Top News of September 2024 with ANA
Azad News Agency (ANA) published a number of scientific and technological news in September 2024 whose top ones are as follows:
Iran Ranks 2nd in Chem-E-Car 2024
Iranian students from Amirkabir University of Technology won the second place in the Chem-E-Car 2024 competition in Rourkela, India.
The annual competition which was held on August 9-11 engages college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical energy source.
The Chem-E-Car Competition, organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), involves multiple regional competitions and a final competition at the Annual Student Conference, and is aimed at increasing awareness of the chemical engineering discipline among the public, industry leaders, educators, and other students. This year 15 teams attended the event.
All participants in an AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition must take and pass the AIChE Chem-E-Car Safety Training Course with a minimum score of 80 percent.
Students are also required to design small-scale automobiles (the dimensions of the car are to be within 20x30x40 cm), along with a poster describing their research.
Cars must operate using "green" methods, which do not release any pollution or waste in the form of a visible liquid or gas, such as exhaust.
The car designed by the Iranian team started using an electrochemical reaction, stopped using another chemical reaction, and successfully placed second.
Iran Exports over 4.9 Million Tons of Steel Products in 5 Months
Iran exported over 4.9 million tons of steel products in the past 5 months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20), the country’s customs office announced.
Figures of Iran’s customs office showed that Iran had exported some 4.979 million tons of steel products in the five months and the exports of steel products from the country reached a total of $2.566 billion.
Steel ingots accounted for $651 million worth of exports while rebar and steel sheet were respectively responsible for $455 million and $210 million worth of the shipments in the April-August period, showed the figures.
Iran’s customs office said the country had exported $140 million worth of steel pipes or profiles and $135 million worth of semi-finished steel products over the same period.
Iran has increasingly relied on exports of metals and mining products in recent years amid US sanctions that have caused restriction to its oil exports.
Iranian steel exports have also increased amid an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine which has affected supplies from the two major steel producing nations.
Iran Standing among Developing States in Manufacturing Smart Hearing Aid
An Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in producing smart and digital in-ear hearing aids.
“At present, only two countries in North America and four countries in Europe, enjoy this technology,” said Aria Khamseh, the sales and distribution manager of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that his company's smart and digital hearing aid, which has been developed based the most up-to-date technologies, brings good sound quality and easy user experience to hearing impaired people, he said, “This product is specially suitable for people who live in noisy work environments or are constantly exposed to loud noises.”
Khamseh also described the repair of hearing equipment and hearing evaluation devices as one of the other fields of activity of his company, and said, “This company is known as one of the leading companies in this field by providing high-quality services and reasonable prices.”
Iran’s Export of Fishery Products Increases 24 Percent in 5 Months
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that the country’s export of fishery products in the first five months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20) showed a 24% growth compared to the same period last year.
According to the IRICA, Iran exported 68,000 tons of fishery worth $138 million in the five-month period of this year, also indicating 32 percent rise in terms of year on year.
Also as previously announced by the director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market, the value of Iran’s fishery export increased by over 30 percent during the first quarter of this Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.
Abbas Mokhtari said that the country exported 73,369 tons of fishery valued at $121.4 million in the first quarter of this year, while the figure was 52,282 tons worth $93.1 million in the same time span of the past year.
He added that the country exported 73,369 tons of fishery valued at $121.4 million in the first quarter of this year, while the figure was 52,282 tons worth $93.1 million in the same time span of the past year.
The official also announced that the quarterly fishery export indicates over 40 percent rise in terms of weight year on year.
Iranian Scientist Finds Link between Popular Weight-Loss Drugs, Stomach Paralysis
A new research by a British Columbia University team, headed by the Iranian scientist Mahyar Etminan, showed that medications known as GLP-1 agonists—which includes brands like Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Saxenda—are associated with an increased risk of serious medical conditions, including stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and bowel obstruction.
While previous studies highlighted some of these risks in patients with diabetes, this is the first large, population-level study to examine adverse gastrointestinal events in non-diabetic patients using the drugs specifically for weight loss. The findings were published in JAMA.
“There have been anecdotal reports of some patients using these drugs for weight loss and then presenting with repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting secondary to a condition referred to as gastroparesis,” said senior author Dr. Mahyar Etminan, an epidemiologist and associate professor in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the UBC faculty of medicine. “But until now, there hasn’t been any data from large epidemiologic studies.”
“Given the wide use of these drugs, these adverse events, although rare, must be considered by patients thinking about using them for weight loss,” said first author Mohit Sodhi, a graduate of UBC’s experimental medicine program and fourth year UBC medical student studying the adverse events of commonly prescribed medications. “The risk calculus will differ depending on whether a patient is using these drugs for diabetes, obesity or just general weight loss. People who are otherwise healthy may be less willing to accept these potentially serious adverse events.”
