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Published September 2nd, 2010 by Brian Glynn

EI client Mincon today announced they are assisting in the rescue operations of the thirty-three miners trapped Chilean miners.

“Mincon is proud to be instrumental in establishing the initial lifeline to the thirty-three miners trapped 2,300 feet (701 meters) below ground in the San Jose gold and copper mine outside Copiapo, Chile. A hole 5-3/8″ (136mm) in diameter was drilled through on Monday August 23rd using the Mincon MX5053 reverse circulation hammer and drill bits. The lifeline hole establishes an all important communication link and a conduit to pass food, water and medicines to the trapped miners for their long wait underground until they are finally brought to the surface. A number of holes had been drilled to try an locate the trapped miners and finally Terraservice broke through with the Mincon MX5053 hammer. When the hammer was retrieved from the bore hole, a note was attached to the hammers drill bit that told that the 33 miners were alive and well in a cramped, 530-square-foot (50-square-meter) shelter. They survived by sharing tiny portions of canned fish stored in the shelter room.” read full story..

Published August 31st, 2010 by philipwatson

Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Government agency responsible for the development of Irish enterprises in world markets, would like to invite relevant medical device executives from the US to the Life Sciences International Summit 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Delegates will be brought to Ireland as guests of the agency, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Taking place on November 11th 2010, the theme of this event is “Collaboration in Innovation”, particularly between academia and industry. Guests will have the opportunity to survey the Medical Device industry landscape in Ireland, meet the industry’s key figures and share knowledge amongst peers. Amongst those presenting at the event will be industry leaders, US and Irish clinicians, Government Ministers and leading research fellows. Delegates will also be able to avail of a customized itinerary of meetings and site visits with Irish medical device companies relevant to their fields.

Enterprise Ireland would particularly like to invite executives in management, production, R&D and supply chain roles to participate in this event. To qualify for inclusion, certain criteria must be met.

For more information, please contact: Philip Watson | philip.watson@enterprise-ireland.com | 617-235-1600

Published September 2nd, 2010 by simoneboswell

Nokia encourages Irish developers to create apps for Ovi Store

According to a recent article at SiliconRepublic.com “Nokia is pushing to boost its apps market for the release of the Nokia N8 at its second Ovi Developer Day, which took place yesterday at the Guinness Storehouse.”

Shane O’Brien, Nokia’s Irland software and services manager stated in the article “For me, in the Irish market, I want to get as much local content as possible. Lots of other people look at other different platforms that are out there and there’s quite a lot of availability on those platforms. Apps are changing consistently the whole time and what we want to do is make sure that people who have a Nokia device can go on to the Ovi Store and have the same, if not more choice.”

A key component to Nokia’s developer support is an App Wizard which allows new developers to easily create apps without extensive programming in as little as 15 minutes. In addition to the App Wizard Nokia is promoting it’s Forum Nokia developer community, tutorials and access to information and workshops all promoted through the Ovi Store.

Read the full story here

Published September 2nd, 2010 by simoneboswell

SiliconRepublic.com reported today that Enterprise Ireland client Weedle has been awarded €200,000.

“Social media player Weedle and UCD scientists have been awarded a €200,000 innovation ward to combine their expertise to enhance online search and connect technology.

With users in more than 60 countries after just six months, Weedle.com, the Irish-based social media company, is fast establishing its online presence as ‘The World’s Trusted Network of People with Skills’. They’ve even trademarked it!

It is a free web service where people can showcase their skills as part of a trusted network. The unique advantage of the Weedle platform is that it combines the trusted connections of online social networking with a search for specific skills.

In June, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Batt O’Keeffe revealed Weedle is to create 50 new jobs as it pursues its mission.

“The UCD scientists based at CLARITY are leading experts in web search and information discovery systems which help distill vast quantities of online information into timely and accurate search results for users,” says Weedle co-founder and CEO Iain Mac Donald. Read the rest of this entry »