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The Reconfigurable Workspace Soft Gripper (RWSG) is a bio-inspired, pneumatically actuated, shape morphing soft robotic gripper that is capable of rapid reconfigurability. It features passive retractable nails, bi-directional foldable petals, and a flexible palm to adapt to various grasping and manipulation tasks and requirements. The ability to rapidly reconfigure allows the RWSG to grasp a wide range of large, thin, hard, delicate, and deformable objects. These capabilities make the RWSG a uniquely advantageous tool for high mix low volume manipulation and packing scenarios such as food assembly, packaging of groceries, and packing of consumer electronics. The RWSG features retractable nails to help in precision grasping of small, thin, and high aspect ratio objects. An optimized bidirectional finger flap design allows its fingers to morph into scoop-like shapes to easily manipulate granular and semi liquid items such as grains, jelly, stews, curries or scrambled eggs. A multi-material palm design helps regulate the RWSG’s aperture to adapt for large or wide objects. The RWSG utilizes low, safe pressures (-80kPa to 60kPa) to switch between and operate the various grasping modes. High mix low volume manipulation tasks for consumer goods, logistics, and food industries can benefit from advanced robotics to meet evolving demands in productivity, safety, and sustainability. These sectors often require manipulation and grasping capabilities that cannot be achieved by conventional robotics using rigid grippers or end-effectors. The RWSG can provide reliable and safe robotic handling of a wider range of objects in these challenging scenarios using its adaptive capabilities. With the ability of handling a wider range of objects, RWSG automation setups can help reduce changeover times (less or no tool changes required), improve safety (humans are not required any longer for manipulation in hazardous environments), and even contribute towards sustainability (less overall resources required). The RWSG has a unique structure that allows robust and safe grasping of a wide range of large, thin, hard, delicate, granular, and deformable objects. Its structure is composed of food safe, hypoallergenic silicones that can tolerate both high and low temperatures. These unique features far surpass the capabilities of traditional rigid grippers and end-effectors. The RWSG can be seamlessly integrated with all major cooperative manipulators currently available in the market. Soft Robotics, End Effector, Robotics, 3D Printing Electronics, Actuators, Infocomm, Robotics & Automation

The analysis of patient’s blood, known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC), involves measuring the quantity and quality of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets consists of two main steps – (i) an automated machine-based examination to assess various blood cell values and (ii) a microscopic examination of blood cell morphology using stained blood smears and microscopy. The current manual method is highly dependent on laboratory personnel to manually prepare blood smears and process the samples, introducing human error and subjectivity over the over the quantity of staining reagent used for each patient. In addition, continuous exporsure to chemical compound of staining reagents can affect the health of laboratory staff. Conversely, the use of fully-automated machines available in the market, use larger quantities of stains and reagents and this may not be effective for the daily sample volume that is typically processed in smaller hospitals or diagnostic laboratories leading to increased laboratory expenses. This technology is of an automated blood smear staining machine which offers precision control over every step of the sample process. Employing a closed system, with multiple independent channels, this devices offers a solution suitable to smaller hospitals and laboratories which see lower patient test volumes. This device represents a regional-level innovation in the field of automated hematology equipment for medical laboratories. The device utilizes precision engineering technology to control the machine's operations at every step. Software is used to control the volume of staining solutions used per sample, test, ensuring a consistent 1 milliliter volume in every case. This helps control the cost of staining and allows for accurate timing, ultimately improving the quality of staining. These enhancements lead to more accurate disease diagnosis for patients. The primary application for this device would be for the processing of blood smears staining, required in routine laboratory tests especially the complete blood count. This test is routinely conducted to help diagnose and monitor many diseases such as anemia, blood disorders, certain infections such as malaria and treatment for leukemic cancers. Other potential applications include integrating this core technology into the creation of innovative new products, such as a tissue staining machine for pathology and/or an automated stain machine for bacteria detection for conditions such as tuberculosis. The global hematology analyzer market size was valued at $1,962.40 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $3,941.10 