Monthly Archives: February 2021

Technology for top winery

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s Trellis (reported here previously) has been chosen by Pernod Ricard Winemakers to support its operations across Australia and New Zealand. Trellis’ AI-powered platform predicts quality, yield, timing of harvest and associated expenses for fruit growers across USA, Europe and … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Dyed fabrics with less water

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s NILIT (reported here previously) now offers clothing manufacturers its Sensil WaterCare pre-dyed fibers and fabrics, produced using sustainable, water-saving processes and environmentally- responsible pigments. Colors will not wash out, even at high temperatures. http://www.nilit.com/fibers/pr-00161.asp

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Fixing program bugs super-fast

Posted on February 7, 2021

One for the real techies.  Israel’s Rookout has developed a solution for system developers to quickly pinpoint and diagnose the cause of problems with their software. They can do this without stopping the program or changing it in any way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

3D-printing bones

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s Stratasys has enhanced its J750 Digital Anatomy3D printer with advanced bone capabilities that are biomechanically realistic. The system mimics porous bone structures, fibrotic tissue, and ligaments for medical professionals to print models that behave just like human bone. https://investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/716/stratasys-enhances-digital-anatomy-3d-printer-to-bring

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Autonomous solar panel cleaning

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israeli startup Bladeranger is developing a robotic solar panel cleaning system.  It recently listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and rocketed to a valuation of $1.5 billion. It is also developing a cloud-based management system. (See also Israel’s Ecoppia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Chewing gum to help resist sugary foods

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israelis Gitit Lahav and Shimrit Lev have developed Sweet Victory, a patented mint-flavored chewing gum that blocks the sugar receptors on the tongue for up to two hours. Based on the Indian Gymnema Sylvestre plant it is being sold in … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Israeli astronaut reaches for the sky

Posted on February 7, 2021

When Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe launches into space in 2022, he will be aiming high. The Israel Space Agency and the Ramon Foundation announced that the name of the Israeli part of the mission would be “Rakia,” Hebrew for sky. … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Kosovo establishes diplomatic relations

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel and Kosovo officially signed an agreement to normalize ties. Kosovo’s Foreign Minister called the occasion “a golden page in the history of the people of Kosovo”. It will be the first Muslim-majority country and European nation to establish an … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Startup training across the Middle East

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s Starting Up Together weekly zoom program helps young entrepreneurs from Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Gaza, and the PA. Its topics include market research, business plans and raising funds. 40% of participants are women. https://tps.co.il/articles/entrepreneurs-from-syria-libya-iraq-gaza-participate-in-israeli-program-to-develop-startups-and-social-initiatives/

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

World Cancer Day

Posted on February 7, 2021

To mark World Cancer Day 2021 on 4th Feb, Israel’s Ben Gurion University published a several articles about students and alumni who are working to eliminate cancer in Israel and across the world. Also, latest published (2018) figures show that … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment