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In tropical regions, consumers face intense UV radiation year-round, along with high temperatures and humidity that accelerate skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and UV-induced damage. This creates a strong demand for sunscreens that provide reliable, broad-spectrum protection while remaining lightweight, non-greasy, and comfortable for daily wear in humid environments. However, many traditional formulations leave behind a heavy residue, cause irritation, gives undesirable sensory properties such as greasiness and white cast, or degrade under sun exposure, falling short of consumer needs in tropical climates. To address this, the invention introduces an encapsulation technology for UV filters designed to enhance the stability, efficacy, and sensory qualities of sunscreen and skincare formulations. By leveraging a low-energy encapsulation process, this method enables effective delivery of both organic and inorganic UV filters without the need for synthetic surfactants and silicones. The suncare formulation with encapsulated UV filters ensures even dispersion, reduced agglomeration, and enhanced transparency, which make formulations more effective, cosmetically elegant, and suitable for tropical climate. This low-energy, surfactant-free, and cost-efficient technology is highly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to develop next-generation suncare products that meet evolving regulatory standards like ISO 23675:2024 and growing consumer demand for multifunctional, lightweight, silicone-free and sustainable skincare. Ideal collaboration partners include: Cosmetic and personal care brands (especially SMEs) Cosmetic OEM/ODM manufacturers looking to develop sunscreen Medical skincare and post-treatment care companies Personal care formulation labs exploring surfactant-free or sustainable innovation Dermatological product developers seeking photostable and mild UV protection solutions Academic institutions focused on delivery systems or bio-compatible materials Testing laboratories supporting SPF, safety, and efficacy validations The core of this invention lies in a formulation of sunscreen with multiple skin care benefits that is suitable for tropical climate. This technology is well-suited for cold-process manufacturing, facilitating scalability and reducing thermal degradation risks for heat-sensitive actives. It can be adapted for use in creams, lotions, gels, sprays, and serums, and is especially appropriate for formulations targeting sensitive skin or humid climates. This technology ensures a comprehensive platform from incorporating the encapsulation technology into formulations to sun care protection evaluation by using a cutting-edge robotic device that delivers an accuracy of 0.005 mm (5 μm). The testing device is fully compliant with solar standards such as  ISO 23675:2024 – SPF in vitro ISO 24443:2021 – UVAPF (UVA protection factor) in vitro FDA monograph 2011 – Broad Spectrum The device ensures even application of sunscreen on PMMA molded (HD6) and sandblasted (SB6) substrates, ensuring reproducibility and precise measurements. This technology and platform service offers a streamlined yet effective route to next generation suncare formulations aligned with current consumer and regulatory expectations. Key product applications include: Facial and body sunscreens with enhanced photostability and reduced white cast Daily moisturizers with SPF, offering hydration and UV protection for routine use Serums and gels with UV filters, designed for anti-aging and brightening skincare Spray-on sunscreens or body lotions, ideal for broad area and on-the-go application Roll-on sunscreen for anhydrous formulations Post-treatment or dermatological care products, providing gentle yet effective UV protection The global suncare market was valued at approximately USD 11.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to over USD 18.4 billion by 2032, driven by increased consumer awareness of UV-related skin damage, rising incidences of skin cancer, and a growing preference for multifunctional sun protection products. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the demand is particularly strong due to high UV exposure, humid climates, and growing urban populations prioritizing skincare (Dataintelo,2024).  Within this growing market, the mineral-based sunscreens are gaining popularity due to safety and environmental concerns associated with chemical UV filters (Persistence Market Research, 2025) . However, physical filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide face formulation challenges, like white cast, heaviness, and poor dispersion. This technology effectively addresses those challenges through an encapsulation method. The market appeal is further enhanced by its compatibility with clean beauty, sustainable, and sensitive skin-friendly claims, which is the key drivers in consumer decision-making today. In addition, with regulatory standards such as ISO 23675:2024 influencing product design, the technology positions itself as a future-proof solution.   