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GCG continues to expand IP portfolio16.09.2011
The Company has continued to reinforce its considerable portfolio of key intellectual property. These grants will involve GCG's core P Zero patent, the technology that 'balances' the curing distortion in the manufacture of carbon fibre laminates. This distortion has been prevalent throughout the entire history of carbon fibre manufacturing and it occurs because the carbon fibres and the polymer used in the process have thermal properties which cause them to contract at different rates during curing, causing the distortion. GCG's technology neutralises this effect by simply combining auxetic fibres alongside the carbon fibres in a combination that 'balances' the structure.
The P Zero patent has been approved for grant in both Russia and the US, which will provide tremendous robustness to the global control of this technology. GCG also received approval for a European grant for ductile metal foam.
REMOS Aircraft continues product innovations
12.09.2011
Following the introduction of the Ultra-Light REMOS GX eLite at the spring AERO 2011, REMOS Aircraft GmbH has further expanded its product range with the new REMOS GXNXT.
The German light aircraft manufacturer introduced its most recent evolution of the successful REMOS GX to an international audience at the July EAA AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh, USA, the world's largest exhibition of light aircraft. The European debut of the GXNXT took place at the 'Tannkosh' Fly-in at the end of August at Tannheim airfield, Germany. This is the most famous European (light) aircraft meeting and had expected over 1000 aircraft.
'The new REMOS GXNXT is set to replace the Explorer and Cruiser series. It complements the GXeLite and is geared towards clients with the highest aspirations in a light two-seater. Easy handling was an important criteria in the selection of the appliances for the glass cockpit suite of the GXNXT', says Theo Paeffgen, CEO at REMOS Aircraft GmbH. 'The two ranges continue to exhibit exceptional handling features and flight parameters.'
CANTAB® Mobile
08.09.2011
Cambridge Cognition announces the launch of CANTAB Mobile, a new CE approved Class II medical device, to aid early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
With CANTAB Mobile, healthcare professionals can now carry out a simple, objective and accurate cognitive assessment in around 10 minutes. The automated scoring for the test works by comparing the patient's test results with those of thousands of other people who have performed the test. This test can detect the earliest signs of dementia before the damage is done, so that more effective interventions can be made to prolong the patient's independence.
Simraceway establishes permanent real world racing facility at Infineon Raceway
06.09.2011
On August 28, 2011, Ignite Game Technologies, the online gaming company, announced it had established a real world racing facility in partnership with the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School in Sonoma, CA to operate as 'simraceway performance driving center'.
'The creation of the simraceway performance driving center marks the first time a real-world driving school and auto racing game have united to fuse both online and real-world racing in one location. With this we are creating a potent tool to evolve the art of vehicle physics modeling for use in racing games and an unprecedented platform to develop drivers' skills both online and offline. This is simply a huge asset as we work to reinvent the racing game,' said Ignite CEO Jonathan Haswell. 'We are extremely encouraged to produce a partnership together, which will raise the bar for the industry in terms of driver training and safety', said Mark Rayner, CEO, emotive Experiential Performance.
Team Indian Ocean 3100 finished
12.07.2011
After 76 days at sea and a total of 3,398 miles, Team Indian Ocean 3100 crossed the finish line in Mauritius at 1pm (GMT) on 8th July 2011. The four rowers, traversing the Indian Ocean, had been hoping to beat the current world record of 68 days, but after battling strong weather systems and equipment failure, the record slipped from their grasp.
On behalf of Cambridge Cognition, the four have been completing a CANTAB assessment on a weekly basis, both before and during the expedition, and their results will be compared against control subjects to investigate the effects of extreme physical and mental fatigue on cognitive performance. It is believed that this may be the first experiment of its kind, and will give a unique insight into how the brain reacts under these circumstances.
Pall Mall Partners joins Cambridge Cognition in congratulating them on their epic achievement.
Remos enters new markets
16.06.2011
REMOS Aircraft is targeting two new markets with large potential: China and India. In both countries, the REMOS GX is on the verge of obtaining local aviation approval. Aviacom in New Dehli is introducing the REMOS GX into the Indian market. The company has been active in general aviation for many years and are assisting in obtaining the required approval for the composite two-seater in India. 'Thanks to their exceptional flying characteristics and top quality manufacturing, we also see very good opportunities for the REMOS GX as an affordable basis trainer for junior pilots in our state air-cadet program.' says Aviacom CEO Sanjay Kumar on a recent visit to the REMOS plant in Pasewalk, Germany. Aviacom is currently building a dealer network to be able to provide service to commercial flight schools and private customers in India with its 1.2 billion inhabitants.
