Sagentia Resource Library

New devices in personal care and beauty

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:40 GMT

A Sagentia white paper co-authored with Unilever.

Innovation in the personal care, health and beauty industry has traditionally been dominated by R&D in formulation chemistry and huge marketing budgets. In recent years, however, a new frontier has emerged: the area of devices. This paper outlines the device opportunity, market drivers and key enablers. This is followed by specialist perspectives on the consumer, technology and diagnostics viewpoints written by experts in each field.

Innovative personal care diagnostic device

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:11 GMT

Dove Advanced Diagnostic Instrument (DADI)

Unilever’s Hair Care business wanted to develop a diagnostic device to support brand activation, engage consumers and encourage them to trial Dove products. Diagnostics are increasingly proven to drive consumer buy-in and for Dove, whose brand essence is built on efficacy, empirical evidence around the efficacy of products to improve hair damage carries a strong and relevant message.

Skin care visions - four personal care device concepts

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:04:21 GMT

Sagentia recently published (Jan 2012) a white paper that explores the opportunity for devices within the beauty and personal care markets. To accompany that paper and make real some of the themes that we believe will define the next generation of devices, we have conducted a visioning exercise to apply technology and design to known needs within the skin care category.

Intellectual property analysis & strategy

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:19:22 GMT

It is well recognised that patented intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in ensuring an organisation’s current and future prosperity. Not so well known are the arts of how to construct and manage a patent portfolio in light of a constantly changing external IP landscape.

Personalised medicine and companion diagnostic device development

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:07:08 GMT

Personalised medicine is a new field that has often been defined as ‘the right treatment for the right person at the right time’. The essence of the concept is accounting for the differences in an individual patient’s genetic profile in a way that anticipates and overcomes potential complications and adverse drug reactions. Companion diagnostics is a key attribute of personalised medicine and is the development of diagnostic tests whereby molecular assays that measure levels of proteins, genes or specific mutations are used to provide information for a therapy specific to an individual’s condition.

This article in the International Pharmaceutical Industry Journal by Sagentia's Nick Rollings discusses this topic in some detail.

Industrial - innovation and new technolgies for cutting edge products

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:25:12 GMT

Focused predominantly on the delivery of major, technically complex product developments, we work with our clients to both bring new technologies to existing product categories and to migrate complex products to new, often lower cost, markets.

Our industrial clients typically work with us when they are impacted by one of three core market drivers comprising new functionality, cost reduction and emerging markets.

Medical - delivering value through complex product development

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:24:12 GMT

With more than 25 years of experience working with clients as an end-end product development partner, Sagentia is well placed to help medical device companies respond to the industry’s challenges. We focus on delivering innovative medical products in four key areas: point of care diagnostics, surgical devices, and patient care.

Consumer - next generation products and services

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:09:34 GMT

An innovative personal care diagnostic device and the creation and delivery of a landmark mobile money transfer and payments service for emerging markets are just two of the many breakthrough products developed by Sagentia in the consumer markets. These highlight our ability to offer new solutions to client companies who are under sustained competitive pressure to deliver both value and meaningful experiences to consumers.

Energy harvesting

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:48:05 GMT

A Sagentia white paper written by Jeremy Bickerstaffe.

The prospect for smart cities and smart homes means we are always on the look out for innovative power solutions. Energy fields such as heat, light and sound are all around us, so can we collect that energy and power things? This white paper defines energy harvesting and how it works, considers when energy harvesting is appropriate and looks at future applications that could be enabled by energy harvesting as the technology matures.

Development of Sensopad™ technology

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:40:03 GMT

Sagentia’s technology taken to the next level.

Sagentia has a long history of innovation and successful licensing of low-cost, non-contact position sensing technology. With Sensopad™, our teams developed an innovative, low-cost, accurate and rugged position sensing technology for application in a wide range of markets. TT Electronics, a global electronics group supplying leading manufacturers in the defence, aerospace, medical, transportation and industrial markets, recognised the potential of the Sensopad™ technology to address the automotive industry’s move towards digital, non-contact sensing. In 2004, TT Electronics acquired the rights to Sensopad™ and used its extensive market reach to successfully launch and commercialise the technology.

