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Vacuum-magnate James Dyson knows that a little competition can go a long way toward innovation. He recently awarded the design students behind an “Automist” home fire sprinkler with the top honor in his namesake design contest, a prize of $16,500 (along with another $16,500 for their university department). The project had to beat out 400 projects from 21 countries in four rounds of judging, with Dyson himself making the final decision.

Dyson also picked two runners up that represent similarly impressive accomplishments. A “Pressure Alert” system helps physicians safely insert a breathing tube into a patient’s airway, and a folding three-prong plug that provides more mobile recharging for laptop users. Get the low-down on the details of each project here.

Replacing a torque meter with a torque sensor has revolutionised the validating process for bespoke Fireset sprinkler systems built by Grundfos Pumps Ltd. in Leighton Buzzard.

Grundfos designs and builds a vast range of electric and diesel driven Firesets that form the heart of any sprinkler system. These Firesets have sophisticated control systems that activate automatically when the presence of a fire is detected. They also have to meet the requirements of demanding Loss Prevention Certification Board to fire protection of building and their occupants.

Huw Lloyd, Engineering Manager for Grundfos Pumps Ltd. explains: