Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Development Agency",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Servos drive carbon-fibre construction from
Festo, which we summarised at the time by saying "Machine based entirely on Festo electrical drives and controls has a three-dimensional operating envelope and is capable of laying carbon fibre tow very flexibly, at up to 8m/s".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Fuel cell material goes on show from
Bac2: "Bac2's ElectroPhen conductive plastic exceeds US Department of Energy specifications for automobiles with respect to the conductivity of its plates".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Northern Defence Industries
- take a look at Marine Design Centre opened in North East
which says: "The new GBP 2.3 million Marine Design Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne will perform design work for the commercial shipping, oil and gas, and defence industries".
Take a look also at the news release from CEME, Skills programme develops labour supply,
as well as Aerospace company invests in the southeast from SEEDA,
and Safety equipment wins innovation award from Fortress Interlocks.
See also:
US $400,000 grant helps cut vehicle emissions
(May 2007)
Camcon has developed a digital valve which has the potential to improve engine performance and reduce exhaust emissions by up to 20% due to its precise control over combustion
Company opens Nottinghamshire facility
(May 2007)
RandD moved to a purpose-built 2322m2 facility in Nottinghamshire late last year from leased premises
Yorkshire and Humber introduced to EU funding
(April 2007)
The Euro Research Support programme is aimed at helping organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber region access the Eur 53 billion funding that is available for research and development under FP7
London innovation organisation wins more support
(April 2007)
LTN (London Technology Network) has received significant support from the London Development Agency for a new two-year contract offering widespread support for businesses and universities
Electric car brings engineering to primary schools
(April 2007)
Greenpower is set develop relevant methods to introduce engineering into primary schools using the Goblin electric kit car
Service offers four free days of consultancy
(April 2007)
UK Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge announced a massive leap forward for the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) while on a visit to Sheffield last week
Matchmaker secures development contract
(November 2006)
Universal Sensors and Grant Instruments have forged a manufacturing partnership thanks to the matchmaking service offered by the East of England Innovation Relay Centre
3D software helps realise prize-winning design
(October 2006)
Andrew Lang used SolidWorks software to transform his idea for domestic bicycle storage from a shape cut out of a Styrofoam cup into an award-winning product
Conference addresses sustainable product design
(September 2006)
Sustainable Innovation 06 will be held at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, USA on 23rd and 24th October 2006
Service supplies process improvement
(August 2006)
By working with MAS, Cadwalader's has set in motion systems that will help it meet the demands created by high growth, both now and in the future
Master classes on managing technology
(August 2006)
Scientific Generics is sponsoring this year's 'Running the Gauntlet', an exclusive and unique business competition run by the East of England Development Agency
Open day to draw top business people
(June 2006)
A host of top business people are attending De Montfort University Leicester this month to find out more about its cutting edge computing, engineering and environmental research projects
Turbines turn to renewable marine power
(June 2006)
Peter Brotherhood has signed heads of agreement with tidal energy expert Tidal Hydraulic Generators to target the tidal stream market
Sensor specialist joins the hot European 100
(May 2006)
DeepStream Technologies has been named in the Red Herring 100 Europe, a selection of the 100 private companies based in the EMEA region that play a leading role in innovation and technology
Global trade award for motor control maker
(April 2006)
Maker of energy-efficient electronic controls for electric and battery powered motors wins innovation award in Ontario
Development grant improves training facilities
(April 2006)
A GBP 220,000 grant from regional development agency One North East has allowed pressure-management specialist Elfab to open state-of-the-art training and conference facilities
Engineering company receives support grant
(April 2006)
Business support grant awarded to Blackburn polymer engineering company to help boost manufacturing capabilities so it can compete worldwide and employ more people
Nanomaterials to fight bird flu
(April 2006)
Consortium of businesses and academic institutions to spend the next two years developing range of nanomaterials that have proved effective against viruses in initial tests
SMEs in SW urged to take up learning opportunities
(April 2006)
More than 1500 SMEs in the south west have been contacted as part of bid to boost business through positive leadership in a project was set up last year
Conference aims to inspire innovators
(April 2006)
Conference brings together speakers to give practical advice on how UK manufacturers can use innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques to compete against the low cost economies of the Far East
Investment readiness programme kicks off
(April 2006)
An audience of almost 150 entrepreneurs, small businesses, advisors, intermediaries and venture capitalists assembled for the official launch of the Connect InvoRed investment readiness programme
South west firms urged to develop leadership
(February 2006)
Government initiative to invest in organisations through the development of leaders and managers targets engineering companies in the south west of England
Dashboard switches key in car buying process
(February 2006)
Researchers discover that the feel of the switches on a £1000 dashboard could be the deciding factor in whether customers buy £55,000 luxury cars or remain loyal to the car brand they first purchase
Graduate sponsored in GEMT projecy
(January 2006)
Linear motion company and Exeter University join forces to help train graduate in engineering and manufacturing technology
Exhibition expects 5000-plus visitors
(January 2006)
The forthcoming Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition looks like being the most exciting yet
Manufacturing message taken to Westminster
(November 2005)
The fact that manufacturers drive 86% of UK exports is one of many reasons why manufacturing remains the bedrock of our economy
Placement programme pays off with new design
(October 2005)
Enterprising student Kate Oseman has recently competed in the national finals of a major business competition with her revolutionary design for cash drawer mechanisms
Bosnia Bob to address summit meeting
(October 2005)
Former UN Commander Bob Stewart will inspire manufacturers to mobilise their people 'weaponry' to win the business battle at a major summit in Bolton this November
UK engineering firms are invited to see new centre
(September 2005)
Engineering and manufacturing companies from across the North West UK are being invited to be among the first to see a new centre that has been created to help them
Digital technology centre set to open
(September 2005)
The Director General of the CBI will officially open the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre at the former Michelin factory site on Bancroft Road in Burnley on 20th October 2005
Angels stimulate innovation
(July 2005)
The AEM Innovation Challenge programme has created and safeguarded 450 jobs, generated GBP 24 million of actual and projected sales and seen a 800% return on public money invested
Beadsworth to drive agenda for change
(July 2005)
The Manufacturing Institute has appointed Chris Beadsworth, previously UK Managing Director of Landis and Gyr, as its new Commercial Director
Manufacturers urged to address generation gap
(July 2005)
Manufacturers need to engage with teenagers if the industry is to survive in the future
Britain urged to finance new Mars mission
(June 2005)
Britain has the ability to finance, develop and launch its own mission to find life on Mars, a conference of Yorkshire business and academic figures heard this week