Monthly Archives: December 2024

More integrated data for farmers

Israel’s CropX (see here previously) has integrated its agronomy platform with the digital farm and fleet management platform of German agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS. The data can be visualized and used to plan seeding, fertigation, and irrigation, to increase harvest … Continue reading

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How iron dome tech extinguishes fires

A recent article about Israel’s Firedome (see here previously) that merges traditional fire suppression methods with cutting-edge aerospace, military, and AI technology. Firedome is advised by Pini Yungman, one of the founders of Iron Dome and David’s Sling. https://www.israel21c.org/firedome-ai-tech-fights-wildfires-spot-blazes-deploys-in-us/ https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/30002

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Transporting greener vegetables

Israel’s Stepac (see here previously) is changing the way broccoli and other vegetables are transported in the USA and Japan. Long-haul shipping mostly uses non-recyclable polystyrene or waxed containers. StepacPPC’s packaging is environment-friendly and holds up to 60% more vegetables. … Continue reading

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Stopping a runaway train

Israel’s Rail Vision (see here previously) has unveiled its Active Control System. This transforms Rail Vision from a developer of passive train driver warning systems to being able to take control of the throttle and brakes of a semi-automatic train, … Continue reading

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Turning a swimming pool into a spa

Israel’s Maytronics has produced some cutting-edge technology for swimming pools. Mineral Swim combines ozone–to–oxygen purification technology and 100% Dead Sea Minerals. Meanwhile, Maytronics’ Dolphin Liberty autonomous robots ensure a sparkling clean pool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCDqIILn9Cw https://mineralswim.com/ https://www.roboticreviews.com/dolphin-liberty-cordless-robotic-pool-cleaners/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHRMPeYpYg4 https://www.maytronics.com/global/

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Trailblazing female Muslim EMT

Doa Al Aubra, a 30-year-old primary school teacher from the Israeli Bedouin city of Rahat, made history when she was appointed deputy head of United Hatzalah’s Rahat branch. She is the first Muslim woman to hold this leadership position in … Continue reading

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Making waves

Israel’s Eco Wave Power’s wave energy plant at Jaffa Port (see here previously) has attracted enquiries from companies in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and even Iran. And EWP’s CEO Inna Braverman, is another (see here) successful Israeli woman who nearly … Continue reading

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A pro-Israel, left-wing Latin American President

Uruguay’s new president-elect Yamandu Orsi is left wing, but unlike many of his fellow Latin American leaders he has expressed admiration for Israel’s multicultural society after visiting last year. He even suggested he could self-identify as a Zionist. https://www.timesofisrael.com/uruguays-new-president-elect-is-left-wing-yet-not-anti-israel/

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Global Conference for Israel

The JNF-USA’s 2024 Global Conference for Israel in Dallas attracted 2,500 delegates. Nearly 400 additional college students joined its College Summit and received essential tools to help them become effective advocates for Israel on college campuses and beyond. https://www.jns.org/wire/students-unite-for-israel-at-sold-out-college-summit/ https://www.jnf.org/our-work/education-and-advocacy/college-campus-resources

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Floyd Mayweather’s gifts to widows & orphans

American Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather together with philanthropist Shai Graucher, have launched the “Floyd Mobile,” initiative to deliver tailored gifts to Israeli widows and orphans on their birthdays. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-new-floyd-mayweather-birthday-truck-to-deliver-presents-to-israeli-orphans-and-widows/

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