Scottish Technology News
MEMS makes it mark
As MEMS technology becomes ever more pervasive in today’s world, Scotland’s universities and companies are set to lead the way in its development..
European partners to develop new generation of biomedical lasers
The University of Dundee is leading a team of 18 European partners working to develop a new generation of biomedical lasers.
Backed by a European Commission grant of £8m, the partners will develop lasers that are much smaller and more efficient than the current models, which are not portable and are heavy on energy consumption.
New technology completes journey to paperless air travel
A Glasgow-based technology company has helped airline BMI achieve the industry dream of paperless travel all the way from booking a flight to boarding the aircraft.
While electronics tickets have been a reality for some time, Real Time’s technology allows an airline to send passengers a barcode to their mobile phone or handheld PDA, which then acts as a boarding pass.
Spotlight
That’s magic: eco-wand to improve working environment
A Glasgow firm is behind an innovative new product which measures the environment around us to ensure that one’s work/home setting is as comfortable as possible.
The applications of the eco-wand will also save money and energy and, in turn, reduce carbon emissions.
Diary
11-14 August 2008
Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics
Freiburg, Germany
26-28 August 2008
Photon 08
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
11 September 2008
Applying Nanotechnology to Medical Diagnostics
Strathclyde University, Glasgow
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