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Findaa Technology – Healthcare Asset Tracking Solutions

Published: May 18, 2021

“We were pleased to be introduced to Findaa through our colleagues at the Connected Places Catapult, who have been leading the SME accelerator programme for...

Space Applications
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The Satellite Applications Catapult appoints Sanjay Bhandari as its new Chair of the Board of Directors

Published: May 17, 2021

The Satellite Applications Catapult is pleased to announce that Sanjay Bhandari will be appointed as a non-executive director from 1 July 2021 and will take...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Briteyellow – Indoor Mapping and Smart Wearables

Published: May 14, 2021

“We were pleased to be introduced to Briteyellow through our colleagues at the Connected Places Catapult, who have been leading the SME accelerator programme for the...

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Odin Vision – AI for Supporting Bowel Cancer Diagnosis

Published: May 11, 2021

“ODIN Vision uses Artificial Intelligence and endoscopy cameras to detect potentially cancerous polyps in endoscopy procedures. Peter Mountney, CEO of ODIN Vision, spoke at the bowel cancer...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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A Circularly Polarized Low-Cost Flat Panel Antenna Array with a High Impedance Surface Meta-Substrate for Satellite On-The-Move Medical IoT Applications

Published: May 11, 2021

Catapult Co-Author: Thanos Arampatzis Abstract: A 1×3 linear antenna array consisting of Quad-Arm Curl antenna with a High impedance meta-surface (QACH) is presented. We believe...

Resilient Earth
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Excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: a geospatial and statistical analysis in Aden governorate, Yemen

Published: May 10, 2021

Catapult Co-Authors: Andy Norris, Terri Freemantle, Yolanda Vazquez, Chris Reeve Abstract: The burden of COVID-19 in low-income and conflict-affected countries remains unclear, largely reflecting low...

Resilient Earth
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Monitoring Deformations of Istanbul Metro Line Stations Through Sentinel-1 and Levelling Observations

Published: May 10, 2021

Catapult Co-Author: Cristian Rossi Abstract: Turkey, as a developing country, is designing and performing massive construction projects around Istanbul. Beginning from the 1960s, rapid urbanization has...

Resilient Earth
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Space, Mining and Social Sciences Combine to Brainstorm How Satellites Could Help to Solve the Social Challenges in Mining

Published: May 10, 2021

On February 10 2021 a Spark Session was carried out by the Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership South West Centre of Excellence supported by the UK...

Resilient Earth
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EM3 space sector will help tackle climate change and revive the regional economy

Published: May 7, 2021

EM3’s space industry ecosystem is finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change and supporting the UK’s net zero targets and economic revival in the region post COVID-19. EM3...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Technology Showcase: WarnerPatch – Extending Hospital Standard of Care to Home

Published: May 7, 2021

“The MK:5G project held two events in March 2021 showcasing 5G enabled healthcare solutions, presented by health-tech companies innovating for a more efficient system. Speakers...

Beyond Earth
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The Rise of SPACs

Published: May 6, 2021

This piece has been taken from our Q1 2021 Small Satellite Market Intelligence Report and was written by Matt Christie, our Access to Space Intern....

Beyond Earth
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New Additive Manufacturing System for the UK Space Sector

Published: May 5, 2021

Picture of Mike Curtis-Rouse (right) Head of Manufacturing for Space at Satellite Applications Catapult, inspecting the MetalFAB1 with Lars Ryberg, Director Business Development UK &...

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