GLP-1 agonists were originally developed for managing Type 2 diabetes, but exploded in popularity over the past decade as an off-label weight-loss tool, reaching approximately 40 million prescriptions in the U.S. in 2022.
It was only in 2021 that some forms of the medications were approved as a treatment for obesity. However, randomized clinical trials examining the efficacy of the medications for weight loss were not designed to capture rare gastrointestinal events due to their small sample sizes and short follow-up periods.
Iran-Made Fogger Machine Prevents Frost in Fruit Trees
The head of the Agricultural and Livestock Products Innovation House of Islamic Azad University’s Maraqeh Branch announced the production of a fogging machine to prevent freezing in fruit trees.
“Maraqeh is one of the garden cities of East Azerbaijan province (in Northwestern Iran) where many agricultural products are produced,” Mino Tayefeh Nouri told ANA.
She underlined that production of fruitful and non-fruitful tree seedlings resistant to environmental stresses like late spring colds and early autumn colds and resistance to dehydration, production of houseplants resistant to dehydration and compatible with regional conditions, production of fogger devices to prevent fruit trees from freezing in gardens, cultivation of spirulina algae for food and medical purposes, cultivation of medicinal plants like rosemary and lavender, breeding of multiple sheep, quail breeding, production of pumps with special function for use in tractors and production of barley and dry wheat are among the activities of the innovation house.
Iranian Scientists Use Two-Stage Filtration System to Produce High-Quality Water
Iranian researchers at a company stationed at the incubator center of Sahand University of Technology in Tabriz succeeded in designing and making a two-stage water purification system to produce high-quality water.
“In cities and areas where there is fresh water, we only need to remove microbial pollution and change the taste and smell of water. Two-stage systems remove microbial load and bad taste and odor from water,” Ali Akbar Babalou, a faculty member of Sahand University of Technology, the chairman of the board of directors and a technologist of the company, told ANA.
Noting that in the first step, the carbon filter easily removes the taste and smell of water, he added, “In the second stage, the ceramic membrane removes microbial contamination.”
Babalou underlined that the certificates that his company has obtained from Iran’s water authority and microbiological laboratories like the University of Tehran show that all these contaminants are removed by ceramic membranes.
“Membranes also have no water loss and can purify all water. After some time, they can be washed and reused. This device preserves all useful water salts like calcium, magnesium and iron, as a result, people drink high-quality water,” he said.
Iranian Experts Construct Prefab Concrete Sheds Resistant to Earthquake, Fire
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and building prefabricated concrete sheds which are resistant to earthquake and fire.
“A prefabricated concrete shed is a structure that consists of prefabricated concrete parts. Prefabricated parts are made in the form of modules with standard dimensions for manufacturing plants and are used after transportation and installation on site,” Mohammad Imani, a researcher working at the research and development (R&D) unit of the company, told ANA.
He added that fast and easy installation with the ability to educate the general public on technical issues, the ability to compete with metal sheds in terms of price, and resistance to the most severe earthquakes in Iran, weather factors (snow, rain, storm, etc.), fire and the destructive effects of chemicals are among other features of this prefabricated structure.
Noting that these structures can also be repaired after an earthquake without collapsing, Imani said, “Prefab structures are cost-effective compared to conventional structures as the construction time is reduced.”
“It usually takes 5-6 months to build a structure, but the parts of these structures are bolted and installed on a flat surface in just two days. The carpentry process of these structures takes about 2 to 3 months. In total, a structure of 200 meters is built within 2 to 3 months,” he added.
Iranian Scientists Produce Anti-Alzheimer's Chewing Gum, Candies with Nano Materials
A joint project of researchers of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Ferdowsi University led to the production of a nano supplement for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
“In this joint project, we produced a pharmaceutical supplement for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's, which has also been patented and is in the production phase after completing the clinical phases,” said Maria Beyhaqqi, one of the researchers of Ferdowsi University.
Noting that this complementary medicine is produced in the form of candy and chewing gum, she said, "Production of this medicine in the form of syrup is also on our agenda."
“This medicine which has been produced based on nanoparticles contains natural products of fencol and quercetin nanoparticles, and in addition to treating and preventing Alzheimer's, prevents mouth, esophagus and stomach cancers, destroys cancer cells, improves allergy symptoms, reduces inflammation, releases histamine compounds in allergic reactions, controls blood sugar, prevents infection and neurological diseases, helps prevent heart diseases and reduce high blood pressure, increase the body's immune system and reduce skin irritation,” Beyhaqqi said.