Sustainable sunscreen formulations: The formulation platform is developed without reliance on harsh chemicals,  is coral-reef safe and environmentally responsible, aligning with global sustainability goals and evolving consumer expectations for clean, eco-conscious skincare solutions. Next-generation sunscreens: By integrating multifunctional actives into the sunscreen formulation, this technology supports industry trend of developing sunscreens with added skincare benefits, such as hydration, anti-ageing, and skin barrier repair. This multifunctionality enhances consumer appeal, encouraging daily use and positioning these formulations as essential components of modern skincare routines. Product formulation:  Flexibility across various product formats, such as creams, sprays, serums, and post-treatment skincare. Low-cost manufacturing: Provides an accessible, scalable, and sustainable encapsulation alternative, empowering SME brands to innovate competitively without the barrier of complex or costly manufacturing.. Aligns with emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 23675:2024). This makes it a truly market-ready solution for modern suncare innovation. UV Filter Encapsulation, Sunscreen, Suncare, SPF, Sustainability Personal Care, Cosmetics & Hair

In Singapore, more than 30,000kg of okara are generated from soya milk and tofu production. Due to the high amount of insoluble dietary fibre and a unique, poignant smell of okara, it is often discarded as a waste product. Despite okara's low palatability, it is rich in nutrients such as protein, fibre and isoflavones. By replacing fishmeal with okara, an local higher institute of learning has developed a nutritious yet cost-effective formulation in the feed of L. Vannamei shrimps. Besides reduced overall cost of shrimp meals, the conversion from okara to shrimp meal significantly reduces the amount of organic waste to landfills and promotes economic viability, giving okara a second life. This circular economy model creates a symbiotic relationship between two industries. The formulation can potentially be adapted and customised for other aquatic species. The technology provider is seeking to work with shrimp farmers to run larger trials. This shrimp feed technology utilises okara, a soy processing by-product, as the primary protein source to replace expensive fish meal in commercial shrimp feeds. It employs heat treatment and solid-state fermentation using food-grade yeast to eliminate anti-nutrients (trypsin inhibitors, lectins) and enhance protein bioavailability in okara. Okara contains the following beneficial nutrients which directly impacts shrimp feed: 50% insoluble fibre ~25% protein 10% unsaturated fats Isoflavones Vitamins and minerals Okara is used as a cost-effective feed for high-demand L.Vannamei shrimp, a commonly consumed shrimp species in Singapore. Shrimps fed with okara-based feed showed a comparable growth rate with the group fed with commercial diet. In comparison, the okara-based feed are cheaper to make than commercial feed used in the industry. There is potential for okara to be included in feed of other aquatic species such as mollusc and fish. An okara-based feed for abalone has also been developed. An alternative nutrient source for animal feed allows sustainability of food supply and reduction of food waste. A cost-effective plant-based functional ingredient, lowering costs of feed for aquaculture farms. Nutritional composition can be tailored to different species. Increased length and weight growth as compared to commercial feed. Okara, Feed Formulation, Shrimp Feed Sustainability, Circular Economy

This invention addresses a major yet often overlooked issue in hearing healthcare: earwax buildup, the leading cause of hearing device malfunction and poor sound clarity. Earwax clogs receivers and earmolds, reducing sound quality, causing discomfort, and leading to costly repairs or replacements. The problem is particularly acute among elderly users, who may struggle with manual dexterity and find it difficult to clean devices properly, as well as among caregivers, who often lack reliable tools for hygienic cleaning. Current solutions-such as manual brushes or basic filters-are largely ineffective against hardened or internal wax. Moreover, some automated systems reuse cleaning fluids, and their performance can vary depending on the degree of wax accumulation, device design, or user maintenance. This technology introduces an automated cleaning system that employs a multi-step process - including fluid cleaning, brushing or shaking, rinsing, and drying-combined with single-use solution and UVC disinfection to ensure safe, hygienic, and thorough cleaning. It restores near-original sound clarity, reduces the need for clinic visits, prevents device damage, and supports better ear health. This technology offers improved convenience and longer device durability for hearing aid users, caregivers, audiology clinics, hearing aid service centers, and device manufacturers. To further advance and scale adoption, the technology owner is seeking R&D collaborators, application partners such as nursing homes for real-world validation, B2C partners for commercialization and bundling, and adopters beyond healthcare who can apply it as a cleaning platform or service. This technology combines fluid dynamics, controlled agitation, disinfection, and drying in a compact, user-friendly system for hearing aids and earmolds of various types and materials. It effectively removes both surface and embedded earwax—whether soft or hardened—ensuring thorough and reliable cleaning. Key Features Multi-Step Cleaning Cycle: Soaking, mechanical agitation, rinsing, and drying, offering superior