3D printing closer to commercial reality - 3D chocolate heaven
Digital economy:
3D printing technology that can create full-scale consumer products – even in chocolate – is one
step closer to commercial reality thanks to research sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Issued: 02 September 2011
Sky’s the limit for UK satellite company
Digital economy:
In 1985, supported by an EPSRC grant, a team of gifted aerospace researchers from the University of Surrey formed a company, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited. It is now a world leader in its field, and has launched over 30 space missions.
Issued: 10 May 2011
How computers could help humans make better decisions in life
Digital economy:
Day to day indecision could soon be a thing of the past for all of us. A prototype computer game has been developed to help improve decision-making skills in all aspects of our lives.
Issued: 06 May 2011
Welcome to cloud computing land
Digital economy:
Software developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory has helped transform the way companies handle their computing needs, as well as improving the efficiency and security of servers and reducing energy usage.
Issued: 18 October 2010
Aimin Song - The future of electronics
Digital economy:
Imagine a cheap, reliable mobile phone you could fold into your back pocket, a TV that just rolled up for storage or electronic paper.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Tom Rodden - Creating a seamless digital world
Digital economy:
“My impact will be not to have an impact,” says leading digital economy researcher Professor Tom Rodden.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Mobiles to enhance the live sports experience
Digital economy:
Imagine watching a football match, seeing a foul and being able to immediately swap comments with friends who saw the same incident from the other side of the stadium.
Issued: 09 July 2009
Empowering children with communication difficulties
Digital economy:
New technology is helping children with disabilities to take control of their conversations and share school experiences with family
Issued: 08 June 2009
Bridging the global digital divide
Digital economy:
The Rural e-Services project is developing sustainable systems for rural co operatives in places like Madhya Pradesh, India. - IDEAS Factory
Issued: 06 May 2009
UK-Japan visual media research collaboration
Digital economy:
Research into high quality interactive 3D video animation of human beings from multiple-view video capture.
Japan | Platform Grant
Issued: 03 February 2009
Protecting consumer identity with India
Digital economy:
Research consortium tackling digital identity management
India | INTERACT network grant
Issued: 23 December 2008
Mobile phones to monitor health on the move
Digital economy:
Downloadable software for your mobile phone could help doctors monitor asthma, diabetes, and other chronic conditions remotely
Issued: 21 December 2008
Traffic jams on the information superhighway
Digital economy:
Modelling patterns of data flow to manage internet congestion.
Issued: 19 June 2007
A fair share
Digital economy:
Network models to improve bandwidth sharing between internet users.
Issued: 02 May 2007
Untangling telecoms networks
Digital economy:
Techniques to help manage telecommunications infrastructure.
Issued: 02 May 2007
The Way Ahead
Digital economy:
We can be sure that the internet continues to grow at a tremendous pace. Managing this growth is crucial.
Issued: 05 January 2007
Improving the Roads
Digital economy:
In the push to send more data more quickly, networks rely increasingly on fibre optic cables.
Issued: 05 January 2007
A Brief History
Digital economy:
Millions of us use the internet every day. This worldwide system of thousands of commercial, academic, domestic and government computer networks sprang from small beginnings in 1969 as a secure computer network for the US military.
Issued: 05 January 2007
Calming the Traffic
Digital economy:
By 2005, 55% of households in the UK (12.9 million) could access the internet from home according to the Office of National Statistics. The sheer volume of traffic is a big problem.
Issued: 05 January 2007
Internet Timeline
Digital economy:
Major events in the advances of the internet.
Issued: 05 January 2007
Tomorrow's Technology
Digital economy:
Phones are being planned that we could use to rapidly download whole films with really sharp pictures or download CDs in a few seconds. But these clever add-ons will be ferocious power eaters and conventional batteries just won't be up to it.
Issued: 04 January 2007
Mobile Phones Timeline
Digital economy:
Major events in the advances of mobile phones.
Issued: 04 January 2007
Dazzling Displays of Ingenuity
Digital economy:
Mobile phones have progressed to a point where they are more like an advanced digital video camera with e-mail and phone features.
Issued: 04 January 2007
Lightening the Load
Digital economy:
One reason why mobiles keep shrinking is continuing advances in battery technology. Practically all mobile phones now use rechargeable batteries made from lithium - the lightest metal on earth.
Issued: 04 January 2007
The Generation Game
Digital economy:
The first generation of mobile phones used an analogue system of communication based on radio waves.
Issued: 04 January 2007