million by 2030 registering a CAGR of 7.30% from 2021 to 2030. Rise of prevalence of blood disorder such as anemia, hematologic malignancy, bleeding disorder, and sepsis, is the major factor that drives the growth of the market. The increasing importance of hematological analysis has made the blood staining machine crucial in supporting laboratory professionals in the medical laboratories. This machine facilitates easy, cost-effective, and safety processes. This device has unique features such as Precision control over volume of reagent dispensed per sample. The device uses a closed system which prevents the evaporation of methanol, a component of the staining solution, thereby ensuring that the staining solution remains consistent without precipitation. The design of the blood smear placement and slide insertion is automated, ensuring precise and accurate staining compared to manual methods. The machine has multiple independent staining channels, each capable of staining a slide in a precise 10-minute cycle. This allows for urgent cases to be processed without waiting for the machine to finish staining all slides simultaneously. hematology, blood, blood smear, automated blood smear, blood smear and stain, hematology analyser Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Biotech Research Reagents & Tools

Disinfectants are chemicals that kill or inactivate harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Commonly used to disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched, disinfectants are an important tool for preventing the spread of infectious diseases and reducing the risk of transmission. The technology on offer is a long-lasting active compound that serves as a disinfectant. Comprising of nanocomposites and polycondensates, the disinfecting active compound exhibits high efficacy against a broad spectrum of microorganisms including bacteria and viruses. Due to the controlled release effect of active species, the disinfectant’s efficacy can last at least 3 months by accumulation of the active species on the surface of microorganisms and denaturing of the microorganisms’ proteins. This technology is safe and non-toxic to humans and pets, making it applicable for a wide variety of products. The technology owner is interested in joint R&D/co-development projects with partners keen to integrate this technology for new products/applications. The disinfectant technology is based on a system composing of Ag-TiO2 nanocomposites + polycondensate resin. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by a photocatalytic process to achieve the disinfecting properties. Some features of the disinfectant technology include: High efficacy against broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses, effectively targeting 99.99% of bacteria (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, and Acinetobacter baumannii) and SARS-CoV-2 virus Long-lasting – remains efficacious for at least 3 months Versatile – suitable for both porous and non-porous surfaces Safe and non-toxic Water-based – the active compound is available as a liquid The technology has been validated in ready-to-use solution for disinfection and cleaning and in a disinfecting coating solution. Possible applications include (but are not limited to): Coatings Cleaning products for home/industrial usage e.g., liquid disinfectants, aerosols etc Textiles Agriculture Targets broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses (including SARS-CoV-2) Long-lasting efficacy Eco-friendly (water-based and no VOC) disinfectant, long-lasting, nanocomposite, antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, infectious diseases, additive, bacteria, virus, fungi, fungus, non-toxic, active compound Materials, Nano Materials, Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sanitisation, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Additives

Malaria continues to be a significant challenge for public health, causing more than 200 million cases and approximately 500,000 deaths annually. In Southeast Asia and Oceania, the primary cause of malaria is the Plasmodium vivax parasite, which  is transmitted through mosquitoes and infects red blood cells. Malaria arising from P.vivax transmission is responsible for 42% of all cases of outside Africa. To reduce the burden of this disease, it is crucial to have new tools that can effectively suppress its transmission.  This technology is of a novel vaccine candidate that demonstrates a higher level of efficacy in halting the transmission of P. vivax which unlike its previous counterparts, exhibits enhanced durability making it well-suited for eliciting community protection. This technology is of a vaccine candidate for malaria created by employing the modern mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform that allows faster developmental turnaround time. Unlike previous vaccine candidates that were protein-subunit based, several other benefits of this technology, include higher specificity, lower immune rejection response, a large payload, simple production, and greater scalability.  The primary application of this technology is toward the prevention of P. vivax malaria by lowering the transmission rate of the parasite through mosquitoes.    