Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Cutting edge footwork

Posted on December 18, 2022

Israel’s Upstep is launching its new Artificial Intelligent system that halves the time taken to manufacture customized insoles. US customers order orthotics online via a smart questionnaire. A foot kit is delivered, the customer takes impressions, returns the kit and … Continue reading →

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Best HR invention

Posted on December 18, 2022

Another Israeli company in Time Magazine’s 2022 list of 200 Best Inventions is HiBob (see here previously). Time Magazine praised HiBob’s Instagram-like dashboard, automation features for remote and on-site scheduling, and tools to help strengthen employee engagement wherever they are … Continue reading →

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Going underground

Posted on December 18, 2022

Israel’s Exodigo (see here previously) is one of Time Magazine’s Best inventions 2022. Its underground drone mapping platform is used by the California Department of Transportation, National Grid in New York, and 20+ clients on energy, utilities, and transportation projects … Continue reading →

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Hens that produce only female chicks

Posted on December 18, 2022

Technology from Israel’s Huminn and Volcani Center prevents hens from developing eggs with male embryos. The European Union’s Director General for Health and Food Safety has just approved the technology, which can stop the global annual culling of billions of … Continue reading →

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Inspiring the next generation of farmers

Posted on December 18, 2022

More details about Eretz Noshevet (see here previously), which is helping seed innovations from a new crop of Israeli farmers. Each project receives an investment of up to half a million shekels. This article mentions Mata, GrowPonics, AlgaeNite, BiomicAgritech, Agrorim … Continue reading →

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Transforming the ports

Posted on December 18, 2022

Israel’s Conbo.ai has a mission to significantly improve port operational efficiency, safety, and security by utilizing existing camera systems. It aims to transform traditional marine terminals into smart facilities overnight. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sjjiezzvj https://www.conbo.ai/

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Middle East women in Tech

Posted on December 18, 2022

Since 2020, the 3-month mentoring program from Israel’s FemForward (see here previously) has helped 100+ Israeli women advance the hi-tech ladder. In Jan 2023, the bi-annual course in Jerusalem will comprise 30 women from Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco … Continue reading →

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Helping people with disabilities to make Aliya

Posted on December 18, 2022

A new initiative will enable Olim with disabilities to better understand their rights, services, and resources available to them immediately upon their Aliyah and ease their acclimation accordingly. They will register with the Ministry of Welfare in their country of … Continue reading →

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Saving the leopard

Posted on December 18, 2022

Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari is participating in a project aiming to populate European zoos with 200 leopards and to release some into the wild. It has just received a 2-year-old Persian leopard from France, who will hopefully be a successful … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Iron Beam gets a US partner

Posted on December 18, 2022

Israeli defense company Rafael is partnering Lockheed Martin to develop an American version of Israel’s Iron Beam high-powered laser, rocket-interception system.  Lockheed was “honored” by the opportunity to expand its role as a security teammate for the State of Israel. … Continue reading →

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