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High-risk industrial sectors, notably the chemical industry, frequently experience severe safety incidents during production. Traditional risk management approaches, heavily reliant on manual efforts, often suffer from inadequate supervision, incomplete coverage, and suboptimal control. Addressing these challenges, the tech provider offers an advanced solution combining artificial intelligence technologies such as computer vision, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics. By utilizing existing enterprise cameras and sophisticated algorithmic servers, it establishes a video-based intelligent analysis platform for hidden risk management. This platform enhances overall safety through comprehensive risk perception, proactive hazard identification, predictive warnings, and visual decision-making aids, aiming for widespread and intelligent safety management across high-risk industrial environments. The tech provider integrates AI technology with operational safety in high-risk sectors, developing over 160 bespoke algorithms to monitor the key elements of industrial safety production: people, equipment, environment, and workflows. Its solution includes: Industry-specific Small Sample Detection: Utilizing a Siamese Network structure trained on a mix of normal and abnormal data, their system achieves over 90% accuracy in identifying hazards in high-risk settings. Sequence Standard Action Verification with Transformers: Designed for real-world chemical production interactions, this feature uses Transformer network structures to robustly extract and verify sequence action features, ensuring over 95% detection accuracy in critical operations. Decision Support with Large-Scale Industrial Models and Knowledge Graphs: Combining a specialized industrial large language model with a multimodal knowledge graph, the tech provider facilitates advanced decision-making by leveraging text and visual data for comprehensive understanding. The tech provider significantly enhances safety management and operational processes across various high-risk industries including chemicals, oil fields, mining, power, steel, construction, and ports. Capabilities include: Safety Production Monitoring and Alerts: Supervising standard and temporary operations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Intelligent Equipment Monitoring: Identifying vehicle issues, equipment leaks, instrument readings, and potential sparks. This technology also extends to quality control, using AI-driven visual inspections to detect and categorize product defects, thus enhancing the precision of industrial quality assessments. The tech provider uniquely blends computer vision with operational safety in hazardous industries, offering a lightweight deployment solution for an "Active Safe Workplace". This system integrates multiple computer vision algorithms for real-time, thoughtful safety information processing, providing: 24/7 Continuous Monitoring: Its AI capabilities enable around-the-clock supervision across all camera feeds. Customizable Algorithms: With over 160 standardized algorithms, tailored developments are possible based on specific scene conditions and business needs. Highly Accurate and Rapid Deployment: Proven in numerous chemical industry applications, their algorithms are not only highly accurate but also quick to implement in new environments. The tech provider's advanced data-driven approach positions it at the forefront of industrial safety technology, facilitating smarter, safer operations across the board. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence

In the development of communication networks, various challenges emerge in achieving wireless signal coverage in certain areas, while the cost of deploying traditional wired Ethernet remains prohibitive in specific locations. Industries accustomed to slower wired communications now seek high-speed alternatives to facilitate IoT integration and enhance operational efficiency, yet they are hesitant to undertake extensive rewiring efforts. Building networks across diverse settings, including buildings, condominiums, and factories, often encounters significant cost hurdles. This is primarily due to the need for multiple Wi-Fi repeaters to cover areas with poor signal reach, as well as the requirement for numerous network switches and construction work involving cable installation under floors and above ceilings. A solution lies in technology that facilitates data communication over existing wires within facilities, such as flat cables, twisted pair wires, coaxial cables, and power lines. The effective communication speed varies from several Mbps to several tens of Mbps, depending on the type of cable and the wiring environment. Moreover, this technology seamlessly integrates with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and other existing infrastructures, providing a cost-effective approach to network construction. By leveraging these technologies, it becomes feasible to establish society's network infrastructure at a reduced cost, particularly in challenging environments such as concrete structures, underground areas, tunnels, and spaces with metal walls. IP communication is possible using existing wire Effective speed can range from several Mbps to several tens of Mbps, depending on the type of cable and wiring environment (Ethernet : several hundreds of Mbps to several Gbps) Maximum communication distance (1-to-1 connection) Coaxial cable       : 2,000m Intercom cable     : 1,200m CPEV cable          : 1,200m Telephone cable  : 1,200m Twisted pair         : 1,200m VVF cable            : 1,000m *Up to 10 times the communication distance can be achieved by using the automatic relay function (Ethernet              :   100m) Up to 1024 terminals with single master Free topology including star, tree, daisy chain, ring, etc.   