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Oxsensis among Europe’s top 30 Cleantech Companies, features in National Laboratory showcase
LONDON, UK, 19th November 2009. Oxsensis Ltd, pioneer of high temperature instrumentation for energy efficiency was featured among the top 30 European Cleantech companies in the annual GP Bullhound Cleantech Awards. The company was also featured in a video released by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council STFC as an example of technology emerging from the UK’s national laboratories in the CleanTech sector.
Oxsensis a global pioneer in harsh environment sensors, has been recognised as one of the top 30 fastest-growing cleantech businesses in Europe at the inaugural GP Bullhound event. Oxsensis was placed fifth among the 30 fastest-growing businesses, recognising the company’s innovative technology and strong market position. A pdf listing the top 30 is available for download at http://www.cleantech-connect.com/winners-2009/
Oxsensis is developing the Wave-Phire™ series of sensors to enable the development of combustion systems with much more precise control, offering significant fuel and energy savings for future gas turbine products. The extreme environment sensors also have applicability to energy intensive industries and to car engines. The sensors themselves must operate at temperatures up to 1000°C (while glowing yellow-hot) and have shown measurement capability, repeatability and survivability in major power station equipment
Separately, a short film has just been released by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council showcasing STFC’s key role in driving innovation and Economic Impact for the UK. The film titled ‘Fit for Tomorrow’ features three successful companies including Oxsensis which are benefiting from close collaboration with STFC’s world class facilities and expertise, and its impressive track record of research excellence. The film shows how STFC engages with business to drive innovation.
David Gahan, the CEO of Oxsensis said, “it is a considerable honour to be placed among Europe’s most prominent CleanTech companies for growth by GP Bullhound and for our technology to be showcased by such a nationally important organisation as STFC.”
To watch an 8 min clip from the video, please click on the following link:
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Knowledge+Exchange/12204.aspx
Click here to download the press release