In the Chinese market, REMOS Aircraft is expecting a delegation of the Chinese aviation authority CAAC for a final plant audit. 'We are monitoring the developments in China particularly closely. These are promising prospects,' says plant manager Jakob Siegers. 'In a short space of time, China will open 49 new airports for general aviation use.'
Remos at AERO 2011
05.05.2011
Extremely light, boasting the latest avionics and at a most attractive price: REMOS Aircraft introduced its REMOS GX eLITE, the brand-new, Ultralight version of the successful REMOS GX at the AERO 2011 in Friedrichshafen in April. The new REMOS GX eLITE is specifically aimed at the Ultralight market, in particular clubs and flying schools, who are searching for a really light, fully-fledged two-seater with a high load capacity in the Ultralight class. Ready to fly and including a rescue system, the REMOS GX eLITE weighs less than 290 kg.
Quiconnect merges with CSL
15.04.2011
Pall Mall Partners is pleased to announce that on 31 March 2011, Quiconnect Limited merged with Connection Services Holdings Limited (CSH), a company operating under the name Connection Services Limited (CSL), based in Reading, Berks.
Both companies have been working closely together for the past 18 months and their combined commercial activity has produced a number of sizeable opportunities, promoting a large sales pipeline, primarily delivered on a combined CSL/Quiconnect technology platform.
The new merged entity will benefit from substantial financial and operational synergies.
British rowers test CANTAB in endurance race
15.04.2011
Starting on 17th April 2011, a team of four rowers from the UK will participate in the Indian Ocean Rowing Race, starting in Geraldton, Western Australia, taking them 3000 nautical miles across the Indian Ocean to the island of Mauritius.
Cambridge Cognition is extremely excited to announce that during their crossing, the team will be undertaking a series of cognitive tests, using CANTAB technology, consisting of computerised touch-screen tasks. The four rowers will be completing CANTAB over a period of 13 weeks, including before and after the event, modeling the time-course of brain performance; in preparation for the event, during the race as fatigue sets in, and also during recovering. The expedition is an incredible feat to undertake in itself, but the challenge is also pioneering from a scientific research perspective.
For continued information on the race progress, please visit:
www.indianocean3100.com
GCG attends SAMPE conference
15.04.2011
GCG attended the SEICO 11 event in Paris on the 29th March, where David Skertchly (GCG's Chief Scientist) gave a talk on the Development and use of Auxetic Polymers in Composites.
SEICO 11 - SAMPE Europe International Conference & Forum is one of the leading events in Europe in the Technical and Scientific Calendar, associated with Advanced Materials and Process Technology. SEICO 11 focussed on a wide field of Materials, Technologies and Applications.
SEICO 11 will provide reference to a wide range of papers on the latest research, development, testing and processing of Advanced Composite Technology and Material Science. The papers presented focussed on the latest applications from Aircraft & Space, Nano- Technology, NDT & Repair, Composite Tooling, Mass Transport.
enverdis starts its poster campaign
08.03.2011
As part of its marketing strategy in Northrhine-Westphalia (NRW), enverdis has started an advertising campaign 'Finding the Obstruction'. Eighty large-sized posters are put up in public places or on busy roadsides in NRW. After the first week, the company already noticed an increase of internet traffic to their webpage www.verschluss-finden.de, from where visitors are directly forwarded to the www.cardiogoniometrie.de webpage, successfully launched in German and English, which has seen increased popularity. Initial newspaper articles and TV coverage have resulted in a host of enquiries from physicians, patients and distributors and are directly dealt with by the company.
REMOS successful at Sebring Show
07.03.2011
The REMOS GX was again successfully presented by the US sales team at the U.S. SPORT AVIATION EXPO 2011 held from
JANUARY 20-23, 2011 at the Sebring Regional Airport in Florida.
Although the company had downsized the space, the two GX aircraft on display along with the tent made for a very attractive stand. The attendance was not tremendous in quantity but the quality of the attendees was very good. The team took home 23 leads and flew 11 demonstration flights. Each one person came back from the flight with only positive comments about the airplane and the flight. The team was complemented multiple times about how informative and how friendly they were. Since the show, two prospects took delivery of a REMOS GX, and several more have requested proposals.
enverdis at MEDICA trade show
30.11.2010
enverdis GmbH from Jena was again able to arouse great interest by presenting its products CARDIOLOGIC EXPLORER and VASCULAR EXPLORER at the MEDICA trade show. Special attention was recently drawn to CARDIOGONIOMETRY. Many countries need a faster diagnostic for the detection of heart attacks, which may be overlooked while using the normal ECG. In some countries the unhealthy Western lifestyle is causing a dramatic increase of cardiovascular problems. Thus, many countries support investment programmes in health economy. At the MEDICA existent merchant connections could be intensified and new prospects for the distribution of enverdis products were gained.