Malaria's prevalence in tropical nations has been a source of concern for the entire world, causing millions of fatalities during the last ten years. Vaccine development is an essential component of effective interventional control. In recent years, there has been a lot of study into new vaccine options. There is a global agenda to eradicate malaria. Understanding the biology of the deadly human malaria parasites Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax is critical for expanding opportunities in the malaria vaccine industry. New options in the malaria vaccine business have opened up thanks to generations of pre-erythrocytic vaccinations. This has sparked a flurry of interest from biotech firms. RTS, S/AS01 (RTS,S) is the most thoroughly investigated vaccine option for P. falciparum malaria prophylaxis. However, it is important to note that P. vivax is the most widespread and the most difficult human malaria parasite to eliminate with 3.3 billion people at risk of infection.    Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the malaria vaccines market was valued at USD 1,852.38 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 18,913.86 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 33.70% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.  This vaccine candidate can elicit  stronger immune response   stronger functional response to stop P. vivax transmission   higher durability  compared to the previous generation vaccines that reached clinical trials.  malaria, malaria vaccine, vaccine, lipid nanoparticle, mRNA vaccine, P.vivax vaccine, P.vivax, vaccine candidate, mRNA Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Life Sciences, Biotech Research Reagents & Tools

In an era where environmental challenges are escalating, the need for precise and timely flood monitoring has never been more critical. Addressing this pressing issue is a state-of-the-art flood detection system that offers unparalleled accuracy in water level detection, down to the centimetre, and in real-time. Designed to resist environmental disturbances, this technology ensures consistent and reliable performance. Its self-sufficiency is highlighted by its connectivity via mobile networks and an ultra-efficient power system, which includes a solar panel ensuring sustained operation even in less-than-ideal sunlight conditions. The primary beneficiaries of this technology are government agencies and enterprises involved in environmental infrastructure projects. Additionally, businesses facing environmental challenges and seeking robust solutions will find this invention invaluable. By providing instant alerts on potential flood threats and integrating seamlessly with third-party management systems, this technology addresses a significant gap in the marketplace, ensuring safety, reducing potential damages, and saving lives. Multiple high precision pressure sensors for accurate sensing pressure change due to rising water
 Built-in SIM and included IoT network connectivity works anywhere independently by support LTE-M, NB IoT and GPRS mobile networks
 Unlimited battery life
Ultra efficient power system with built-in 750mAH rechargeable battery and solar panel, 3-months battery life without Sun Auto alerts for sudden flood
support push notification, email, sms or custom alerts
 Enterprise Ready
Cloud based Enterprise Dashboard and ready API for integration
 Compact size and easy to install
8cm x 8cm x 7cm (inclusive screw-on mounting for standard 3” PVC pipe)
 Weather proof
rain resistant and operates from -20℃ to 60℃ The flood detection system's advanced capabilities make it a versatile tool with applications spanning multiple industries: Urban Planning & Infrastructure: Municipalities can integrate the system into city planning, placing sensors in flood-prone zones, underpasses, and near water bodies. This aids in timely evacuation and infrastructure protection during heavy rainfall or sudden water level rises. Agriculture: Farmers can deploy the system in fields to monitor water levels, ensuring optimal irrigation and preventing crop damage from unexpected flooding. Real Estate & Construction: Developers can use the technology to assess flood risks in potential construction sites, ensuring the safety and longevity of structures. Environmental Research: Research institutions can utilize the system for studying climate change effects, water table fluctuations, and the impact of deforestation on water levels. Insurance: Insurance companies can integrate the technology to assess flood risks in specific areas, aiding in policy formulation and claims verification. Disaster Management: Emergency response teams can deploy the system in regions prone to natural disasters, ensuring rapid response during floods. Tourism & Recreation: Resorts and recreational areas near water bodies can use the system to ensure guest safety, especially in regions with unpredictable weathers. Transportation: The system can be installed near roads, railways, and bridges to monitor water levels, ensuring safe transit and timely maintenance. This technology enables marketing various products, including smart city flood management systems, agricultural water management kits, construction site safety tools, and environmental research equipment. Its adaptability meets diverse industry