The First Million Bucks

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:06:59 GMT

Dan Edwards from Sagentia looks at how medical device companies can achieve the best value from the first million euros they typically invest in front end innovation on a device development - article taken from European Medical Device Technology (EMDT), February 2011.

Development of novel manufacturing systems

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:17:30 GMT

Scale-up of a laboratory process to a novel manufacturing system suitable for continuous manufacture.

Taking a laboratory process and scaling it up such that it is suitable for mass production can often be a challenge, but particularly when the manufacturing must take place in the absence of oxygen. Sagentia had to create and implement some novel solutions to generate and maintain the low oxygen environment required throughout the process. The resulting pilot system was designed with continuous manufacture in mind, giving careful consideration to ensuring process uniformity for each product.

The Gen Autumn 2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:10:26 GMT

In this edition of The Gen, our first feature article explores the new trend towards device innovation in the personal care, health and beauty industry. The article discusses why this is important now and the steps to success. The second feature looks at product development for start ups and the things we need to consider as established companies increasingly rely on start-ups as their source of innovation. Elsewhere we take a specific look at the future of smart cities and how this could be enabled by energy harvesting technology.

Smart cities

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:55 GMT

An interview with Nick Collier, head of Science & Technology, discussing the future of smart cities and the challenges and opportunities to realising their full potential.

Sagentia's Sensopad technology taken to the next level

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:51 GMT

With Sensopad^TMSagentia's internal teams developed an innovative, low-cost, accurate and rugged position sensing technology for application in a wide range of markets.

Product development for start-ups

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:47 GMT

Start-ups - small, agile, creative companies that turn pipe dreams into reality or dangerously unfocused rabbles burning their way through investments at a terrifying pace? Established companies are increasingly relying on start-ups as their source of innovation.

Energy harvesting

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:44 GMT

The prospect of smart cities and smart homes means that we are always on the look out for innovative power solutions. Batteries limit operating time but energy fields such as heat, light and sound are all around us. Can we collect that energy and use it to power things?

The consumer device opportunity

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:40 GMT

Sagentia joins speaker panel at AdvaMed 2011 MedTech Conference

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:36 GMT

Sagentia joined the UKTI delegation to AdvaMed's 2011 MedTech Confference in Washington in September. Simon Karger from Sagentia also participated in one of the panel discussions at the event, hosted by Jabil.

Sagentia celebrates 25 years of technology innovation with a bright look to the future

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:30 GMT

In September 2011, Sagentia marked its 25th anniversary with events for both employees and Cambridge University students.

Phoqus - development of tablet coating process

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:05:01 GMT

Phoqus developed secondary care products for patients with unmet medical needs through its proprietary drug delivery and re-formulation technologies. Their novel tablet coating process required the development of a bespoke manufacturing system. We went back to first principles, designing a prototype system along with a roadmap for the scale-up to full production.

Photocure HPV device

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:02:08 GMT

Breakthrough light activated drug device investigated for treatment of HPV and cervical pre-cancer

Emerging markets: opportunities in healthcare

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:46:25 GMT

Download the presentation from our recent Emerging markets: opportunities in healthcare seminar.

Photocure

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:25:05 GMT

Usability in injectable drug delivery

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:22:08 GMT

This article from the June issue of On Drug Delivery discusses an overview of some of the appications for injection devices and the issues that can affect their useage. Advanced injection devices such as autoinjectors and injector pens offer many benefits over conventional syringes, including ease of use, convenience and patient feedback, all of which can drive up compliance and improve clinical outcomes.

The Human Factor

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:21:41 GMT

Article by Kay Sinclair & Iain Simpson in May's edition of PMPS. Pharmaceutical companies face the challenge of adhering to new human factors standards for drug delivery devices, but should seize the opportunity to use enhanced usability as a point of market differentiation.

Drug and Light Join Forces to Fight Precancerous Lesions

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:19:08 GMT

This article by Maria Fontanazza of MDDI (Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry) talks about the recent combination device, Cevira, from Sagentia and Photocure.

DPI Technologies: Time for a Rethink?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:18:21 GMT

Although DPI technology has advanced since its first introduction, effectiveness has been compromised by a poor appreciation of patient need. But with compliance now increasingly important – and huge potential markets emerging – is it time to radically rethink DPI design?