effectiveness against hardened and internal wax compared with competitor products. Dual-Chamber Cleaning: Independent left and right chambers prevent cross-contamination, addressing a common limitation of single-chamber systems. Dual-Cycle Modes: Choice of a full clean or a quick dehumidify-plus-disinfection cycle, saving time while maintaining hygiene. Single-Use Cleaning Fluid: Disposable cleaning solution with a separate rinse tank ensures fresh cleaning every cycle and eliminates wax recontamination. UV-C Disinfection: Integrated medical-grade UV-C light adds an extra layer of microbial protection. Elderly-Friendly Design: One-button operation, a simple interface, and an ergonomic design optimized for ease of use in daily routines. With its initial application in hearing healthcare, the underlying technology also has cross-industry relevance wherever miniature and delicate devices are susceptible to wax, dirt, or microbial contamination. Primary Industry – Hearing Healthcare: Cleaning receiver-in-canal (RIC), behind-the-ear (BTE), and custom hearing aids, where earwax remains the leading cause of device failure. Adjacent Industries and Applications – Consumer Electronics: Earbuds, AirPods, and other in-ear devices that face similar contamination challenges. The system offers several advantages that set it apart from existing solutions: Fully Automatic Operation: Users only need to press the start button; the system runs autonomously and alerts the user once cleaning is complete. Integrated Cleaning Platform: A proprietary system that combines dual-chamber cleaning with a 2-in-1 mode offering both a full cycle and a shortened dehumidification/disinfection cycle. Competing products typically offer only a full cycle, which is more time-consuming. Proprietary Cleaning Solution: Single-use, hygienic cleaning fluid with rinse tanks designed to prevent recontamination. Validated Performance: The prototype has been tested in laboratory conditions with over 500 successful hearing aid cleaning cycles and has begun initial clinical validation with a partner clinic. Earwax Removal, Autocleaning Device, Cleaning Solution for Earwax Healthcare, Medical Devices

The aquaculture industry is facing rising costs of conventional feed. Premium protein sources such as fishmeal and fish oil are highly price-volatile due to fluctuating supply and demand, and reliance on imported feed further increases costs. Another key challenge is the growing volume of food waste. A survey of local food processing companies conducted between August 2022 and June 2023 identified approximately 174,300 tonnes of homogeneous food waste, highlighting the scale of the problem.  This technology offers a sustainable aquafeed solution by converting by-products from soy sauce production, fish processing, and bread waste into nutritionally balanced feed for tilapia (O. niloticus), maintaining optimal growth performance while reducing dependency on conventional, expensive feed ingredients.  The technical specifications and features of the solution are as follows:  Processing: Transforms readily available soy press cake, fish processing waste and bread into aquafeed through low-shear mixing, fermentation, spheronization and pelletization.  Formulation: Provides feed formulation designed specifically for tilapia, incorporated with essential proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.  Pellet properties: Produces water-stable sinking pellets with enhanced physical stability and controlled nutrient leaching properties  Quality control: Ensures consistency through physical profiling, nutritional analysis  This feed has been formulated for tilapia, but is open to reformulation to allow opportunities in: Feed for other types of fish species Ingredient for further development of fish feed Development of feed for other animals whether it is farm or pets Upcycling of food waste into higher value products  Accelerate the R&D cycle and start with a proven sustainable aquafeed formulation that delivers better growth at a lower price Reduces feed costs through the utilisation of low-cost waste ingredients Supports circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources Provides nutritionally complete feed specifically formulated for tilapia Contributes to meeting sustainable certification standards like ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) or BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Sustainable Aquafeed, Food Waste Valorisation, Tilapia Feed, Circular Economy, Waste-to-feed, Aquaculture Sustainability Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Circular Economy

