Tooth technology

EPSRC-sponsored researchers at University of Leeds have created a ‘non-invasive’ dental treatment which could help the 31% of adults affected...

14 May | Case study
Related theme: Healthcare technologies

Printing buildings

EPSRC-sponsored engineers at Loughborough University have developed an innovative 3D printing technique to create customised panels...

09 May | Case study
Related themes: ICT, Manufacturing the future

Safety by design

A software tool which protects the functionality and security of computer systems has been developed by EPSRC sponsored researchers...

30 Apr | Case study
Related theme: ICT

Pipeline power

Award-winning technology developed by Syrinix, a company set up to commercialise EPSRC-sponsored research at the University of East Anglia,...

26 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Manufacturing the future

Flight of the Demon

In 2011, Demon, an unmanned aircraft developed through EPSRC’s Strategic Partnership with BAE Systems, became the first aircraft in the...

25 Apr | Case study
Related themes: Engineering, Manufacturing the future

The wonder stuff

Wonder material graphene, the strongest, thinnest material there is, has a host of amazing potential applications – from flexible electronics...

25 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Engineering

Follow the sun

Cheap solar power might soon be possible thanks to a new type of flexible, organic solar panel developed by an EPSRC-sponsored research...

24 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Energy

Crest of a wave

Aquamarine Power, a hydro-electric wave energy company set up to commercialise EPSRC-funded research, has installed two unique Oyster...

24 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Energy

The sky's the limit

The European Space Agency’s Galileo satellite navigation system is being launched with technology developed by British satellite manufacturers...

23 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Manufacturing the future

Pipe dreams

OXEMS, a company created to commercialise EPSRC-funded research, has developed a unique sensor device to detect underground assets...

23 Apr | Case study
Related themes: Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing the future

Whisky a no-no

In an industry with an export value to the UK of £2 billion, counterfeit whisky bootlegging is a serious and expensive problem.

19 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Physical sciences

Airport scanner detects deadly baggage cargo

An award-winning airport baggage scanner, developed by Rapiscan Systems and the University of Manchester, has been successfully tested...

19 Apr | Case study
Related themes: Global uncertainties, Manufacturing the future

Light at the end of the tunnel

LED lighting technology has the potential to slash electricity consumption by 15 per cent – reducing carbon emissions by an estimated...

18 Apr | Case study
Related themes: Energy, Manufacturing the future

Keeping mum

An ultra-low-cost scanner that can be plugged into any computer to show images of an unborn baby has been developed by EPSRC-sponsored...

18 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Healthcare technologies

Centres of attention

1,300: The number of new doctoral level manufacturing engineers thanks to a 10-year EPSRC investment programme in 15 dedicated Innovative...

17 Apr | Case study
Related theme: Manufacturing the future