Creative targets: Innovations in drug delivery

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:18:04 GMT

David Harris and Ross Jones at Sagentia look at innovations in drug delivery, and ask whether the drive for quality is stifling creativity - article taken from PMPS magazine, Autumn 2010.

Full 'concept through to manufacture' development of acne treatment lamp

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:16:31 GMT

This article has been taken from The Gen newsletter - Spring 2009. Click here to download the pdf.

Driving UK competitiveness in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:09:50 GMT

This article has been taken from The Gen newsletter - Autumn 2009.

DNA sequencing

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:09:33 GMT

There is little dispute over the prospective value of DNA sequencing, the question is not so much if or when, but how and where will DNA sequencing and analysis be integrated into the professional and consumer healthcare market.

Predictive design

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:07:55 GMT

This article has been taken from The Gen newsletter - Spring 2008. Click here to download the pdf.

Software for respiratory research

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:20:28 GMT

Our client, a leader in respiratory research, developed a range of instruments to record patient inhalation data. To meet a challenging schedule, they turned to Sagentia to develop software to control the instruments and meet demanding regulatory requirements.

Launch of a global innovation initiative for a life sciences and materials company

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:20:07 GMT

A global corporate innovation initiative was launched by our client to generate ideas beyond the scope of its current business. Having selected an in-house team of innovation managers, it was recognised that the team would need innovation coaching and that hands-on support was required to ensure the successful implementation of the initiative.

Beating the counterfeiters

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:19:52 GMT

Counterfeit drugs are a threat to consumers and manufacturer alike. Sagentia’s anti-counterfeiting technology – Latent Image Device – is attracting considerable interest: it’s inexpensive, easy to manufacture and use and, above all, difficult to replicate.

Potential disruptive technology threats identified for a global medical company

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:17:47 GMT

We worked with a leading global medical company on a programme to identify and quantify the technology-enabled changes and disruptions that could impact on the current standard of care in the ophthalmic sector over a ten year timescale.

From design to production

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:17:16 GMT

Our patented programmable magnetic resonance technology was used for an automated drug identification/delivery system for AstraZeneca’s Diprifusor. After regulatory approval, the system was taken into production by Sagentia and is now used worldwide.

Photocure - Concept to manufacture development of LED-based treatment lamp

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:15:17 GMT

Photocure identified the need for a new, large-area photodynamic treatment (PDT) lamp that could be used in combination with its proprietary pharmaceutical, Visonac™, for the treatment of moderate to severe facial acne.

Sensohaler: Inhaler compliance monitor

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:14:33 GMT

Sensohaler is an exciting new technology that monitors key performance characteristics of an inhaler, providing valuable feedback to the user, clinician, doctor or provider, consequently promoting correct use.

Robotic challenges in surgical electronics

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:40:00 GMT

This article from the July issue of Electronic Product Design discusses the use of Surgical robotic systems. These complex instruments exist to maximise the chances of successful surgery by providing operating room staff with reliable, rock-steady and untiring assistants.

Designing for Emerging Markets

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:55:12 GMT

This article by Sagentia's Dan Edwards and Geoff Waite in the Summer issue of the Innovation Journal explores the opportunities in the emerging markets. Centuries ago, the riches of the Far East held an almost mythical allure for European traders hoping to sell exotic jewels and spices in the West. Today, the riches of the East are the emerging markets of China and India (and, to a lesser extent, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, South Korea, Russia and Indonesia), where rapid economic growth and the potential for high-volume sales has once again entranced Western traders. But this time, the West is trying to sell to the East.

Functional Safety for Medical Devices

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:42:51 GMT

Medical devices are complex products, and patients' lives can depend on them functioning correctly. It is crucial that the risks of device failure, and the severity of the harm that could result from that failure, is minimised. Paulo Pinheiro, a senior consultant at technology development company Sagentia, suggests some ways this can be achieved in this article from the June issue of Clinica.

Reducing human error in the operating theatre

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:50:57 GMT

More than a third of medical device incidents are attributed to use error . Alistair Fleming and Kay Sinclair at Sagentia explain in this article from Operating Theatre Journal how device design, specifically human factors engineering, can help reduce use errors and improve clinical outcomes.