The agriculture sector faces a double challenge: rising animal feed costs and unsustainable food waste management. For many livestock farmers, feed accounts for up to 70% of operating costs, with heavy reliance on volatile imports like soybean meal, corn, and fish meal. At the same time, the food and beverage industry generates millions of tons of nutrient-rich by-products such as okara, spent grain, and fish offal, much of which is discarded—causing methane emissions and environmental harm. This technology provides a circular solution by converting high-moisture food waste into stable, high-value livestock nutrition. Through an innovative bio-conversion process, nutrient-rich by-products are rapidly transformed into a low-moisture, shelf-stable feed enriched with beneficial microorganisms. The resulting feed not only reduces dependence on imported raw materials but also supports animal health and productivity. Compared with insect protein or traditional heat-drying, this approach is faster, more energy-efficient, and scalable across both rural and industrial contexts. The technology directly lowers feed costs for farmers by 5–20%, creates new revenue streams from food waste, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2 tons of CO₂e per ton diverted, while requiring only low CAPEX and minimal investment for setup. The technology owner seeks collaboration with IHLs, research centres, F&B/waste management players, and deep tech IoT companies for R&D, licensing, and test-bedding opportunities. Biological Processing System – Combines proprietary enzymatic treatment with lactic acid fermentation to upcycle high-moisture food waste (e.g., spent grain, okara, fish offal) into protein-rich livestock feed. Moisture Reduction – Rapidly reduces water content from >90% to <20% without relying on energy-intensive dryers. Nutrient Stabilization – Fermentation inhibits pathogens, preserves nutrients, and generates probiotic compounds that enhance gut health and feed efficiency in animals. Simple, Modular Infrastructure – Operates with accessible equipment such as hydraulic presses, fermentation tanks, and drying racks. Scalable Deployment – Suitable for decentralized rural applications as well as larger industrial facilities. Animal Feed Industry – Provides cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to soybean meal, corn, and fish meal for poultry, swine, and aquaculture. Food & Beverage Industry – Valorization of by-products from breweries, tofu factories, slaughterhouses, and seafood processors. Waste Management Sector – Supports municipalities and private waste handlers in reducing landfill loads and methane emissions. Climate & Carbon Credit Market – Enables monetization of waste diversion and reduced GHG emissions through carbon credits. Current alternatives for sustainable feed—such as insect farming, algae cultivation, or heat-based drying—face significant limitations in cost, scalability, and energy intensity. Traditional feed milling remains dependent on volatile global commodities like soybean meal, corn, and fish meal, while insect-based systems require weeks-long growth cycles and yield high-moisture biomass that is difficult to scale. Heat-drying of by-products, meanwhile, demands high capital and energy input, restricting use in rural or resource-limited settings. This technology overcomes these challenges by combining a rapid, low-energy bio-conversion process with lactic acid fermentation to produce stable, probiotic-enriched feed directly from food industry by-products. The result is a circular, climate-smart solution that: Cuts feed costs by 5–20% through local waste valorization. Removes reliance on energy-intensive dryers, enabling deployment in rural and developing regions. Boosts animal health and productivity with probiotic-enriched feed. Reduces carbon emissions, with each ton of waste diverted avoiding 1.5–2 tons of CO₂e. Supports modular, decentralized production, creating resilience and local economic value. Sustainability, Food Security

Manufacturing with plastics, particularly thermoset and thermoplastic resins, has long been constrained by inefficient and energy-intensive heating methods. Current practices rely on large ovens, autoclaves, or surface heating techniques using gas or electric conduction. These approaches not only consume significant energy but also require prolonged processing times and manual interventions, limiting scalability and automation. This technology bridges induction heating into plastics for the first time.  This creates opportunities for automated, energy efficient manufacturing of thermoset (epoxy/urethane) or thermoplastic resins not possible through other surface heating methods. This disruptive manufacturing technology allows volumetric heating of plastic parts required in automotive, sports, and green energy sectors. Non-contact, volumetric heating occurs through incorporation of specially designed ceramic particle additives. The additives convert magnetic fields to heat for activation of adhesives, coatings, or melting of thermoplastics. This technology replaces inefficient fabrication methods such as energy intensive ovens, autoclaves, and surface gas/electric conduction-based heating. Induction provides remote activation, real-time feedback, and external digital manipulation for a new paradigm of assembly design intents. This innovative transformation removes laborious manufacturing methods and aligns with current goals of energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.  The technology owner is actively seeking R&D collaborations, licensing partnerships, and IP acquisition opportunities with manufacturing companies in adhesives, sporting goods, and automotive manufacturing. Induction technology for plastic manufacturing allows instantaneous heating. Additive technology exploits particles that convert magnetic fields to heat.     Impart remote, on-demand activation of adhesives through other materials.  