It is poised to revolutionise instrumentation in these sectors having developed the world’s only commercial temperature and pressure sensors capable of functioning at over 1000 degrees Celsius. Current sensors can only operate at up to 800 degrees Celsius.
Responding to market demands for improved sensors within the hottest parts of engines, to optimise combustion and operating conditions, Oxsensis’ technology is capable of enabling significant improvements in engine emissions and efficiency, helping to meet increasingly stringent environmental emissions targets. In addition the technology is capable of being deployed in a range of other harsh environments including safety critical applications in aerospace.
Professor Colin Whitehouse, Director of Knowledge Exchange at the Science and Technology Facilities Council and a Director of CLIK said “We at STFC are totally committed to using our facilities and expertise to support and develop excellent companies like Oxsensis. The injection of cash will enable Oxsensis to continue to grow and develop their products further.”
David Gahan, Chief Executive Officer of Oxsensis said “This technology, developed using some of the best technical resources in the world at RAL, can now move forward into solid industrial supply of sensors to our customers in major energy consuming industries. The £4.36 million investment will enable Oxsensis to put optical sensors right into the heart of some of the world’s most advanced engine and power plant developments.”
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Contacts
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Natalie Bealing
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Press Office
01235 445 484
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David F Gahan
Chief Executive
Oxensis Ltd
01235 778 120
Oxsensis
Oxsensis is a spin-out from STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire formed in 2003. The company is backed by Venture Capital from Close Ventures, Seven Spires Investments Ltd, Foursome Investments Ltd, Rainbow Seed Fund and Strathdon plc, together with prominent individual investors. It has won numerous awards including the Daily Telegraph/Carbon Trust Innovation Award 2007| (SME section).