A Holistic Approach Can Pave The Way To Greater Power Efficiencies

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:50:55 GMT

This article by Sagentia's David Stocks and Paul Roberts featured in Electronic Design Europe talks about power-supply efficiency.

Microfluidics

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:22:31 GMT

Although microfluidics has been a buzz word within industrial applications over the past 20 years, few developments in the point of care diagnostic sector have been transferred from the research setting to a commercial product that can be manufactured in high volume.

The LED lighting revolution

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:17:36 GMT

The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of LED technology in many different lighting products. As the technology continues to advance, it is predicted to rapidly displace most conventional light sources in specialist and general lighting applications. So what are the market drivers and technology advances which have enabled this revolution?

Case study: Breakthrough light activated drug-device to be investigated for treatment of HPV and cervical pre-cancer

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:44:21 GMT

A new non-surgical, tissue-preserving therapeutic procedure is being developed to more effectively remove HPV infection and treat precursors of cervical cancer.

Success factors for home healthcare delivery models

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:15:40 GMT

The transition of healthcare towards the home is arguably one of the most profound and exciting changes occurring in this market in the past few decades. This transition is moving point of care away from the hospitals towards decentralised locations and is presenting a special set of challenges and opportunities that companies looking to move into this area need to consider.

Designing for emerging markets

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:09:37 GMT

With sales growth flat for many western markets, multinational companies are hoping to tap emerging markets across a variety of sectors. Whatever the product, the hot markets are halfway around the globe. According to one estimate, 70% of global GDP growth will come from the emerging markets by 2015. So what is an effective strategy when designing for the emerging markets?

The Gen Spring 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:53:05 GMT

In this edition of The Gen our feature articles explore how you can successfully approach designing for the emerging markets and the challenges and opportunities created by the transition of healthcare towards the home and how companies can address these. Elsewhere we look at the market drivers and technology advances behind the LED lighting revolution. We also focus on the area of microfluidics in the point of care diagnostics sector and discuss the challenges and potential solutions behind transferring developments from the research setting into a commercial product that can be manufactured in high volume.

Vodafone

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:17:14 GMT

Creating home medical devices

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:01:39 GMT

When it comes to designing products for home healthcare, the challenges are universal as Peter Brady discusses in this article in the May issue of Health Management Technology.

UK pharma at the crossroads

Mon, 23 May 2011 10:56:06 GMT

The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a period of change. A recent Gen article looks at the growth of generic drug manufacturers and the increase in lower cost competition from economies in the East, whilst this article from PMPS magazine considers the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence.

Changing times for the Dragon

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:58:56 GMT

This article has been taken from The Gen newsletter - Spring 2009. Click here to download the pdf.

Ingredients for Innovation

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:56:00 GMT

Our expertise in helping companies innovate has won awards. Our resource library is full of examples of successful innovation which may inspire you and white papers which may help you. Most recently we have helped Photocure and Prosurgics with new product innovations.

Sagentia CEO discusses emerging markets pitfalls

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:30:49 GMT

Brent Hudson recently spoke with Medical Device Daily about the potential pitfalls which comapnies trying to address emerging markets may face and how to overcome these potential problems.

Medical device usability as a factor in reducing error and improving outcomes

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:28:59 GMT

Human factors are key inputs in the design of medical devices, especially with the increasing number aimed at patient use in the home. Kay Sinclair & Natalie Scott of Sagentia outline the issues involved and the implications of new standards aimed at usability in this MTB Europe article.

Maintaining and improving outcomes through transitioning point of care

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:23:44 GMT

iKnowledge

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:14:32 GMT

Carnation Designs

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:12:50 GMT

TRUMPF Machine Tools

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:11:16 GMT

Aqualisa

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:08:45 GMT

Prosurgics

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:06:47 GMT

Encore Path

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:06:23 GMT

Hornby

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:06:05 GMT

Upgrading Scalextric for the 21st Century

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:24:55 GMT

Hornby's award-winning Scalextric Sport Digital used digital and internet connectivity to revolutionise an already popular and successful product. Over a four year period, Sagentia was closely involved from new technology concepts through to manufacture of the product in China.

