Diamonds – natural or synthetic
Dr. Yossi Rabinovitch of Israel’s Ariel University has developed patented technology to help identify the origin of a diamond and help stabilize the gemstone industry. Using advanced spectroscopy and imaging, his method quickly analyzes fluorescence patterns under UV or laser light.
Cybersecurity award winner
Israel’s Savvy.Security (see previously) has been named a 2024 SINET16 Innovator Award Winner. Savvy Security was identified as one of the most innovative and compelling technologies for addressing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Mapping Israel’s mushrooms
1,000+ species of fungi grow in Israel - many with medicinal properties - but there isn’t a comprehensive mapping of their DNA. For his PhD, Israeli mycology enthusiast Elad Gillon launched a science initiative, enlisting foragers to collect wild mushrooms. The project then “mushroomed”!
Disinfecting space
More on Israel’s Inhayle (see previously) that won Israel’s Expand space accelerator program and is gearing up to deploy its multi-spectrum disinfection system on NASA’s deep-space exploration missions. The system emits ozone-free hydroxyl radicals to neutralize volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Cleaning with drones
Israel’s Bladeranger (see previously) has completed a pilot to clean the glass roofs of railway stations in Germany. It hopes to clean the roofs of all 5,400 German railway stations. Bladeranger will also work with Israel’s Propellor Drones to clean the solar fields of Israel’s Electra.
Defense Prizes
The 2024 Israel Defense Prize (announced in May) was awarded to the David’s Sling air defense system, the Namer armored personnel carrier, and the IDF’s technology-enhanced target bank project. Because of the secrecy of many projects, some winners in the photos had their back to the camera.
Plastic alternative that dissolves
Israel’s Solutum has developed plastic that biodegrades completely in water. It recently won awards, raised $11.5 million in finance, partnered Germany’s Pester, and won major orders.
Compostable packaging from rice waste
Israel’s TIPA (see previously) has introduced a groundbreaking fully compostable and recyclable tray crafted from waste product of rice. The trays be disposed of in compost bins in homes, and also in the recycling bin too, alongside paper.
Iron Beam will be a game-changer
Israel’s Brigadier General Ran Kochav, former commander of the Israeli Air Missile Defense Forces, believes that the introduction (next year) of the Iron Beam laser interception system will herald a profound change in the IDF. An excellent summary of its capabilities and limitations.
Defense system innovator visits London
Israel Technion graduate Dr Irit Idan was the Executive Vice President for Research and Development at RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and is now CEO of Idan Technology Insights. UK readers can hear her speak on Dec 9 in London.