Faster detection of myocardial infarctions
19.11.2010
(lifepr) Berlin, 5 October 2010 Every day across the nation, people with acute chest pain are admitted to hospitals. When a myocardial infarction is suspected, the proper diagnosis may be a life-saving one. Yet, currently used diagnostics show potential gaps in accuracy. Now, there is a new, easy-to-use diagnostic method that allows primary-care physicians to detect potential myocardial infarctions faster in outpatient settings. Cardiologists at the Friedenau POLIKUM Health Centre are the first to use this novel ECG unit equipped with cardiogoniometry (CGM) in an outpatient setting in the Berlin metropolis. Cardiogoniometry is a method that produces a spatiotemporal analysis of ECG data. The device is called the CARDIOLOGIC EXPLORER and operates with five electrodes in an orthogonal system orientated along the heart's axis. Without stress for the patients, the data are recorded and automatically analysed within 12 seconds. Initial study results indicate that CGM is a readily available, supplemental method for early diagnosis of acute chest pain and myocardial infarctions.
This is a shortened version. Please find the full version under:
http://www.presse-link.de/pressemeldungen/41758/herzinfarkte-schneller-erkennbar-polikum-setzt-erstmals-neues-ekg-diagnosesystem-ein/
A novel ECG-based method can help save more lives
19.11.2010
Bad Segeberg, 8 October 2010 The best chances to survive a myocardial infarction is when diagnosis is performed as fast and as early as possible, enabling proper treatment to be initiated promptly. Up until now, ECG represented the best method for such fast and early diagnosis. According to Prof. Gert Richardt, Medical Director at the Heart Centre in Bad Segeberg, however, the classical ECG recorder, an electrical cardiograph, can only detect around 30% of all myocardial infarctions. Even state-of-the-art blood tests for myocardial infarction may not reveal problems until after a delay of up to several hours.
CGM is an innovative new type of electrocardiograph that performs all the necessary measurements within a few seconds and analyses them automatically on a mobile computer.
Just recently, Richardt and his team together with the other heart centres involved in this nationwide study presented their results at the Cardiology Congress in Stockholm. Now, speculation has been sparked that CGM may revolutionise inpatient and outpatient settings. Richardt: 'I could imagine that CGM will offer physicians in private practice and primary care an important decision-making tool. That is the setting where fast-track decisions are made as to whether a patient needs to be admitted to hospital directly in order to receive the proper care.' In the emergency sector, he could also imagine that CGM would enable better diagnostics for cardiological emergencies. Thereby, cardiac emergency patients could be transferred more effectively to the appropriate clinic.
This is a shortened version. Please find the full version under:
http://www.onejournal.de/item/gesundheit-medizin/9/cardiogoniometrie-koennte-ekg-ersetzen-pr66338.html
LoPresti Aviation welcomes Remos National Sales Center in Sebastian, Florida
15.11.2010
Remos Aircraft will be operating their new sales, distribution and service center from the LoPresti facility located at the Sebastian Airport. Remos has chosen its new location because of its proximity to several key factors: Florida's growing market for its new aircraft and access to the LoPresti engineering team which offers total maintenance support for this recreational aircraft.
Remos is very much looking forward to the new cooperation. As Earle Boyter, director of sales/marketing for Remos, points out 'When you combine the excellent reputation that LoPresti Aviation has for service, along with their Rotax qualified technicians and one of the best composite shops in the world.... you have a perfect match. The affiliation with LoPresti Aviation is a natural fit for Remos.'
enverdis successful at Stockholm conference
03.09.2010
Cardiogoniometry identifies quickly and secure those heart attacks that can be easily overlooked while applying ordinary methods.
enverdis (Jena) presented the final results of CGM@ACS research to a large audience from all over Europe during the Congress of the European Society of Cardiogoniometry. The participating expert group confirmed that the CGM identifies more patients with acute coronary syndrome than such contemporary widespread methods as stress free ECG and Troponin. The CGM is safer, faster, cost effective and it can be used anywhere. The results of stress MRT and CGM are strongly correlated. More information about the status of patients can be gained from spacial derivatives. This information allows to make a quick decision about further steps that will be taken. The use of CGM alsoat GPs leads to a quicker transfer of the patient into the hospital. So, it is possible to help earlier many patients which nowadays die on the way to the hospital. Permanent damage from a too late implemented therapy will be avoided.
