Update
6 Jan 2023
NitroPep
NitroPep is a UK start-up developing a platform technology to form antimicrobial surfaces.
Update interview
16 Sep 2021
Manufacturing Technology Centre (UK)
The MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) is established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. The MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
23 Jun 2021
Lead From Leaded Petrol Persists in London Air Despite '90s Ban
Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly lead-enriched compared to natural background levels, according to new research.
External press release
13 Apr 2021
Innovate UK Funding for Lithium Ion Battery Recycling
The surge in electric vehicles has created a need for effective lithium ion battery recycling in the UK. A solution is a step closer, as Fenix Battery Recycling, Ever Resource and the University of Birmingham have received £955K in grant funding to develop an innovative technology to make lithium ion battery recycling cleaner and more sustainable.
8 Oct 2020
Trials of the UK's First Hydrogen Powered Train Begin
The first-ever hydrogen-powered train will run on the UK mainline in a big step forward towards the UK's net-zero targets. Trials of the train, known as HydroFLEX have been supported with a £750,000 grant from the Department for Transport, follow almost 2 years' development work and more than £1 million of investment by both Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham.
Update interview
17 Apr 2020
Intellegens
IDTechEx interviewed CEO of Intellegens, Ben Pellegrini.
The work of Intellegens was outlined in a full profile from January 2019. The company has progressed until March 2020, most notably with projects and upcoming product launches.