Monthly Archives: June 2023

Come fly with us

This video contains the highlights of Israel’s presentation at the United Nations of the Jewish State’s drone technology (see here previously). Israeli UAVs can deliver medical supplies, survey construction sites, reduce road congestion and help the UN reach its sustainability … Continue reading

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Low-cost vegan meat

The alternative meat lamb chop from Israel’s Moon Steak was given a public debut at the OurCrowd Global Investor Summit in Jerusalem. Moon Steak’s metamaterials emulate the aroma and flavor of animal meat via an injection-molding technology at a fraction … Continue reading

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A sound alternative to sugar

New information about the innovative technology of Israels Torr Foodtech (see here previously). Sugar is usually used to bind ingredients in so-called “healthy” snacks. But Torr uses ultrasonic sound waves plus mechanical pressure to press dried fruits, nuts, and other … Continue reading

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Using Israel AI to build in NYC

Israel’s Buildots (see here previously) is being used to construct the new Columbus Circle Building in central Manhattan. It will be the first building in New York City to be built using Israeli Artificial Intelligence, comprising hardhat-mounted 360-degree cameras and … Continue reading

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Do not touch

Touch screens used to be all the rage.  Now Israel’s Wearable Devices Ltd has developed the Mudra Band – an AI-powered wristband that lets users control digital devices with finger and hand gestures alone. It can even detect the different … Continue reading

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Even faster than quantum computers

Israel’s LightSolver (see here previously) unveiled the first pure laser-based processing unit (LPU), a new computing paradigm poised to outpace and outperform quantum and supercomputers. Small, scalable, low power, low temperature, and commercially available parts. https://lightsolver.com/lightsolver-all-laser-technology-poised-to-outperform-and-outpace-quantum-and-classical-hpc/

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Upgrading Israel’s desalination plants

Israel has been gradually replacing the original reverse osmosis membranes at four of its seawater desalination plants. The new membranes filter most of the salt on first pass, extending the life of secondary filters and reducing overall energy requirements. https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/lg-water-solutions-wins-ashdod-desalination-project-301828065.html … Continue reading

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How Israel makes the desert bloom

Noa Zer, Central Arava Regional Council’s Director of Resource Development, explains how Israel can grow 50% of its fresh vegetable exports in one of the most arid regions in the world. It is largely due to Israeli hi-tech and the … Continue reading

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Wheelchair EMT Saves lives

United Hatzalah EMT Chen uses a wheelchair to respond to emergencies on ambulance shifts in and around Acre. His crew unloads and loads his wheelchair quickly and he uses knee pads when performing CPR. He is living proof that someone … Continue reading

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Cleaner water for Africa

Three Israeli startups won a contest run by Israel’s Innovation: Africa (see here) and DeserTech (see here) to pilot their clean water technology. They are EZMEMS, NanoClear Water Solutions, and SoLED. Their systems will be implemented at various Innovation: Africa … Continue reading

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