Upcoming UK Grant Funding Opportunities and How to Access Them

3rd August 2020

Bruker Alicona have released an application note showing how Optical Metrology can be used for the analysis on Zinc Phosphate coatings on machined components. The analysis provides details of the coverage of th…

Do you need to measure micro gears?

3rd August 2020

Bruker Application have released a new application note in the latest series of measurement solutions. This one focuses on teh area of Micro Gears which are extremely challenging to obtain accurate measurement …

Planning for a 100-year life

Longhurst

30th July 2020

When you think about your lifestyle goals and financial plan, how far ahead do you look? It wasn’t so long ago that planning to reach 80 meant you could be sure of financial security throughout your life.…

26th July 2020

Dear ‘January Tristan’, ‘July Tristan’ here. I thought it may be useful to send you a few lines from your future to let you know what to expect and, perhaps, to help you plan for the ne…

Navigating your way out of lockdown

Howes Percival

21st July 2020

Carl Mifflin, Partner and Head of Restructuring and Insolvency at Howes Percival, considers the challenges facing businesses as we emerge from lockdown. As we emerge from the COVID lockdown, business…

9th July 2020

If you are in the Medical Sector, Tooling Industry, Aerospace or dental equipment manufacture this webinar, recorded on the 25th June, explains how Optical Metrology can be used to easily and effectively measur…

CSR Training Course now available online as six one hour modules

CSR Accreditation

9th July 2020

CSR Training Course We are delighted to announce the launch of our CSR Training Course online. (This comprises six one hour modules) Discover why CSR is important to all organisations. CSR can tak…

APPLICATION NOTE; Precision Screw Measurement

8th July 2020

In this issue we summarise a report on the measurement of precision screws using the Bruker Alicona G5 measurement system. The screws used for this report are bone screws, this measurement process could also be…

26th June 2020

What is flexible working? You might think the answer is obvious - employees working from home, the chance to choose working hours, perhaps even the offer of a career break for traveling. But there’s more …

STC plans to continue members’ weekly webinars beyond COVID-19 pandemic

Silverstone Technology Cluster

26th June 2020

STC members have now taken the lead in more than a dozen weekly webinars arranged by the Silverstone Technology Cluster which are advising its business network during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars, on on…

16th June 2020

Enforced or voluntary migration puts people into survival mode and catalyses market disruption and growth in the places they go to. The job losses due to COVID-19 present an opportunity for those who have …

Charpak develops innovative face visor for major NHS foundation

Silverstone Technology Cluster

15th June 2020

STC member Charpak Ltd has applied its expertise in bespoke plastics thermoforming to produce an innovative face visor in collaboration with a nationally recognised NHS hospital foundation. The Huntingdon base…

Key dates for changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Woodfines Solicitors

12th June 2020

We provide the important dates to note since the announcement on reforms to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme last week. 12 June: Further guidance on flexible furlough and calculation of cl…

STC names first six guest speakers for Conference

Silverstone Technology Cluster

12th June 2020

Fresh from some unintended national media attention, Maytrix Group’s Hannah Ingram-Moore, plus Make UK’s Charlotte Horobin, South Northants MP Andrea Leadsom, Futures Forward Ltd’s Joana Lenko…

STC’s technology & data innovation attracts life science & medical association Medilink East Midlands as member

Silverstone Technology Cluster

11th June 2020

Medilink East Midlands has become the second significant industry sector body in as many months to announce a new data and technical-driven partnership with the Silverstone Technology Cluster. Medilink EM is t…

9th June 2020

New normal Inevitably, the events of the last three months have disrupted business and personal planning. Unprecedented circumstances have that effect. Just before the world went into COVID-19-enforce…

UK China Business Week 2020

Silverstone Technology Cluster

8th June 2020

Silverstone Technology Cluster is delighted to be a ‘Supporting Organisation’ of the China-Britain Business Council UK-China Business Week 2020, which will take place online from 15th - 19th June. …

