New Technologies
Pepper Computer Inc. has announced a new version of software for its Pepper Pad handheld media computer that brings users major new capabilities, such as integration with Yahoo's industry-leading Flickr photo-sharing community, while giving the Pad quicker performance.
Handheld Media Computer
Pepper Computer Inc. has announced a new version of software for its Pepper Pad handheld media computer that brings users major new capabilities, such as integration with Yahoo's industry-leading Flickr photo-sharing community, while giving the Pad quicker performance. Version 2.1 will be delivered on Pads shipping later this month and will be available free of charge to existing Pad owners through Pepper's software update button. Both the Mobipocket eBook and Flickr photo-sharing applications can also be accessed using the Pepper Desktop software for PCs.
The Pepper Pad is the handheld media computer that enables consumers to hold the world of digital media and broadband services in their own two hands. At just 1 kg and less than 1 in. thick, rugged and splash resistant, the Pepper Pad is perfect for the laboratory.
For more information visit www.pepper.com
New Ultra Thin Flexible Battery
NEC Corporation has announced that it has succeeded in the development of an ultra-thin, flexible, rechargeable battery capable of super-fast (30 s) charging, which can be embedded into smartcards and intelligent paper. The new organic radical battery (ORB) uses a type of plastic called organic radical polymer as its cathode. Organic radical polymer assumes an electrolyte-permeated gel state and is the reason why the rechargeable battery is so remarkably flexible and pliant. In addition, the organic radical polymer electrode reaction is extremely fast and the supporting salts migrate through gel state polymer very smoothly. This results in little resistance to the charging reaction and an incredibly fast charging time of less than 30 s. Not only is this new battery thin, flexible and rechargeable, but it is also environmentally friendly, as unlike conventional rechargeable batteries, it does not contain any harmful heavy metals such as mercury, lead or cadmium.
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NEC anticipates that its new and unique battery will be used extensively in the future to power all kinds of tiny ubiquitous terminals. The interconnection of networks with battery-powered next generation devices will enable all kinds of objects to become terminals, bringing us closer to a ubiquitous networked society by allowing access to the network anytime, anywhere.
For more information visit www.nec.com
AI and GenAI Applications to Help Optimize Purification and Yield of Antibodies From Plasma
October 31st 2024Deriving antibodies from plasma products involves several steps, typically starting from the collection of plasma and ending with the purification of the desired antibodies. These are: plasma collection; plasma pooling; fractionation; antibody purification; concentration and formulation; quality control; and packaging and storage. This process results in a purified antibody product that can be used for therapeutic purposes, diagnostic tests, or research. Each step is critical to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of the final product. Applications of AI/GenAI in many of these steps can significantly help in the optimization of purification and yield of the desired antibodies. Some specific use-cases are: selecting and optimizing plasma units for optimized plasma pooling; GenAI solution for enterprise search on internal knowledge portal; analysing and optimizing production batch profitability, inventory, yields; monitoring production batch key performance indicators for outlier identification; monitoring production equipment to predict maintenance events; and reducing quality control laboratory testing turnaround time.