Iranian Scientists Study Different Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials in Biomedicine
Iranian researchers of the Human and Animal Cell Bank of the National Center for Genetic and Biological Resources in a joint study with their colleagues at Royan Research Institute of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research investigated the biological applications of carbon-based nanomaterials in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and cancer treatment.
In this review study, the new developments in the application of carbon nanotube products in the regenerative treatments of various organs, including the liver, nervous system, heart, vascular system, and bone tissue engineering, have been compared and analyzed in the last 10 years.
Also, the use of carbon nanomaterials for the precise transfer of drugs to the place of their effect, which is another area of interest for researchers, has created great hope for the widespread use of these materials in medical sciences. These compounds, in addition to the innovative and non-invasive aspects of their uses in biomedicine, enjoy high efficiency, which can settle the problem of using dangerous and toxic chemicals on a nano scale.
This article will help the scientists interested in this field to understand the weaknesses and strengths of this branch of science.
Iranian Company Exports Pharmaceutical Products to 9 Countries
A knowledge-based pharmaceutical company in Iran has succeeded to mass-produce and export its pharmaceutical products to nine countries.
Amir Esmayeel Saqafinia, the managing-director of the knowledge-based company, said that the synthesis of nitroglycerin pharmaceutical raw material, the mass-production of nitroglycerin continuous release tablets and knowledge-based iodofolic products are among the achievements of the company.
“We are one of the few pharmaceutical companies that succeeded in obtaining a GMP certificate for pharmaceutical products (general solids - dry powder suspension) by following the principles and standards of pharmaceutical product production,” he noted.
“Also, the production of nitroglycerin granules ready to be pressed and nitroglycerin soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol for injectable use and soluble in Miglyol for the production of sublingual pearls based on the latest PIC/S international standard from the Food and Drug Organization of the Ministry of Health are other activities of our company,” Saqafinia said.
“Our products have been exported to 9 countries, including Ukraine, Georgia, Lebanon, Armenia, Russia, Iraq, Vietnam, Afghanistan and the Philippines,” he added.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Participate in MIPCOM Expo in France
The pavilion of knowledge-based and creative companies in animation is due to be held at the MIPCOM exhibition in Cannes, France.
The trade show for the television industry, MIPCOM (The Mother of all Entertainment Content Markets), is held in France, every year.
The Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation is setting up a pavilion for creative and knowledge-based companies in animation at the French MIPCOM exhibition, the largest and most prestigious specialized event in the entertainment content field in Cannes, France.
In MIPCOM 2023 , a creative Iranian company operating in the domain of film-making has managed to draw the attention of European and Indian investors and sign investment contracts after presenting two animation movies called ‘Mewtoon’ and ‘The Owly Family’ to the MIPCOM CANNES exhibition held in France.
The deadline for registration of companies to participate in this event has been set until September 2.
Researchers Produce Chemical Fertilizers Proper to Iran's Regional Weather Conditions
Iranian researchers at a technological company succeeded in producing chemical fertilizers with a different composition based on the weather conditions, plants and soil of each region.
“We produce all types of NPK fertilizers, specialized fertilizers for citrus fruits, pomegranates, palm trees, tomatoes, cold and tropical fruit trees, alfalfa, corn, wheat, barley and summer crops,” Nouroddin Goudarzian, a PhD of polymer chemistry and managing-director and founder of ‘Rouyesh’ company, told ANA.
“These types of compounds have recently become common in Europe and most developing countries, and in addition to controlling agricultural pests and reducing the use of agricultural pesticides, they play an important role in soil preparation and preventing groundwater pollution. Mass produced samples were supplied to the farmers and the results were completely satisfactory,” he added.
Noting that the field of activity of his company is the production of chemical chelate fertilizers, NPK and organic fertilizers with the combination of micronutrients required by plants and toxic fertilizers, Goudarzian said, “Thanks to having home-made technology and devices, it is possible to make any type of chemical fertilizer with any type of combination suitable for the climatic conditions, plants and soil of all regions.”
Iranian Experts Make Spraying, Pollinating Drones for Agricultural Industry
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in producing a solution-spraying and solid-spraying drone for use in the agricultural industry.
“Our achievements include the production of specialized agricultural drones and related training and services,” said Mehran Shahrouz, a member of the board of directors of the knowledge-based company.
“The product for which we obtained the knowledge-based certificate is the brushless engine testing machine. This device is patented and used for QC of UAV propulsion subsystems,” he added.
“In the field of agricultural drones, there were many dissatisfied users in the country, because the after-sales service and the quality of the products of the companies in this field were not enough despite the efforts made. Using our experiences, we have produced a device where farmers can benefit from sustainable after-sales service in addition to the training they receive,” Shahrouz said.
