Monthly Archives: June 2018

Water purification by sterilized medical devices

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israel’s NUFiltration has helped solve the problem of what to do with some of the 125 million dialyzers (artificial kidneys used in dialysis) discarded annually worldwide: They sanitize and repurpose these sophisticated filters as water-purification devices for developing countries. https://www.nufiltration.com/ … Continue reading →

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Cheap, clean fuel cells

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israeli startup GenCell Energy makes fuel cell-based solutions to create emission-free electricity. Its new GenCell A5 is marketed as a replacement for polluting diesel generators used by telecom companies in remote areas. The cell uses ammonia to produce hydrogen, which … Continue reading →

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Saving crops in India

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israeli startup Amaizz is developing a variety of products and services to reduce food losses in grains, cereals, and horticulture by spoilage and degradation throughout the handling, storage, and processing stages. Amaizz has planned an on the ground pilot to … Continue reading →

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Feeling unsafe? Summon a drone

Posted on June 17, 2018

A team of students from Israel’s Ben-Gurion University are developing Air-Pal – a personal security app to enable local authorities to respond quicker to emergencies. App users can call up a drone that will transmit live video images to public … Continue reading →

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Israeli wireless charging for Black & Decker tools

Posted on June 17, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Humavox and its microscopic device, small enough to re-charge hearing aids wirelessly.  Now toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker has invested in Humavox, intending to add its technology to Black & Decker products. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3740119,00.html

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IDF launches $2 billion project to build tech campus

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israel’s Shikun & Binui and Africa Israel have won the tender to build the new IDF information and communications technology center in Beersheba. The center will serve some 5,000 soldiers and career officers from the IDF’s intelligence units, including its … Continue reading →

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R&D cooperation with Italy

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israel and Italy have agreed to promote eight academic and six industrial cooperative projects, covering marine biology and agriculture. Both governments will fund NIS 15 million per year, over the course of two years. Israel will fund another NIS 8 … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister’s Office hosts Iftar meal

Posted on June 17, 2018

Deputy Minister Michael Oren hosted the first-ever fast-breaking Iftar dinner in honor of Ramadan, held under the auspices of Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office. Due to demand (100 guests accepted the invitation) the event was relocated from the PMO premises to … Continue reading →

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Israel’s rescue team in Guatemala

Posted on June 17, 2018

Israeli doctors, nurses and paramedics have been helping at two hospitals in Guatemala City, near to where the Fuego volcanic eruption has killed many and displaced thousands. They also brought the innovative NexoBrid gel from Israel’s MediWound (see here) to … Continue reading →

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Intel integrates Israeli-Arab workers

Posted on June 17, 2018

Intel has announced a special program to help integrate Arab workers into its Israeli workforce. Led by senior principal engineer Fadi Aboud and team leader Basma Khalaf, Intel will offer its Arab workers special workshops and conferences to boost their … Continue reading →

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