Cost-effective network construction Surveillance camera, video intercom system, smart street light, tunnel lighting, warehouse, EV charger Faster wired communication than old low-speed communication, without requiring new wiring PV, HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), video intercom system, smart meter Higher Security Chemical/ Oil & Gas plant Wireless complement Elevators, underground facility (smart meter, water purification plant, boilers, dam), tunnel construction site, tunnel lighting, cable tunnel, shipboard network Long distance Smart meter, smart grid, substation, building automation, BEMS, wind power generation, smart street light Reduce cables Robot, underwater drone The technology contributes in a wide range of fields, from utilization in areas and facilities where wireless communication is not possible, to wiring reduction and wiring construction cost reduction Possible to build a network at low cost E.g. cost could range from 20% to 50% (depending on environment) System upgrade without new wiring Enables higher image quality for video intercom system and more efficient air conditioning and energy management without new wiring Wire saving within equipment Improved fuel efficiency due to lighter weight, lower failure rate, and reduced assembly man-hours    Cost-effective network construction, Reducing the construction time, Any wire communication, Power Line Communication, IoT, Video/ image transmission Infocomm, Networks & Communications, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Smart Cities

Reducing heat transfer across surfaces within built environments and transportation units is critical for optimising energy efficiency in thermal comfort systems and mitigating associated costs and carbon emissions. Implementing measures to minimise heat transfer help maintain liveable thermal conditions and promote environmental sustainability. Some of the efficient methods for reducing heat transfer from the surrounding environment include reflecting solar radiation and providing thermal insulation to minimise heat conduction through surfaces. The technology offered here is a nano-engineered aerogel paint designed to reduce heat transfer across surfaces in the built environment. Unlike traditional solar reflectance paint that merely reflects sunlight, this paint actively minimises solar heat absorption, reducing the reliance on cooling and air conditioning systems and resulting in significant energy savings. Additionally, the paint provides excellent weather resistance and reduces maintenance costs by shielding against ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) emissions, moisture, algae, and fungal growth. Its superior coverage capabilities of up to 3 square meter per liter per coat further contribute to cost savings and ensure long-lasting protection for various surfaces. With a proven track record in increasing energy efficiency for containerised offices and refrigeration trucks, the technology owner is now seeking to expand into other applications through on-site testbedding and performance trials. These include warehouses and building rooftop insulation, enhancing data center energy efficiency, and numerous other potential applications. Eco-friendly water-based paint infused with aerogel powder delivering substantial energy and cost saving. Weather resistance, curbing maintenance expenses by shielding surfaces from UV and IR emissions, moisture, algae, and fungal growth. Offers solar reflectivity, insulation, and weatherproofing – a 3-in-1 solution for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Up to 87% solar reflectance per ASTM E-903. Up to 110 in solar reflective index. Ability to mitigate heat transfer through layers enhances its utility across diverse surfaces and applications. Lowering surface temperatures by 15-20 degC in a recent demonstration, which helps in reducing cooling loads and associated air conditioning costs by approximately 10%. Solar reflective aerogel paint addresses the growing need for increasing energy-efficiency in buildings, energy industry and sustainable construction practices, making it important for application in various industries such as: Containerised offices Commercial and industrial warehouses Residential buildings and housing developments Manufacturing facilities and production plants Data centres and server rooms Solar reflective aerogel paint enters a vibrant market shaped by significant growth projections and industry dynamics. With the Global Reflective Cooling Paint Market estimated at USD 673.60 million in 2023 and projected to reach USD 862.21 million by 2029, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.20%, there is a clear trend towards adopting energy-efficient solutions. This growth is fueled by a growing emphasis on sustainable construction practices and the critical role reflective cooling paints play