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Advanced Balance Systems IMPROVES BALANCE WITH WALKASINS^TM 

Walkasins

Loss of sensation in the feet increases the incidence of falls in people over 65. Walkasins^TM is a novel insole for the shoe that uses vibrations to help improve balance. Trials have shown that users walked with more confidence and the immediate benefits of wearing Walkasins^TM are comparable to 3 to 6 months of exercise therapy.

Advanced Balance Systems Ltd www.walkasins.co.uk

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY AND TOSHIBA BRING A NEW DIMENSION TO PHOTOS

Toshiba

Since 1863 when the first London Underground line was opened, engineers have inspected its infrastructure by walking tunnels at night with a notepad, making notes of any cracks. Now innovative technology, developed in collaboration between the University of Cambridge Engineering Department and Toshiba’s Cambridge Research Laboratory, allows 3D reconstruction of the tunnels, making it possible to automate this process and prioritise repair work.

CAMSTENT PRODUCES ‘NON-STICK’ COATING FOR CATHETERS

Camstent

It was a ‘eureka’ moment for CamStent founder David Hampton when he realised that a polymer, designed to prevent moss sticking to roofs, would have huge benefit in the medical industry to stop bacteria colonising urinary catheters. His invention has the potential to save the NHS £100 million, the cost of treating urinary infections.

CamStent www.camstent.com

COSMOS LASERS TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR PORTABLE DIAGNOSTICS

Cosmos Lasers

Fast and accurate medical diagnosis can save lives, and COSMOS Lasers hopes to turn diagnostic laser technology from laboratory based systems into portable field devices.

ELLEXUS MAKES INSTALLATION ON THE CLOUD A BREEZE

Ellexus

Installing new software and migrating systems to the cloud is to become easier with Breeze, a unique dependency tracing software tool from Ellexus. Colourful graphics are used to show how your program interacts with your computer so you can solve installation issues or help your customers solve a problem remotely. It works like an x-ray into the program showing what the system looks like inside so engineers can see the cause of a problem easily. Such is the power of Breeze that its first customer is microchip-giant, ARM.

Ellexus www.ellexus.com

ELIMINATA LAUNCHES PLUG THAT SAVES ENERGY

Eliminata

Cambridge-based Energy Reducing Products (ERP) has launched the ELIMINATA range of intelligent plugs that tailor electricity supply to appliance usage and can pay for themselves in a year. ELIMINATA takes the guesswork out of energy saving by supplying power to office appliances only when it is needed.

Eliminata www.eliminata.com

ENLIGHT CUTS ENERGY USE AND HELPS KEEP STREETLIGHTS WORKING

Enlight

As some councils consider turning off one in every ten street lights, EnLight provides a solution that slashes energy bills while actually improving the service we get from our streetlights. EnLight allows remote control of all streetlights, so they can be lit and dimmed from a central point, and faults can be detected remotely, making an engineer’s job more efficient.

EnLight www.enlight.co.uk

EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPS GAIT ANALYSIS TOOL

European Technology for Business

As the London Broncos rugby league team gears up for the start of a new Super League season, an innovative technology from European Technology for Business is helping them achieve full fitness. gaitSMART monitors a player’s movements, so any sign of injury is immediately picked up and damage can either be treated proactively or prevented. Following treatment, gaitSMART allows monitoring of the player to ensure the optimum path back to full fitness.

European Technology for Business www.etb.co.uk

FONLEAP GIVES ACCESS TO YOUR DIGITAL LIFE ON ANY DEVICE

Fonleap

Cambridge start-up Fonleap has made it possible to work on any computer as though it was your own, without relying on remote access. A normal smartphone is used to transport the whole state of a desktop from one computer to the next. You can leave one computer, and can resume on a different one, with your desktop, files and applications exactly as you left them.

Fonleap www.fonleap.com

HANDY ELEPHANT HELPS SAVVY NETWORKERS MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS

Handy Elephant

A Cambridge entrepreneur has developed a productivity app that extends the skills used to maintain stable relationships in the real world into social networking. Benjamin F. Wirtz, founder of Handy Elephant, says it is not communications technology but the capacity of the brain that limits the number of stable relationships you can maintain.

Handy Elephant www.handyelephant.com

IBUG SENSORS IDENTIFY CLINICAL MATERIALS DEAD ON ARRIVAL

iBug Sensors

A few degrees change in temperature can destroy valuable medical supplies and can result in ruined experiments. iBug is a tiny spy device that can detect if samples have been damaged in transit and alert the scientist before work starts, saving thousands of pounds of wasted time and effort.

iBug Sensors Ltd www.myibug.com

LIFE LIGHT RESCUE GUIDES FIRE FIGHTERS TO A CHILD’S BEDROOM

Life Light Rescue

During a domestic fire the vast majority of children are found hiding in their bedroom, and Life Light guides fire fighters to the child’s bedroom door. Life Light is triggered by the sound of any smoke alarm and emits a very bright strobe light which is visible even in thick smoke. In the UK fire fighters attend dangerous domestic fires every ten minutes, and rescuing a child rapidly is a top priority in order to prevent serious injury and save lives.

Life Light Rescue www.lifelightrescue.com

SKALENE Technologies develop BLACK BOX FOR CARS

Skalene

An innovative black box for cars that will help drivers save fuel and improve safety has been developed by Skalene Technologies. Using a simple ‘mood light’ to indicate how efficiently the car is being driven coupled with the ability to store up to a year’s worth of driving data, the sophisticated device has the potential to improve driver performance. The device records 30 parameters – such as speed, fuel level, air bag status, number of revs and the motion of the car – one hundred times every second. This information is made available to the driver in real time in a simple and meaningful way.

Skalene Technologies www.skalene.com

SMART ARCHITECTS KEEPS PASSWORDS SAFE

Smart Architects

The problem of using the same weak password repeatedly was highlighted when users had their personal data stolen from Sony’s PlayStation network earlier this year. Every month, hundreds of thousands of people are affected by similar incidents. To tackle the problem, Smart Architects have created sCrib, a small device which plugs into a USB port and stores twelve cryptographically-secure passwords. It is easy to use, improving convenience at the same time as increasing security.

Smart Architects www.smartarchitects.co.uk

SYRINIX DETECT WEAKNESS IN WATER PIPES

Syrinix

A 21st century update on the Victorian listening stick, is set to revolutionise the detection of leaks in water trunk mains. Syrinix’s technology provides a means to reduce the 3.3 billion litres of treated water lost every day in the UK by making maintenance more cost-effective. The company has been recognised with an “Eco-Innovation Award” by ECOLINK+, an EU initiative to stimulate commercial uptake of clean technology.