WM ICT Hub

25 November 2008 - Aston Science Park, Birmingham, UK

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:54:03 +0000

25 November 2008 - Aston Science Park, Birmingham, UK

The Photonics and Nanotechnology KTN's are holding a one day event to help you access funding in the area of high value manufacturing.

25 November 2008 - Aston Science Park, Birmingham, UK

Funding opportunities in High Value Manufacturing: Micro/Nano laser processing success stories

The day comprises presentations about funding calls through the Technology Strategy Board, FP7 and the EPSRC. Hear case studies from successful partners who have delivered successful projects and proposals to obtain funding in recent calls. Give yourself the opportunity to set up collaborations and shape future calls by attending this one day event.

The registration fee for this event is £50+VAT, which includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

NOT TO BE MISSED!

THE LAST DAY FOR REGISTERING INTEREST IS THIS FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER

For full programme details and to register for the event CLICK HERE to download the booking form.

Mike Green
AILU The Association for Laser Users
Oxford House, 100 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 5DH, UK
tel: +44 1235 539595

REGISTRATION
Alternatively please email [email protected] for a booking form

UK Representation at Photonics West 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:53:29 +0000

UK Representation at Photonics West 2009.

Just a short note to enquire which UK companies will be either exhibiting or indeed visiting Photonics West, San Jose US in a few weeks time.

The UK Photonics Cluster and Photonics KTN will be supporting international networking activities.

Please contact:

Photonics Cluster / UK Photonics KTN representative on [email protected]

by phone call +44 121 260 6189 to make sure you are invited to PW09 activities.

Invitation to Photonics West breakfast - Wednesday 28th January 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:52:48 +0000

Invitation to Photonics West breakfast - Wednesday 28th January 2009

SUBJECT: THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BREAKFAST HOSTED BY GLOBAL ADVANTAGE CITIES - TUSCON, OTTAWA, and BERLIN IS ONE OF THE ESTABLISHED HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NETWORKING WITHIN THE PHOTONICS WEST WEEK.

INVITATION: UK PARTICIPANTS AT PHOTONICS WEST 2009

Location:
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
185 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA
Time: 07:30 - 09:30

RSVP by return to myself at: [email protected]

UK PHOTONICS CLUSTER / PARTNER WITH UK PHOTONICS KTN
IN ASSOCIATION WITH UK TRADE & INVESTMENT ARE LONG STANDING SUPPORT PARTNERS TO THE GLOBAL ADVANTAGE CITIES.

For more information please visit the Global Advantage website at www.globaladvantagenet.com. Details can be found on the calendar and we encourage your business to utilize the business forum by posting information related to possible business collaboration interests.

Accredit UK Standard awarded to FCL Computing & Software Solutions Ltd

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:52:00 +0000

Accredit UK Standard awarded to FCL Computing & Software Solutions Ltd.

Aston Science Park tenant FCL Computing & Software Solutions Limited, an established IT consultancy business has been awarded the prestigious Accredit UK Standard, which recognises the best technology suppliers in the country.

FCL Computing & Software Solutions Ltd has a team of nine experienced consultants and engineers and can also call upon a pool of up to 55 consultants for any substantial project. The company is planning to use the Accredit UK standard to help grow their business. By completing the Accredit UK standard, they have been recognised as providing an efficient, honest and reliable service.

The Accredit UK standard is an independent quality mark that promotes trust in IT and helps suppliers prove their excellence. It proves to potential IT purchasers that companies holding the mark operate with appropriately skilled people, clearly defined processes, and that the company has a track record of meeting customers' expectations.

FCL Computing & Software Solutions Ltd provides its clients with advice and help on growing their business through products from Microsoft and Sage. They also offer corporate clients and SMEs a range of services including installation, configuration, training and on-going support for IT systems. Most recently, FCL Computing has assisted an engineering company in setting up a financial and CAD/CAM system and has also carried out a full disaster recovery for a company that had a major fire. FCL has also won several web design and e-commerce projects.

Frank Thunder, Director at FCL Computing & Software Solutions Ltd explains why the company decided to take part in the Accredit UK certification: “We took part in the certification to increase quality procedures within our company. We believe that the certification will help us to win additional business as clients will now have evidence that our processes have been assessed independently and are of the highest standards.”

The Accredit UK Assessor said: “A network of associates with key skills means that FCL Computing is able to deliver cost-effective and superbly crafted systems and services to its customers. Communication is key to customer satisfaction and it's the behind-the-scenes communication between the project team that keeps all FCL's practitioners well appraised of progress and in a state of readiness to make their contribution.”

Vaughan Shayler, Programme Director for Accredit UK said: “By using the Accredit UK standard, FCL Computing is helping to make it easier for purchasers to feel confident to buy services from technology companies.

