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Cobalt Light Systems debuts at number 10 in the Tech Track 100 league table, which ranks Britain’s fastest-growing private technology, media and telecoms companies.

The 14^th annual Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, published on Sunday 7^th September 2014, has placed Cobalt Light Systems in the top ten of a prestigious list of technology firms in the UK.  Inclusion in the list reflects Cobalt’s rapid growth since 2011, with innovative technology enabling the development of successful products in two key markets:

• Security – The Insight100 range of liquid explosive detection systems for scanning liquids in unopened containers, typically from passenger hand luggage, which is now deployed at over 65 European airports, including 8 of the largest 10. The product has won numerous accolades, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s MacRobert award; the premier award for UK innovation in engineering
• Pharmaceutical Analysis – Cobalt’s RapID and TRS100 systems enable cost-savings and safety improvements for raw materials identification and drug quality testing, which are essential requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The instruments are currently used by 9 of the largest 10 global pharmaceutical companies

Dr Paul Loeffen, CEO of Cobalt Light Systems, said, “Cobalt’s inclusion on the Tech Track 100 reflects the excellent growth we are achieving. We are also exploring many new applications using our proprietary technology, and this continued momentum will help us to maintain our rapid growth in the future.”

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For more information:

• Full Tech Track 100 league table
• More information on Cobalt Light System’s Tech Track 100 entry
• Full details of The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, including the selection criteria