water monitoring needs. The flood detection system's market size is influenced by key factors: Urbanization: Expanding urban areas increase flood risks due to inadequate drainage. With 68% projected to live in cities by 2050, urban flood detection systems are crucial. Climate Change: Environmental changes cause more extreme weather events and rising sea levels. This has escalated flood risks in previously safe areas, emphasizing the importance of flood detection systems. Agricultural Dependency: Agriculture employs over 26% of the global population, creating a significant market for flood detection in farming. Infrastructure Development: Growing infrastructure projects demand protection from environmental threats like floods. Considering these factors, the global market for flood detection systems is expected to be worth billions, with steady growth. The technology's attractiveness to the market lies in: Real-time Detection: Its centimeter-precise real-time water level detection is invaluable for damage prevention. Low Maintenance: Self-sufficient power and weather-resistant design reduce long-term maintenance costs. Versatility: Easy installation and compact design suit various settings, from urban areas to remote agriculture. Integration: Compatibility with third-party systems and diverse alert mechanisms adapts it to different industries. Environmental Focus: Growing awareness of climate change and its impact drives demand for technologies addressing flooding and rising sea levels. In summary, the technology's precision, adaptability, and response to global environmental challenges make it highly attractive to the market. This innovative flood detection and environmental monitoring technology offers several unique value propositions (UVPs) that set it apart from the current "State-of-the-Art" systems. Precision in real-time flood detection is unparalleled. It can detect water level changes down to the centimeter within minutes, providing stakeholders with timely and accurate data. Self-sufficiency power and connectivity. With a 750mAH rechargeable battery and solar panels, it operates independently of external power sources. It also supports multiple mobile networks for seamless connectivity, even in remote areas. Environmental robustness ensures it remains operational in challenging conditions, overcoming a limitation of many existing systems. Versatile alert mechanisms, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and custom alerts, ensuring critical flood warnings reach recipients promptly. Compact and user-friendly design simplifies installation, contrasting with bulky and complex systems. Holistic enterprise solution with a cloud-based Enterprise Dashboard and API integration capabilities, making it easy for businesses and government agencies to incorporate into existing infrastructure and management systems. In essence, the UVP of this technology lies in its precision, self-sufficiency, robustness, and user-centric design. It not only addresses the limitations of the current "State-of-the-Art" but also anticipates the evolving needs of a world grappling with environmental challenges, making it a future-ready solution in flood detection and management. Real-time flood detection and alerts, Pressure sensing for water level monitoring, Mobile network connectivity, Solar-powered self-sufficient monitoring, Enterprise environmental tools, Disaster prevention Infocomm, Internet of Things, Wireless Technology, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

This technology delivers physical climate risk analytics for any asset or portfolio. It combines climate hazard with consequence models, offering richer insights than typical climate risk screening tools. Outputs detail financial repercussions from damages, projected downtime, portfolio risk correlation, increased climate-induced risks, and various other actionable risk metrics. The technology has global coverage, uses high-resolution input data (30x30m), validated computations, and proper uncertainty quantification. Models integrate climate dynamics, providing these same risk metrics for future climate. Stochastic event simulations underpin all the models, which uniquely enables the computation of climate risk correlation across portfolios. Outputs: Climate risk analysis results for any asset or portfolio of assets. API or dashboard for users to access the physical climate risk model. Technical features: Multi-hazard climate risk analytics (coastal and riverine floods, hurricanes, heat, tornadoes and more). Global coverage at high-resolution. Projections for current and future climate scenarios. Compliant with data-standards used by the insurance sector. Based on millions of stochastics event simulations, which enables proper calculation of correlated portfolio losses, full probabilistic analysis, or extraction of specific simulations for stress-testing. Output in quantified and actionable metrics: expected losses for all recurrence levels, average annual loss, projected downtime, portfolio risk correlation, increased climate-induced risks and more. Underpinned by validated methods, high-resolution datasets, efficient computation, and leading scientific research. Proper uncertainty quantification and auditable results. Ideal collaboration partners include