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Supply chain communication
ENHANCE, an EU supported R&D project, helped Europe's aerospace manufacturers to improve their communications
Financial Times IT/Telecoms, 17 February 2003
Thinking small for the next big thing
"The science of engineering at the atomic level is in its infancy but some investors see great potential, writes Michael Kenward"
Financial Times, 5 September 2002
North West's scholarly revolt
"A new council will champion the region's interests, writes Michael Kenward"
Financial Times, 27 June 2002
A concentration of brain power
"Links with universities are increasingly focusing on a few big projects, says Michael Kenward"
Financial Times, 31 October 2001
Laser technology sheds light on connection issue
"This cost-saving technology which sends optical signals through the air to connect users to telecoms networks, is the modern equivalent of the beacon bonfire or a signal lamp"
FT Telecoms, 18 July 2001

Supplier profile - fSONA
Canadian-based fSONA is one of a number of telecoms equipment suppliers hoping to meet the growing demand for wireless systems to connect buildings with a beam of laser light. On the web
FT Telecoms On-Line edition , 18 July 2001

Applications
Organisations as diverse as universities and Formula 1 racing teams have learnt the benefits of this fibre-free technology. On the web
FT Telecoms On-Line edition, 18 July 2001

Making a profit from ideas
Companies used to ignore ideas that they could not use, now they realise others may pay for them
Financial Times, 4 July 2001
A gift of the family jewels
Financial Times, 4 July 2001
Inpharmatica: number crunching on a massive scale
Financial Times IT, 21 February 2001
Smart antennae swiftly locate the best channels
The latest antennae use software that sends signals in the right direction
FT Telecoms, 17 January 2001
A plastic future in the headlights
Glass is yesterday's news. Starting with in-car applications, local optical networks will rely on polymers
Financial Times, 27 December 2000
Wap research points to fun and games
New telecoms applications don't just happen, they can take years of technical and consumer research
FT Telecoms Supplement, 20 September 2000
Traffic-stopping ways of lighting up our cities
Gallium nitride could revolutionise traffic lights, data storage and the mobile phone
Financial Times, 12 September 2000

Shedding light on the internet's congestion problem
Network operators did not realise it at first, but the optical fibres they installed to replace copper cables had an immense capacity for expansion
Financial Times IT Supplement 5 July 2000

Nearly all done with mirrors
Big electronics groups have put billion-dollar price tags on small companies built on novel and untried technology, in a bid to eliminate electronics from telecommunications networks
Financial Times IT Supplement 5 July 2000

Technology will make big impact
Makers of optical microcircuits hope their products have a similar impact to that of the electronic equivalents 20 years ago.
Financial Times IT Supplement 5 July 2000
Secrets of a butterfly's wing
Photonics - chips that process light - has a natural inspiration
Financial Times, 7 April 1999
Research made an open book
Scientists' data can be made more widely available thanks to a new electronic system
Financial Times, 5 January 1999
Engineers wrap up in atomic coats
Industry is slowly waking up to the potential of surface treatment
Financial Times, 16 June 1998
Putting the squeeze on aluminium powder processing
Financial Times, 12 March 1998
A model of efficiency
Computer controls are cutting costs in process industries
Financial Times, 25 February 1998
All eyes on a bright future
The latest UK developments in the race to devise wall-hanging flat screen displays
Financial Times, 20 February 1998
What’s cooking?
The growing use of computer modelling when creating new materials in the manufacturing industry
Financial Times, 29 August 1997
Making light work of car pollution
Pioneering sensors within an engine may optimise performance
Financial Times, 29 August 1997
Stronger signal on flat
Canon hopes to leapfrog its competitors with an innovative display system
Financial Times 3 January 1997
Flat screens: Canon claims if anyone can, it can
Financial Times, 3 January 1997
The revolution gathers pace
ATM technology finally takes off
Financial Times, 19 September 1996
Good news for contractors
Independent groups are benefiting from foreign enthusiasm for research
Financial Times, 27 June 1996
Light relief for today's long distance telephone links
Financial Times, 4 October 1995
The goal: right data at the right time
Telecommunications network management
Financial Times, 4 October 1995
Friendly bugs for cleaner products
Harnessing micro-organisms to desulphurise crude oil
Financial Times, 3 August 1995
Demand for Technology Rises
The rising fortunes of independent R&D organisations
Financial Times, 22 June 1995
A killing through contracts
The growth of contract R&D
The Financial Times, 17 June 1994
Copy-proof strip takes swipe at fraudsters
A specially coded magnetic channel on plastic cards should increase security
The Financial Times, 7 October 1993
The benefits of buying R&D "off the shelf"
Expertise on the take-away menu
The Financial Times, 5 March 1992