Iran-Made AI-Based Administrative System Used in 4 Countries
An Iranian knowledge-based company developed an administrative system based on artificial intelligence (AI) which is being used in the offices of four countries.
The administrative system is a comprehensive web-based software which is designed with a very simple and professional user interface, and it is possible for organizations and their subsets to record archive circulation and manage all types of intra-organizational correspondence.
Outsourcing provides documents and organizational forms without time and place restrictions and at a high speed in a secure environment.
The possibility of a smart image maker robot, online conversation with users in the software with voice and video call capabilities, the possibility of creating online management meetings with the ability to notify the meeting time via SMS and record and archive the meeting, the possibility of creating tasks and sending them from
the management side to employees, the possibility of image editing, tracking of letters sent to branches, and the possibility of audio and video conversation with users are among other features of this system.
At present, this system is used in the departments of government offices in Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iraq and Sri Lanka.
Several Iran-Made Knowledge-Based Products Presented at Metalex Expo in Isfahan
The 16th International Exhibition of Metallurgy, Steel, Casting, Machinery and Related Industries (Metalex) was held in Isfahan province in Central Iran on August 27-30.
A total of 12 knowledge-based companies displayed their products and capabilities in the field of metallurgy, steel, casting, machinery and related industries in the pavilion of the knowledge-based companies in this exhibition which was organized by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund.
The technological products offered by these 12 knowledge-based companies in this exhibition included alumina base ceramic parts for molten furnaces and crucibles (wall block set, taphole blocks, arc furnaces, split ring, outer and inner nozzle of the crucible duct, hosing block, tandish block, ceramic apex), compressor rotor graphite electrode paste, reconstruction and retrofitting of parts under wear and corrosion using advanced thermal spraying methods, briquetting machine 5 to 15 tons per hour, intelligent raw pellet granulation system and optimal control, measuring equipment and precision instruments, valve seats for all types of cars by precision casting, pump impellers made by precision casting, precision casting of engineering parts, rollers for carrying slabs and steel ingots, material handling machine, hydraulic shears, hydraulic grab, electric grab waste press, design and construction of hot rolling lines, and industrial nozzles.
Iranian Company Sells 4 Million Dollars Worth of Nanoatalysts to Russia
A large industrial knowledge-based company in Iran has managed to earn over four million dollars during the first four months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20) from the exports of four nanocatalysts to Russia.
“One of our nanocatalysts which has been able to compete with its British, Danish and German counterparts is the reformer catalyst which has so far 57 references for use in domestic petrochemical complexes and 13 foreign references,” said Ali Taheri, the exports manager of the knowledge-based company.
“At present, 26 domestic steel reformers and one foreign reformer in Russia have been put into operation with the catalysts of Sarv Oil and Gas Company,” he added.
Taheri underlined that one of the important achievements of the knowledge-based company is the production and supply of 8,000 tons of direct iron reduction catalysts and the loading of 27 direct iron reduction reformers in the country by using the company’s catalysts.
Iranian Scientists Find Way for Treatment of Infertility in Cancerous Boys
An Iranian researcher from Royan Research Institute presented an effective solution for the treatment of infertility in teenage boys with cancer after chemotherapy.
“The spermatogonial stem cells of the testicular tissue (the cells responsible for producing sperm) in some teenage boys with cancer undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy are damaged, causing future fertility problems,” Leila Rashki, a biotechnology scientist at Royan Institute, told ANA.
She explained that the study was aimed at creating a method in the laboratory so that these people can once again obtain sperm cells and have children after cancer treatment.
“Testis cells, because they are powerful, make it possible to produce other organs such as liver and kidney, for this reason, in this research, we have used these cells as organ-like tissues to investigate the molecular mechanisms and drug treatments of that organ,” Rashki said.
Iranian Scientist Uses Nanotechnology to Produce Pesticide for Warehouses
An Iranian scientist managed to use nanotechnology to produce a new type of pesticide used to kill the pests which exist in the warehouses.
“Fortunately, I got acquainted with nanotechnology since I was a student, and considering that I had a strong interest in the environment and plants, after entering the field of plant medicine, I sought to use nanotechnology in the agricultural industry,” Maryam Shahnazari, a researcher in the field of herbal medicine and entomology, told ANA.
“So I studied more about pests and poisons and their effects and sought to produce poisons that, while being highly effective, have less pollution in the agricultural industry and other industries related to agriculture and are profitable,” she added.
“In my master's thesis, I focused on the production of a toxin in nanometer dimensions which caused the death of storage pests, and I set up a knowledge-based company to materialize this idea,” Shahnazari said.