Mitsubishi Press Event
27.08.2010
Last month emotive had the pleasure to host the All Wheel Control press event for Mitsubishi. On two days four different models and their all wheel drive systems were showcased to 50 press representatives at the Infineon Raceway. Among other things the event included a track portion in the Lancer Evolution, an Autocross in the Lancer RaliArt and a slip mat and handling exercise in the Outlander GT. A street drive finally gave the participants an idea of what it is like to drive the Outlander Sport.
Brook Wilkinson's Audi Sportscar Experience
12.08.2010
Brook Wilkinson, journalist for Audi Magazine, recently joined fellow automotive enthusiasts for an exhilarating day behind the wheel of Audi's R8 5.2FSI at the Audi sportscar experience. Produced by Emotive, the Audi sportscar experience combines Audi's highest performing vehicles with Infineon Raceway's 12-turn, 2.5 mile racing circuit in Sonoma, California. This combination of supercar and world class driving facility proved to be an experience not to be forgotten anytime soon. To find out more about Brook Wilkinson's Audi sportscar experience you can read her article in the recent issue of Audi Magazine.
CANTAB memory test puts women in front
15.07.2010
As widely reported in press throughout the world, Scientists at Cambridge University have recently demonstrated a clear link between factors such as sex and education level and memory function, using the CANTAB Paired Associates Learning technique.
CANTAB is the world's leading cognitive testing battery and is developed and marketed by Cambridge Cognition Limited. The computerised neuropsychological tests in CANTAB are outstandingly sensitive and extensively validated, with a bibliography of over 600 peer-reviewed journal papers.
The study carried out a number of memory tests on almost 4,500 men and women from East Anglia and the cognitive and physical performance of each participant, currently aged between 48 and 90 years, was assessed.
The preliminary results gave a strong indication that the memories of women function better than men, with women making an average of 5.9% fewer errors on a specific test of memory than men. This clear difference remains unchanged regardless of age.
Dr Andrew Blackwell, who led the research, is Chief Scientific Officer at Cambridge Cognition and Honorary Visiting Research Associate at the University of Cambridge Department of Psychiatry.
He commented:
Given the size of the sample and the objective method of assessment, it is likely that this result is a reliable indication this form of memory is generally better in women than men. We have looked at smaller datasets in younger people; remarkably, some similar gender differences seem to be observable even in children. Using these data, we can determine whether or not an individual's memory function is normal or not for people of their age, sex and education level. A body of scientific literature has demonstrated that women typically outperform men on test of verbal function, whereas men tend to outperform women on tasks of spatial function. However, in this study, we used a measure of memory that is spatial and women consistently outperformed men. There are many possible explanations for this, including both neurobiological and environmental differences.
The plan is to conduct further research to ascertain exactly what factors influence memory.
Based in Cambridge, England, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cambridge Cognition supplies its products and services to the pharmaceutical industry and academic researchers across the globe.
BMW ALPINA B7 - PRESS AND DEALER LAUNCH IN CALIFORNIA
14.07.2010
The new BMW ALPINA B7 was presented to selected members of the American press and the BMW dealer family, at an exclusive event held from the 5th to the 11th of June in California. Participants were able to sample the ALPINA flagship's comfort and sport orientation at both Infineon Raceway and while driving through California's scenery, including the renowned Highway One. Presentations were made regarding the B7's technical subtleties, deep insights were given into ALPINA's unique and storied history, and the distinctive philosophy of this small family-run business from Buchloe was explored. All this was framed by the American event agency Emotive using ALPINA's second business venture as the backdrop: wine. The very finest wines from California's best winemakers were served with dinner at the private Napa Valley Reserve, each wine and each bottle naturally introduced and elucidated by the vintners themselves, supported by ALPINA's head of wine.
All in all a quite successful event: the finest example of the ALPINA lifestyle, coupled with a vehicle created for the most demanding of automotive connoisseurs.
enverdis wins again in the innovations competition for Central Germany
28.06.2010
enverdis GmbH from Jena was repeatedly able pitch in the Innovationspreis Mitteldeutschlands (Central Germany) and won the regional competition from Eastern Thuringia.
The CARDIOLOGIC EXPLORER convinced the jury with the topic “save and quick diagnosis of heart attacks in the case of acute chest pain”.
Thomas HĂĽbner and Thomas Kappes received the price vicariously at the award ceremony in Gera.
Emotive hosts BMW ALPINA B7 press and dealer launch
23.06.2010
From 05th to 11th June, Emotive had the pleasure to host a very exclusive event - BMW ALPINA and BMW North America BMW ALPINA B7 press and dealer launch. This truly once-in-a-lifetime event let participants experience the new BMW ALPINA B7, the ALPINA philosophy and lifestyle at its best.
The program included street drives on some of the most scenic and challenging roads the region has to offer, including mountain roads along the Californian sublime Highway 1 coastline. The participants also had the opportunity to set the B7 horsepower free on a legendary race track Infineon Raceway, the home to Emotive Experiential.
The four groups enjoyed the ALPINA credo -savoir vivre- also during the visit and dinner at wineries that are usually closed to the public. The ALPINA wine department and well-established local winemakers joined the dinners and introduced the second pillar of the ALPINA business.
The new BMW ALPINA B7 was first introduced to the US market last February and has already been dubbed one of the most exclusive luxurious sedans in the world.
The long awaited launch hosted by emotive, has caught the attention of the cognoscenti press with respected publications such as the Robb Report providing detailed coverage.
REMOS Aircraft expands its service network throughout Europe
01.06.2010
REMOS Aircraft GmbH expands its service network for the REMOS GX throughout Europe. In future three operations will offer maintenance and service of the modern composite airplanes to customers in England. In Switzerland REMOS AIRCRAFT also authorised a new service partner.
In England, technical support is now offered by Aerolease Ltd. at the Peterborough Business Airfield, Christal Air Ltd. in Hailsham and Herefordshire Aero Club at the Shobdon Airfield near Leominster. In Switzerland REMOS Aircraft was able to win Skyparts GmbH at Airfield Hausen as a service partner.
Audi Sportscar Experience Latin America
11.05.2010
Emotive is managing and producing the Audi sportscar experience Latin America, a traveling program visiting racetracks throughout South America. Stops include Buenos Aires (Argentina), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru), Bogota (Colombia) and Guatemala City (Guatemala). Audi currently has 30 models available in Latin America. This number will increase in the next three years to 45. In the context of the Audi sportscar experience, prospects will be made aware of the complete performance model range. For most participants, this is a one-time-in-a-lifetime experience that will help to emotionalize the brand. It is through these unique experiences that participants form stronger connections with the Audi brand and appreciate the real-world benefits of exclusive Audi technologies.
REMOS AIRCRAFT announces new investment for global expansion
04.05.2010
REMOS Aircraft, one of the world's leading light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturers, has finalized its corporate expansion program to roll out its global market strategy, the company announced today.
Mr. Michael Bauer, Chairman of the Board for REMOS Aircraft Group commented, 'With this new investment program, REMOS Aircraft is now positioned to capitalize on its strengths in German precision engineering within the rapidly expanding LSA market. We are redefining what the future of General Aviation will look like; safe, economical, innovative, and fun.'
REMOS Aircraft is also delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Edward Roberto as CEO of the REMOS Aircraft Group. With his strong background in corporate growth, Mr. Roberto will be principally focused on the Company's core business management and the continued expansion of REMOS in the LSA marketplace.
Mr. Roberto has been involved in high technology companies for the past 25 years in a variety of executive and operating capacities including operational, financial, and technical roles.
Chocks away for Michael Combs
20.04.2010
On April 8th at 7:30 musician, artist and writer Michael Combs embarked on a 50 state tour in his REMOS GX aircraft dubbed 'Hope One' which is expected to take 40 flying days to complete.
Combs gained his pilots license in just over 43 hours of training. Because of his intended 135-stop 'Flight For The Human Spirit' is the first such tour by a Sport Pilot in a Light Sport Aircraft, Combs also earned his endorsement for entering Class B airspace and took some extra long cross country flights. He now has over 100 hours as the tour gets underway.
'The Flight For The Human Spirit is proof of human capability and of accomplishing what you are able to dream,' said Combs. 'I'd like to show the country that a Sport Pilot license is a passport to unlimited adventure and the REMOS GX is an ideal LSA aircraft for realizing that adventure. This is a celebration of freedom.'
The REMOS GX he is flying will be one of the most technologically advanced Light Sport Aircraft in the country. Combs is using a satellite tracking system that allows his mission control to update his location every two minutes that he is airborne. The information is automatically forwarded to his website where he is also directing in-flight commentary filmed through a computer video link.