94% of people that we surveyed think that the Accredit UK standard is a good idea. That is because it solves their burning need they can now get what they want without fear.”

Notes for Editors
For further press information please contact Matthew Hidderley at Aston Science Park on 0121 260 6168 or email [email protected]

Meet Chinese delegation at Aston Science Park (BIRMINGHAM) on Wednesday 11 March 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:51:21 +0000

Meet Chinese delegation at Aston Science Park (BIRMINGHAM) on Wednesday 11 March 2009

Meet the visiting Chinese delegation at Aston Science Park (BIRMINGHAM) on Wednesday 11 March 2009

Please register to meet up with the visiting delegation - one to one as well as one to many opportunities are available. In addition to photonics companies this will be of particular interest to companies in within automotive, conventional lighting or LED based products areas?

As part of the international activities of Aston Science Park and specifically its euroLED activities, a high level delegation of Chinese companies from the Chongqing Region will visit technology focussed areas throughout the UK.

Visiting companies include the following leading companies plus senior government representatives
Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission

Chongqing Beibei Tianli Lamp Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Xingguo Jinke Lamp Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Intan Restae Development Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Xinxing Gear Wheel Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Zhaohong Technology Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Juxing Traffic Machinery Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Shalom Technology Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Rongtai Technology Co.,Ltd
Chongqing Fuchuan Mechanical Electricak Co.,Ltd

UK companies which have previously taking part in similar one to one business brokering meetings include technology companies from the Aston Science Park based Photonics Cluster (UK) membership such as MARL, GreenLED, Oxley, ISOCOM as well as a strong West Midlands based representation - Advanced LED's, Cannwell, Chromatica, LED(UK), IST Limited, McGeoch Technology, ATG (Airports) Ltd.

To participate within pre arranged one to one meetings. Please register your interest by email to [email protected] or on the www.astonsciencepark.co.uk web site under forthcoming events

For further information contact:
Glenn Barrowman or Matthew Hidderley, 0121 260 6168 or email
[email protected] or [email protected]

Chongqing LED and Photonics Visit to UK a Resounding Success

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:50:19 +0000

Chongqing LED and Photonics Visit to UK a Resounding Success

The leader of the visiting industry group from Chongqing was hugely impressed by the welcome it received from the UK photonics and LED based community.

Over the course of their visit organized by Aston Science Park on behalf of UK Trade & Investment the group travelled widely throughout the UK including Scotland during which time they met with one of the leading UK Science Parks, UK Trade & Investment representatives, two Knowledge Transfer Networks, two Regional Development Agencies, twenty two UK companies and participated in fifty+ meetings

The inward mission was a combination of intensive one to one business meetings coupled with networking and social activities. One such social occasion was a dinner hosted in Birmingham by Aston Science Park Managing Director David Hardman. This took place at the Wing Wah and involved cuisine similar to the Chongqing regional “hot pot” speciality.

Highlights of the week included the Aston Science Park one to one meetings which stimulated excellent interaction with the UK companies attending. Moreover the visit to the Birmingham based McGeoch Technology impressed the delegation. The delegation considered the quality of the McGeoch niche products - especially suited for harsh environments eg oil rigs, mining as well as vibration such as transportation - the basis for future collaborations.

The Northwest Region activities provided introductions to Leyland Trucks and Zetex alongside impressive presentations on the capabilities within this Region.

The Scottish activities were well supported with the science dignitary Dr David Simpson OBE providing a technical address on the Freelight dye doped polymer technology which was developed at Napier with applications in displays, road signs etc. Other companies attending included Gas Sensing Solutions, Design LED Products, OptoCAP Limited, Quantum Filament Technologies Ltd, Fibre Photonics, and Intense.

Future dates for diaries include:

3,4 June at the euroLED Conference and Exhibition, Ricoh Arena Coventry, UK

3-10 September UK mission to Chongqing and Shenzhen (China International Optoelectronic Exhibition), China

For further information

Please do not hesitate to contact Glenn Barrowman, Aston Science Park. Tel +44 121 260 6189 or

Email [email protected]

LED Futures - Editorial Opportunity .

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:49:30 +0000

LED Futures - Editorial Opportunity ...

Event: euroLED 2009
Europe's Premier Conference and Exhibition for Solid-State Lighting
Venue: Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK
Date: 3-4 June 2009

The Aston Science Park team is once more producing the popular “LED Futures” Magazine to accompany the euroLED 2009 Conference and Exhibition. This 28 page full colour magazine will be distributed to all Conference and Exhibition delegates at euroLED 2009 and in addition will be circulated widely at national and international events attended by Aston Science Park and Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network, Photonics Cluster (UK) during the coming year.
There will also be a low resolution version visible on the euroLED 09 and media partners' web sites.

