Search results for "Lucy Zodion"
Research shows councils not on track for Smart City
It has been highlighted that many local governments are lacking budget, capability and leadership crucial for the process of introducing smart cities across the UK.
Graphene oxide turns dirty water into drinking water
Graphene oxide has been hailed as a veritable wonder material; when incorporated into nanocellulose foam, the lab-created substance is light, strong and flexible, conducting heat and electricity quickly and efficiently.Now, a team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis has found a way to use graphene oxide sheets to transform dirty water into drinking water, and it could be a global game-changer.
The best of fashion technology
This year’s launch event of London Technology Week, Europe’s largest festival of technology, is set to bring together some of the UK’s leading fashion technology designers for a first of its kind fashion technology showcase. London based fashion designer Brooke Robertshas been commissioned by London & Partners, the Mayor of London's promotional company,to curate the exhibition which will be displayed at the launch of London ...
Engineers develop a pill for long-term drug release
Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a type of pill that, once swallowed, can attach to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and slowly release its contents. The tablet is engineered so that one side adheres to tissue, while the other repels food and liquids that would otherwise pull it away from the attachment site.
World’s first kidney transplant using a 3D printer
Three year old Lucy Boucher from Northern Ireland has become the first child to receive a kidney transplant using the help of a 3D printer. The transplant was performed by surgeons at London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
15 years in the development of a global wireless network
Cambridge Wireless, formerly Cambridge 3G, is celebrating 15 years since it was founded to pioneer the roll-out of embryonic 3G networks. From its inaugural Founder’s Dinner at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, the network has now grown to over 400 UK and international members involved in the wireless and mobile industry.
Raspberry Pi-controlled dinosaurs
Ever wondered how to create Raspberry Pi Jam? In this short video Alexander Dabell Managing Director from Vectis Ventures, describes some of the projects he has undertaken with Dr Lucy Rogers, including using the Raspberry Pi and Node Red to bring to life a group of animatronic dinosaurs at the Blackgang Chine theme park.
Award-winning West Country female engineer calls for inspirational female engineers to step forward
An award-winning young female engineer from the West Country is calling on her fellow female engineers to follow in her footsteps and enter a prestigious engineering award.
Renishaw engineer honoured at national Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards
Lucy Ackland, a project manager working on Renishaw's next generation metal 3D printing machine, was awarded the Women's Engineering Society (WES) Prize at the IET's Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards ceremony held in London, UK, during December.
Female engineer awarded for work in 3D-printing
At the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards ceremony, Lucy Ackland, who works for Renishaw in Staffordshire, was awarded the Women's Engineering Society (WES) prize for her ground breaking work in 3D-printing.