Monthly Archives: September 2018

Growing tech trade ties in the UK

Posted on September 25, 2018

Another rare positive BBC article (see here for previous) about increased trade between Israel and the UK. The UK Israel Tech Hub is at the core of this expansion, involving more than 150 UK and 490 Israeli firms. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45485255

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Israel’s financial system is stable

Posted on September 25, 2018

The Bank of Israel’s analysis of the environment in which the domestic financial system operates, and its level of robustness, states that “it remains stable.  This has improved over the years, supported by the economic environment and the positive business … Continue reading →

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Friendly fungicide

Posted on September 25, 2018

Israeli biotech STK has developed REGEV – the world’s first leaf-targeted ‘hybrid’ fungicide. It combines Tea Tree Oil and Difenoconazole to give a low chemical residue. REGEV is used in 10 countries and has just been registered for use in … Continue reading →

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Bullet-proof backpack

Posted on September 25, 2018

Israel’s Masada-Armour has developed a unique backpack that transforms into a bulletproof vest in under two seconds. It was designed to protect children against the threat of school shootings. The basic 3kg version stops handgun bullets and the upgraded 4.2kg … Continue reading →

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Forever changing lives

Posted on September 25, 2018

Great new video showing how much US wheelchair users are benefiting from Israel’s SoftWheel. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wwGc7NV2vEo?rel=0

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A robot for hazardous environments

Posted on September 25, 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries is partnering with Croatia’s DOK-ING to develop a robotic system for high risk areas, including ones contaminated by chemical, biological and radioactive agents. It will include autonomous movement and sensors for identifying contaminants. http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-48961-en/MediaRoom.aspx

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A Virtual Reality seat at live events

Posted on September 25, 2018

Israel’s Texel makes it possible for broadcasters to offer viewers virtual seats for live events. Texel advertises an experience as if the viewer was physically at the venue, in the arena or at the pool.  Texel has just raised $3 … Continue reading →

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A most innovative cybersecurity company

Posted on September 25, 2018

I reported previously (Sep 2017) on Israel’s ITsMINE and how it secures companies from internal and external cybersecurity threats. ITsMINE has just been named in the “Top 10 most innovative cybersecurity startups” at China’s Internet Security Conference (ISC) in Beijing. … Continue reading →

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Mobile communications using nanosatellites

Posted on September 25, 2018

Israel’s Sky and Space Global made history when it initiated the first mobile telephone call using its network of three nanosatellites launched in Jun 2017.  It plans to have up to 200 nanosatellites in orbit by 2020, providing communications to … Continue reading →

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All-Israeli partnership for satellite tugboat

Posted on September 25, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Effective Space Solutions (ESS) and its proposed tugboat solution for extending the life of space satellites. Now Effective Space has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries in the tugboat (now named SPACE DRONETM) development. … Continue reading →

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