Winners 2012

Four companies were chosen to receive the first ever selection of IOP Innovation Awards for the successful development and commercialisation of novel technologies which have had significant impact in a range of markets.

Each company was presented with their Award at the prestigious IOP Awards dinner on 3 October 2012.

Aurox Ltd
For developing and commercialising an innovative, structured-illumination system for optical sectioning that enables real-time imaging to be obtained using standard microscope illumination.

Naneum Ltd
For developing and commercialising a portable 'scanning mobility particle sizer' for use in atmospheric physics, occupational health and environmental monitoring.

The Technology Partnership plc
For developing and commercialising a novel micropump based on the physics of non-linear acoustic resonance, piezoelectric materials and fluid dynamics.

ZBD Displays Ltd
For developing and commercialising a novel e-paper display for use in shelf-edge labelling in supermarkets and other retail settings.