Free Editorial Opportunity - We welcome any exciting news stories in the Solid-State Lighting sector, which will be reviewed and included in this year's publication. If you would like to submit a news story or enquire about securing half or full page advertising space within this publication please contact Glenn Barrowman on 0121 260 6189 or by email to [email protected]

News articles deadline: 8th May, 2009

Advertising deadline: Friday 22nd May 2009 (finished artwork please at 300 dpi - technical specification dimensions will be supplied on request)
Half page adverts are available from £750 plus VAT. Full page adverts are available from £950 plus VAT.

For further information on euroLED 2009, including the Conference Programme, Exhibitor List or to register please visit www.euroled.org

Using Offset liabilities to your commercial advantage - 22 April 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:48:42 +0000

Using Offset liabilities to your commercial advantage - 22 April 2009

Aston Science Park Client Briefing
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2009
Location: Faraday Wharf, Holt Street, Aston Science Park, BIRMINGHAM, B7 4BB
Duration: 2.5 hours
Registration 10.30, Start 11.00
Estimated Conclusion 13.00

Synopsis - Are you aware that defence companies can provide funding and investment to help UK companies cover part of the costs of establishing overseas operations - providing cheap finance on very attractive terms?

Regiister if you are a company that has the potential to;

1.Set up a new operation or a subsidiary overseas, in manufacturing and/ or research areas

2.Outsource manufacturing / research / product development in co-operation with foreign organisations (i.e. want to form joint ventures etc)

3.Purchase products from overseas suppliers.

At Aston Science Park Business we are identifying companies that will be selected to form part of a pilot study in partnership with the major defence companies.

Please RSVP to myself with full contact details or register on the event listing on the www.astonsciencepark.co.uk web site.

Glenn Barrowman
Email [email protected]
Tel 0121 260 6189

6th Annual Solid-State Lighting Conference and Exhibition

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:47:31 +0000

6th Annual Solid-State Lighting Conference and Exhibition

euroLED 09 are delighted to welcome a special delegation of UK Trade & Investment attendees to the exhibition on Wednesday 3rd June 2009. The international delegation will be welcomed by Glenn Barrowman Business Development Manager with responsibility for International Affairs for Aston Science Park and the euroLED Exhibition and Conference organizer Eve Gaut.
These invited guests will be from leading solid state lighting and LED countries Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China, with companies represented including leading exponents such as the LED Research & Development Divisions within LG Electronics Advanced Research Institute and Samsung LED Co Ltd. These international companies will be take part in over 75 dedicated one to one meetings with UK based companies.
The 6th annual solid-state lighting conference and exhibition, euroLED 2009, is firmly established as Europe’s premier event dedicated to solid-state lighting.
A highlight of the global solid-state lighting calendar, the event offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expand and understand the European and global LED & solid-state lighting markets and continues to generate unprecedented industry participation from leading organizations.

Join leading manufacturers, component and equipment suppliers, lighting specifiers and design engineers representing the companies who are shaping the future of LED technology.
The two day event is hosted at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK (www.ricoharena.com) and will cover everything you need to know about LEDs, featuring:
• A dynamic floor Exhibition featuring over 75 international exhibitors (3rd-4th June)
• Main Conference Programme (3rd-4th June) featuring leading experts providing strategic insight into the latest technologies, emerging application markets and common issues of LED installation and maintenance

Note 1: to view the full conference programme please visit www.euroled.org.uk
Note 2: to register as a UK company for the international meetings please email Glenn Barrowman on [email protected]

Meet International Delegates from Korea, Taiwan and China

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:45:36 +0000

Meet International Delegates from Korea, Taiwan and China

Dates - 3 & 4 June 2009
Venue – Ricoh Arena – Co-located with euroLED 09

Are you a UK based research group or a company with an interest in photonics, energy efficient lighting, LEDs, plastic electronics or displays?
As our invited guest please attend the euroLED 09 exhibition and sign up to participate within the international business meetings supported by uk Trade & Investment.
UK Trade & Investment international guests are from leading solid state lighting and LED countries Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China, with companies including leading exponents such as the LED Research & Development Divisions within LG Electronics Advanced Research Institute and Samsung LED Co Ltd. Over the two days we anticipate over 150 one to one meetings with in excess of 75 unique UK based companies.

Register today for one to one meetings at:
www.meetinternationaldelegates-euroled09.com

UK companies which have previously taking part in similar one to one business brokering meetings include technology companies such as QinetiQ, QioptiQ, MARL, IQE, GreenLED, Oxley, ISOCOM, Advanced LED's, Cannwell, Chromatica, LED(UK), IST Limited, McGeoch Technology, ATG (Airports) Ltd and more ..

For further information or if you have difficulty registering please contact

Glenn Barrowman
Business Development Manager, Aston Science Park.
Tel: 0121 260 6168
Email: [email protected]