Event aims to help create culture of innovation

Date of release: Jul 2008

In an event held at the Round Foundry Media Centre in Leeds on the evening of Monday 7th July, businesses in Yorkshire and Humber were given an insight into how some of the world’s leading companies create an internal culture of innovation.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Phoenix Beattie clean up at Manufacturing 'Oscars'

Date of release: Jul 2008

A North East manufacturer has won national praise at the final of this year’s Institute of Mechanical Engineers (Imeche) Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards 2008.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Phoenix Beattie shortlisted for three IMechEs MX Awards 2008

Date of release: Jun 2008

A global manufacturer and supplier of flexible hoses, coupling devices and fluid transfer systems has been shortlisted in three categories in this year's IMechE’s MX Awards.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

NHS Bright Ideas winners announced

Date of release: May 2008

A novel idea for improving the treatment of leg ulcers has won first prize in this year’s Bright Ideas in Health Awards held last night at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Healthcare innovations go on show at Bright Ideas Awards

Date of release: May 2008

A work experience scheme for school leavers with learning disabilities, a DVD for parents of children born with cleft palates and a test for men with prostate problems are some of the innovations up for awards at the final of this year’s Bright Ideas in Health awards.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Deal signals dawn of breakthrough diagnostic device

Date of release: Apr 2008

A Tyneside company has signed an agreement with a Japanese electronics manufacturer to turn surface protein assembly research into breakthrough diagnostic equipment that can detect viruses and bacteria within the blood.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Asimo teaches youg engineers the power of dreams

Date of release: Apr 2008

The latest version of ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot will be making its UK debut in the North East of England with a mission to inspire the regions’ next generation of engineers.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

Asimo teaches youg engineers the power of dreams

Date of release: Apr 2008

The latest version of ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot will be making its UK debut in the North East of England with a mission to inspire the regions’ next generation of engineers.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: Manufacturing

RTC North launches Yorkshire & Northwest subsidiaries

Date of release: Jun 2008

RTC North today (April 7, 2008) celebrates the launch of its subsidiary companies RTC Yorkshire and RTC Northwest.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: General

RTC North is awarded FP7 consultancy contract in Yorkshire

Date of release: Apr 2008

RTC North has been awarded a major contract to provide consultancy to organisations in Yorkshire and Humber wishing to access funding for research and development.

Author: Jamie Ollivere at RTC NorthCategory: Innovation services