Until now the network has organised a series of meetings that developed the initial ideas of Dial-a-Molecule into focus areas. They [...]]]> Dial-a-Molecule is a Grand Challenge network funded by EPSRC to promote research aimed at step change in the ability to deliver molecules quickly and efficiently.  More information can be found  at www.dial-a-molecule.org .

Until now the network has organised a series of meetings that developed the initial ideas of Dial-a-Molecule into focus areas. They cover topics spanning from the use of technology (both hardware and software), the development of new reactions and methods (such as one-pot synthesis), and driving chemical transformation up to the creation of catalytic systems capable of processing multiple synthetic operations.

A “Focusing our efforts” advisory group  lead by Chemistry Innovation,  is a place for industrialists to meet and guide the development of Dial-a-Molecule in order to maximise commercial return. It also facilitates  crucial two-way flow of information between academia and industry.

Now, Dial-a-Molecule is organising  meetings to  develop community-inspired collaborations. Dates are:

7-8 July 2011 at AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, Cheshire, on Selectivity, Sustainability, Predictability: Multi-Disciplinary Issues for 21st Century Catalysis

and 28-29 July 2011 at University of Southampton, on The Smart Laboratory: Towards a national ELN

For more information on the Dial-a-Molecule Grand Challenge please consult the website at www.dial-a-molecule.org or contact the network coordinator at dialamol@soton.ac.uk

A demonstrator is available on a memory stick from CIKTN or the full tool (based on Excel (2003 or later)) is [...]]]> CIKTN and Manchester University have launched a carbon footprint calculator to help companies with product life cycle analysis and determination of greenhouse gas emissions.

A demonstrator is available on a memory stick from CIKTN or the full tool (based on Excel (2003 or later)) is at www.ccalc.org.uk

Further information available [...]]]> A recent Materials KTN presentation described technology for reducing impedance and improving current flow in electrical circuits. It is available in UK, as a product suitable for industrial energy users, and seems to have sound customer testimonials.

Further information available from SORIS.