Integrates with automated assisted manufacturing, in-line productions. Provides real-time processing feedback, with a 50 - 300°C temperature range. Heating gradients of 0.1 - 2°C per second gradients achievable. Technology can be used for both bonding and later debonding. Applicable to plastics, adhesives, coatings, rubbers. Additive technology, no re-formulation required for proprietary resins. Ceramic additives, chemically inert, stable to 600ºC. Shoes & Foams: Precise activation of adhesive films as specific stations Paints & Coatings: Non-contact curing/drying of resins 0.1 – 5 mm thick. Composites & Laminates: Instantaneous curing/melting of parts 1 – 50 mm deep. Complex Assembly: Bonding of internal substrates after assembly. New Process: Design and separation of independent fabrication procedures. Energy efficient technology can reduce kwh usage by 5 – 10-fold. Target resin/material temperatures are set in seconds to minutes. Reduces manufacturing labour, fabrication time & energy. Allows through space heating of plastics/resins with no line-of-site required.  Additives/magnetic field exposure poses no danger to human health. nanoparticles, induction curing additives, volumetric heating Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Additives

The foveal machine vision method is a well-established human-eye-inspired technology that mimics the way our eyes focus on details in the centre of vision (the fovea) while keeping peripheral areas in lower resolution. The current invention applies this mature principle to capsule endoscopy, and by integrating attention-driven imaging, adaptive radios, and visual–inertial fusion, it delivers a uniquely efficient and clinically relevant solution for fewer missed diagnoses and improved patient outcomes. For clinicians: The system integrates seamlessly with existing PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record), requires minimal onboarding, and mirrors current reading habits. It streamlines the review process while ensuring clinicians retain full control by accepting or editing findings before making the final decision. For patients: The exam remains outpatient and sedation-free, with no disruption to daily activity, while improved targeting and localization help reduce the need for repeat procedures. This technology overcomes key limitations of current capsule endoscopy in gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics — namely low image resolution (~500 X 500 pixels), slow frame rates (<5 frames per second), and excessive energy use — that can compromise lesion detection and often necessitate repeat procedures. Ideal collaborators include R&D partners to advance development, gastroenterology departments for clinical validation, device manufacturers for capsule integration and scaling, and telemedicine providers to enable remote diagnostic deployment. The system is a swallowable capsule endoscope with a high-resolution imaging sensor, real-time AI inference engine, and wireless transmission module. It operates in a continuous loop in two modes mimicking human visual attention: A routine low-power full-field scanning mode An intelligent focus mode: high-resolution, high-frame-rate, activated upon the detection of suspected abnormalities. The adaptive radio then transmits the additional data efficiently, while the server integrates video and inertial cues to estimate position, performs multi-class diagnosis, and generates a structured report with linked evidence. The technology has already achieved successful laboratory validation of its key modules, including fast-switching imaging from full field to region of interest, robust wireless link and power control in benchtop and tank models, offline lesion detection on curated datasets, and visual–inertial localization on recorded trajectories. The next step is to bring these proven capabilities together into a unified capsule form factor, advancing through ex vivo and simulated validation toward clinical translation. With a strategy that prioritizes high sensitivity for clinically relevant lesion classes, while ensuring acceptable precision and clear evidence trails, the platform is well-positioned to progress rapidly toward higher TRLs in collaboration with clinical partners. This technology can be deployed in the healthcare diagnostics industry, particularly for gastrointestinal (GI) disease screening and monitoring. It is suitable for hospitals, endoscopy centres, and telemedicine services that require non-invasive and accurate diagnostic tools. Foreseeable applications include the early detection of obscure GI bleeding, polyps, and cancers. The global capsule endoscopy market was valued at approximately USD 570 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8–9%. Growth is driven by the rising burden of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and the demand for non-invasive, patient-friendly diagnostics. North America leads the market due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific — particularly China, India, and Singapore — is the fastest-growing region, supported by increasing healthcare investment and awareness. Key users include hospitals with GI departments, screening clinics, and telemedicine providers. The market favours solutions that deliver high image quality, AI-assisted analysis, and streamlined clinical integration — all of which align directly with this technology’s strengths. The innovativeness of this technology lies in two areas: Advancing the traditional foveal machine vision method and system through both hardware and software improvements: Hardware: The imaging and compute path is designed to switch seamlessly between wide view and high detail while efficiently managing power and bandwidth within the capsule. Software: The system provides on-capsule detection and tracking, server-based triage and diagnosis, and a localization engine that fuses vision and inertial data into a reliable clinical map. Extending the established approach into capsule endoscopy, a field with limited prior use, by addressing existing limitations: Clinicians worry that selective imaging could miss important peripheral details. The system addresses this by continuously capturing full-field frames without turning the background off, while enhancing only clinically relevant regions. Sensitivity thresholds are set high, with every escalation logged for full auditability and reader confidence. Reviewing capsule endoscopy today requires clinicians to sift through tens of thousands of images, making the process slow and labour-intensive. The current system streamlines this by highlighting prioritized findings with key frames, confidence scores, timeline, and an auto-generated structured report. Early internal studies show it reduces review time significantly without sacrificing sensitivity. Unlike fixed-resolution capsules, the current approach focuses high-resolution imaging where it matters, delivering up to tenfold greater lesion detail with efficient power use, plus precise localization, intelligent triage, and adaptive data transmission. AI, Capsule Endoscopy, Robotics, Wireless Communication, Electronics Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging

Reliable cold storage is critical for preserving food and pharmaceutical products, yet conventional refrigeration requires a stable electricity supply that is often unavailable in underdeveloped regions. Traditional passive evaporative cooling methods, while centuries old, are highly dependent on ambient humidity and temperature and lack consistent performance. This technology introduces a Portable Electrostatic Cooling Enhancer that enhances evaporative cooling using a low-power electrostatic generator. By generating a gentle ionic wind directed at an evaporating medium such as a hydrogel, the device significantly accelerates evaporation and boosts cooling power with minimal energy input. The cooling strength can be adjusted easily by tuning the electrostatic generator, allowing goods to be maintained at desirable sub-ambient temperatures even under fluctuating environmental conditions. Compact and energy-efficient, this innovation has the potential to support cold-chain logistics operators, food and grocery delivery platforms, and pharmaceutical distributors, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. Its portability also makes it suitable for widespread adoption across supply chains, ensuring reliable access to fresh produce, medicines, and vaccines. The cooling enhancer consists of microelectrodes arranged with a grounded electrode, powered by a portable, battery-driven electrostatic generator. As the generator is switched on, air molecules in the vicinity of the microelectrodes are ionized and attracted towards the ground electrode. As they travel across the air gap, an ionic wind that blows towards the cooling medium accelerates the removal of water vapor molecules from an evaporating surface such as a hydrogel or water-rich medium.  By adjusting electrode spacing and voltage, users can tune both wind speed and cooling intensity, achieving portable, scalable, and ultra-efficient sub-ambient cooling Laboratory results demonstrated: Cooling power enhancements of up to 88% at low voltages (~5 kV). Coefficient of Performance (COP) > 1000, far surpassing conventional evaporative coolers (COP 10–80). Hydrogel media outperform liquid water in maintaining colder surface temperatures due to reduced convection losses, offering safe, spill-free cooling adaptable to irregular or vertical surfaces.   This cooling enhancer is ideal for passive sub-ambient cooling applications where energy availability is constrained but reliable cold storage is essential. Cold-chain logistics: Ensuring stable sub-ambient storage for vaccines, biologics, and fresh produce during transport, particularly in off-grid or resource-limited regions. Rural and humanitarian aid: Portable coolers for food and medicine distribution in underdeveloped regions without consistent refrigeration. Consumer and commercial cooling: Integration into food delivery platforms or last-mile distribution boxes to reduce reliance on ice or bulky powered refrigeration. Building and infrastructure cooling: Scalable hydrogel coatings or panels for passive temperature regulation on walls, rooftops, and solar farms. Specialized electronics and data centers: Supplementing convective cooling with ionic wind-driven evaporative mechanisms for localized, energy-efficient heat management.   This technology combines ionic wind generation with passive evaporative cooling to deliver ultra-efficient, tunable sub-ambient cooling. Unlike conventional evaporative cooling, which is heavily constrained by ambient temperature and humidity, the electrostatic enhancer actively boosts the evaporation process in two ways: Ionic Wind Effect (Electrohydrodynamic Flow): High-voltage microelectrodes generate localized ionic wind, which accelerates air movement across the evaporating surface, significantly increasing the evaporation rate. Molecular-Level Cooling Enhancement: The applied electrostatic field alters the arrangement of water molecules in hydrogels, lowering the enthalpy of vaporization and allowing water molecules to escape more easily. This dual mechanism achieves substantial cooling power improvements at extremely low energy cost. For example, operating near the corona onset voltage (~5 kV) can yield up to 88% higher cooling power with only ~3% additional energy input, achieving a Coefficient of Performance (COP) more than 30–50 times higher than conventional evaporative coolers. Evaporative Cooling, Sub-ambient Food Storage, Portable Energy-Efficient Cooler Logistics, Transportation, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

