Business - CAPE Bionics

NASA selects CAPE

March 17, 2025

CAPE started in space. The algorithms and theory of compression, and the importance of custom-fit, was derived through work of our founder and CEO, Dr James Waldie, when he developed compression suits for astronauts. In space, floating around removes normal loads on the skeletal system, which responds by getting lighter and weaker. His early compression suits were designed to load the body in the vertical axis and restore normal body weight forces, even when floating in space. This loading tricked the skeletal system into thinking it was still on Earth, and helped reduce bone loss in space. The suits flew

Introducing Jesse Holwell

March 4, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Jesse Holwell, our new lead software engineer. Jesse will be in charge of developing, deploying and maintaining our apps, distributed order manager system, Deep Vision system and AutoTailor. Jesse comes from a diverse background, having worked across multiple disciplines such as medical device manufacturing, eLearning, and market research. His experience spans a wide range of digital solutions, including web development, PC and mobile applications, and process automation. Jesse writes: I thrive on solving complex problems and leveraging technology to create rich, efficient, scalable systems. My work has always been driven by a passion for usability

Introducing Lindsay Trimmings

November 23, 2023

For the past decade, I have worked for Swim England, the National Governing Body for Aquatic sport in England. I was initially employed in the talent development space and more latterly in coach development. Over the past few years, I held the role of Head of Coaching and led the creation of the first strategic plan for aquatics coaching in England. Prior to moving to Swim England, I worked as a swimming and strength and conditioning coach in a private school that ran a scholarship programme for aspiring junior athletes. Swimming was always my passion and whilst I had chosen

Introducing Sam Feldman – US Business Development Manager

May 18, 2023

We are pleased to welcome Sam Feldman to the CAPE team as our US Business Development Manager. Sam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and was a former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Braves. Let’s hear more about Sam. Tell us about your background I received my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Penn State University, during which time I also worked with the volleyball team. At University of Georgia, I received my MS in Exercise Science where I blended the Clinical Exercise Physiology focus with the Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness focus. While at UGA I was

Introducing Samuel Lewis – PhD Scholar

April 24, 2023

We are pleased to welcome Samuel Lewis as a PhD Scholar working in collaboration with CAPE, Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Academy of Sport. Tell us about your background I am originally born and raised in Canada where I completed my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours at the University of Waterloo. While in Canada I was always involved in some sort of sport with my favourite being Canadian football but also quite fond of baseball, archery and powerlifting. After graduating my bachelor’s, I flew over to Germany where I completed my Master of High-Performance Sport at

Introducing Tom Swalm – CAPE Bionics Director of Business Development

June 10, 2022

Introducing Tom Swalm – Director of Business Development Tell us about yourself and your background in the sports / medical field. I have been a lifelong athlete and studied Exercise science and Health Promotion in college. I started a company in 2000 running a First Aid and CPR training agency and continued this company until 2012 when I took a full time position in medical sales. I have worked in a variety of roles in medical sales including service sales, distribution, and capital equipment sales working for a manufacturer. Sports and fitness continued to be a passion and I have

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