consulting firms, ESG SaaS enterprises, auditing firms, financial data aggregators and insurance firms. The product can be used for three main areas of application: Structuring risk financing products: can be used to develop new insurance products, insurance products in new geographies, set triggers for parametric insurance and develop other risk transfer products. Physical climate risk disclosures: support quantification and disclosure of climate risk, meet increasing regulatory requirements, promote ESG strategy, increase investor confidence in demonstrated climate-resilient entities, etc. Climate risk management: support climate-informed investments, strategies for protecting at-risk assets, acquisitions of new assets, develop climate-resilient loans, test and improve supply-chain resilience, screening for physical or nature-based protection potential, and much more. It is estimated that the global market for the use of this technology is approximately US$2.5 billion and growing, including customers in the Insurance, Investment & Risk Management, and Financial Disclosure industries. A recent acquisition of RMS – the leading global provider of climate and natural hazard risk modelling and analytics – by Moody’s Corporation for approximately US$2 billion is a clear signal of the growing interest and need for such services in the market. The technology offers high quality and high-resolution climate risk information for the entire world, quantified in financial and operational metrics. A key value proposition is the ability to compute proper portfolio risk across the globe. This is possible due to the unique computational architecture: generating millions of stochastic extreme events, each of which propagates to complex hazard intensity footprints, which propagate further to impacts on physical exposures. These simulations can capture impacts to multiple assets by the same events, as well as risk correlation and clustering across portfolios. Tests have shown that alternative methods overestimate portfolio risks by up to 400%. Other solutions which utilize event sets also have limited geographic coverage (eg: USA). This product also considers the impact of climate change. No other known product provides the comprehensive coverage which includes risk from future climate change scenarios. The technology is underpinned by machine-learning enhanced datasets. The digital-elevation model (DEM) used is high-resolution (30x30m) and is the lowest average and standard error among known global DEMs. The risk outputs from the models are precisely attributable. Unlike black-box models in the market, this product can pin-point the specific sources of risk and uncertainties. For instance, it can determine whether a building's flood risk stems mainly from flood intensity or the building's inherent vulnerability. The sources of uncertainty can be queried and areas where data-refinement can reduce the uncertainty can be identified. This is useful for purposes of auditing results, or for better targeting strategies for risk reduction. Infocomm, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Mining & Data Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation & Modeling, Geoinformatics & Location-based Services, Financial Technology

Traditionally, drone image processing has been associated with the need for high-end hardware, licensed software, and a deep understanding of photogrammetry. These requirements have often limited the broader utilization of drone-captured images. This technology empowers drone pilots by enabling them to process their images effortlessly on a cloud-based platform, resulting in the creation of map models that are ready for in-depth analysis. The cloud platform seamlessly handles all the hardware and software aspects, simplifying the previously intricate processing steps into user-friendly procedures. The solution serves to a wide range of users, from beginners who can generate maps with just a few clicks to experts who can conduct advanced analysis without having to switch to other software tools. Furthermore, the technology offers seamless integration with a company's existing information system, ensuring data security and customization to align with the company's workflow. The technology is a cloud-based platform designed for processing aerial photography and generating a variety of output files, including orthophotos, surface models, point clouds, and textured models. What sets this platform apart is its powerful Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities, which enable users to analyze and manage geo-spatial data directly on the map in an interactive manner, alongside the drone imagery. The map can be visualized in both 2D and 3D views, offering different perspectives for the data. Additionally, an integrated timeline feature allows users to track changes in their study area over time. The platform also offers handy tools like distance and area measurement, as well as volume calculations for any user’s study area. For advanced users, the platform provides additional features such as the ability to import ground control points, create elevation profiles, and generate contour maps. This technology has a broad spectrum of applications in drone surveying. It empowers novice drone pilots to