University research headlines NI Awards

University research teams are among the finalists shortlisted for the National Instruments 2015 Engineering Impact Awards, which recognises engineering projects using the firm’s software and hardware.

CRR4rZGWIAATv1ZWinners will be announced at the Engineering Impact Awards ceremony, held at The Royal Academy of Engineering, London, on Monday 2nd November.

Several finalists will also present their applications in technical sessions at the NIDays conference in London the following day.

Finalists for Advanced Research 



  • Merlin: Developing a High-Speed X-Ray Imaging System for Synchrotron Beam Lines – Quantum Detectors
  • Monitoring Activity in the Brain’s Visual Cortex in Virtual Reality Environments– University College London

Finalists for Education

  • A 21st Century Upgrade to the Oxford Physics Teaching Labs – University of Oxford
  • Robotic Table Football: Revolutionising Mechatronics Education – Loughborough University

Finalists for Electronics Test & Measurement

  • ON Semiconductor Speeds Up Test Times With the Semiconductor Test System – ON Semiconductor
  • Semiconductor Validation System for Fingerprint Identification Chip Used in Mobile Devices– Fingerprint Cards AB

Finalists for Internet of Things Projects

  • Developing a Network of Smart, Connected Devices to Better Understand Household Energy Efficiency  – TBG Solutions
  • Preparing Today for the Grid of Tomorrow – National Grid UK

Finalists for Life Sciences Projects

  • Holographic Tweezers: Positioning Living Stem Cells in 3D – University of Nottingham
  • Studying Sonar Beam Forming in Porpoises With 48-Channel, High-Speed System – Aarhus University

Finalists for Machine Control Projects

  • Subsea Cable Survey and Inspection ROV Control System – TBG Solutions
  • Zero Emission Music: A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Band – Imperial College London 

Finalists for Physical Test & Measurement

  • Advancing the design of the Blade Compressor  – Wiresmith Technology  &  Lontra
  • Lubricating the Gears of Greatness – Muc-Off

Student Design Competition 2015

  • Design and Manufacture of a Miniature Railway Locomotive – University of Southampton
  • LabAtar – Humanoid Robot Teleoperation System – University of Leeds
  • MedSIM – A Haptic Simulator for Medical Training – University of Leeds

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