Establishing a UK PPE supply chain

Silverstone Technology Cluster

8th June 2020

One of our members is keen to see if they can set up a cost-effective UK based supply chain for their PPE product. If you are in a position to supply any of the below, please get in touch with us so we can get…

COVID-19 Work Safely Review

Hexegic

8th June 2020

At the start of this pandemic, we sent you our thoughts on protecting your businesses as Remote Working became the norm. We followed this with a practical Checklist to verify these steps – after all…

Social distance monitoring is the buzz phrase of getting out and beginning the long painful journey back to what might approach normality, the ‘new normal’, at least before a mass-produced vaccine m…

Countering COVID19 with technology

19th May 2020

As a small technology company, we – like many other businesses – are working hard to survive the changes that impact our immediate business environment. We don’t work in the health sector…

Volumetric Video ‘Solved’

19th May 2020

Exploring Level Five Supplies’ Aspect 3D system, could this be the end of Digital Humans? In the world of creating assets for augmented and virtual reality, there are two distinct schools of thought, the…

15th May 2020

Fluency Marketing is pleased to announce its preliminary line-up for the upcoming SpaceAM, which takes place in Leicester, UK, on 15th – 16th September 2020. Speakers from the European Space Agency (ESA)…

#60 Ian Cook – PopBangColour

Inside Silverstone Podcast

12th May 2020

In episode #60 your host, Chris Broome, interviews internationally renowned artist Ian Cook of PopBangColour. Listen as Ian explains his journey into painting with radio controlled cars, actual car tyres and t…

Feeling Covid-secure in the workplace?

Woodfines Solicitors

12th May 2020

We heard the PM’s speech on Sunday night and the daily briefing on Monday but what is the current guidance for a gradual return to the work place? Below are the guidelines released on the 11th May referr…

How to give during COVID19

Longhurst

7th May 2020

By now there’s no need to introduce the global COVID 19, or coronavirus pandemic. We are all living the pandemic every minute of every day…through the ever- distressing news reports, the consta…

#59 Steve Walsh – Jump Media Group

Inside Silverstone Podcast

7th May 2020

In episode 59 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Steve Walsh of Jump Media Group. Listen as Steve talks through his impressive career, from world ranking GB gymnast; to Journalist; PR; and now founder of 'Jum…

2020 employment law changes: What you need to do

7th May 2020

A number of important changes to employment law have taken place this April, many of which will have a significant impact on agency workers. In addition to the current challenges we are facing with Covid-19, bu…

The next CSR Accreditation Deadline is 30th June

CSR Accreditation

7th May 2020

CSR Accreditation - Showing what good looks like Since February the world has changed dramatically and the focus on social responsibility has become far more important. We are already witnessing some incred…

6th May 2020

Fluency Marketing is pleased to announce that representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) will join SpaceAM which takes in Leicester, UK, on 15th and 16th September 2020. The European Space Agency (ES…

Covid-19: Restrictions on movement

Woodfines Solicitors

5th May 2020

We are all still adapting to the significant restrictions on our movement which were brought in by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) in…

#58 Harrison Goode – Edge Tech Headhunters

Inside Silverstone Podcast

5th May 2020

In episode 58 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Harrison Goode of Edge Tech Headhunters. Listen as Harrison talks Chris through all things Disruptive Technologies; Robotic Process Automation; Intelligent Aut…

Join our weekly webinars, where we'll provide practical steps to support your thinking around potential business impacts, questions to consider and associated practical actions in order to protect rep…

If an employee has COVID-19, is this sensitive data?

