Smart energy
Building a smart grid begins with a new kind of light switch
Launched last week at CES in Las Vegas, Tewke’s smart light switch has a whole energy control system running in the background.
Stories tagged with 'Engineering Design Eng'
UK Wine Industry
Innovating for the UK Wine industry with NIAB and Imperial
Researchers from Design Engineering, Center for Environmental Policy and NIAB are advancing sustainability and innovation in UK viticulture.
Less is more
Paper sends a signal in PulpaTronics’ alternative to metal-and-silicon RFID tags
An Imperial startup has raised £430,000 to begin testing its low-cost, recyclable radio-frequency ID tags with retailers.
Scaling up
Notpla storms America with £20m funding round
Imperial startup Notpla has raised substantial additional investment to bring its seaweed-based packaging to the US market.
Cycle helmet safety
Cycle helmet safety ranked by new Imperial research
Cyclists choosing a new helmet can see how much protection different helmets offer, thanks to new safety rankings from Imperial College London.
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Sustainable sofas
Students work with DFS to re-think how we build and buy sofas for sustainability
Your sofa could one day come as a subscription – under a novel business model proposed by students collaborating with sofa company DFS.
UKRI Purple Plaque
Imperial Student Beren Kayali honoured with Innovate UK Purple Plaque
Beren Kayali, an Innovation Design Engineering alumna, received a Purple Plaque from Innovate UK for winning the Women in Innovation award.
Humans in the loop
Eight things we learned about humans and technology at Tech Foresight Day 2024
The ways different generations interact with technology was the hot topic at Imperial Tech Foresight's latest event.
Taste and sensation
Icenine Drinks brings an innovative new cocktail experience to the market
With an innovative production process in place, alumni startup Icenine Drinks is seeking seed investment to scale up its business.
Material benefits
AI spinout Polaron shortlisted for £1 million Manchester Prize
Method for optimising advanced materials production, based on Imperial research, is chosen as an example of AI for the public good.
