitors, debates and networking events, and there will be …
Read MoreWide Blue 14 July 2022
Companies Collaborate to Develop Novel Patient Transfer Device
Product-designer, Wideblue, is collaborating with SME Science to Business and East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) on a project, which is being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Read the full post: Medical Plastics News: Companies Collaborate to Develop Novel Patient Transfer Device
Read MoreWide Blue 07 July 2022
Wideblue to Develop Novel Transfer Device
Product designer Wideblue is collaborating with a team led by SME Science to Business and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop a novel transfer device Read the full post: AirMed&Rescue: Wideblue to Develop Novel Transfer Device
Read MoreWide Blue 10 June 2022
BuffaloGrid’s Charging Tech Empowers Struggling Communities and Refugees
A solar-powered phone charging and content downloading system, developed by UK tech startup BuffaloGrid, is set to benefit millions of disadvantaged people and refugees. While many today have phones and there’s broadband network coverage available, what is still missing is affordability and the power supply essential for charging devices in places lacking the infrastructure. Read …
Read MoreWide Blue 19 April 2022
Livingston Product Design Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Trio of Key Hires
“Celebrating 20 years in business is a huge milestone for us, and these three new key hires will enable us to continue to grow.” – David Ross, Managing Director Read the full post: The Scotsman: Livingston Product Design Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Trio of Key Hires
Read MoreWide Blue 21 March 2022
A2E Gears Up For 20th Anniversary With Appointment of Three New Key Hires
A2E, one of the UK’s leading product design and development companies, has made three new key hires as it gears up to celebrate 20 years in business. The Livingston-based firm, which says its recent growth is down to a surge in demand for product development, has appointed Gary Cheng as project manager and Georgios Sidiropoulos …
Read MoreWide Blue 18 March 2022
Glasgow University and Wideblue Partner to Detect Volcanic Eruptions
New gravimeter technology created by product design house Wideblue and the University of Glasgow (UoG) could be used to predict volcanic eruptions. Their device can detect subtle changes in local gravity caused by magma flows, providing an early warning system. With early enough detection, people can be evacuated and defences created to save lives before …
Read MoreWide Blue 16 December 2021
The Herald: Last Founding Manager at Wideblue to Step Down
Scottish design specialist Wideblue has appointed a new managing director to take over from Russell Overend, the last of the company’s founders. Barry Warden assumes the top job from his current position as design and development director, having first joined Wideblue in 2014 as a mechanical engineer. With a master’s degree from the University of …
Read MoreWide Blue 06 December 2021