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Here is a snapshot of what Ploughshare Innovations have been up to recently
Here is a snapshot of what Ploughshare Innovations have been up to recently
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Ploughshare Innovations Ltd.
Unit 2, Nine Mile Water Business Park
Nether Wallop, Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 8DR
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1794 301602
info@ploughshareinnovations.com
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News and Events
Here is a snapshot of what we've been up to recently:
Ploughshare at SPIE Defence and Security in Baltimore
April 2013
Ploughshare will be exhibiting on stand 1961 next week at Baltimore Convention Center (30th April - 2nd May).
Come along and see some of the latest technology available for license.
New Chairman for Dstl’s technology transfer company,
March 2013
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has appointed a new Chairman to its technology management company, Ploughshare Innovations Limited.
Commercial opportunities for a cutting-edge, direct-to-PCR trace DNA recovery solution
March 2013
Ploughshare Innovations, Dstl’s technology transfer company, is offering option licenses for the development of the trace DNA recovery solution. It was initially created for military use in the field but could save time and money in a range of commercial applications.
P2i previews advanced IPx7 Dunkable™ technology at Mobile World Congress
February 2013
With millions of users already benefiting from P2i’s splashproof liquid repellent nano-coating on Motorola and TCL Communication smartphones and tablets, the company is unveiling its new, Dunkable™ technology at Mobile World Congress.
£500k funding for MOD technology that promises improved earlier cancer detection & treatment
December 2012
ProKyma, a spin-out from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and founded by Ploughshare Innovations, today announced a £482K grant from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) i4i programme.
Thales Launch Digital Radar using DSTL technology under license from Ploughshare
October 2012
Thales today announced the launch of a new naval Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) solution for multi-purpose ships that need continued capability in the littoral.
Spin-out company P2i listed 27th in The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100
September 2012
Ploughshare are very proud to see the recognition being achieved by spin-out company P2i in The Sunday Times and its ranking of 27th in its Hiscox Tech Track 100 league table for top performing private companies.
MOD scientist develops device for forensic and security applications
July 2012
A new biological sampling and detection device, created by a Ministry of Defence scientist, could soon be used by first responders in the forensic and security sectors in the UK and abroad.
MOD and Thales to commercialise naval technology
July 2012
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Thales UK are working to commercialise the UK’s fully digital radar electronic support measures (RESM) system, which has had its first use in the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer fleet.
The UK MOD and DuPont Develop New Test Methods for Armour Systems
June 2012
The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), is working with DuPont Protection Technologies to develop and establish test systems and standards for body armour and armour systems.
‘Natural’ Peptide formulations pave way to innovative new skin care products
June 2012
Peptide-in-cream advance provides potent natural antimicrobial action without chemicals
New generations of skin care and wound healing creams that work in the same way as a body’s natural defences are one potential application of research by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Innovative antenna design offers exceptional multi-band performance
March 2012
A novel and low cost antenna design offering efficient performance across multiple frequency bands is available from Ploughshare Innovations
Ploughshare and KeTech sign Licence Agreement for Nerve Agent Technology.
February 2012
As part of continuing to develop specialist solutions for Nerve Agent detection, KeTech has today signed an agreement with Ploughshare Innovations to licence technology from the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
OBE for MoD Scientist
January 2012
A Ministry of Defence scientist has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s
Honours List in recognition of his contribution to world-leading armour protection work.
DSTL announces new CEO
December 2011
THE DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY NAMES NEW CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced the successor to its
Chief Executive, Frances Saunders.
Jonathan Lyle, who is currently the Director of the Programme Office at Dstl, will take up the
appointment in March 2012.
Tata Steel and Ploughshare sign deal to produce new Super Bainite Armour Steel
September 2011
The UK now has its own onshore supply of high-performance armour steel, thanks to a UK invention and a new manufacturing agreement.
Known as super bainite, the new armour steel has been developed to have outstanding ballistics properties and, in tests, it has performed better than ‘normal’ steel armour.
Ploughshare Innovations has signed a licensing agreement with Tata Steel to manufacture the steel in the UK.
See us at DSEi 2011, Excel Centre London September 13th-16th
August 2011
Ploughshare will be out in force at DSEI.
Accompanied by its spin-out companies: P2i, SALT and Claresys a wide range of innovative technologies will be on show to the estimated 25,000 Defence industry attendees. Ploughshare will also be exhibiting with Tata in order to highlight the Super Bainite Armour steel that is now available for order.If you want to meet us at the show and find out more see us on Stands N4-193 or N8-272.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOUR FOR DSTL CEO
July 2011
Dr Frances Saunders, Chief Executive of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
(Dstl) at Porton Down in Wiltshire has been made a Companion of the Order of the Bath
(CB).
MOD SCIENTISTS NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
June 2011
Wiltshire-based scientists from the Defence Science and Technology
Laboratory (Dstl) have been shortlisted for the MacRobert Award by the Royal
Academy of Engineering for their work on a new life-saving armour system.
The nomination is for a ceramic protection system, developed and patented
by Dstl.
Lab Impex Systems announces signing of an intellectual property license deal on AWE technology
May 2011
18.05.2011 The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and Lab Impex Systems have joined forces to announce an intellectual property license deal which will see the launch of new equipment designed for monitoring radioactive particles in the air.
ION GNSS Workshop Colorado Springs 28th-30th June
May 2011
Ploughshare Sales VP Jim Ashe will be participating in the ION GNSS workshop in Colorado in June.
Prokyma wins top Bionow 2010 Innovation Award
November 2010
Prokyma has won the Bionow 2010 Innovation in Diagnostics Project of the Year Award. Bionow, the Northwest Regional Development Agency’s (NWDA) biomedical cluster support group, recently announced their annual Northwest Biomedical Awards with Prokyma, a Ploughshare spin-out, scooping the top Innovation prize.
P2i grows its market presence
October 2010
P2i, a Dstl/Ploughshare spin-out company, and its Aridion™ product grows its market presence with more than two million hearing aids now protected. Licensed by three of the largest hearing aid manufacturers, Aridion™ is transforming conventional levels of reliability by substantially reducing warranty failure and repair costs and ultimately increasing user confidence.
ESROE announced as latest Ploughshare spin-out
July 2010
Ploughshare is delighted to introduce ESROE, the latest spin-out company offering technology developed at Dstl. ESROE Software is the world’s only commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) software for the real-time identification of radar signatures. The software is designed for a full range of military platforms, from armoured vehicles and UAVs, to large multi-role warships and surveillance aircraft, in all environments.
Ploughshare attends BIO 2010
May 2010
CEO Peter Hotten is to represent Ploughshare at BIO 2010, the top global biotechnology industry gathering held in Chicago.
Innovative new vehicle armour developed
March 2010
Introducing holes into a new ultra-hard steel vehicle armour enhances its ballistic performance - weird but true. This new experimental armour steel, known as Super Bainite, was developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Ploughshare is now working alongside the steel manufacturer Corus to bring it to market.
Ploughshare spin-out company in global agreement
February 2010
Tecan and Enigma Diagnostics, a Dstl/Ploughshare spin-out, sign a global manufacturing and supply agreement for point-of-care Molecular Diagnostics instruments. The Enigma ML instrument delivers fully-automated results from swab samples in less than 60 minutes at the point of care and to the same accuracy standards as reference laboratories, which can often take several days
Ploughshare appoints new CEO
October 2009
Ploughshare announces the appointment of its new CEO; Dr Pete Hotten.