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Reconfigurable Vacuum Suction Gripper
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and other product components come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and packaging configurations. During the manufacture of such products, a key challenge for automation is to effectively handle and manipulate such diverse products during production or logistical processes. Users planning to automate their production lines typically have to take into consideration the use of either multiple grippers for different product types, or incorporate an automated tool changer with added complexity and cost. To address this challenge, a Singapore start-up has developed a universal soft robotic gripper designed to manipulate a wider range of product sizes by incorporating a resizeable gripper base. Gripper adjustment is automatically carried out via an integrated computer vision system thus minimizing the need for human intervention during pick-and-place processes. The gripper's soft fingers also minimize damage to products during the gripping process. Vacuum Suction Gripper Incorporating extendable linkages in the gripper arms for resizeability, the gripping workspace remains adaptable to handle products of various sizes. The gripper arms may either take the form of fingers or suction cups configuration. With 5 vacuum cups embedded, the gripper is ideal to handle pouched products or carton boxes of various sizes. Gripper weight: 2 kg Gripping Width: 150 mm - 215 mm Load capacity: Up to 16 kg (under ideal condition when the gripper is in contact with smooth and flat surface) Gripping Mode: Vacuum suction  Operating Pressure: Clean, dry air up to -70 kPa Operating Temperature: Up to 100 °C Computer Vision System An integrated computer vision system provides the gripper with the ability to recognize the type, location, and orientation of the product to be picked, and commands the gripper to adjust the gripping space and pose to pick the product from the correct location. This process is fully automated without requiring human intervention. For increased utility, the computer vision system may also be configured to perform quality inspections of products being handled. The vacuum suction gripper can be used to palletize or depalletize carton boxes or pouched products (such as coffee powder, sugar packs, rice packs etc.) of various sizes up to 10kg. The computer vision system will be deployed if the working space is not in an organised condition (i.e., randomized locations and orientations of the products), such as when products are scattered in a tote bin, randomly positioned on a conveyor etc. The market value for FMCG robotic packing in the APAC market is estimated to be at USD 1.1 billion and the global market value is worth USD 7.8 billion. Sources: Cobots Transforming the Global Industrial Robotics Market—Opportunities Forecast (Frost & Sullivan) Passport, The Megabrands: The Top 100 FMCG Brands Worldwide (October, 2018) Technavio's library The reconfigurability of this gripper provides high adaptability to many applications, compared to conventional grippers with fixed gripper bases offering limited gripping ability for products of diverse shapes and sizes. Benchmarking tests have been conducted to compare the grippers with other commercially available grippers. The results showed that this universal gripper is able to provide a 22% increase in gripping efficiency. Moreover, compared to using multiple grippers and tool changers to handle different products, this one-fits-all gripper has the potential to help users save on operating costs by up to 36%. Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation & Robotics, Infocomm, Robotics & Automation
Osteoporosis Prediction Enabled by Automated AI System
Osteoporosis is a significant global public health concern affecting approximately 500 million people. The condition is associated with high mortality and disability rates due to osteoporotic fractures. The management of osteoporotic fractures comes at a considerable cost of SGD 11K per patient in Singapore, placing a growing burden on healthcare budgets as the aging population increases. Currently, osteoporosis is assessed by measuring bone mineral density (BMD) using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). However, the availability of DXA machines, particularly in developing countries, is limited. Consequently, DXA examinations are not routinely ordered, resulting in orthopaedists often lacking DXA results during examinations. Therefore, an alternative method for estimating and screening osteoporosis is necessary. To address this, an automated AI system that can predict a patient's osteoporotic score by evaluating the CTI (cortical thickness index) from a plain femur X-ray scan is designed and developed. This system would provide a preliminary assessment and enable mass screening for osteoporosis. The technology consists of an AI-based software algorithm, to analyse a plain femur X-Ray scan that produces an osteoporosis score, which is equivalent to BMD score produced by DXA machine. The ideal collaboration partners include hospitals and clinics for osteoporosis primary screening, and X-Ray equipment manufacturers to license and translate our invention as an additional feature in their offerings. The proposed automated osteoporotic score prediction technology using AI can be deployed in healthcare industry, e.g. hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers. The technology can be packaged as a cloud-based services, for doctors to use the service for osteoporosis screening from anywhere. It can also be a stand-alone software. The proposed technology is more accessible and less expensive over the traditional method, as it is based on a plain X-ray scan only, which is routinely ordered. The proposed technology is fully automated as it is trained using large amount of data, thus the result is more objective and consistent. The proposed technology can produce osteoporosis score, which is equivalent to BMD score, well-understood by doctors. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence
Economical and Sustainable Binder for Efficient Stabilisation of Marine Soft Clay
Offshore land reclamation has been an important strategy for Singapore to meet its land needs. However, the ultra-soft soil in the surrounding waters makes land reclamation extremely difficult. Besides, many infrastructure projects (i.e., tunnelling, deep excavation, etc.) are also challenging when encountering soft marine clay due to its poor engineering properties, such as high water content, high compressibility, and low shear strength. Currently, ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is the most common binder used for soft clay stabilisation through deep mixing or jet grouting. However, OPC is not very effective for the stabilisation of marine soft clay with high water content. In addition, the production of OPC leads to negative environmental impacts such as non-renewable resources, high energy consumption, and high carbon emissions. The technology owner has developed a sustainable novel binder, entirely from industrial by-products, that has high stabilisation efficiency for marine soft clay. Using the same binder content, the 28-day strength of the novel binder-stabilised soft clay can be 2–3 times higher than that of the OPC-stabilised clay. In addition, the novel binder has a lower cost and less environmental impact, making it an economical and sustainable alternative to OPC. This technology is available for R&D collaboration, IP licensing, and test-bedding with industrial partners in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The features of this technology are: Renewable sources: entirely from industry by-products High strength: the 28-day strength is 2–3 times higher than that of OPC-stabilised soft clay Low permeability: one order of magnitude lower than that of OPC-stabilised soft clay Cost-effective: the total binder cost is 30–40% lower than that of OPC Low energy consumption: about 70% lower than that of OPC production Low carbon emissions: about 90% lower than those of OPC production The novel binder can be used in deep mixing and jet grouting processes for a variety of construction and infrastructure projects to improve the strength and stability of soft clay. The potential applications are as follows: Densification of granular soils Underground tunnelling Support for deep excavations Underpinning of existing foundations Settlement control Liquefaction mitigation The technology offers the following unique features: Extremely high stabilisation efficiency Low binder cost (30–40% lower than OPC) Renewable resources (from industrial by-products) Low energy consumption and CO2 emissions Easy adaptation to existing soil stabilisation processes This technology is available for R&D collaboration, IP licensing, and test-bedding with industrial partners in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Sustainable Binder, Sofy Clay Stabilization, Deep Mixing, Jet Grouting Materials, Composites, Sustainability, Circular Economy
Power and Water Monitoring System for Sustainability Report Generation
Singapore commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 as part of the nation’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy. This target is dependent on many factors including industry’s ability to collect energy consumption data effectively on activities that generate greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by a local research team, this solution provides a cost-effective way to collect consumption data on two key contributors to carbon footprint, electricity and water. Long-range (500m) plug-and-play wireless sensors integrated with a customized dashboard provide users with an intelligent and accurate overview of their utility consumption in their facility. Coupled with an analytics engine running in the background, usage patterns can be established, optimized and contingency alerts provided where required. The solution caters well to facilities with legacy systems by allowing consumption data to be collected without the need for extensive system changes. The system is fully customizable and configurable based on user requirements. The technology owner is looking for partners and collaborators to further co-develop and trial this technology.  Long-range (>500m) wireless connection enables wider, easier installation. Ability to integrate with some models of existing conventional meters Values received are shown in CO2-Eq (1 m3 of “tap water at consumer” to 1.30 kg CO2-Eq). Real-time monitoring of water consumption, leakages, and others. Continuous data collection to allow the study of usage patterns. Data visualization and in-depth analytics. Ability to pinpoint and isolate water-leaking parts SMS Notification system to reduce time wasted before action is taken Ability to shut off remotely using a solenoid valve to reduce water wastage.  Helps to raise general awareness of CO2-Eq Allows savings on CO2-Eq which will quadruple (based on carbon credit) in the next five years for factories Sustainability reporting for listed or IPO companies. (SGX recommendation for core metrics includes GHG emissions, Energy consumption and Water consumption) Factories and Manufacturing Facilities: Ideal for wastewater management, water-flow and additional IoT sensors may be added to track that the output remains within regulations, or recycled inputs are within specifications. Idle machines can also be switched off, allowing better resource management. Public Institutions: Complements and reinforces water conservation efforts Private Commercial Facilities- provides surveillance for a long-term redesign of water distribution throughout a facility for cost-effectiveness. Housing facilities: Monitor the usage of electricity and water to study possible areas of savings to reduce CO2-Eq. Help to raise general awareness regarding carbon footprint generation. Facilities with unstable power supply or critical processes: With the monitoring and control system, it is possible to control the usage of resources when it is limited or restricted. Power to non-critical equipment may be cut to reduce consumption, and the allocation of fluids may also be set based on different conditions. Compared to existing systems in the market which typically cater to either power or energy monitoring, this solution offers the additional integration of water monitoring as well as additional control features to trigger intervention steps should there be anomalies such as piping leaks. The system allows direct insight to the correlation between what is used to carbon footprint. Data is collected to help users understand the greatest generators of carbon footprint, so that users are more aware, and can consider ways to reduce their carbon equivalent emissions. Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy
A Reprocessible Solid Polymer Electrolyte (SPE) for All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries
All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), also known as the most promising next-generation batteries, have attracted much attention due to their high energy density and safety. The replacement of liquid electrolyte with solid electrolyte could not only improve battery safety and also prolong its lifetime. The most commonly used solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) based, which typically have poor mechanical properties, low ionic conductivity, and a limited oxidation window, thus precluding their use with high-voltage cathodes. Therefore, it is essential to develop cross-linked SPEs with high oxidative stability for high-voltage all-solid-state LiBs in high energy applications. The technology owner has developed a reprocessible cross-linked cationic polytriazolium (PT) based SPE for all-solid-state LiBs. This PT-based SPE is electrochemically stable at voltages >4.0 V, exhibiting a high ionic conductivity below the melting point as well as a high Li+ transference number. In addition to its electrochemical characteristics, this PT-based electrolyte is reprocessible and healable with good flexibility. Such polymeric electrolytes could sustain internal and external stresses during the charging-discharging process, thus prolonging the lifetime of Li-ion batteries while simultaneously tackling safety issues. The technology owner is keen to collaborate with industrial partners such as battery developers and manufacturers for further co-development and test-bedding of solid polymer electrolytes and subsequent licensing of this technology for commercialisation. The technology is a reprocessible cross-linked cationic polytriazolium (PT) based solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) that has the following features: Can be charged to a higher voltage (> 4.0 V), offering stability against high-voltage cathodes Higher energy as compared to commercial polyethylene oxide (PEO) based polymer electrolytes Ionic conductivity is 10-4 S cm-1 at 60 °C, higher than current solid polymer electrolytes (around 10-5 S cm-1 above the melting point > 150 °C) Li+ transference number is around 0.7, higher than current solid polymer electrolytes (around 0.4) Can be reprocessed by pressing at 180 °C This solid polymer electrolyte can be applied to high voltage all-solid-state rechargeable lithium ion batteries, which have the following potential applications: Aerospace and aviation Medical devices Electric vehicles Grid energy storage Consumer electronics IoT devices Electrochemically stability at high voltage (4.2V) Higher ionic conductivity and Li transfer number Simple and efficient one-pot synthesis Reprocessible and healable Enable high-energy-density all-solid-state Li-ion batteries solid polymer electrolyte, energy storage, all solid state, lithium ion battery Materials, Composites, Energy, Battery & SuperCapacitor
Advanced Electrodes and Electrolysers for Cost-Effective Green Hydrogen Production
As a clean burning fuel, green hydrogen plays a critical role in achieving net zero emissions. A major challenge is the high cost of the electrolyser due to inefficient production and the use of precious metals. Innovation in green hydrogen is urgently required to lower its cost and bring it to parity with conventional fossil fuel based grey hydrogen. A Singapore-based startup has developed a proprietary super-alloy nano-structured material using earth's abundant and cost-effective materials for use in all major electrolyser technologies. These components achieve dramatically higher water-splitting capability and anti-corrosion properties versus commercially available solutions, while ensuring electrode durability, increasing energy efficiency and reducing overall cost. The startup is capable of supporting the manufacturing of core hardware components for electrolyser cells, stacks, and systems, enabling end users to produce the most affordable green hydrogen. The startup is seeking partnerships with manufacturers (OEMs) of alkaline (AWE), proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers and leading hydrogen users, including energy majors, utilities, and industrial gas companies, to deploy modular stand-alone anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser systems for pilot projects or for test-bedding at industrial scale. The patented technology resulting from over 10 years of research in nanotechnology and electrochemistry Replacing platinum group metals (PGMs) with low-cost earth abundant nanostructured materials Replacing platinum- and gold-coated titanium with an anti-corrosion conductive coating Up to 2x current density, hence increasing hydrogen production efficiency Offer a high-performance, modular electrolyser stack and system, as well as electrolyser components including catalyst coated electrodes, gas diffusion layers, and bipolar plates Micro grid Hydrogen production Direct Solar-H2 panels Hydrogen refuelling station Multiple types of electrolysers including alkaline, PEM, AEM or membrane-free electrolysers The electrolyzer systems built with the developed nanomaterials show the following competitive advantages compared with traditional technologies: Able to operate at high current density and in a wide dynamic range, i.e., superior compatibility with renewable energy Industry-leading efficiency achieving a doubling (200%) in hydrogen production from a given electrolyser cell size Up to 30x reduced use of platinum group metals (PGMs) compared to traditional electrolyser technology. These precious PGM metals have been identified as the critical resource constraint on scaling up current electrolyser production. Up to 50% reduction in stack size, leading to 50% decrease in capex and space requirements Up to 10% decrease in renewable energy consumption, further contributing to sustainability Revolutionising Zero Emission, Clean Energy Materials, Nano Materials, Energy, Fuel Cells, Chemicals, Catalysts
Probiotic Dairy-Free Beverages with Bioactive Properties
A non-dairy fermented beverage is now able to have enhanced levels of probiotics and bioactives. This fermentation process releases the bioactives from the plant material which is used as the base and elevates the levels of the probiotic bacteria and health promoting end products. The technology includes optimizing the beverage production for a particular probiotic. This probiotic has proven health benefits and has been shown to exhibit enhanced survival in the fermented beverage. With this fermentation process, the non-dairy beverage will be able to deliver high levels of efficacious probiotic together health promoting bioactive compounds. This will be suitable for people who are seeking to have a healthy gut microbiome and overall good health. The technology owner is seeking industry collaborators for commercial formulaton to expand the current technology scope such as freeze dried snacks and or to scale the technology up for commercialisation. While fermentation for food production is not novel and neither are probiotics, the combination of the ingredients in this beverage formulation and the fermentation parameters are novel and innovative. The technology is an improvement over the “State of the Art” technologies in that it allows to: Deliver multiple health promoting benefits in single product, Enhance probiotic survival as compared to other fermentation processes which yield a loss of the viability of the probiotic during storage. This technology provides the user with multiple benefits in the one product. The primary application area for this technology will be for food and beverage market. Because of the enhanced health benefits all delivered in the one product, the technology can be deployed for the following applications: Food and beverage Products designed for patients needing a boost to their overall health e.g. in hospitals, for post antibiotic treatments etc Beverages in different serving sizes to suit the target consumer group Freeze-dried snacks This technology can be taken up by any food and beverage production company to add a novel health promoting product to their product portfolio. Benefits of adopting this technology : Obtain multiple benefits in one product rather than having the need to purchase multiple different products. Enhanced survival of the probiotic. Other probiotic products may have over-dosed probiotics to allow for loss of viability of the probiotic on storage. Cost saving for the producer (competitive pricing or savings can be passed to consumer). Socio-economic benefits due to improved health through regular consumption of the beverage. Fermented beverage, Fermentation, Microbiome Life Sciences, Industrial Biotech Methods & Processes, Foods, Ingredients, Processes
