Technology
Webis launches new WatchandWager web property
Webis, a company specialising in pool wagering and the operator of WatchandWager Cal Expo, the Californian harness track, announced the successful launch of its new website for its advanced deposit wagering (ADW) business WatchandWager. com on Tuesday.
Itaconix launches two new ingredients
Plant-based polymer specialist Itaconix announced two new ingredients on Monday, designed to enhance the performance of household detergent formulations.
Zenova inks £2.4m paint supply deal
Fire suppression specialist Zenova Group announced a two-year contract for 200,000 litres of its FP coating on Monday, with Drips and Sparks.
Image Scan gets first order for new ThreatScan system
Security and industrial screening specialist Image Scan announced an initial order worth £0. 3m from a partner on Monday, for the supply of ‘ThreatScan-AS1’ portable x-ray systems as part of a framework contract secured by the partner with a European Ministry of Defence organisation.
Sondrel achieves tapeout in automotive chip contract
Chip supplier Sondrel announced the successful completion of a significant milestone in its material turnkey ASIC engagement for a tier-one OEM automotive customer on Monday.
Digital 9 to make additional revolving credit facility repayment
Infrastructure company Digital 9 Infrastructure announced a significant step towards strengthening its financial position on Monday, with the receipt of a deferred consideration payment of $25m (£20m) related to the sale of the Verne Global group, as announced on 15 March.
Oxford Biomedica confident as it moves away from vaccine era
Cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Oxford Biomedica reported stability in its core business on Monday, with a small increase in full-year core revenue for 2023, despite a 36% decrease in total revenue to £89. 5m.
Agronomics investee Solar Foods raises EUR 8m
Cellular agriculture investor Agronomics announced on Friday that its portfolio company Solar Foods had raised an additional €8m through Finnish investment organiser Springvest.
Tekcapital's Innovative Eyewear enters deal with New Look Vision
Intellectual property investor Tekcapital announced on Friday that its investee Innovative Eyewear, the developer of ChatGPT-enabled smart eyewear under various brands, was launching its ‘Lucyd’ smart frames in 10 selected New Look Vision Group stores across Quebec and at New Look’s online store.
ITM Power inks strategic partnership with Hygen
ITM Power announced a strategic partnership with Hygen on Friday, designating it as the preferred supplier of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers for hydrogen projects in the UK and across Europe.
Darktrace agrees to be bought by Thoma Bravo in $5bn deal
Darktrace announced on Friday that the newly-formed Thoma Bravo entity, Luke Bidco, had agreed to acquire it in an all-cash deal.
AstraZeneca blows past analysts' estimates for Q1
AstraZeneca posted better-than-expected revenues and profit for the first quarter of 2024 with both the company and analysts highlighting its drug pipeline.
Cordel Group inks trial deal with Asia-Pacific railway
Cordel Group announced a deal with a major national railway in the Asia-Pacific region on Thursday, entailing a 12-week paid trial of its forward-facing video solution (FFV) alongside the provision of LiDAR data to explore other potential applications such as vegetation management and clearance assessments.
Eurowag trading as expected as net revenue jumps
Commercial road transportation payments and mobility technology company WAG Payment Solutions reported a robust performance in the March quarter on Thursday, with net revenue jumping 31% to €68. 4m, driven by sustained organic growth and contributions from the Inelo acquisition.
Angle inks deal with AstraZeneca
Liquid biopsy specialist Angle announced a supplier agreement with AstraZeneca on Wednesday to develop and validate a methodology using Angle's existing DNA damage response (DDR) assay for the detection of micronuclei in circulating tumour cells (CTCs) as a measure of DDR.
ActiveOps flags decent full-year revenue growth
Decision intelligence software specialist ActiveOps said in an update on Wednesday that it anticipated group revenue to reach about £26. 8m for the financial year just ended, marking a 5% increase from the prior year.
Concurrent Technologies wins $1.57m contract with US client
Concurrent Technologies announced a $1. 57m contract with a major global US prime contractor on Wednesday, for the supply of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and testing services as part of the contractor's technology upgrade programme.
Tracsis confident despite weaker first half performance
Transport technology provider Tracsis reported first-half revenue of £36. 6m on Wednesday, reflecting a decrease of 6. 7% year-on-year.
Morgan Advanced Materials lays out growth plans
Morgan Advanced Materials updated the market on its financial goals on Wednesday, as it aimed to surpass organic revenue growth rates through a combination of organic expansion, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder value creation.
Filtronic shares rocket after inking SpaceX partnership
Filtronic's shares rocketed after announcing that it had entered into a supply agreement with SpaceX.