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Sutton Coldfield firm's portable generator interesting US military

A Birmingham company that is developing an enviable reputation for innovation has unveiled a new lightweight portable generator that could revolutionise the way armies operate in challenging environments. Read

ACUTEC takes over Chase Meadow Communications

Coleshill IT company ACUTEC has continued its expansion by taking over Warwickshire telecoms firm Chase Meadow Communications.Read

Birmingham firm trials new product in battle against hospital superbugs

A Birmingham company is trialling a new product which is aiming to triumph in the battle against hospital superbugs.Read

Codemasters co-founder David Darling sets up iPhone app business Kwalee

Codemasters co-founder David Darling has made a return to the video game industry by setting up a smartphone application company in Warwickshire.Read

Tech entrepreneur takes helm at Warwick Ventures

The University of Warwick’s spin-out arm has appointed a new chief executive.Read

Four enterprise zones expected to create 46,000 jobs in West Midlands

The scramble to create enterprise zones in the West Midlands has ended in triumph for Wolverhampton, Hereford and Nuneaton after three manufacturing-focused job creation schemes were given the green light.Read

Medical technology firm Hugo Technology sees revenues double

A cutting-edge Worcestershire firm at the forefront of medical technology innovation has doubled its turnover in just 18 months.Read

Beverley Nielsen puts the spotlight on Birmingham design and innovation

ID Birmingham has just been launched. Ian Halstead finds out more about the initiative and its driving force, Beverley Nielsen.Read

Birmingham Post Business Awards: 2011 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Birmingham Post Business Awards 2011 has been announced.Read

Birmingham tech firm Pieta Informatics unveils new software

A technology business has set ambitious job creation targets after developing a product that could revolutionise patient care in hospitals.Read

Birmingham's 'Digital District' success crucial to keeping business in city

Birmingham’s bid to bring super-fast broadband to its so-called ‘Digital District’ must succeed otherwise companies may start turning their back on the city, according to the man driving the project.Read

Growth plans at The Binding Site after debt deal

The recently-sold Birmingham medical technology firm The Binding Site is set for further expansion thanks to new debt facilities from HSBC.Read

Two new startups join e4f technology incubation scheme in Birmingham

Birmingham Science Park Aston (BSPA) added two new startups to its technology incubation scheme.Read

£75,000 award on offer to tech start-ups

An entrepreneur has put up a £75,000 prize for the most improved tech start-up company on a new “boot camp” programme in Birmingham.Read

GKN invests £5m in electric motors move

Manufacturing giant GKN has invested £5 million in a joint venture as it makes its first foray into the electric motors market.Read

£6m for Birmingham City University to share innovation with businesses

Birmingham City University has been given more than £6 million to help share its expertise and innovation with local businesses.Read

Birmingham digital exhibition Media Circus 2 aiming to develop new ideas

An exhibition showcasing the latest multimedia and digital technology will take place at Fazeley Studios in Birmingham. Read

Electric car firm Evida developing plug-free vehicles

Electric car owners could one day ditch the plugs and charge their vehicles wirelessly by parking on a special pad, thanks to a new project set up by a Coventry battery specialist.Read

Birmingham medical firm Cytox collapses despite investment

A Birmingham medical sciences firm which clinched millions of pounds worth of investment for its ground-breaking research into Alzheimer’s has gone into administration.Read

University of Warwick firm Molecular Solar to raise £5m

An innovative renewables firm which makes solar cells so flexible they can be rolled up or added to clothing is to raise £5 million to create its own bespoke technology facility.Read