Personalised Wearable Cooling Device
As climate change has led to hotter days, people are looking for ways to stay cool on the go. Whether for daily commutes, outdoor adventures, or work-related trips, there is a growing demand for portable cooling solutions. This technology offers a platform that can be applied to various wearable devices to cool down the human body. The battery-powered thermoelectric system is small, lightweight, and portable and can be used to create a variety of cooling products. This technology has the potential to make a real difference in people's lives. It can help people stay cool and comfortable in hot weather, which can improve their productivity, safety, and overall well-being. The technology provider is seeking collaboration partners to leverage this innovative cooling solution to develop alternative applications such as cooling sports equipment or personal protection devices.   The technology includes a battery-powered thermoelectric system that is lightweight and compact, weighing less than 60 grams. This makes it easily adaptable to wearable devices. The technology provides instant relief to the wearer in places of contact by directly cooling the body's circulating blood. This minimizes energy wastage, providing longer-lasting cooling without compromising performance. The technology can be applied to a variety of wearable devices, such as neck devices, wristbands, jackets, and more. The device can be optimized for different environments and activities, including travel and commuting, indoor workplaces, outdoor recreation activities, outdoor sports and fitness, and industrial workplaces. The market potential for personal air conditioner technology is promising. The global wearable air conditioner market size is projected to reach $7 billion in 2022 and grow at a CAGR of 19.3% to reach $41 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for personalized and portable cooling solutions, as well as rising temperatures, global warming, and a growing focus on individual comfort and well-being. The market is currently dominated by a few players, but this technology stands out as the only solution capable of delivering uninterrupted cooling to the wearer. It was also well received on TrendHunter.com, a leading online trends platform. This technology provides a new way to cool down in hot and humid conditions. It is different from traditional cooling devices that merely circulate air. This technology provides targeted, continuous, and efficient cooling directly to the wearer's skin. This makes it more comfortable and effective than other cooling solutions. Personal Care, Wellness & Spa, Sustainability, Sustainable Living
Efficient LoRa WAN protocol for mission critical IoT applications
An improvised LoRaWAN has been developed to enhance data transmission efficiency between LoRa trackers and LoRaWAN gateways addressing the prevalent issue of mid-air data loss due to collisions. This improved protocol enhances the data transmission rate from its current range of 10-30% to 65%. This substantial improvement leads to power savings for IoT end nodes, particularly those powered by batteries, by eliminating the need for data re-transmission. Moreover, the improved protocol also significantly increases gateway capacity, thereby reducing the capital expenditure associated with IT infrastructure. The technology enables LPWAN technology specifically LoRaWAN devices to operate for mission critical IoT applications. This protocol ensures robustness of data communication by low cost devices (e.g., LoRaWAN device suites). The stability in data delivery opens up the possibilities for extended applications for data monitoring to mission critical applications. The protocol uses existing hardware with a firmware update which can easily be adopted by device manufacturers, system integrators and application users directly. A robust data delivery method extends the ubiquity of IoT technologies and enables a wide range of applications such as Smart Cities, Smart Building, Assets & Human Tracking, Agritech, Environmental Monitoring, Logistics and Supply Chain, Smart Metering, etc. It enhanced real-time data collection, analysis, and communication between interconnected devices, leading to increased efficiency, automation, and improved decision-making. Data reliability and Quality of data transmission for mission critical applications. Enable power savings for IoT end nodes which are batteries powered Improve data reliability, eliminating the need for data re-transmission Increases LoRaWAN gateway capacity, thereby reducing the capital expenditure associated with IT infrastructure LoRa, LoRaWAN, IoT, IIoT, LPWAN Infocomm, Wireless Technology
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