EMW

7th April 2020

Is the fact that an employee has COVID-19 special category data? And if yes, how can we tell other staff about this without breaching GDPR? Yes, it is special category data (i.e. sensitive personal dat…

3rd April 2020

With so many trade shows cancelled and so many people in Lockdown join us for a 45 minute tour of our metrology lounge. See the NEW InfiniteFocus G5+ , new software and new applications . "Live fr…

STC Community Connects during Crisis

Silverstone Technology Cluster

3rd April 2020

During this challenging time, many of us been finding new ways of working as individuals, as businesses, and within our communities. For the STC, members have been actively engaging with our new online Members&…

20th March 2020

The outbreak of Coronavirus and subsequent spread across the world has become the hottest news subject of the year so far. From the initial outbreak in the Hubei Province in China, it has now reached England&rs…

13th March 2020

LDC has launched its 2020 search to uncover Britain’s most ambitious entrepreneurs, inviting business leaders from all over the UK to enter the Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme. Now in its th…

Solid Solutions secures significant investment from LDC to accelerate growth strategy

13th March 2020

Solid Solutions, a market leading reseller of 3D design software, has secured a minority investment from mid-market private equity investor LDC to accelerate organic growth. As part of the deal, Solid Solutions…

AI & Machine Learning focus for fifth special interest group

Silverstone Technology Cluster

13th March 2020

Now is the perfect time for the STC to form a new special interest group (SIG) focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, says CEO Pim van Baarsen. A formation meeting was held with interes…

2nd March 2020

Business needs to start walking the environmental walk – or riding it. room44 diversifies into eBikes. Leading innovation consultancy room44 is delighted to announce its latest venture: teaming up with w…

Stop saying your prayers: ‘Act of God’ clauses and how to use them

Blaser Mills Law

2nd March 2020

Cyber-attacks, viruses and data breaches. We can call disruptive events like these ‘force majeure’ events, or ‘Acts of God’, when they are out of our control. Other examples may include …

#51 Mastermind Sessions #4 – Women in Technology

Inside Silverstone Podcast

2nd March 2020

In episode #51 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Sessions #4 ‘Women in Technology‘ In partnership with Digital Northampton, and in the run up to International Women’s D…

STC’s ability to “create impact” attracts The Open University

Silverstone Technology Cluster

28th February 2020

The Open University (OU) has become a member of the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) and will use its research to benefit commercial products. The OU is the leading university for flexible, innovative teac…

Silverstone Technology Cluster Annual Conference confirmed for 21 May

Silverstone Technology Cluster

27th February 2020

“Unrivalled” line-up of ‘future technology’ speakers Event “will inspire tech community for business success” The Silverstone Technology Cluster’s (STC) A…

Developing the Next Generation of Smart Connected Products

26th February 2020

The 5th Altair Electromagnetic Simulation SeminarFREE Seminar | 31st March 2020 | HMS Belfast, London Manufacturers are integrating sensors and antennas into a huge range of products to create innovative smart…

FULL EDITION OF BRUKER ALICONA METROLOGY NEWS NOW AVAILABLE

24th February 2020

Bruker Alicona have released a newsletter describing their range of Automated Optical Metrology solutions for Industry and is available if you CLICK HERE. It features how to combine optical 3D metrology wi…

20th February 2020

The latest news from Bruker Alicona is available in the latest newsletter at http://bit.ly/38Htafq In this publication there are news stories about how to combine optical 3D metrology and collaborative ro…

VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser & Advice Firm 2020

Longhurst

12th February 2020

We couldn’t be happier to announce that Longhurst Limited has been awarded the status of Top Rated Firm 2020, and Chris Broome Top Rated Adviser 2020, by The Times newspaper this weekend. And, it&rsq…

Exploring how to Do Business in China

Silverstone Technology Cluster

12th February 2020

To kickstart our new Business Growth event series for 2020, we held an interactive seminar exploring how to do business in China. Kindly hosted by our STC members, Howes Percival, this event provided a close lo…

DIY Investor? Be warned …

Longhurst

10th February 2020

Despite the advantages, relatively few people speak to a financial planner or adviser before making important decisions with their money. A survey carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part o…