Iran-Made ATS System Reduces Breakdown in Industrial Devices due to Power Outage
An Iranian knowledge-based company designed and developed systems which automatically provide stable electricity to industrial devices to prevent their failure due to power outage.
“The product that we recently produced is an ATS or Automatic Transfer Switch, and when the power is out, the main function of this product is to automatically switch to the power supply source when we have two power input sources,” Hossein Amirani, a representative of Amvaj Tetis company.
“In other words, this product makes the systems dual power so that if any of these sources is cut off, it will supply the electricity needed by the system from the other source,” he added.
Noting that the ATS systems will reduce the effects of power outages, Amirani said, “By connecting to two power sources, this system can decide within a few milliseconds which of the lines provide the best conditions for the operation of sensitive devices and in emergencies it completely cuts off the incoming power to prevent damage to the equipment.”
He said that the reduction of Common Mode noise up to more than 51dB, reduction of frequency interference with other equipment, proper and convenient communication with the user, graphic display of various warnings and error codes are among other advantages of this system.
Iran’s Royan Research Institute to Supply Stem Cell-Based Products to Pharmacies in 2 Years
A member of the scientific board of Royan Research Institute announced the mass-production and supply of stem cell-based products for skin treatment to pharmacies across Iran within the next two years.
“At present, we are considered among the leading countries in stem cell science in the region, and so far we have been able to produce several products that are going through the stages of clinical trials and obtaining their license; It is expected that these products, which are mainly skin products, will be supplied to the pharmaceutical in the next two years,” Leyla Taqiyar, a member of Royan Research Institute, told ANA.
Noting that the skin products are tissues of specific skin cells like fibroblast and keratinocyte, she said, “They are produced in specific dimensions and in the form of sheets and can be used to treat burns and diabetic foot ulcers.”
“We have also made products by using stem cells to treat rheumatoid arthritis and chronic back pain, and these products have now completed their clinical trial phase and are in the process of obtaining a license,” Taqiyar said.
Iranian Scientists Use Solar Cells to Produce Fresh, Hot Water
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in making a water desalination system by using solar energy which can produce fresh and hot water.
“This device is designed to be portable and it can supply the necessary energy to carry out the processes through solar cells,” Milad Qahremani, one of the managers of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“There are a series of devices in this PVT complex that, in addition to generating electricity they produce hot water; the hot water that passes behind the panels increases the efficiency of the panels, produces more electricity and supplies hot water to the consumers,” he added.
Qahremani explained that the device is capable of producing 400 liters of fresh water per hour.
Iranian Inventor Makes New Type of Battery to Store Kinetic Energy of Rotating Objects
An Iranian inventor who was a student of Islamic Azad University’s Shahroud branch won a silver medal in the 2024 US Silicon Valley competition in absentia by inventing a rechargeable mechanical battery.
“The mechanical rechargeable battery based on improved storage was the title of the invention of a group of five, and the judges gave a silver medal to it,” Massoud Arab Ameri told ANA.
“In this type of battery, we store the kinetic energy resulting from the rotation of objects and receive it in the form of electrical or mechanical energy at the required time,” he added.
“The most common application of this invention is in the stop/start of high-speed engines and centrifuges, which significantly reduces the time to reach extreme speeds,” Arab Ameri said.
The invention provides a mechanically-rechargeable single-cell consumer electric battery for generating up to two volts, the battery being capable of electrical recharge and comprising a replaceable zinc anode, a housing containing the anode and provided with an aperture sealed by a removable closure, the aperture being sufficiently large to allow removal and replacement therethrough of at least the zinc anode, a cathode selected from the group consisting of manganese dioxide, nickel hydroxide, silver oxide, and air reduction types also contained in the housing, a non-spillable electrolyte in contact with both cathode and anode, and a separator system physically separating the anode from the cathode.
Iranian Company Produces Iron Rust Convertor with Waterproof Layer, Multiple Resistance
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in producing an anti-rust product called iron rust converter which can protect iron and metals against rust and corrosion and increase their resistance with a waterproof layer.
“At present, as a knowledge-based company, we are stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Pardis branch and we are specialized in the field of electrostatic powder paints, and in addition to powder paints, we have developed products based on electrostatic nanotechnology, which enjoy antibacterial and anti-corrosion properties,” Mehdi Rahmani, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“We presented other products to the market based on the needs of the industry, including waterproof wood glue, iron rust converter, structure restorer, traffic paints and liquid paints, pool paints, building facade, waterproof insulation and a series of products in building chemistry, wood industry and metal industries,” he added.
