Monthly Archives: November 2014

Treating burns in children

Posted on November 9, 2014

Israel’s MediWound has commenced a Phase 3 study to valuate the efficacy and safety of its innovative NexoBrid treatment for severe burns in children.  The study plans to be conducted in around 25 sites in Europe and Israel.  NexoBrid removes … Continue reading →

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US-Israeli defense relationship is as strong as ever

Posted on November 9, 2014

America’s Department of Defense clearly knows where to look for promising new ideas in the area of high tech defense.  It has teamed up with the MIT Enterprise Forum in Israel to announce the 2015 Combating Terrorism Technology Challenge, with … Continue reading →

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Israeli mask helps rhino ward off flies

Posted on November 9, 2014

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter) Israelis treating Tanda, a two-year old rhino at Ramat Gan safari, for an eye infection have developed a see-through mask to protect the rhino from flies.  Thanks to the “no-fly zone” mask, Tanda no longer … Continue reading →

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Israel develops the car of the future

Posted on November 9, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c)  All major auto manufacturers, including Volvo, Toyota, Renault, Fiat and BMW, seek after Israeli car-tech.  Israel has about 150 companies developing some of the most advanced security and vision systems for the vehicles of today and tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Ford buys Israeli navigation system

Posted on November 9, 2014

The Ford Motor Company has signed a deal with Israel’s Mishor 3D, which develops augmented reality navigation systems for automobiles.  Ford will fit Mishor’s navigation systems into future Ford vehicles.  Mishor’s ShadowBox displays vital information onto the car’s windshield. http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2014/10/31/ford-picks-israeli-mishor-3ds-navigation-systems/

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The first smart deodorant applicator

Posted on November 9, 2014

No more smelly armpits.  Israelis Gilad Arwatz and Carla Bahri have invented the ClickStick – the world’s first reusable, electronic deodorant applicator.  It dispenses precise amounts of any retail deodorant, with eco-friendly refills.  Their kickstarter campaign is coming up roses! … Continue reading →

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Israeli home security is a winner

Posted on November 9, 2014

The WeR@Home home security system from Israel’s Essence has just won the Broadband Infovision Award for Best Broadband Home Service Innovation.  Back in July, WeR@Home also won the European Consumer’s Choice Award for 2014.  Besides its alarm facilities, WeR@Home can … Continue reading →

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Israeli towing system approved for Boeing 737 jets

Posted on November 9, 2014

The Boeing 737 narrow-body jet has been certified in Europe and Israel for airport towing by the TaxiBot system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).  It will save over 1200 liters of fuel per take-off.  In-service evaluation begins next month … Continue reading →

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Transforming the desert

Posted on November 9, 2014

In southern Israel, the next generation of Jewish pioneers is making the desert bloom. A group of young, Zionist, idealistic adults known as the Young Farmers Incubation Project are cultivating a previously uninhabited area in the northwest Negev on Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Israeli agro-tech is a winner

Posted on November 9, 2014

Israel’s AutoAgronom was one of the 25 finalists in the prestigious Massachusetts-based MassChallenge 2014.  Chosen from 128 participants and thousands of companies that applied, AutoAgronom’s intelligent irrigation system was the only agricultural technology in the contest. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-start-up-goes-for-the-silver-at-masschallenge/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v49wIrkQKe8

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