quickly generate their own maps. In precision agriculture, it serves as a valuable tool for monitoring plant health and growth, supporting smarter farming practices. It plays a pivotal role in mining and construction, simplifying tasks like site surveying, planning, monitoring, and inspections, including stockpile and volume calculations and elevation profile assessments. Moreover, this technology seamlessly integrates as a drone image processing engine into existing systems. This technology allows users to focus on their specific expertise without the need to worry about the complexities of drone image processing. In 2022, the worldwide drone market was valued at approximately US$ 8.15 billion, and it is projected to grow at CAGR of 28.6% until 2030. With the increasing demand for drones, they are becoming commonplace gadgets with diverse applications. The need to create maps and models from drone-captured images for further analysis or decision support is a critical aspect of utilizing drone technology effectively. This cloud-based platform technology enables users to easily process drone images, ensuring fast processing and delivering high-quality results, maximizing the benefits of their drone imagery. Survey, Drone, Mapping, Geography, GIS, Photogrammetry Infocomm, Video/Image Analysis & Computer Vision, Video/Image Processing

Refrigeration and cooling account for a significant fraction of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission of urban buildings. Conventional vapor-compression refrigeration technology uses GHG refrigerants, e.g., chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HFC) with high global warming potential (10-300 times of CO2) and they are difficult to be recycled. The coefficient of performance (COP) of vapor-compression refrigeration is 3-4, and it is difficult to be further improved. For the above-mentioned reasons, the existing vapor-compression refrigeration faces challenges to meet the requirement of energy saving and carbon neutrality, and it should be gradually substituted by more environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies. To overcome this challenge, a zero-GHG-refrigerant and 100%-recyclable solid-state elastocaloric refrigeration technology based on phase-transition shape memory alloys has been developed by a research team based in Hong Kong. Compared to other refrigeration alternatives, the elastocaloric refrigeration completely avoids the use of GHG refrigerants and has very high cooling power and efficiency with a material COP of up to 30. The elastocaloric refrigeration is realised by cyclic compression of nickel-titanium  shape memory alloy (SMA) tubes, where the martensite-to-austenite phase transformation absorbs a large amount of heat from the surrounding environment. By optimizing the tubular structures, the first-generation elastocaloric refrigeration prototype achieved a total cooling power of 218 watt and a temperature span of 75 ℃, which are the highest among existing elastocaloric cooling prototypes. In addition, the COP of the prototype is expected to be about 8. The research team anticipated that a cooling power of 1000 watt will be achieved by this year and 2000 watt in the coming year. They are seeking co-development partnerships with metal manufacturers or device manufacturers based in Singapore to support the scale up of their prototypes. The research team is building elastocaloric fridges and air conditioners using the technology. Two prototypes were built: a fridge with a cooling power of 48 watt, and an air conditioner prototype with a cooling power of 218 watt and a temperature span of 75 ℃. The specifications of the elastocaloric air conditioner is listed as follows: Driving mode: Compression, spiral-type tubular nickel-titanium Temperature span: 75 Kelvin Specific cooling power: 12 W/g Total cooling power: 240 W Coefficient of performance: 8.4 Fatigue: 1,000,000 cycles. General households, offices, commercial malls, or any space requiring cooling and refrigeration. The elastocaloric cooling/refrigeration is applicable to fridges, air conditioners or any form of refrigeration devices. The market size for elastocaloric cooling/refrigeration is huge, considering that fridges and air conditioners are essential for modern families, malls, cold-chain transports, etc. According to market reports, the market size for global air conditioning systems and refrigerators alone in 2022 is valued at USD123B and 69B respectively, nearly USD200B altogether; by 2030, it is estimated the combined market will reach over USD300B.   