The aircraft also has a Bluetooth link for internal communications and automatically forwards Twitters from the cockpit. Though his focus is always on flying the aircraft, he is assisted by an autopilot tied into the GPS system. Some of the electronic aids being utilised may become available as options to future REMOS owners.
Faster diagnosis for patients with acute chest pain through CARDIOGONIOMETRY (CGM)
19.04.2010
enverdis took part in he Annual Meeting of the German Cardic Society, which took place in the German city of Mannheim, for the second time. The company presented their so-called CGM@ACS trial, which was conducted with 200 patients. Enverdis gave their audience the opportunity to ask questions and discuss further aspects of the newly developed CARDIOGONIOMETRY. It adds to already existing diagnostic methods such as ECG and other methods to identify heart attacks. The CARDIOGONIOMETRY is very fast, easy and can be performed anywhere. With more information being available immediately, decisions regarding the therapy of the patient can be made more quickly. For example, the use of CARDIOGONIOMETRY in GP's surgeries can lead to a faster transfer of a patient to a hospital.
Quiconnect trials its WiMAX solution
19.03.2010
Quiconnect has begun to trial its WiMAX to WiFi integrated roaming solution with three key partners. This is a very exciting step for Quiconnect as it is the first commercial trial of its Hotspot Connector software and back end server as a combined solution in an actual Trial. The trial will allow WiMAX Customers to effortlessly use WiFi networks when the WiMAX signal is unobtainable, such as inside buildings or outside of the current coverage zone.
Quiconnect is excited that it has joined into an agreement with Connection Services Limited as a partner to jointly offer their complementary solutions to their joint customer base. This includes Connection Services market leading Template Directory Services, which has already been adopted by the WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance), and which leads the industry with its ease of use and quality of data. As thE market for location based services continues to grow, this is an exciting offer when coupled with Quiconnect's roaming network and their Hotspot Connector Software.
Cambridge Cognition re-accredited to quality standard ISO 9001:2008
28.01.2010
Cambridge Cognition prides itself on being a quality organisation. As part of this CCL has a well established quality management system (QMS) which ensures our systems and processes are well controlled and meet customer expectations as assessed by the international quality standard, ISO9001:2001. In addition we meet regulatory standards for pharmaceutical clinical trials including ICH GCP and 21 CFR part 11. Over the last 2 years we have passed many client computer software validation and service audits and in January 2009 successfully passed a regulatory authority audit conducted by the MHRA. In October 2009 we were assessed against the stringent requirements for ISO9001:2001 for our QMS, and we are now re-certified to ISO9001:2008 and achieved a statement of best practice for our software development processes.
Jim Russell's Future Driver Search 2010
05.01.2010
Almost 40 drivers, representing 10 different countries and with an average age of 20 participated in the four-day (19-22 Dec) selection process at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA. Twenty drivers were then selected to continue in to the final two-days with six progressing into the last day of Jim Russell’s new worldwide driver search program which was launched this year to find the best young talent from the worlds of karting and “junior” formula car racing. Speed, precision and car control were evaluated when driving karts, Mitsubishi Evolution X sedans and the school’s purpose-built FJR-50 single-seater by the judges Allan McNish, Chip Pankow and Adrian Sussman.
Congratulations to Alex Ellis, from Canada and Gary Carlton, from California, USA who have been chosen as the two Future Drivers, each receiving a fully-funded season in the 2010 Jim Russell Championship Series (JRCS) plus coaching and testing opportunities.
For more details and full report see: www.jimrussellusa.com
Quiconnect roaming provider for Tomizone
21.12.2009
Quiconnect has announced it has become the WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance) roaming provider for Tomizone, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Tomizone is a large WiFi provider, operating over 11,000 hotspots throughout New Zealand, Australia, India and China. They operate a unique model where site owners can self-provision a WiFi hotspot for a share of operating revenue, allowing for fast footprint growth across multiple geographies. Quiconnect will provide roaming interconnections for Tomizone with other WBA partners and will also provide roaming services with non-WBA partners. The connection will become live in Q1 of 2010.