The technology ‘Gray Wheels’ – how it works

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:38:18 GMT

Sagentia's patented sensing technology Gray Wheels is the technology behind the breakthrough water meter for Master Meter. AccuLinx is an 8-wheel absolute encoder that does not require batteries to connect water meters to third party Automatic Reading (‘AMR’) systems.

intelliGAUGE - Contact-free sensor technology for WIKA

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:38:05 GMT

WIKA, a world market leader in pressure and temperature metrology, approached Sagentia to help incorporate electronic functionality into its range of mechanical gauges.

Breakthrough water meter system for Master Meter

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:37:42 GMT

Master Meter is a leading Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technology innovator and water meter manufacturer, delivering technology focused solutions to the North American utility market. It approached Sagentia to design the mechanics for a new water meter register. The result, Accu Linx, is contact-free and allows a common type of water meter to be read remotely for the first time.

FreeHand - breakthrough surgical robot

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:37:30 GMT

Prosurgics provides a range of robotic solutions to help improve patient outcomes and healthcare economics in hospitals around the world. It wanted to develop a second generation robotic camera holder and asked Sagentia to lead the product development programme. The result, FreeHand, is the first product on the market to bring affordable robotic assistance in minimally invasive abdominal surgery.

Therma Tru

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:37:16 GMT

Therma Tru was successfully leading the US entry door market, but large market share, increasing price sensitivity and rising competition led them to look for new ways to increase revenues per doorway. They asked Sagentia to help them find new product opportunities and understand their strategic product options, with the aim of driving new sales and higher margins even in a downturn market.

A rural broadband study for Ofcom

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:37:04 GMT

UK communications regulator Ofcom was considering increasing the power levels allowed in bands used for licence exempt applications in order to facilitate new services including higher speed broadband for rural communities. They commissioned Sagentia to undertake a balanced technical and economic study of the options.

Grohtherm Wireless!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:36:52 GMT

Sagentia's proven expertise in both shower and embedded systems enabled the fast-track development of 'Grohtherm Wireless!', a remote control mixer shower which has set a new market standard.

genisys

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:36:40 GMT

By developing an intelligent power switching system for emergency and other specialist vehicles, Sagentia helped Carnation Designs Ltd re-energise its business, increase sales and approach lucrative new markets.

Breakthrough high definition LED medical lighting

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:36:30 GMT

A new range of high definition LED medical lighting, developed by Sagentia for Brandon Medical, is now the most advanced product line of its type available in the market today.

Low-cost thermal transfer coder opens new markets for Markem

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:36:16 GMT

An 18 month collaborative development project involving Sagentia and its client Markem has led to the successful launch and sales of a low-cost industrial coder.

Novel packaging for an assistive technology device

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:36:04 GMT

Kurzweil Technologies and the National Federation of the Blind joined forces as K-NFB Reading Technology (K-NFB) to develop a portable device capable of allowing its users to hear pages of written text. Sagentia was requested to develop a novel package for commercial sale.

Novel Card Tracking System for iKnowledge

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:35:52 GMT

Poker and other televised card games have become increasingly popular with the viewing public. However, a number of issues associated with traditional TV coverage have tended to hold back the games' real development potential. This is all set to change with the introduction of a novel card identification system developed jointly by Sagentia and our client iKnowledge.

Driving a customer focused innovation process for Johnson & Johnson Wound Management

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:35:40 GMT

Sagentia's Opportunity Discovery and Technology Innovation service offerings are used to identify new product concepts and help drive a customer focused innovation process at Johnson & Johnson Wound Management.

Switching to digital TV

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:35:28 GMT

For analogue television transmissions to be phased out and switched to digital by 2012 some 40 million TVs in the UK will need to be adapted or replaced. Widely regarded as the most ambitious technology transition ever, the Government was faced with a set of ‘human’ challenges: will digital equipment be too complicated for some people to use? how will people react when they have to adapt TVs they are perfectly happy with? who will need help installing and using set top boxes?

chf solutions, Inc

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:35:16 GMT

chf solutions is a manufacturer of medical devices for cardiac care. They came to Sagentia for help with the development of an innovative medical device that removes fluid from the blood of congestive heart failure patients with fluid overload. The Aquadex console continuously withdraws blood from the patient, controls the fluid filtration rate, and returns the blood back to the patient.

securePay™ Helps Stamp out Card Fraud

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:34:39 GMT

A development partnership between Sagentia and Telsecure has led to securePay™, an easy to use, mobile phone based payment authentication system with the potential to cut credit card fraud.