in reducing heat absorption. As demand for such solutions continues to surge, aerogel paint's solar reflective, insulative, and weatherproof features are poised to meet the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial sectors seeking effective and environmentally friendly coatings. Unlike existing products in the market that rely solely on solar reflection or insulating materials with potential drawbacks, the Solar reflective aerogel paint presents a distinct advantage by combining solar reflectivity, superior thermal insulation, and weatherproofing in a single paint formulation. This multifunctionality sets it apart from competitors that focus on only one aspect of thermal management. Aerogel, Solar Reflection, Paint, Heat Transfer Reduction, Energy Saving, Cost Reduction Materials, Nano Materials, Green Building, Façade & Envelope, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

Bioprocessing technologies used in scaling manufacturing production typically uses scale-up and scale-out approaches through microcarrier-based stirred tank bioreactors, wave bags or cell stackers and multi-layered flasks. However, during the research and development process of cell and gene therapies, there is a significant technical gap between basic research methods and these manufacturing process development, which causes problems such as increase in time and cost of the development process. Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing is an emerging area in the biopharmaceutical industry that must overcome high barriers of resource, capacity, and cost constraints. Therefore, it is extremely important to consistently consider and design a culture process from R&D to commercialization as a closed system with a certain size of scale-up and automation.  This technology introduces a robust and economically viable culture process in a closed culture system which comprises of an automated cell culture medium change device that can be installed in commercial CO2 incubators, where the device is coupled with a patented microwell bag and V-shaped adhesion cell culture bag, capable of both spheroid culture (3D) and adhesion culture (2D). This novel technology has established a culture method that meets the requirements of clinical use by improving sterility, reproducibility, and operability, and produces a large number of uniform-sized clusters. The technology owner is seeking partnerships and collaborations with institutions, hospitals, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical firms.  This technology features three different components which can be applied separately or in combination with the automated cell culture system. 1. Spheroid culture bag designed in 2 measurements: A large scale 1,000cm2 (290 mm x 410 mm) surface area with a diameter of 350um and 650,000 wells at a volume of 200-800ml. A small scale 50cm2 (70 mm x 120 mm) surface area with a diameter of 500um and 18,000 wells at a volume of 10-20ml. Spheroid size can be controlled by changing the number of cells seeded. The microwells are treated with ultra-low adhesive substance to inhibit cell adhesion.  Spheroid culture bag has a dedicated holder that is portable, stackable and observable to prevent the movement of spheroids between microwells and inhibit formation of large aggregates. 2. Adhesion culture bag for adherent cells designed in 2 types of surfaces: A flat surface bag usable for microscopic observation. A V-shaped micro-patterned surface area enabling more than 3x of cells per unit area to achieve high density cell culture. A 1,000 cm2 bag would equate to an estimate of 3,000cm2 in area. The inner surface are treated to allow for cell adhesion. This adhesion bag can be applicable not only for cell therapy but also for small volume production of antibody, cytokine and proteins. 3. An automated closed culture medium change device adaptable to both spheroid and adhesion bags: It allows for microscopic observation under a closed system. It is patented in enabling precise pumping control of medium change rate by controlling liquid thickness.  For spheroid culture, it is possible to replace the entire medium while inhibiting the transfer of spheroids from one well to another.  Organoids for high-throughput drug dosing tiration testing.  High-throughput drug efficacy and toxicity screening.  Restructuring of organoids.  Cell therapies using adherent cells such as Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs).  Cell differentiation from ES or iPS cells  Mass production of cells for in vivo mice studies injection. The development of new manufacturing technologies and processes that can scale up the production of cell therapies while maintaining quality and reducing costs is a critical factor driving market growth. The global allogeneic cell therapy market was valued at USD 255.6 million in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.40% from 2023 to 2030 (Research and Markets). A major driver of this growth is the increasing incidence of chronic diseases that can be addressed with allogenic cell therapies. The stem cell therapies segment, particularly allogenic stem cell therapies, dominated the market with the largest share in 2022 due to their widespread application in treating blood cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, and autoimmune disorders. The non-stem cell therapies segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 31.32% by 2030 (Grand View Research). The market size of this technology extends beyond the field of cell therapy manufacturing as it can be widely used for drug discovery screening and mass production of spheroids and organoids in other applicable areas including cultivated meat cultures. UVP of the culture bag:  This technology's patent stems in the design of a culture vessel with a high gas permeable film engineered with different layers of film at a specific thickness ratio, enabling efficient gaseous exchange of O2 and CO2 which is superior to conventional plastic vessels and reduces plastic wastage. The material of the film allows passing of culture gas but does not allow passing of microorganism which contaminates the cell. The size of the bags can be designed according to the purpose of culture. The culture bags has been proven safe and tested to use for clinical and manufacturing grade. Test conducted includes cytotoxicity, endotoxin, sterility, leachables and extractables. This novel microwell culture bag product has provided a superior alternative method for cell clustering.  UVP of the spheroid culture bag: The spheroid culture bag has been optimized in its height to ensure consistent production of homogenous uniformed cell clusters while affirming that diameter does not affect cluster uniformity. The spheroid culture bag exhibits user-friendly operability. Firstly, it allows easy removal of air bubbles in microwells. By simply setting the bag in the holder and incubating overnight, air bubbles can be removed by specific pressure (200-400kgf/m2) applied by the pressing plate holder during incubation. Secondly, formed spheroids can be easily recovered from the bag without pipetting by simply turning the bag upside down. Thirdly, almost all clusters (>99% of total number of cells) after culturing could be collected. Lastly, the microwell bag consistently produces uniform sized clusters.  UVP of the adhesion culture bag: Since the culture area is about three times larger than that of flat substrates, it is possible to perform adhesive culture at three times higher density. In addition, after treating cell detachment solution, cells can be detached without pipetting. The bag volume is smaller than that of rigid culture vessels, saving space during stocking, culturing and disposing.  Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Bioprocessing, Culture bag, Automated Cell Culture Device, Gas Permeable Film, Uniform Cell Clusters, Spheriods and Organoids, Adherent Cells, Microwell Cell Culture Materials, Plastics & Elastomers, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Life Sciences, Industrial Biotech Methods & Processes

The technology comprises fluorogenic dyes based on Water Soluble Conjugated Oligoelectrolytes (COEs), a class of organic molecules designed for improved detection of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and lipid nanoparticles. EVs are naturally occurring lipid nanoparticles released by cells and crucial in cell-to-cell communication. Once thought as a way for cells to clear trash, EVs are of increasing interest in medical research. However, traditional methods for EV detection can be plagued by background noise and difficulty in specifically targeting EVs. COEs offer a solution by functioning as biocompatible and water-soluble probes that specifically bind to EVs. This enables sensitive and accurate detection of EVs using techniques like flow cytometry. The dyes are not just cosmetic improvements—they are fundamentally new intelligent materials. Their novel design permits them to span the full depth of the lipid bilayer, a feat that no other dye has achieved. In comparison to classic dyes used in life science, this dye does not give false positives. They are intelligent molecules that only light up when the dye finds an exosome. This novel technology has immense utility in bioimaging applications, thanks to their tunable optical properties and affinity for lipid bilayers in the academic as well as industry settings where exosome detection is involved.  Conjugated oligoelectrolytes (COEs) are amphiphilic, fluorogenic molecules that spontaneously intercalate within lipid bilayer membranes. Being a full lipid bilayer spanning dyes, COEs are gaining attention as optical probes, particularly for EV detection by flow cytometry. Their unique structure consists of a hydrophobic core and two hydrophilic tails. This grants COE dyes excellent water solubility and prevents them from clumping together. Additionally, COEs mimic the structure of cell membranes, allowing them to interact with and label EVs selectively. This targeted approach minimizes interference from other particles and enhances the accuracy of EV detection. Ideal collaboration partners for this technology include research institutions and medical diagnostic manufacturers focused on developing advanced tools for EV analysis and IVD kits. The fluorogenic dye is highly relevant in the detection of exosomes. This technology holds promise for various applications in the life sciences sector. COEs can be instrumental in: Extracellular Vesicle Research: Studying the role of EVs in various diseases and developing EV-based diagnostic tools. Drug Discovery: Utilizing EVs as drug delivery vehicles and monitoring their effectiveness. Biomarker Development: Identifying specific EVs associated with particular