Company Research Report: Cerca Magnetics Limited
Company Overview
Name and Mission
- Name: Cerca Magnetics Limited
- Mission: To revolutionize neuroimaging and brain function assessment through advanced wearable MEG technology.
Founding Details
- When Founded: No information is available.
- Founders: No information is available.
Key People
- David Woolger: CEO
- Dr. Elena Boto: Chief Technology Officer
- Prof. Matthew Brookes: Chairman
- Dr. Niall Holmes: Scientific Advisor
- Dr. Ryan Hill: Scientific Advisor
Headquarters
- Location: Headquartered in Staplehurst, Kent, England.
Number of Employees
- No information is available.
Revenue
- No information is available.
Company Recognition
- Known For: Developing and marketing a revolutionary wearable MEG (Magnetoencephalography) system that adapts to any head size and allows participants freedom of movement during scans, providing advanced insights into brain functionality.
Products
Cerca OPM-MEG System
- Product Type: Wearable MEG Scanner
- Description: A state-of-the-art functional brain scanner offering higher sensitivity and better spatial precision than traditional MEG systems at a lower cost.
- Key Features:
- Optically-Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs): Extremely sensitive, cryogenic-free magnetic field detectors mounted in a wearable helmet.
- Adaptability: Can be used for scanning individuals of all ages, from babies to adults.
- Mobility-Friendly Design: Allows participants to move freely during scans.
- High Sensitivity and Spatial Resolution: Offers millisecond temporal precision and millimetre spatial accuracy.
- Integrated System: Offers comprehensive brain coverage suitable for neuroscience experiments without the constraints of conventional imaging systems.
Recent Developments
New Products and Launches
- Portable System with Miniaturized Electronics: Demonstrated successfully as of September 25, 2024.
New Features and Enhancements
- BESA Research Compatibility: Announced on August 15, 2024, for enhanced data analysis capabilities using certified software.
- Expanded Capabilities: System upgrade at Boys Town with 40 additional channels executed in April 2024.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- University Installations:
- Ivy League University: First 64 triaxial sensor system installed in North America as of April 2024.
- University of Zurich: First installation of a magnetically shielded room with 128 matrix coil capability in March 2024.
Industry Recognition
- Awarded £2M in February 2024 as part of the UK’s government investment in the quantum technology sector.
- Cerca Magnetics highlighted in Forbes for contributions to the quantum technology sector, June 19, 2024.
Notable Publications and Research
- Clearest Picture of Young Children's Developing Brains: Published research showcased on June 11, 2024.
- Institute of Physics qBIG Prize: Awarded recognition in June 2024 for outstanding contributions to the field.
Strategic Moves
- Investment in Brain Imaging: Significant funding to enhance technologies targeted at dementia research announced in February 2024.
- Product Demonstrations and Media Coverage: Featured advancements narrated by Stephen Fry spotlighting quantum technology applications in brain activity imaging.
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