Retail Security Systems for Esselte Meto

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:34:27 GMT

The development of a new thin film security label for Esselte Meto proved attractive to retailers as it was small and compatible with Esselte’s existing systems. It forms part of Esselte Meto’s market leading Electronic Article Surveillance system.

Reducing Costs for UBI

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:34:15 GMT

For UBI we carried out a strategic review of options for a low-cost thermal transfer bar code label printer. We then undertook the development phases including industrial, mechanical and software design, tooling and electronic engineering.

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:33:56 GMT

Our work for Logitech involving the redesign of the Mouseman PC mouse helped re-establish the company’s market position ahead of fierce international competition.

Product Development Recovery

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:33:13 GMT

We provided an independent assessment of a complex system which included an array of technologies and which had failed to meet key product development milestones.

Photonics Product Development

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:33:01 GMT

Our track record in photonics-based product development enables us to create innovative new products within short timescales. This has included weapon sights, bar code scanners and an inspection system for a high-value paper product.

Newborn Hearing Screening for SonaMed

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:32:47 GMT

Our US-based Medical Team was commissioned by SonaMed Corp, a leading US supplier of hearing screening systems, to develop the interface between patient and PC for its Clarity System.

Modelling a Meter for Brooks Instruments

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:32:35 GMT

We developed a model of a thermal mass flow meter to help analyse and predict the meter’s behaviour under a range of operating conditions. The accuracy of the model helped improve the quality of the company’s calibration services.

World first for medical photonics sector

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:32:10 GMT

Comprehensive in-house product design development facilities have enabled Sagentia to deliver a range of ground breaking products in the medical photonics sector, including the world’s first portable, solid state ophthalmic surgical laser.

Invensys Metering Systems

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:31:27 GMT

Our expertise in sensor technology, combined with a structured approach to innovation, enabled us to overcome a complex sensing challenge by developing a new encoder register that was compatible with Invensys’ full range of meters.

'Innovation Bootcamp' - immersive training delivers radical results

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:31:15 GMT

Our client - one of the world's largest media groups - needed to quickly identify credible, differentiated and valuable business offerings whilst building an innovation capability and nurturing an innovation culture within the organisation.

Helping BAS monitor global warming

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:31:03 GMT

Specialist software has been developed by Sagentia for the British Antarctic Survey’s airborne radar system PASIN and is helping BAS to gather and process real-time airborne data and provide graphical representation of the surveyed ice.

A Future-proof Product for the SOHO Market

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:30:51 GMT

Francotyp-Postalia wanted to exploit the rapidly growing small office home office (SOHO) market. Our structured approach, from design to low-cost manufacturing in the Far East, also included full EMC, safety and telecom approvals.

Authentic cappuccino foam

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:30:38 GMT

The production of authentic, coffee shop quality cappuccino milk foam has long eluded drinks vending machine manufacturers. Our work for Four Square, a division of Mars UK, solved the problem and is now incorporated into Four Square’s Flavia S350 system.

Fixed Wireless Access for Fast Internet Connectivity

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:30:25 GMT

To meet a challenging timescale for the launch of its iFWA system, Nortel Networks UK needed to quickly build a development team with specialist skills. A partnership involving experts from Nortel and Sagentia was the answer.

Low Cost Microwave Radio

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:29:55 GMT

Our client had identified a market opportunity for a multi-rate (n x 64kbps) microwave link product for the telecoms industry. With our expertise in digital radio, we were able to move from concept to professional standard product in just 14 months.

Complex Radio Product Production

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:29:40 GMT

Our work for a professional radio transmission products manufacturer helped overcome a number of significant problems including a high rate of customer returns, low production yield and variable product test accuracy.

Boardbug Baby & Child monitor

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:29:27 GMT

The design of the award-winning Boardbug Baby & Child Monitor presented Sagentia with a sophisticated technical challenge. The resulting low-power, battery-driven device is light, reliable and can monitor up to three children simultaneously.