diseases for earlier diagnosis. QC Validation: Ensuring and validating Quality Control in cosmetics as well as therapeutics based on exosome technology. The global exosomes market size was valued at USD 112.25 million in 2022 and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.75% by 2030. Exosomes are also known as Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) and are encased within a single outer membrane. They are secreted by all cell types and have been found in saliva, urine, plasma, semen, breast milk, Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF), amniotic fluid, bronchial fluid, bile, lymph, serum, gastric acid, synovial fluid, and tears. These vesicles carry proteins and genetic information throughout the body and create paths for communication between cells. The key factors driving the industry include technological advancements in exosome isolation and analytical procedures, advanced applications of exosomes, growth in government and non-government initiatives for exosome research, and the increasing prevalence of cancer. COEs offer significant advantages over existing methods for EV detection: Enhanced Specificity: COEs specifically target EVs, minimizing background noise and improving detection accuracy. No False Positives: COEs have a unique structure that does not cause micelle formation and hence reduces the chances of false positives considerably. Water Solubility: Their water solubility allows for easier use and eliminates the need for organic solvents, which can be harmful. Biocompatibility: COEs are designed to be biocompatible, minimizing potential harm to cells or biological samples. Versatility: Not just for EVs also for bacteria typing and animal models. exosome, exosomes, lipids, flow cytometry, extracellular vesicles, nanoparticle, confocal microscopy, membrane, lipid bilayer, optical probe, NTA, liposomes Healthcare, Diagnostics, Chemicals, Organic

Only 20% of actual coffee is extracted from beans to produce coffee in its beverage form, leaving the remaining 80% (six million tons annually) deemed as spent coffee grounds (SCG) to be disposed or used in landfills or as non-food product components to make fertilisers, furniture, deodorisers or skin care products. A technology was created to counteract SCG wastage and valorise it for human consumption. This particular invention comprises of methodologies to create two types of ingredients using leftover SCG - oil-grind and water-grind processed SCG. A simple, reproducible method of conching is employed to convert leftover SCG into smooth pastes, where specific conching parameters help refine the SCG to an acceptable particle size, eliminating grittiness in numerous valorised products similar to SCG. The product utilises common ingredients like oil and water to conche SCG with improved taste and textural properties. The shelf stability and nutritional composition (including caffeine) of the ingredients were also validated to ensure the food possessed good sensorial properties and are scale up ready. This technology increases SCG’s potential use as a versatile ingredient in different food applications. The technology provider is seeking off-takers from food manufacturers, food services industry, companies interested to valorise side streams to turn SCG into edible compounds. Technology Features: Uses reproducible method of conching into a functional ingredient with high insoluble dietary fibre (13g/100g) content. Fibre content is higher than instant coffee powder (<1g/100g) and coffee flavourings (0g/100g) and Lower caffeine levels (133mg/100g) compared to regular coffee (3600mg/100g) and is similar to decaffeinated beverages Sodium (<3mg/100g) and sugar free (<0.1g/100g)  Additive free (clean label) Specifications: SCG with particle size ranging between 4.82µm D(v,0.1) to 39.3 µm D[4,3] Moisture content 58.6% The technology was validated by incorporating SCG ingredients into a range of common food products such as beverages and ice cream (water-grind SCG), spreads and chocolate (oil-grind SCG) to help relevant food industries gain a deeper understanding of SCG valorisation, for a greater adoption among food manufacturers to create products using SCG. Can be developed into Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, coffee ice cream, coffee spreads and confectionary (e.g. chocolates and cakes) Companies specialising in upcycling sidestreams and sustainability can explore this technology   Coffee consumption in Singapore increased by 4.8% in the last seven years with 105000, 60kg bags of coffee consumed in 2023 and the market is growing. There is a global push to reduce food side streams and Singapore's Zero Waste Masterplan on the treatment of such side streams by commercial and industrial generators, which aligns with the proposition of this technology. Similar technologies such as these may not be as cost effective. The technology uses basic ingredients such as water and oil and is easily reproducible. It does not involve high CAPEX investment or vigorous training processes that disrupts production process. Conching machines are commercially available, and the licensee can choose to purchase the equipment based on their production scale requirements. The conching process is easy to pick up. In addition, replacing coffee flavouring agents with SCG, customers can benefit from the natural and functional coffee flavour and caffeine SCG imparts into all the food applications. The product is rich in insoluble fibre which can help to regulate blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Caffeine is known to stimulate the Central Nervous System (CNS) in the body, which can improve cognitive abilities (e.g. alertness, reaction time). Coffee, Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG), valorisation, water-grind SCG, oil-grind SCG, scale-up, accelerated shelf-life evaluation, food safety and quality, food industries, technology adoption Foods, Ingredients, Processes, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management

