Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Tel Aviv – 2nd most valuable ecosystem outside the US

According to Intelligence company dealroom.co, Tel Aviv tech startups had a combined value of $393 billion at the end of 2022 – second only to London among Europe, Middle East, and Africa. In the last 5 years, Tel Aviv businesses … Continue reading

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Free trade with Vietnam

Talks about a Free Trade Agreement between Israel and Vietnam have been in progress since 2013 (see here previously). They have now concluded, and an agreement will be signed later this year. During the 10 years, Israeli exports to Vietnam … Continue reading

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Plants emit sounds

Tel Aviv University researchers have recorded and analyzed sounds distinctly emitted by plants. The click-like sounds resemble popping popcorn, emitted at frequencies beyond the hearing range of the human ear. The sound varies according to the plant species and stress … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Designing safer roads

Israel’s RDV (Rapid Design Visualizations) Systems is a 3D design visualization firm specializing in planning highways and is now focusing on road safety. It has worked with around 20 US state departments of transportation. It also fixed six design deficiencies … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Identifying on-line gambling addicts

Israel’s Optimove (see here previously) has developed AI software that helps betting websites identify users with a potential gambling addiction. These users then receive messages encouraging them to take a break, reduce their bet, or get help. The online betting … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Another plant-based egg protein

Israel’s PoLoPo is developing a plant-based alternative to ovalbumin, the main protein in egg whites. PoLoPo’s product will be identical to ovalbumin from eggs, which means that no food technology adjustments are required. See also Israel’s Fabumin, and other vegan … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Sustainable non-plastic packaging

Israel’s Melodea (see here previously) has launched VBseal™, its new sustainable packaging solution to cut back plastic waste in consumer-packaged goods. The green coating solution is resistant to water vapor, oil, aroma and has heat-sealing properties. https://melodea.eu/melodea-vbseal/ https://spnews.com/melodeas-new-solution/  

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Securing the perimeters

The V-Alert perimeter intrusion detection system from Israel’s GM Afcon (see here previously) protects borders, airports, ports, database servers, industrial sites, power plants, and more, in Israel and internationally. Its sensors activate a pinpoint precision alarm when moved by an … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

What we want, what we really want

Israel’s Tastewise (see here previously) has launched TasteGPT – an instant AI response to any questions from food innovators about what eaters and drinkers are ordering, cooking, and eating right now. No need to waste time and money developing products … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

We speak your language

Finally, Israel is using its own AI systems to enhance (some may say begin) its PR. The Foreign Ministry has engaged Israel’s D-ID (see here previously) to enable its staff and Ambassadors to give out messages in languages they do … Continue reading

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment