Singular Photonics develops cutting-edge Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensors with integrated on-chip computation, enabling ultra-fast, high-precision imaging and measurement. Through collaboration with STFC and participation in the Higgs Business Incubation Centre (Higgs BIC), part of the DeepTech Catalyst, the company transformed its early-stage prototypes into commercially viable products, leveraging world-class facilities, technical expertise, and networking […]
Metacarpal: The first bionic hand – solely powered and controlled through body motion
Metacarpal make fully body-powered yet bionic, prosthetic hands with zero electronics. The functionality of the prosthetics is fully generated by the user, giving the most intuitive and practical operation. Challenge While foot and leg prosthetics have been incredibly successful at restoring the functional and psychological needs of amputees, the same cannot be said for hand […]
Science and business co-location leads to revolutionary technology to improve Earth observation
Collaboration between Razorbill Instruments and STFC’s UK Astronomy Technology Centre could deliver crisp images of the Earth through nanosatellites – small satellites that are about the size of a toaster. Challenge Nanosatellites are disrupting earth observation in positive ways; their small size compared to conventional satellites means they are much cheaper to produce and launch. […]
Craft Prospect
Craft Prospect seeks to bring new technologies into the space domain to maximise opportunities and return from small satellite missions. The business has initially focussed on products and services for next generation quantum optical communications and onboard intelligence, targeting the scalable and cost-effective CubeSat bus. The challenge Using quantum technology for space missions is becoming […]
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