Robot Foundry Hosting Talk on Satellite Technology

EIC tenant Robot Foundry will be hosting a free talk by Barry Cook, all about satellite technology and design.

Barry has spent nearly 20 years working in the space industry developing standards and designing ground-based test equipment used around the world by major space agencies and space industries.

There are currently about 1500 satellites operating in-orbit around Earth – and a few more around other planets. Space provides an environment that is both beneficial and problematic. Freed from Earthly constraints, new and better scientific studies are possible but there are also new and more extreme challenges that have to be faced for missions to be successful. 

Barry will take a look at a fairly typical “small” satellite. After some photos of it being prepared for launch, there will be a tour of the various sensors and actuators on-board (some familiar and some unique to space), looking at what design and construction strategies are needed to keep everything working.

The talk will take place at the Telford Innovation Campus. To reserve a free place, please visit the Eventbrite page here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-flying-laptop-satellite-on-board-technology-and-design-challenges-tickets-51735262563

October 26, 2018 EIC, Future, Science Comments Off on Robot Foundry Hosting Talk on Satellite Technology

EIC Security Barriers Installed

In the ongoing effort to improve the tenant experience at the e-innovation centre, interior security barriers have been installed. The new feature will mean an extra layer of security for businesses as well as an improved electronic sign-in system using ID cards which have been assigned to tenants.

This is a significant and much needed improvement on the previous paper sign-in system that should promote safety and make for a speedier and more efficient process.

Centre Manager Lynsey Whitfield said: “We have been planning to improve sign-in procedures for some time, and the new barrier is an essential evolution of the building’s function. eIC is a modern working environment and the new system definitely reflects this.”

March 12, 2018 EIC, Future, Science Comments Off on EIC Security Barriers Installed

nFocus Up For Award

eInnovation Centre tenants were recently shortlisted for a prestigious award.

nFocus Testing, an industry leading multi-award winning testing services provider specialising in Strategic IT Resourcing, Agile & DevOps, Automation and Performance Testing, have been named finalists in the European Software Testing Awards for the second successive year, earning the chance to retain their ‘Leading Vendor’ title.

nFocus’ Managing Director Phil Edwards explains, “What an amazing year it has been for nFocus! We’ve helped more new clients this year than in any other previous year; providing a greater range of services as well as going above and beyond for all our clients past, present and new, to help them protect their reputation and guard against any software disasters. It is with immense pride that I want to say a huge thanks and congratulations to our team for helping us get this far, a terrific effort by all and we will look forward to celebrating the success of our industry at the awards ceremony on 21 November”.

The ‘Leading Vendor’ category is for the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service with the judges looking for:

• Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers
• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Evidence of value for money
• Proof of thought leadership and drive to further the software testing/QA industry
• Evidence of reliability, flexibility and speed of installation

The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner in London on the 21st November 2017.

 

November 25, 2017 Business, Future Comments Off on nFocus Up For Award
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