“We have also succeeded in exporting indirectly to different countries, including Armenia, Iraq, Afghanistan, China and Canada,” Rahmani said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Indigenizes Rotating Parts, Equipment of Key Industries
An Iranian knowledge-based company stationed at Pardis Science and Technology Park in Tehran has been able to produce high-quality centrifugal pump equipment used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
“Our goal is to produce and indigenize rotary parts and equipment for the important and strategic industries of the country (oil, gas, petrochemical, mining, steel, cement, etc.) with the aim of providing the complete cycle of manufacturing and producing spare parts for them in the field of design, reverse engineering, preparation of technical certificate for parts manufacturing, and manufacturing and technical inspection of parts,” said Babak Rezayee, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“We are the manufacturer of spare parts and centrifugal pump equipment for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries and these products are used in industries that require fluid transfer,” he added.
“They are used in cement, mining and steel industries, but our focus is on oil, gas and petrochemical industries,” Rezayee underlined.
Iranian Company Exports Portable Bread Baking Machines to 47 Countries
A knowledge-based company in Iran has mass-produced and exported optimized portable bread baking machines which reduce gas consumption and waste.
“Since 33 years ago, we have been designing and producing bread, pastry and food baking machines and today we have been able to export our products to 47 countries, including Canada, the US, Australia, Japan, Singapore, the European Union and the Persian Gulf countries,” Mohammad Reza Eshaqabadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This system produces bread in floor and tunnel ovens. The machine reduces energy consumption by 75%. This amount of energy reduction has been examined by the company and approved by the authorities,” he added.
“We are the producer of a break baking machine with the least amount of energy consumption,” Eshaqabadi stressed.
Iranian Experts Manufacture Hydraulic Pump
Iranian specialists at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and producing hydraulic pumps and leakage testing devices.
“Our group operates in two fields of machinery and specialized hydraulic equipment, and in the field of machinery, due to the history of designing and manufacturing pump lines and hydraulic steering boxes, and in the field of hydraulic products, by performing a series of engineering changes on the hydraulic pressure breaker, we have succeeded in receiving the knowledge-based license for these two products,” Majid Roudma’ajani, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“In the field of machinery, we have produced over 15 products, among which we can mention the pump testing machine, the ring leakage testing machine, the edge-making machines for rings and the punch ring,” he added.
Noting that most of these products were designed and manufactured by the Iranian experts for the first time in Iran, Roudma’ajani said, “Among these achievements, we can mention the manufacture of hydraulic pump and leakage test device, which were imported before.”
Iran’s Home-Made Carrier Successfully Launches New Research Satellite into Orbit
Iran’s satellite carrier dubbed Qa’em-100 successfully sent a home-made research satellite named Chamran 1 into the orbit.
Chamran 1 satellite was placed at an orbit of 550 km on Saturday morning on the back of Qa’em-100 satellite carrier, a solid-fueled space launch vehicle developed by the Islamic Revolution Gauds Corps (IRGC)’s aerospace experts.
The satellite sent its first signals some hours after launch. The spacecraft, which has been developed by several Iranian companies and industrial groups, weighs about 60 kg.
Chamran 1’s main mission is to test hardware and software systems to prove orbital maneuvering technology in height and phase.
It was put into orbit to also evaluate cold gas propulsion subsystems in space systems and to assess the performance of navigation and situation control subsystems.
Iran has carried out successful satellite launches in recent years despite West’s pressure and sanctions on the country’s space sector.
Iranian Company Produces Special Adhesives, Insulation to Reduce Construction Costs
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing adhesives and insulation applicable in the construction industry which decrease the cost of construction and repair.
“Our company makes products that can be used in the construction industry. One of these products is epoxy glue; five models of these adhesives are produced in cartridge, bulk and tube types,” Farzaneh Moqani, a representative of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
Noting that these adhesives are completely waterproof, she pointed out that the cartridge type of adhesive is special to installing rebar, the bulk type for sealing, repairing concrete cracks, repairing in water (cracked space that is in water does not need to be drained), and corner gluing. These waterproof adhesives are produced in white and green colors.”
“We also have polymer insulation that enjoys the technical certificate and factory standards and is used for waterproofing the swimming pool, roof, and balcony. After insulating, there is no need for tiles because its color is completely permanent,” Moqani said.
Iran to Create Several New Research Centers on Cognitive Sciences
Iran is due to establish several new research centers to promote studying on cognitive sciences and technology, an official said.
“At present, over 20 research centers in the field of cognitive sciences have been activated in the country, and one of our future plans is the establishment of 15 new cognitive centers which will be formed in the academic centers across the country,” said Mohammad Mahdavi, the secretary of the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarters of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy.
“Forming research centers in the fields of cognitive science and technology is one of our activities to train and prepare experienced and expert personnel,” he added.
