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from Critical Links wins the Techworld (UK) “Convergence
Product of the Year” award EdgeBox, produced by Critical Links, a Critical Software group company, was honoured with the “Convergence Product of the Year” award, awarded annually by Techworld, a British portal for IT professionals managed by IDG Publications. The 13th edition of the award was contested by such firms as Aspect, Siemens, On Relay, Shoretel and Fring. EdgeBox, Critical Links’ flagship product, has been the recipient of various national and international distinctions and awards, and was the result of a consortium research project supported by Adi. Relevant Links: ALERT
Software wins contracts in USA, Holland & Italy 'Alert Life Sciences Computing', formerly MNI – Medics Online, has signed a contract with the North-American firm Pacer Health Corporation to provide the four hospitals in its health network, and a further two hospitals in Vicenza and Amsterdam, with its ALERT software, hospital administration software used for emergency units, surgery, consultations and admissions. ALERT is already in use in the emergency units of 32 hospitals in Portugal, and is the result of research and development consortium projects supported by the Agency for Innovation and by DEMTEC. Relevant Links: Plasfil
wins international award for production of automotive parts Technological developments achieved during the execution of the AIRBAG project, promoted by the firm Plasfil – CIE Automotive in collaboration with PIEP, have enabled victory in international competitions for the production of plastic automotive components. The competitive advantages introduced during the competition have guaranteed the production of 5 plastic components for AIRBAG devices in 2 new models of car, representing an annual revenue of about 1,000,000 Euros. The AIRBAG project was supported by Adi within the remit of IDEIA – Applied Corporate Research & Development. Relevant Links: ESA
supports Nonius Software project On 1 February Nonius Software, with support from the ESA (European Space Agency), launched a project named WG StarGate, which aims to create a method of Web access by satellite, which could for example be used on boats or in remote areas, enabling reduced costs and maximised bandwidth. Nonius Software was one of the first companies formed with support from Adi within the remit of the Neotec programme. Relevant Links: Critical
Links nominated in the European ICT Awards Critical Links, a Critical Software group company, was nominated
in the European Information and Communications Technology Awards,
bestowed annually by the European Commission to distinguish the
best companies in the sector. Relevant Links: Bonelike®
wins award from the Portuguese Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology Bonelike® product has European patent no. 1 189 851, 1999 A synthetic material which substitutes and accelerates the regeneration of bones, developed by MedMat Innovation, was honoured with the Professor Carlos Lima Award 2006, bestowed by the Portuguese Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology. Bonelike ® is the first bone substitute that mimics the chemical composition of bones. It can be applied to an area of bone fracture or defect, accelerating the regeneration of the bone. Bonelike ® relied on the support of Adi through the MAQBIO project - "Modelling and Machining of Bioactive Models for bone regeneration and controlled delivery of medication”. Relevant Links: Cnotinfor
enters technology partnership with Indian firm Encore Cnotinfor will provide educational software for a new line of computers. The ‘Mobilis’ – low-cost computers intended for children – will be produced in India and Brazil. An initial production of two million computers is predicted, in a first phase, destined for markets in India, Brazil and South Africa. The agreement between Cnotinfor and Encore was signed during a state visit by the President of the Republic of India. Cnotinfor was supported by Adi as part of the NITEC programme (Creation of Technological R& D units in companies). Relevant Links: PET
Mammography Project Files Patent The first 2007 edition of the INPI periodical 'Marks & Patents' announced the registration of patent for the PET Mammography project. The PET Mammography project has designed an innovative technique for the detection of breast cancer which will be tested in January in the Hospital Garcia da Horta, Almada. A new company will be formed by members of the consortium to commercialise the results of the project. Relevant Links: Luso-Brazilian
firm VINIBRASIL wins FINEP award for Technological Innovation VINIBRASIL, Vinhos do Brasil (Wines from Brazil) is a wine producer on the 8º South line of latitude, the result of joint investment by Brazil’s EXPAND and the Portuguese firm DÃO SUL, based on a technological partnership that aims to study the physiological adaptation of the grapevine in the tropics. It is noteworthy that scientific research holds that viticulture between the 37º North and 37º South parallels is theoretically impossible. With the support of the Agency for Innovation (Portugal) and in partnership with the Higher Institute of Agronomy (Lisbon), Dão Sul has promoted a research project on irrigation management and the eco-physiological study of the grapevine in different edaphic and climatic conditions. The results of this project (representing process innovation at a global level) were the basis for the international distinction obtained. The ceremony, attended by the Vice-President of the Republic, José de Alencar, the Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology, Sergio Resende, and the President of FINEP, Odilon Marcuzzo, was designed to honour, recognise and encourage innovative work by Brazilian companies. The national award was preceded by selection at state level, contested this year by over 677 nominees from all over Brazil, including such internationally renowned firms as Motorola. Relevant Links: |