27th January 2020

Perspective is a funny thing. We all think we have it, but are often caught out by somebody else’s view. Example Her: Dad, can I go to Reading Festival in the summer? Me: But you’ll just be sixte…

#50 Tim Maccabee – Ducati UK

Inside Silverstone Podcast

22nd January 2020

In our landmark 50th episode your host, Chris Broome, interviews Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK Listen as Tim explains his two decade career at Ducati; his love for all things motorbikes, Moto GP…

Scale up for success drop in clinic

21st January 2020

Do you want to develop & grow your business?Want to know what options are available to fund your growth?Speak to the experts and find out how you can boost your business at the scale up for success drop-in …

9th December 2019

When a business gets to a certain size, the next step is, usually, to grow it. This is a critical point in a company’s lifecycle when the real question is ‘do we grow or do we scale?’ Founders go through…

31st October 2019

Two weeks ago I spoke to 200 of the UK's leading financial planners and experts, about my journey launching Longhurst. Part of the underlying message was to be authentic in your approach to supporting whatever…

Hallelujah for the lifecycle!

29th October 2019

Like a great song, a product can have a development trajectory. Here’s how a product can be nurtured over the 2020 – 2030 decade. 1984 When Leonard Cohen released Hallelujah, probably his most rec…

9th October 2019

Digital printing has come a long way since its inception and use for flat surfaces. Although flat substrates still make up the majority of digital printing applications, we are seeing an increase in inkjet&rsqu…

Increased presence for STC’s members at Advanced Engineering Show

Silverstone Technology Cluster

8th October 2019

Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) and its members will have an increased presence at the forthcoming Advanced Engineering Show at NEC Birmingham (30-31 October). With support from founding member, Silversto…

Data kills innovation.

8th October 2019

Innovation, ‘new’ product development and creative strategy all have one thing in common; they are forward thinking concepts. Ideas that you have today will launch in the future, into a future marke…

19th September 2019

We all procrastinate. It’s time for my lunchtime run, but I’ll just finish working through these emails… The lawn needs mowing, but I think I’ll go for that run I missed at lunchtime&he…

ANDREW MILLER AND GRAHAM PREW BOOST JRM STAFF PROFILE

JRM Group

13th September 2019

JRM appoints Andrew Miller as Chief Designer Graham Prew rejoins the company as Senior Commercial Manager JRM celebrate key staffing changes after successful recruitment for senior positions. The Daventry…

Inside Silverstone Podcast: Mastermind Session on The Future of Mobility

Silverstone Technology Cluster

12th September 2019

The STC recently teamed up with Chris Broome of Longhurst to showcase the added-value each professional advice firm within the STC can provide to all members, including businesses, their owners and their emp…

30th August 2019

Old dog My last dog made it to fifteen. Coincidentally, this is about the lifecycle of a successful company today. Sure, there are exceptions, but fifteen years is the average brand lifecycle now accordin…

Video review of ACES event – The Future Ecosystem

Silverstone Technology Cluster

30th August 2019

Lights! Camera! Action! Enjoy a video recap of our ACES event from 17 July looking at "The Future Ecosystem". If you haven't yet discovered our STC Youtube Channel, take a tour of our growing library here…

Trends spotted early mean new business. Trends spotted early and ignored, don’t.

28th August 2019

This is a tale of missed opportunity. It features an emerging trend, an industry struggling to grow and short-term decision making. In March 2017, we picked up chatter about a concept that we thought would int…

21st August 2019

Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) has been created by Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experts TotalSim. Through their extensive experience working with Team GB and other elite athle…

16th August 2019

The new briefing event schedule for the February 2020 intake of Cranfield School of Management's Business Growth Programme is now live. The Business Growth Programme is the UK’s longest running pro…

Major motorsport battery contract for STC member Delta

Silverstone Technology Cluster

15th August 2019

STC member Delta Motorsport will supply batteries for new hybrid systems being introduced into one of the world’s biggest motorsport arenas. Delta will design, develop and manufacture the batteries for C…

#39 Mastermind Sessions #3 – The Future of Mobility

Inside Silverstone Podcast

14th August 2019

In episode #39 your host, Chris Broome, holds Mastermind Session #3 named ‘The Future of Mobility.’ We are joined by Chris Kirby (Tomorrow’s Journey); Luke Rust (Immense Simulations…

If it’s a good idea for 2050, it’s a good idea for now.

12th August 2019

Companies are recognising that consumers are attracted to brands who do more than just tell them how great they are. Brands with a purpose rate more highly in the EQ stakes (for more about EQ/Emotional Quotie…

Silverstone Technology Cluster

17th July 2019

Cristiana Pace and Julia Muir have been appointed to Silverstone Technology Cluster as the first female ambassadors. Cristiana is a relatively new face to the STC membership. She has covered senior engineering…

8th July 2019

Bruker Alicona have recently joined the Silverstone Technology Cluster and there are a number of events we are attending in the UK in 2019 where we will be exhibiting products from our range of Optical metrolog…

#33 Steven McCarthy – Mackart Additive

Inside Silverstone Podcast

3rd July 2019

In episode #33 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Steven McCarthy - Founder & MD of Mackart Additive. Listen as Steven introduces us to the world of 3D printing (additive); the amazing things it can be us…

What do you do for a living Chris?

Longhurst

1st July 2019

One of the biggest questions I get asked at a dinner party is …. ‘What do you do for the living?’ Within our profession that can often cause a moment of dread, simply because the financi…

#32 Clive Hartley – Founder – Quarterre

Inside Silverstone Podcast

26th June 2019

In episode #32 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Clive Hartley - Founder of Quarterre. Listen as Clive explains his creative journey from Porsche Design through to launching a consultancy business with super…

20th June 2019

David got a call from his CEO. Having been to an innovation forum, she wants to introduce a programme of innovation. Where to start? The company’s not short of good ideas. They have people visiting trade…

#31 Andrew Grant – CEO Aylesbury Vale District Council

Inside Silverstone Podcast

19th June 2019

In episode #31 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Andrew Grant - CEO Aylesbury Vale District Council. Listen as Andrew allows us to delve into the inner workings on the District Council; their innovative use …

Automotive B2B Meetings in Turkey

Eatron Technologies

18th June 2019

Automotive Meetings Bursa is the only auto supply chain event in Turkey for automotive and aftermarket industry. Engineering, procurement, supply chain, fabrication, commodity teams, suppliers and service provi…

Neil Woodford – Lessons to Learn

Longhurst

12th June 2019

It’s been a busy week in the world of investing, following the suspension of Neil Woodford’s flagship £3.7bn Equity Income fund. A high level of withdrawals, combined with some illiquid a…

#30 Dominic Hopkins – Hewitsons

Inside Silverstone Podcast

12th June 2019

In episode #30 your host, Chris Broome, interviews Dominic Hopkins - Partner, Head of Dispute & Litigation - Hewitsons. Listen as Dominic shares his journey from the bright lights of Hong Kong to the count…

Dual-use Collaboration Workshop, 2nd July 2019 at Silverstone

11th June 2019

Axillium invite you to join their consortium building workshop at Silverstone on July 2nd. This follows the launch of a dual-use collaboration initiative at the Silverstone Technology Cluster An…

3rd June 2019

People often refer to innovation as what happens in the future. But, for us, the future means what happens in this budget year. In 2019, Millennials still hold the top spot in the most important consumer ranki…

4th June 2018

Roz Bird has been appointed Chair of the Silverstone Technology Cluster following a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors. Roz is the Commercial Director for MEPC’s rapidly developing high tech busine…

Join the Cluster, take advantage!

Silverstone Technology Cluster

29th September 2017

Joining the Silverstone Technology Cluster’s membership which now totals more than 40 influential companies in engineering and business growth could not be easier. CLICK HERE to go to the STC website&rsq…