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Life saving research to be showcased at North East event

Research into the development of electronic equipment which can operate in extreme conditions is being showcased in the North East this month.

Scientists at Newcastle University have begun researching how effective such life-saving equipment could be and whether it could be developed in the region.

The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) has been looking into the possibility of creating a world leading operation to support the development of advanced electronics and communications technologies which can operate in extreme environments such as high temperatures, aerospace and below sea level.

And at the Extreme Technologies: Solutions for Harsh Environments event at Newcastle University on 22 October, the findings of the early stages of the research will be unveiled to an audience including scientists, researchers, and businesses. The event will also be attended by industry and finance experts from One NorthEast, who provided £2.1m of funding for the project.

Kim Wong, One NorthEast’s Innovation Senior Specialist, said: “There’s no doubting the significance of this research and its potential value to the region. It will attract other research and development activities in the area of advanced materials, strengthening our position as a leader within the field.”

The creation of a research and development facility at Newcastle University, which is supporting the research and the potential development of the equipment, has cost around £3.4m.

Professor Nick Wright, Pro Vice Chancellor of the Research and Innovation Department at Newcastle University, said: “The core technologies developed at Newcastle are now ready to be commercialised and the Extreme Technologies event is an ideal way for us to begin partnerships with regional companies.”

To find out more or to register for the event, visit www.qi3.co.uk/extreme.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .