Surrey NanoSystems and SBIR agree Vantablack exclusivity
Exclusive rights to the use of ultra-black Vantablack S-VIS surface coating in blackbody calibration sources has been agreed between Surrey NanoSystems and Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR). The unparalleled broadband absorption of Vantablack S-VIS makes it ideally suited to… Read More
Parkwalk portfolio company CCMOSS – acquired by ams AG to become world leader in gas and infrared sensing
ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide manufacturer of high performance sensor and analog solutions, has acquired 100% of the shares in Cambridge CMOS Sensors Ltd (CCS), the technology leader in micro hotplate structures for gas sensing and… Read More
CCMOSS – Parkwalk closes further funding round
We have recently made an investment in Cambridge CMOS Sensors for the Parkwalk Opportunities EIS Fund and the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund III.. This follows predecessor funds investing in 2012 and 2013. Cambridge CMOS Sensors is a leading… Read More
Surrey NanoSystems – Follow on investment
Parkwalk are pleased to announce a follow on investment into Surrey NanoSystems by the Parkwalk Opportunities EIS Fund and a Parkwalk Syndicate. Spun-out of the University of Surrey in 2006, Surrey NanoSystems has raised around £8m in equity… Read More
Surrey NanoSystems – NYT: Into the Void
New York Times article: Gazing Into the Void – What You Can Do With Vantablack, the Darkest Material Ever Made Read the article here.
Perpetuum – Parkwalk UK Tech V & Opportunities Fund investment
We have recently closed an investment in Perpetuum for the Parkwalk UK Tech Fund V, Opportunities Fund and a Parkwalk Syndicate. Perpetuum engineered, produced and commercialized the world’s first practical electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro-generator delivering the power required to transmit large amounts of… Read More
Surrey NanoSystems – BBC – Vantablack
How black can black be? See the BBC video here
Surrey Nano: UK engineers create world’s darkest material
None more black: UK engineers create world’s darkest material A radiation-absorbing material developed for space-based applications is finding new applications closer to home. Vantablack, a so-called ‘super black’ coating from Surrey Nanosystems, combines exceptionally low mass, thermal stability… Read More
CCMOSS – Parkwalk closes further funding round
We have recently made an investment in Cambridge CMOS Sensors for the UK Tech Fund V and a Parkwalk Syndicate. This follows predecessor funds investing in 2012 and 2013. Cambridge CMOS Sensors are a leading manufacturer of sensor solutions… Read More
Microsaic Systems – Signs pre-contract Commercial Agreement
Microsaic Systems Signs Pre-Contract Commercial Agreement with Leading Global Supplier of Scientific Instrumentation in Healthcare Markets 14 April 2014: Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing next generation mass spectrometry instruments, is pleased to announce… Read More
Microsaic Systems – appoints FD
Microsaic Systems PLC has appointed Andrew Darby as Finance Director, with effect from April 16. The developer of miniaturised chip-based scientific instruments said Darby is replacing Malcolm Bateman who is stepping down from the company and board after… Read More
Microsaic Systems
Microsaic Systems Showcases Miniaturized Mass Spectrometry at PITTCON 2014: Microsaic Systems, a high technology company developing, marketing and manufacturing next generation mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, is showcasing its latest innovative products offering enhanced productivity and time and cost savings… Read More
Microsaic Systems
Microsaic Systems is pleased to announce the launch of the MiDas™ interface module which allows simple connectivity of its miniaturised mass detector, the 4000 MiD®, for on line and off line analysis. The MiDas compact integrated interface unit offers automated sampling,… Read More
Microsaic Systems
Interim results: Revenues up 100%: Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the developer of chip-based scientific instruments, announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 and an update on trading since the period end. Highlights… Read More
Lime Micro
Signs global distribution agreement with Digi-Key
Surrey NanoSystems
‘Super black’ coating to revolutionise aerospace industry? UK firm Surrey NanoSystems has utilised its know-how in nanotechnology processing to deposit the world’s blackest material on lightweight, temperature-sensitive substrates.
ARM Holdings – £24.3bn acquisition of the University of Cambridge spin-out
Japan’s Softbank on Monday offered £24.3bn ($32bn) in cash to acquire 100% of ARM Holdings, the UK’s smartphone chip designer that is one of the leaders in the infrastructure of the internet of things. In 2015, Forbes ranked… Read More
Posted on July 18, 2016
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