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14 May 2021
UK-based partnership of Microlink Devices, Wideblue and CSA Catapult to develop Covid-19 disinfection system.
Project LUSS will exploit UV light to kill microbes and cut the spread of infection.The UK-based research initiative Project LUSS (LED based Ultra-Violet exposure for Safe Surfaces) Consortium has been awarded an Innovate UK grant to develop an economical, photonics-based solution to combat Covid-19 infection in public spaces, with the added ability to also disinfect surfaces of other viruses and bacteria.
MicroLink Devices as lead industrial partner, with support from WideBlue and the UKâs Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSA Catapult) will develop an automatically self-cleaning door panel, exploiting UV light to kill viruses/bacteria and prevent the spread of infection.
Europe sailors make the most of lockdown by Ben Harris 27 Feb 10:04 GMT
As a former Olympic class, the Europe class has long boasted innovative developments, something which has not changed as the class continues to grow in the UK. Throughout lockdown, the active community of Europe sailors in the UK has been busy, sharing their developments and ideas with one another!
One project which has been keenly followed by many in the fleet is the re-fit of GBR 249, a 1989 Winner hull, by Steve Whitby. The cockpit and decks bore the scars of a tough life, with soft patches, gelcoat dings and cracks, whilst the excellent condition hull and carbon mast to match Steve s weight persuaded him to begin his project! As the hull was considerably over weight, the decision was made to strip out the hull and re-deck using Sapele plywood, complete with all new bulkheads and framing. Sofia will be stronger, lighter and prettier than ever when she is complete, and most importantly will be ba