Two West Midlands manufacturers are marking 40 years of collaboration by securing an export order at Blechexpo. Brandauer, a leading independent metal stamper, and Auric Metal Finishers from Coventry have partnered to design, develop, and supply customised EloPin push fit-connectors for a tier 1 automotive supplier in India. This £1.5m...
Medilink Midlands celebrates 20 years of supporting businesses
Innovation is the key for growth within the healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Without innovation the sector would stagnate, so it's important that companies and innovators are supported with their great ideas and help them get on their pathway from concept to commercialisation. At Medilink Midlands we are celebrating our...
Boyds launches ‘Conversations in Drug Development’ podcast
Boyds has announced the launch of a brand-new podcast series that aims to keep the scientific and clinical community abreast of the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy and drug development. The podcast – ‘Conversations in Drug Development’ – features candid conversations from the expert team at Boyds, who...
Meet the team: Melanie Davidson, Medilink Midlands CEO
Melanie Davidson is the Chief Executive Officer at Medilink Midlands. We recently caught up with Melanie to find out more about her background, her role and what part, she believes, Medilink Midlands can play in shaping the life sciences and med tech sectors across the Midlands region. How did you...
Meet the Medilink Midlands Chairman, Professor Martin Levermore, MBE DL
Having dedicated his last twenty years to the healthcare sector, Chairman of Medilink Midlands, Professor Martin Levermore, MBE DL, shares his thoughts and experiences of the industry and what benefits the Medilink Midlands can deliver. What is your current role at Medilink Midlands? Currently I’m the chair. I say ‘currently’...
MeTAP Innovation Pre-Accelerator Programme Praised
Created to support pre start-up and established companies in the med tech and life sciences sector located within Nottingham city, the MeTAP business support programme is designed to empower organisations by providing the right knowledge, expertise, skills and connections to help commercialise their innovations. The first of their Pre-Accelerator programmes...
Arise Innovation Hubs announce new fund to unlock MedTech business potential
Arise Innovation Hubs, part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has launched a new grant programme. Arise ABOVE (Arise Beyond Open Innovation for Value and Entrepreneurship) will deliver innovation grants, expert support and events to unlock HealthTech and MedTech investment in Essex. Grant funds of up to £5,000 will be available...
Sustainable healthcare recycling and waste management framework highlights how tech can support net zero
NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has launched a new framework on sustainable healthcare recycling and waste management, highlighting the role of tech in helping the NHS to meet net zero. The Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management framework, created in collaboration with trusts including Barts Health, Greater Manchester Mental Health, Pennine Care...
Derby Based Medical Technology Manufacturer, Pennine Healthcare Celebrates Regional Win
Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading, employee owned, medical device manufacturers is celebrating after winning the prestigious Make UK Midlands & East of England Manufacturing Matters Award for 2023. The award has been developed to recognise a company that demonstrates exceptional adaptability and resilience to impact their business and...
Accessibility in your Marketing and Communication Materials
In today's digital-first era, businesses (as well as health and professional bodies) have a unique opportunity to reach a wide and diverse audience through a multitude of marketing and communication channels.... However, it's crucial to ensure that these materials are accessible to everyone, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities....