Eykona
Parkwalk closes investment in Eykona for the UK Tech Fund I
Eykona develops state-of-art imaging solutions to capture dermal characteristics and shape from the human body.
Eykona’s first product addresses the substantial unmet need for objective measurement and clinical characterisation of hard-to-heal wounds such as diabetic ulcers.
Xeros
TIME magazine 2010 Best Inventions
The (Almost) Waterless Washing Machine
Read more: The (Almost) Waterless Washing Machine – The 50 Best Inventions of 2010 – TIME http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2029497_2030623_2029701,00.html #ixzz2rsxukLJp
Xeros
Parkwalk closes investment in Xeros for the UK Tech Fund I
Xeros’ mission is to convert the traditional world of aqueous washing to Xeros polymer bead cleaning.
Conventional laundry has always used a lot fresh water – a precious resource.
Xeros polymer beads replace the majority of that water. The unique cleaning action creates a superior medium.
A dramatic reduction in water is only one of the benefits: Xeros bead cleaning also means major savings in energy, detergent and effluent production – yet still superior cleaning results.
Xeros
The Guardian: The ‘waterless’ washing machine
“Dry” cleaning is set to become a domestic activity with a washing machine that uses 90% less water than a normal laundry cycle and could be available by the end of 2011. The device, developed by Leeds-based Xeros Ltd, replaces water with tiny plastic beads that suck up stains and its producers claim it will shift stubborn pounds from household energy bills as well……….