With increasing need for power saving especially in developed economies as well as stringent regulations and policies regarding improved ways of energy utilization coupled with enhanced consumer awareness is expected to boost the demand. Hence, alternative products that can replace the use of refrigerants that contribute to global warming are projected to accelerate the growth of market over the forecast period. The elastocaloric cooling/refrigeration is attractive to the market, because it is environmentally friendly and helping consumers to save electricity costs by enhancing the COP. The elastocaloric fridges and air conditioners have the following unique value propositions and features: Completely avoid the usage of GHG refrigerants. SMA refrigerants are in solid state. Entropy change of nickel-titanium SMA can reach 0.32 J·cm−3·K−1, over 9 times of that of HFC-32. Save energy by increasing the COP of up to 8. Ultralong fatigue life withover 108 cycles of operations and is expected to be functional for up to 10 years. The core SMA material is a typical smart material and is 100% recyclable. Controllable and programmable with smart sensors and control systems. The sensors can sense the temperature change in the environment and the device can adjust the operating frequency for both rapid cooling and energy-saving purposes. Sustainable cooling, Refrigeration, Zero greenhouse-gas-refrigerant, Solid-state elastocaloric refrigeration Energy, Sensor, Network, Power Conversion, Power Quality & Energy Management, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Mechanical Systems

Medical simulators are currently utilized in medical education across the globe due to their remarkable resemblance to human traits. The requirement to maintain patient safety and accessibility are particularly important in the healthcare sector. As a result, simulation is used more often in general education classes and professional training programs. This technology is of a training model for vessel puncture and catheterization and can be used as substitute to a soft cadaver. This model can be used in medical education and training for procedures that require the puncture and catheterization of a neck vein and/or a peripheral blood vessel. The technology is beneficial for medical education because it decreases the risk of dangers such as a perforated carotid artery, causing a pulmonary rupture, and a perforated aorta, causing complications from puncture and catheterization, due to lack of experiences and skills of the one performing the procedure. Education on the model will increase confidence, accuracy, and understanding of users, so that they become more skilled before a real practice with a patient, thus preventing complications to occur from vessel puncture. This training model for vessel puncture and catheterization comprises of a body, a neck coupled to the body, the neck comprising a neck hollow channel and a neck skin piece covering the neck hollow channel. The material composing the skin and vessels has human body features, allowing the use of an ultrasound probe to press the vessels and distinguishability between the neck veins and arteries. Moreover, the inventive model has suitable properties allowing a trainee to insert a guide wire into a vessel in order to train guide wire insertion into a vessel correctly without causing vascular injuries such as the guide wire penetrating out of the vessel, the direction  of the guide wire in the vessel being straight and not curved, folded, or bent, whereby the direction of the guide wire in the model is monitorable by ultrasound which makes it possible to clearly see the position and orientation of the guide wire in the vessel. The primary application for this technology is in medical simulation required for medical education and training for venous catheterisation and venepunture. The model can also be used to educate about head and neck vasculature of the human body.     The design of the model to have physical characteristics and contain material with human body features which enable efficient ultrasound along with vein puncture and catheterization as if performed on a real patient is beneficial for target users such as vascular surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, clinical radiologists, and anesthesiologists. The global Medical Simulation Market size is estimated to be US$ 2.2 Bn in 2023. (Source: Transparency Market Research) The global industry is likely to be valued at US$ 14.2 Bn by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 19.1% between 2023 and 2033. The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.4% over the projected period of 2023-2033. The industry in the region is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate due to the rise in demand for healthcare simulation and related services. Developing economies of India and China are anticipated to account for a large share of the market in Asia Pacific, led by the increase in emphasis on medical studies and research in these countries.  Students demonstrate greater comprehension of various topics when taught in combination with simulation or pre-education. In line with this, army units and other organizations have included simulations in order to improve their training procedures. In comparison to existing commercially available models this technology consists of the following unique characteristics such as The material composing the skin and vessels has human body features, allowing the use of an ultrasound probe to press the vessels and distinguishability between the neck veins and arteries. The model allows for monitoring the direction of needle puncture and following the movement of needle and guide wire, particularly to go into the vessels.  Medical Simulator, Medical Education Model, Head and Neck Model, Venepunture, Catheterisation, Venous Catheterisation, Medical Simulation, Ultrasound guided catheterisation Healthcare, Medical Devices, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging