In the UK, more than 80 representatives from the academic and business communities gathered at The Open University’s Milton Keynes campus to celebrate the opening of the e2v center for electronic imaging (CEI). The CEI is a joint collaboration between the university and e2v of Chelmsford, UK, a specialized components and sub-systems manufacturer. Dedicated to the research and development of advanced technologies for electronic image sensing, the two organizations will invest £3 million into the UK economy over five years for new research activity through the CEI.