Monthly Archives: July 2017

$35 million exit for Camtek

Posted on July 23, 2017

I reported previously (Sep 2014) on some big orders that Israel’s Camtek had landed for its semiconductor inspection modules.  Now Camtek has sold its whole Printed Circuit Board (PCB) business to China’s Principle Capital fund. Camtek’s Israeli-based and global operations … Continue reading →

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SAP’s new Israeli HQ

Posted on July 23, 2017

I reported previously (July 2015) on software giant SAP’s Israeli R&D center and its attraction to the Startup Nation. SAP has shown its faith in Israeli technology and economy by building and moving into its new $67 million Ra’anana headquarters … Continue reading →

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Start-up Nation meets Wall Street

Posted on July 23, 2017

New York City’s NEXUS: Israel education and networking conference, coordinated by American Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, brought together over 300 scientists, attorneys, venture capitalists and others to discuss Israel’s latest high-tech advances. See the amazing agenda. http://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/start-up-nation-meets-wall-street/ … Continue reading →

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Study for a degree in Law or Business in English

Posted on July 23, 2017

I reported previously (Feb 2016) about the opportunities to save a fortune in fees by studying for a Law or Business degree in Israel in English, and then finishing your qualifications in the USA. Israel’s College of Law & Business … Continue reading →

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CyberArk acquires Conjur

Posted on July 23, 2017

Israeli cybersecurity “giant” CyberArk has made yet another overseas acquisition by purchasing Massachusetts-based Conjur. Conjur’s revolutionary technology secures Development / Operations and increases CyberArk’s business prospects within the DevOps arena. https://www.cyberark.com/press/cyberark-acquires-conjur-revolutionizing-devops-security-drive-greater-business-agility/

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Israelis find oil in California

Posted on July 23, 2017

Israel’s Modiin Energy has found signs of oil during its preliminary drilling of the Mountain View project in Kern County, California. It now proposes production tests, to estimate the rate of production and the size of the reservoir in the … Continue reading →

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Airport taxi monopoly ends

Posted on July 23, 2017

Travelers are now able to order taxis using the Gett app after landing at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport, ending Hadar-Lod Taxi’s monopoly on airport taxi services.  Also, taxis bringing passengers to the airport can now wait to pick up … Continue reading →

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Breeding fish in artificial seawater

Posted on July 23, 2017

Israeli aquaculture startup Latimeria breeds fish in water that has been desalinated and then has salt added.  The innovative process avoids pumping seawater in and out, saving electricity, minimizes water leakage and stops the introduction of harmful bacteria. http://www.timesofisrael.com/latimeria-uses-artificial-seawater-to-upend-fish-breeding/ http://latimeria.co.il/

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Retrofitting solar to old buildings

Posted on July 23, 2017

KKL-JNF, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Construction and Housing, have launched “Easy to Breathe” – a national environmental program. Old public housing buildings, commencing in Beit She’an and Safed, will be renovated and retrofitted with solar … Continue reading →

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Analyzing feed at US dairy farms

Posted on July 23, 2017

I reported previously (several times) on Israel’s Consumer Physics and its SCiO handheld food analysis spectrometer.  Now Cargill Animal Nutrition will be sending the SCiO to US dairy farmers to help them check the nutrition of dry forage and deliver … Continue reading →

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