Quiconnect hits 125,000 hotspot milestone
21.12.2009
Quiconnect recently reached its milestone of 125,000 hotspots available through its network of roaming partners. In the last six months the company has doubled its number of hotspots available for roaming from just under 60,000 to over 125,000. These hotspots will be available through the Quiconnect QuicTrac technology, which allows customers to rapidly and inexpensively deploy services for their customers across a large geography of hotspots.
enverdis wins the public Innovation price of Thuringia
16.12.2009
enverdis has won the public Innovation prize of Thuringia for its VASCULAR EXPLORER, chosen by The Thuringian newspaper group and the MDR media group out of a shortlist of five innovations. enverdis was able to convince the audience of their productÂ’s ability for fast and precise early detection of arteriosclerosis. Practical solutions for easy use in daily life were key factors in the decision.
After a short presentation on national television, the audience voted overwhelmingly in favour of the enverdis technology. Since the broadcast, enverdis has received a great deal of positive traction including many solid enquiries from practitioners.
REMOS strengthens its capital base
11.12.2009
Pall Mall has announced a significant further investment in Light Sports Aircraft (LSA) manufacturer REMOS AG, to continue its dominance of the U.S. market and the penetration of other global territories.
REMOS Aircraft has succeeded in strengthening its leadership in the LSA segment despite the challenges presented by slow demand in the aviation industry, particularly in the U.S. market. “With the highest growth rates in the industry, meanwhile dominating the LSA segment, and with significant progress in building our marketing and sales organization, we have reached the goals we had set ourselves for the year 2009”, said Michael Meirer, member of the executive board and responsible for the U.S. market.
Together with the other main shareholder, the Faerber Group of Munich Germany, the steps initiated secure the future of REMOS Aircraft and enable the introduction of new programs through which the company will be able to address new customer demographics in the years ahead.
Preparation for the Jim Russell Future Driver program
06.10.2009
The Jim Russell Future Driver program is a worldwide driver search created to find the best young talent from the worlds of karting and formula car racing. In preparation for the start of the program in December, Allan McNish visited the Sonoma facility in order to test their FJR-50 schoolcars on the Infineon Raceway. More information on the program can be found at http://www.jimrussellusa.com/programs/championship-series/future-driver.
Audi Sportscar Experience with Allan McNish
02.10.2009
Two-time LeMans winner Allan McNish and emotive have successfully launched the new Audi R8 5.2 FSI in an exclusive Audi sportscar experience programme. A small, select group of customers enjoyed driving the V10 powered Audi R8 5.2 FSI on some of the most scenic and challenging roads in California followed by two days of improving their driving skills and lapping Infineon Raceway with first hand tuition by the Audi factory team racing driver. Everything from the backdrop of the Napa and Sonoma valleys to visits to some highly acclaimed wineries which are normally closed to the public.
Allan McNish helps to launch the new Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI
29.08.2009
Allan McNish was visiting the Audi Forum Sonoma, in order to launch the brand new Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI to the US Press.
Allan McNish visits emotive's Sonoma facility
28.08.2009
Jim Russell ambassador Allan McNish visited emotive's Sonoma facility in late August. Allan inspected the industry-defining facilities of the Audi Forum Sonoma, as well as the Jim Russell Racing Driver School Technology Centre and Fleet.
emotive host Q&A Session at Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
23.08.2009
Emotive hosted the Q&A Session with Indy Car drivers Dario Franchitti, Rick Mears and Johnny Rutherford during the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. The session took place in front of emotiveÂ’s Tech centre with 500 people attending. Emotive was host to more than 200 guests in their hospitality area during the weekend.
Pall Mall Partners launches new LP
03.08.2009
Pall Mall Partners has launched its fifth Limited Partnership, PALLMALL Technology Ventures V. Through PMTV V, Pall Mall will continue to invest in innovative companies which share Pall MallÂ’s investment philosophy.
Pall Mall invests in REMOS AG
28.07.2009
Pall Mall has announced a new investment for their Funds. Light Sports Aircraft (LSA) manufacturer REMOS AG becomes Pall Mall's sixth company in their current investment portfolio and exemplifies their on-going commitment to investment in Germany.
“REMOS represent the success of excellent innovation together with a comprehensive understanding of the global General Aviation Business” remarked Michael Bauer, Founder & CEO of Pall Mall Partners Limited.
“These are the reasons the company currently enjoys its top ranking in the Light Sports Aircraft marketplace and together with our resources and knowledge of marketing, we expect the company to attract an entirely new and unique customer base. All of the Pall Mall team are very excited by this investment and are looking forward to the expansion of the REMOS brand throughout the world.”
REMOS has had a steep growth curve over the last two years and has recently surpassed all other manufacturers in terms of number of aircraft shipped per quarter in the LSA market.
