Case Studies

Computer aided measurements are an essential part of engineering projects. From predicting if building components can access sites, to having confidence in the structural integrity of walls and containers, reliable 3D models are needed for critical decisions on safety, appearance, and investment. Computer simulations turn mill...

Terahertz (THz) lasers are finding new uses in non-destructive material testing and security scanning. The long wavelength radiation these lasers emit is ideal for both applications as it can pick-up near surface defects or substances hidden under clothes which pose security risks. Manufacturers of materials are keen to embrace...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global problem made more serious by challenges associated with diagnosis and identification of drug resistance. A major challenge is quickly identifying the presence of TB causing bacteria in a patient’s sample. Conventionally, for the most accurate diagnoses, samples are cultured for six weeks before bei...

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), used with imaging techniques, is a promising new treatment of prostate cancer and brain disorders. It focuses multiple high energy soundwaves onto a single spot, generating enough heat to destroy a tumour. Unlike ionising radiation, these beams do not cause long term harm to DNA, and in...

For many years molecular radiotherapy, MRT, has been used for palliative cancer care, but it has great potential to become a potent first line cancer treatment. The therapy uses radioactive drugs to target specific tumours, for example radioactive yittrium-90 microspheres are used to treat liver cancers. However, accurate acti...

Hearing defects in a child’s early years leads to language development problems, so national health authorities run programmes to identify affected babies and young children. Testing uses small headsets to provide a known sound stimulation, then measures the response in the infant’s ear or brain. The small headsets currently u...