The manufacturing of electronic devices often involves multiple steps, where metal wiring is a fundamental component providing electrical connections and resin resist stripping solution is used to remove photoresist layers after the patterning and etching processes. Both steps are critical in the production of various electronic components, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), semiconductors, and microelectronic devices. Advances in such processes continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in electronics manufacturing, enabling the production of devices with higher performance, smaller size, and lower cost. Research and development efforts to seek safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly methods are ongoing challenges. The technology owner has developed a proprietary chemical solution for metal wiring, especially targeting copper (Cu) wiring, although metals such as aluminium and gold are also used due to their excellent electrical conductivity. This unique chemical solution can ensure high-quality and precious shape control of wiring formation. This is also complemented by an advanced resin resist stripping solution, which not only exfoliates the photoresist, but also preserves the base metal from scraping / damage. On top of this, this solution enables controlled roughing of metal surfaces to meet specific requirements. The effectiveness of both solutions has been validated in the mass production of liquid crystal panels. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration with industrial partners interested in adopting these solutions into their electronic device manufacturing lines. Key features of the metal wiring chemical solution include: Precious shape control of metal wiring using unique electronic polarity of organic acids High-quality and high-stability control of the wiring shape Applicable for laminated metals and specific layer etching High design flexibility to meet application needs Seamlessly integration with existing metal wiring processes Key features of the resin resist stripping solution include: Achieve fine pattern formation using nucleophilic substitution ability of amine High stripping power suitable for hardbake resist Compatible stripping force to control base metal damage Reduce damage rates and improve product reliability Customisable to meet different requirements These innovative solutions could revolutionise the manufacturing processes of various electronic substrates and components. Potential applications include (but are not limited to): Liquid crystal display (LCD) panel production Semiconductor manufacturing Manufacturing of flexible electronics And beyond: medical device and microelectronic device manufacturing Optimise the manufacturing process of electronic substrates Fully customisable for specific substrates and requirements Easily adaptable into existing manufacturing lines Proven effectiveness in the mass production of liquid crystal display panels Metal Etching Solution, Resist Peeling Solution,, semiconductor manufacturing, electronic equipment manufacturing Electronics, Semiconductors, Display, Manufacturing, Chemical Processes

The demand for thinner, lighter, and more durable glass in consumer electronics and other high-tech applications is constantly increasing. Thinner and lighter glass not only enables the design of sleeker devices but also enhances the tactile responsiveness of touchscreens, contributing to the overall performance and durability of the product. However, conventional glass thinning solutions face challenges, particularly in dealing with surface imperfections, which can impact the quality and efficiency of glass manufacturing. During the thinning process, surface imperfections like scratches and dimples become more pronounced, significantly affecting the optical clarity and overall quality of the glass, leading to increased product rejection rates and manufacturing costs. To address such challenges, the technology owner has developed a proprietary chemical solution specifically for glass slimming or thinning, aiming at effective dimple suppression while maintaining the desired thickness. This advanced solution enables the uniform melting or removal of material from the glass surface, preventing the spread of small scratches and the formation of dimples on the glass surface. This chemical solution ensures the production of super-thin and high-quality glass that aligns with the dynamic demands of the evolving industry. Its application proves beneficial in industries where the precision and quality of glass are paramount. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration with industrial partners interested in adopting this chemical solution in the processing or manufacturing of glass related components. This solution enables the uniform melting or removal of material from the glass surface, effectively mitigating the spread of small scratches and preventing dimple formation. Key features of this technology include: Enhanced glass performance: dimple suppression contributes to the uniformity of glass, ensuring optical clarity, tactile responsiveness and aesthetic appearance Improved product durability: the presence of dimples leads to stress concentration. Suppressing dimples helps maintain the strength and durability of glass product Cost-effectiveness: this chemical solution can be seamlessly integrated into existing  glass processing or manufacturing lines, making it viable for mass production This chemical solution can be applied to processing / manufacturing of various thinner and lighter glass components. Potential applications include (but are not limited to): Advanced display: liquid crystal display (LCD) in various electronic devices like TVs, monitors, smartphones, etc. Optics and photonics: high performance lenses and optical components for cameras and microscope Medical devices: lab-on-a-chip devices, microfluidic devices, biosensors, diagnostic chips, etc. Flexible electronics: rollable / foldable displays, flexible solar cells, and wearable devices, etc. Improve the overall quality of glass Reduce rejection rates and manufacturing costs Customisable to meet different requirements Adaptable to existing glass processing facilities Glass Processing, dimple suppression, Electronics, Optics, Medical Devices Manufacturing, Surface Finishing & Modification, Chemical Processes, Chemicals, Organic

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) performance is predicated on training with good quality data. However, such data is often difficult to acquire due to ethical concerns, logistic problems, high cost, data bias, and inherent poor data quality. Privacy restrictions and data regulations further compound the problem of data acquisition, restricting many organisations long-term access to valuable historical data. Ultimately, this creates the problem of incomplete or biased data which degrade the overall performance of trained AI/ML models.   This technology offer is a controlled synthetic data generation with differential privacy capability for structured (tabular) data. Its synthetic data engine utilizes conditional GANs (cGANs) coupled with optional differential privacy to synthesize data with similar properties as real data without the associated privacy risks. The core technology is a synthetic data engine that learns the distribution of the input data and selects the column to generate based on this distribution. Gaussian noise is further added to the gradients to protect the privacy of the data. The technology can generate data quickly: 10,000 rows, 8 columns in 8 minutes (evaluated on Nvidia GTX1080) and is mainly intended to generate synthetic datasets to address data scarcity, data privacy, and data augmentation. This generative process involves the following features: Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks (cGANS) generate synthetic data that mimic real data Sensitive data is obfuscated with statistical noise and randomization Definable privacy levels allowing adjustability between utility and data privacy (Differential privacy allows Machine Learning models to be trained on synthetic tabular data and achieve similar results as models trained on real data) Quality Assurance (QA) component generates reports to aid the assessment of data quality and risk metrics APIs for rapid integration, with full customisability This technology can be used for the following types of structured data: non-time series time series multi-tables free-text fields It can be applied in the following use-cases: Data Augmentation Increase the size of your datasets without wasting time to procure new data Data Extrapolation Extrapolate known data to generate unavailable or unknown data points Bias Correction De-bias or equalize the distribution of datasets Targeted Generation Generate rich data, including infrequent scenarios This synthetic data generation with differential privacy technology provides accessible privacy by design - adding privacy-preserving techniques before, during or after AI training, together with the following benefits: Synthetic data does not require further data sanitization, providing a safe data sandbox environment Reduces the need to pay for additional datasets by generating missing data or de-biasing existing datasets Overcomes the challenges of data acquisition by enriching real data with synthetic data through controlled generation Synthetically generated data become your data assets, with potential for monetization as new revenue streams Protect real data by combining made up data points to make it harder to distinguish what is real even if data is compromised Indefinite retention time without associated compliance risks and full accessibility to rich statistical data to provide a boost to AI/ML model resilience and performance The technology owner is looking to collaborate with technology partners in the field of AI/ML to co-develop new products/services, and for collaborators to test-bed in pilot projects. data, generation, privacy preserving, definable privacy, machine learning, synthetic data Infocomm, Security & Privacy, Data Processing