Feedback Driven Manufacturing (FDM) is a methodology that integrates real-time data collection, analysis, and automated feedback loops directly into the manufacturing process.   Traditional factories often struggle with fragmented data, delayed quality checks, and reliance on human intervention, leading to inefficiencies, scrap, and rework. This technology addresses these pain points by continuously monitoring work-in-progress through sensors, RFID, and machine connectivity, and feeding insights back into operations at the point of production.  This innovation is particularly valuable for aerospace, oil & gas, medical devices, and other precision-driven sectors that require stringent tolerances and rapid response to deviations. Adopters of this technology are manufacturers seeking to transition toward Industry 4.0 and digital transformation without the cost and complexity of traditional MES/ERP systems. By embedding intelligence and visibility into the factory floor, FDM bridges the gap between raw data and actionable decision-making, creating a scalable, sustainable foundation for smart manufacturing. The system is modular and can be scaled by either adding shelves, sensors, or connectivity nodes, making it suitable for both SMEs and large enterprises. Key features include: RFID Smart Shelves: Real-time WIP, tool, raw material tracking.  Process Monitoring: Live quality deviation against control limits and with real time alerts for corrective action.  Monitoring of operational effiency: Collection of machine usage data, operator actions and material inventory.  Real Time Data: Inspection results will be presented on visual dashboards and alerted through mobile app based notifications.  This technology serves as a a lightweight alternative to conventional MES. Its adaptability allows manufacturers to adopt the system in stages, starting from shopfloor visibility and scaling toward full autonomous process feedback. It can be deployed across multiple industries where precision, traceability, and productivity are critical. This helps to reduce reliance on manpower for manual decision-making. It also reduces scrap and rework through early detection of deviations, saving material and labour costs, improving workforce efficiency and consistency.  Aerospace and Defense: Supports compliance with stringent quality standards by ensuring process stability and early detection of deviations. Oil & Gas and Energy Equipment Manufacturing: Minimizes downtime and rework caused by tool or material inconsistencies. Manufacturing of Medical Devices: Ensures tight tolerance control and reduces the risk of defective products reaching the market.  Other High-Mix, Low-Volume Environments: High-precision industries, electronics, automotive, and contract manufacturing. Global smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 markets are projected to exceed USD 500 billion within the next decade, with growing emphasis on real-time monitoring, predictive quality, and data-driven decision-making. Current solutions often focus on either hardware tracking or software analytics, but few integrate both into a seamless feedback loop. This technology’s uniqueness lies in its ability to convert fragmented factory-floor data into real-time process intelligence without requiring complex ERP/MES integrations.  Opportunities exist in markets where governments are funding digital transformation, such as Southeast Asia, China, and Europe. Companies face increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve sustainability, and meet compliance requirements — making feedback-driven systems particularly attractive. By bridging the gap between IoT hardware and process-level optimization, this technology positions itself as a differentiated offering compared to conventional MES platforms and standalone IoT solutions.  Lightweight solution: Customers gain the ability to adjust production quickly in high-mix, low-volume scenarios without incurring significant setup costs. Unlike large MES or ERP systems, this solution is modular and cost-effective, enabling SMEs to adopt Industry 4.0 capabilities with lower upfront investment.  Quick deployment: Sensors and system can potentially be deployed within a day.  Customisable implementation: RFID tracking solution can be scaled up or down specific to use cases. Modules can be selected and plugged together specific to use cases and needs.  Process to quality linkage: System enhances compliance and traceability by creating a continuous digital record of production events. plug and play, modular, RFID, RFID tracking, RFID WIP Tracking, Quality improvement, optimisation Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation & Robotics, Infocomm, Data Processing, Logistics, Planning & Order Processing