Mahdavi explained that the development and expansion of research activities requires the joint cooperation of researchers and professors, adding that the Headquarters is always ready to provide the necessary support to materialize this goal.
The Iranian Headquarters for the Development of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, affiliated with the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy says it is stepping up its interactions with international partners, active centers, and cognitive sciences and technologies institutions to find out more about the capacities of providing services and cognitive technologies, increase the potential, share experiences of research centers, and take advantage of scientific experiences and findings.
Iranian Company Produces Powder Coatings, Electrostatic Paints
A knowledge-based company in Iran has been able to produce different types of powder coatings and electrostatic paints.
“This research complex is recognized as the first knowledge-based company in the field of electrostatic powder coating production in Iran,” said Ehsan Wahhabi Aqababayee, the quality control manager of the company.
“All types of tests, quality control and design and manufacturing of all kinds of paints are carried out in the laboratory department of this company,” he added.
“A variety of laboratory services like the test to determine the gloss in paints and surface coatings, the test to measure the amount of gloss, thickness and dry film, measuring the strength and gloss of various types of coatings at different angles and measuring the thickness of multilayer coatings are a part of the laboratory services that can be provided in this company,” Wahhabi Aqababayee said.
Iranian Researchers Produce Coating to Prevent Spread of Fire
Iranian researchers of one of the technology companies have achieved the formulation of a solution and anti-fire coatings that can contain the fire in one spot for two hours.
“We supplied coatings for construction and industrial steel structures that help in delaying fire and steel collapse in case of fire,” said Mahmoud Torabinejad, the managing director of the company.
“Steel loses its hardness at a temperature of 400 to 600 degrees Celsius, and by applying fireproof coatings on metal structures, these coatings turn into foam against heat, and this foam at a higher temperature of 220°C releases a harmless cooling gas that delays the instability of metal structures,” he added.
Noting that all formulations of this company's fireproof coatings are water-based and the product contains minerals like mica, silica, calcium carbonate and acrylics, Torabinejad added that the product has received special attention in Britain.
“We have received many orders from foreign countries like Canada, Australia and Russia,” he said.
Iranian Company Produces Automatic Defibrillator for Public Places
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company developed an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the public places which decreases mortality rate up to 50%.
“A person who suffers a cardiac arrest has between 4 and 6 minutes to receive a shock and come back to life. In big cities or in places that are far from medical facilities, this cardiac resuscitation is practically not realized but by installing this device in public places or places with more traffic, such as airports, parks, subways, etc., a significant number of people who suffer cardiac arrest can be brought back to life,” said Mohammad Ahanian, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that the device has an automatic teller which explains the procedures of working with the device to the operator and at the same time monitors the patient's condition, he said, “It means that it can detect if the patient still needs a shock or not, and if needed, the device will be charged.”
“If this device is used on time and in different places, it can reduce the death rate due to cardiac arrest by 50 percent,” Ahanian said.
Iranian Firm Makes Coated Omega-3 Capsules Resistant to Stomach Acid
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing oral capsules containing omega-3, which is resistant to stomach acid.
‘Enteric Coated’ is derived from fish oil and works like an omega-3 pill, except it doesn't have the bad smell.
The problem of bad smell in this fish oil product has been settled by creating a coating resistant to stomach acid by the researchers of the knowledge-based company.
The medicinal product is effective in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, improving sleep quality, helping skin and hair health, reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and helping to treat lack of attention and concentration.
Softgels enjoy several advantages over tablets and hard-shell capsules. Soft gelatin capsules are easy to swallow, disintegrate quickly, and can significantly improve the bioavailability of active ingredients.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Manufactures Different Products to Treat Infertility Problems
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company stationed at Pardis Science and Technology Park succeeded in production of special equipment to treat infertility problems.
“Our company is active in production of medical equipment and making infertility products like breast marking marker (for breast cancer treatment), breast guide wire (for breast cancer treatment and surgery), embryo freezing straw (for infertility treatment), IUI catheter (for infertility problems), ovarian follicle aspiration needle (for the treatment of infertility diseases) and sperm isolation kit,” Mahsa Tahayee, one of the researchers of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
Noting that these products were imported in the past, she said, “Now thanks to the efforts of the researchers of our company, the know-how for production of these products has been indigenized and they are used in hospitals, infertility centers and the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Researchat at one-fifth of the price of similar foreign samples and with the same quality.”
“Our company has had 30,000 successful transfers during its eight years of operation by making these products,” Tahayee said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Produces Optical Spectrometer
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in developing advanced spectroscopic equipment by producing a multi-functional optical spectrometer.
