VICON TEAMS UP WITH RED BULL DIAGNOSTICS AND TRAINING CENTRE

Oxford-based Vicon, a world leader in motion capture, has signed a contract with Red Bull Diagnostics and Training Centre, for its inertial tracking solution.

The Austrian-based Diagnostics and Training Centre rehabilitates and trains Red Bull’s world-class athletes across a multitude of sport disciplines such as athletics, ultrarunning and triathlon.

As an existing customer using a Vicon optical system to look at its athletes’ performances, Red Bull has now invested in Vicon’s inertial tracking to help reduce the risk of injury.

Red Bull will use a combination of the Blue Trident inertial sensors – Vicon’s newest wearable which provides immediate analysis in the field or in water – and IMeasureU’s Step app to monitor lower limbs during training, reduce reinjury risk and optimise the performance of their athletes.

Christian Maurer-Grubinger, of Red Bull Diagnostics and Training Centre, said: “We have been using a Vicon optical system for more than four years to help understand and improve athletic performance. Now, with Vicon inertial tracking, we can obtain precise diagnostic metrics to better manage injury risk and maximise the performance of our athletes.”

Imogen Moorhouse, CEO of Vicon, added: “Red Bull Diagnostics and Training Centre look after some of the best athletes in the world and when they are competing at that level, ensuring they stay fit and injury free, is vital.

“Through Vicon’s unique combination of optical and inertial solutions, Red Bull will better track, analyse and optimise its athletes’ performance. We look forward to watching their athletes compete around the world.”

Oxfordshire bakery’s wholegrain is best in the world

An Oxfordshire bakery’s wholegrain bread has been voted the best in the world. Malt Crunch Sourdough made by Nicola Cooper of Blake’s Kitchen, Clanfield, was announced winner in the hotly-contested Wholegrain category of the of Tiptree World Bread Awards with Brook Food.

Blake’s is a third generation, familyrun shop, post office and microbakery on the edge of the Cotswolds. It bakes loaves and homemade cakes daily.

It wasn’t the only Oxfordshire baker to take a slice of the evening’s action. The Quinoa & Millet Loaf made by Tanya Young, of the Knife & Fork

Unipart Logistics, part of Unipart Group, one of Europe’s leading private manufacturing, logistics and consultancy companies, has won a five-year contract with Selco Builders Warehouse to run their end-to-end supply chain in the UK.

Unipart will provide warehousing and distribution services from its distribution centre in Cowley, Oxford. As part of the contract Unipart will store products and materials on behalf of Selco and deliver daily to its branches in dedicated, Selco-branded vehicles.

Claire Walters, Unipart Logistics

Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are looking forward to introducing the latest advancements in supply chain innovation and technology to support Selco’s impressive growth trajectory and plans.”

Howard Luft, Selco Builders

Warehouse Chief Executive, added: “Geographically, Oxford is a central location for our entire branch network and means we can get requested stock into our branches in a very short space of time.

“The warehouse space will also enable us to purchase products in greater quantity, savings which we will be passing on to our customers.”

Bakery, Deddington, was announced as third in the gluten-free category.

Oxfordshire had a big showing on the night, with one of its top sponsors also hailing from the county – Matthews Cotswold Flour of Chipping Norton, the sixth generation family-run flour mill.