Quiconnect extend partnership with BT Openzone
20.07.2009
Quiconnect and BT Openzone, the UK and Ireland wireless broadband supplier, have extended their current partnership for another three years.
Quiconnect will continue to link the BT Openzone network with wireless broadband networks across the globe, operating an 'interconnection hub' and boosting the number of international public hotspots BT Openzone users can access and allows other operators to provide their customers with access to the BT Openzone Wi-Fi network.
BT provides Wi-Fi access at 3,500 UK & Ireland locations including 12 major city centres, the Hilton, Thistle and Ramada Jarvis hotel chains, BA and Skyteam lounges, Caffe Nero and Starbucks coffee stores, motorway service areas and marinas. The service is also available at 55,000 international hotspots through roaming agreements with other global network operators facilitated by Quiconnect.
Quiconnect and BT Openzone have been partners since 2005. Quiconnect has since established a live interconnection with over 20 carriers in 14 countries. It will continue to develop partnerships, providing BT Openzone users with an even better choice of locations.
Jim Russell teams up with Mitsubishi
11.07.2009
Jim Russell Racing Drivers School is joining with Mitsubishi to create an exciting new driver training programme using the Lancer Evolution called 'The Jim Russell Lancer Evolution Experience'.
Trustive partners with Quiconnect
03.07.2009
Trustive, a leading international provider of WiFi access services for consumers, businesses and network operators, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Quiconnect to extend its footprint further in India, China & South America. In addition, this agreement will enable Quiconnect to offer part of the Trustive footprint to their international telecom company customers, giving them the ability to offer their own end-users access to parts of Trustive's global network of WiFi hotspots.
New investment in Quiconnect
10.06.2009
Quiconnect , a connectivity services company for wireless broadband devices and operators, today announced that it has successfully closed a funding round from current investors, including Pall Mall Technology Ventures. Quiconnect will use the additional funds for continued growth of its European, Asian and North American business operations.
Enverdis' first workshop a success
01.05.2009
Enverdis has successfully completed its first workshop in cooperation with a global pharma company. This is the start of a series of workshops to introduce the Vascular Explorer (which measures arterial stiffness under the condition of hypertension, using pulse wave velocity and the augmentation index) to a large number of practitioners.
2009 Jim Russell Championship Series roars into action
19.04.2009
The 2009 Jim Russell Championship Series season opened with two superb victories for Nic Le Duc. Sean Rayhall and Thomas Asseo took second and third places respectively in both races. All participants lauded the handling of the Jim Russell FJR-50 cars.
Enverdis tie up contract with Carl Zeiss
02.04.2009
Enverdis has secured a sizeable follow-up contract for its ophthalmological devices with its OEM partner Carl Zeiss/Prontor, with whom it has been working for two years. The partnership are currently developing the next-generation core technology in ophthalmology.
emotive and Allan McNish Announce Exclusive Partnership
20.03.2009
emotive and racing legend Allan McNish announced their exclusive partnership at the Sebring endurance race. The alliance will involve McNishÂ’s participation in various emotive-produced automotive events, including the all-new Jim Russell Racing Drivers School and Jim Russell Championship Series, the Audi Driving Experience, and the Audi Sportscar Experience.
Presentation of the Neurotechnology Bill to US Congress
12.03.2009
The National Neurotechnology Initiative Bill was presented to both the Senate and the House of Representatives today. The Bill aims to speed up the development of new treatments for brain and nervous system conditions.
Jim Russell Racing School USA featured in Road & Track
05.03.2009
emotive's Jim Russell Racing School USA is given a glowing review in this month's Road & Track magazine. The two-day programme is described as 'an excellent time' at 'a first-rate school'.
$19bn for Healthcare IT in Obama Stimulus Package
26.02.2009
Barack Obama's 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been signed into law. The Act provides $19 billion for investment in healthcare information technology.
Cambridge Cognition awarded ADDF grant
13.02.2009
Cambridge Cognition has been awarded a grant of $200,000 by The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) to help further develop their clinical cognitive assessment product for Alzheimer's.
Emotive awarded Audi Q5 Launch
06.02.2009
Emotive Group has been awarded the USA launch for Audi's entry into the crossover SUV market. Read more at:
http://www.emo.tv/emotive_experiential/News/Entries/2009/1/26_Emotive_Awarded_Audi_Q5_Launch.html
Good News
23.01.2009
After months of brainstorming, thinking, designing, playing, photographing, editing, writing, colouring, great ideas, bad ideas, concepts, theories, philosophy, imagination, inspiration... we finally got there - our new website. Welcome.
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