“Optical spectrometer is a tool to study the interaction of light with the material environment (atoms and molecules),” said Maryam Zare’, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“The miniature optical spectrometer named Fiztech is a small and portable tool that can be used in UV, Vis, NIR measurements in the range of 190 to 1,100 nm,” she added.
“The miniature optical spectrometer (UV-vis-NIR) has been designed in a way that it has no moving parts and uses a 3,648 pixel array detector for the analysis of different sources of radiation (laser, LED, displays, etc.), analysis of materials (absorption, transmission, reflection, photoluminescence and phosphorescence), color analysis, food analysis, gemology, analysis of semiconductors, plasmonic materials and thin films,” Zare’ said.
Noting that the device enjoys a light and strong aluminum body, she said, “The spectrometer software (UV-vis-NIR) was developed by Fiztech experts and is a practical and user-friendly software that can be installed on all types of Windows operating systems.”
Iranian Company Produces Electromagnetic Devices to Treat Certain Diseases
An Iranian knowledge-based company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s South Tehran branch succeeded in producing health-oriented devices able to diagnose and treat different diseases with non-invasive methods and electromagnetic therapies.
“This company operates in the field of holistic health and advanced device manufacturing technology, relying on the know-how on cell magnetism, bioresonance and epigenetics,” Marzieh Eshaqian, the managing director of the company, told ANA.
“The services and products of our knowledge-based company, specially the home therapy device and DRT bio-impedance meter device as a diagnostic and clinical aid device, have a significant function in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and can greatly reduce the psychological, social, and financial costs in the society,” she added.
“The products of our company are effective in the general health of the body and in the process of healing diseases with electromagnetic therapies without damage,” Eshaqian said.
Iran-Made System Determines Amount of Gluten in Flour, Wheat
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in production of a gluten-washing machine to determine the amount of gluten in flour or wheat.
“Separating gluten from flour is one of the most important challenges in flour laboratories. We have made a gluten-washing machine to settle this challenge. Separation of gluten from flour is done by washing the sample,” said Seyed Ahmad Heydari, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This machine not only washes at a fixed time and conditions, but also allows the user to wash two samples at the same time and separate their gluten to save time,” he added.
Noting that the machine washes two flour samples at the same time and separates their gluten by using 300 cc of distilled water containing 2% table salt, Heydari said, “After separating the gluten and placing it in a gluten dryer or gluten machine, under controlled temperature, the wet gluten is converted to dry gluten and the actual weight of gluten without water is obtained.”
Iranian Experts Use AI to Develop 5th Generation Networks
Researchers at the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) are making efforts to develop a system based on artificial intelligence that significantly improves the performance of cellular networks.
“With its advanced capabilities, this product provides the possibility of optimal management of network resources and the versatility of its configuration based on network conditions to maintain the quality of service for users,” said Zeynab Movahedi, the manager of the project named ‘artificial intelligence for the management and synchronization of cellular network services’.
“This product is considered a big step in the direction of smartization of cellular networks, which helps operators to provide more diverse services with higher quality to users by providing capabilities like high dynamism and efficiency, programmability and flexibility, and optimal and intelligent management of resources,” she added.
Movahedi underlined that the artificial intelligence-based product will significantly reduce the challenges in this field by providing smart solutions for managing and synchronizing cellular network services.
Iranian Company Indigenizes Car Engine Stepper
A technological company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s South Tehran branch succeeded in producing and indigenizng steppers for the engines of passenger cars.
“The field of activity of our company is designing, reverse engineering, production and repairs of all types of electronic boards and electromechanical equipment used in various industries,” Mojtaba Gholami Avval Kakhaki, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“The car engine stepper of our company is one of the important electromechanical parts in the car engine, which is responsible for controlling the amount of air entering the engine in stationary mode or at low speed, and this part is installed on the gas valve of the car, and its failure leaves a direct effect on the engine’s performance,” he added.
Gholami underlined that the engine stepper produced by his company has so far been used in different home-made cars.
Iranian Researchers Propose New Drug to Control Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease
Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology found that the drugs of Gliptin family, which are mainly used to control blood sugar, reduce the symptoms of covid-19.
“In this thesis, we specifically focused on the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and the prediction of alternative drugs for its treatment. The reason for this is to help in the drug selection process for doctors when other epidemics occur in the future,” said Zahra Qorbanali, a graduate of Amirkabir University of Technology and the project manager.
“For this purpose, our proposed model was able to suggest suitable drugs whose validity has been proven through other studies and articles,” she added.
“One of the most recent findings of these studies is the use of gliptin drugs, which are used to control diabetes, but have the potential to be an alternative to treat and reduce the symptoms of covid-19,” Qorbanali said.
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