Top News of December 2024 with ANA
Azad News Agency (ANA) published a number of scientific and technological news in December 2024 whose top ones are as follows:
Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Increase 18% in 8 Months
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s non-oil exports increased by 18% year on year in the 8 months of the current year, the head of the customs office (IRICA) announced.
Iran exported $38.152 billion worth of goods and commodities in the past 8 months to late November, Foroud Asgari said.
He added that export shipments had also increased by 14.66% in volume terms over the same period to reach 103.558 million metric tons.
His figures showed that petrochemicals had accounted for 29.79% of Iran’s total non-oil exports in the 8 months to late November as shipments generated $17.5 billion worth of revenues.
Main export data-x-items included liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at $5.1 billion, liquefied propane at $2.2 billion, and methanol at $1.7 billion, the figures showed.
China was the largest buyer of Iranian export shipments over the April-November period with $9.9 billion worth of purchases, followed by Iraq at $8.3 billion and the United Arab Emirates at $4.8 billion, IRICA figures showed.
Figures released earlier this month pointed to a major month-on-month increase in Iran’s non-oil exports in October thanks to a surge in shipments delivered to neighboring Iraq.
Asgari said that imports into Iran had also risen to $45.127 billion in the eight months to late November.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Extensively Manufactures Food Industry Machinery
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in increasing the production capacity of various knowledge-based products and developing the domestic manufacturing of food industry machinery to a large extent.
The company which is supported by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund of Iran has been able to meet the needs of the country's confectionery and chocolate factories on a large scale.
“Our company has been designing and manufacturing confectionery, chocolate and food production machinery for about 30 years and is one of the first companies to design new machinery for the first time in the country, bring it to mass production, and supply it to confectionery, chocolate and candy factories,” said Ali Yadegari, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This company has made every effort to benefit from the academic elites. Our employees are all specialists and graduates of bachelor's and master's degrees in electricity and mechanics,” he added.
Iranian Firm Produces Organic Saffron by Dry Farming
An Iranian technological company has managed to produce a new type of organic saffron which does not require water.
“We have produced organic saffron that does not require water. We succeeded in extracting antioxidant colors that turn into natural pigments,” said Sakineh Tayyeb, the managing director of the technological company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Marand branch.
“We have worked on production of this product for several years and have been cultivating saffron aeroponics in a greenhouse,” she added.
Noting that the product is organic and enjoys excellent active ingredients, Tayyeb said, “This product has chicory and petals that can be used in the food, health and cosmetic industries by extracting essential oils and antioxidants.”
“The water requirement of this product is very low and does not require irrigation, and secondly, in a greenhouse, the water requirement reaches zero,” she added.
Tayyeb also said that a team from Turkey is due to visit the company’s saffron farm and product for possible exports.
Iranian Company Produces Food Supplements Based on Herbs, Mushrooms
Researchers at a technological company in Iran succeeded in producing spices, mixed seasonings and food supplements based on medicinal plants and mushrooms.
“Our company operates in the field of producing spices, mixed seasonings and food supplements based on medicinal plants and mushrooms, which are in the commercialization stages,” Rasta Hashemi, the sales manager of the company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Isfahan branch, told ANA.
“Producing simple and mixed spices in a specialized manner is another activity of ourcompany, and hotels, hospitals, restaurants, food factories and industrial kitchens are the target markets of our company,” she added.
Iranian Company Makes Product to Reduce Thirst Stress in Trees
Specialists of a technological company succeeded in manufacturing a technological product to reduce thirst stress in pistachio trees.
“This company has patented two products for farmers active in planting pistachios, and the problem of these farmers at the beginning of the hot season is that the leaves of pistachio trees are sunburned and suffer from thirst stress,” Nazanin A’zami, the sales manager of the technological company, told ANA.
“To settle this problem, our company has started making a product called Knox 95, which is a strong coating and reduces thirst stress by covering the entire surface of the tree. It completely eliminates sunburn and reduces the temperature of the tree by 3 to 5 degrees,” she added.
Noting that farmers have always been concerned about being able to have a fruit set (fertilizer) that also contains calcium and phosphorus, A’zami said, “Therefore, the specialists of our company created fruit set which contains calcium and phosphorus, and this problem was eliminated for farmers. Fruit Set fertilizer is one of the most effective compounds for improving the flowering and reproductive growth of trees and helps in greater fertility and fruiting.”
Iranian Scientists Find Method to Transform Cigarette Filters into Epoxy Composite
Iranian scientists from the University of Tehran in cooperation with their Finnish colleagues found a novel upcycling method for transforming cigarette filters-an abundant and persistent environmental waste-into high-performance epoxy composites reinforced with cellulose nanofibers.
The innovation lies in extracting cellulose acetate nanofibers from used cigarette butts via a multi-step purification and electrospinning process, followed by their conversion into regenerated cellulose nanofibers through alkaline hydrolysis. This dual-fiber approach allows us to fabricate four distinct epoxy composites, each reinforced by different nanofiber types; recycled cellulose acetate nanofibers, regenerated cellulose nanofibers from recycled cigarette filters, and their commercial counterparts.
This is the first time regenerated nanofibers derived from waste cigarette filters have been utilized for epoxy composite reinforcement, demonstrating a sustainable, high-value use for a major pollutant. Comprehensive characterizations, including FTIR, XRD, SEM, and contact angle measurements, confirmed the successful regeneration of cellulose nanofibers, showing improved hydrophilicity, reduced crystallinity, and uniform nanofiber morphology with diameters between 200 and 300 nm.
The innovation further extends to the mechanical performance of these composites; tensile tests revealed that those reinforced with regenerated cellulose nanofibers exhibited superior tensile strength (49.5-53.8 MPa), significantly outperforming both cellulose acetate nanofiber composites (40.1-42.6 MPa) and neat epoxy resin (31.4 MPa). This marked improvement is attributed to enhanced nanofiber dispersion and interfacial adhesion within the epoxy matrix, an essential advancement over traditional composites.
In addition, thermal analysis showed that all composites maintained thermal stability in the 300-400 °C range, comparable to commercial alternatives. The regenerated nanofiber-reinforced composites also displayed enhanced optical transparency due to reduced light scattering, making them ideal candidates for applications requiring both mechanical strength and optical clarity.
Iran-Made Stereo Microphones Find Customers in Int’l Markets
An Iranian knowledge-based firm produced stereo microphones that are designed entirely with indigenous technology, turning the company into the first manufacturer of such products in Iran and the Middle East.
“We are the only manufacturer of stereo microphones in Iran, and the first in the Middle East. Our products are specifically for bloggers, influencers, singers, podcasters, and people who go live on social networks. These microphones are designed for recording sound, instruments, and podcasts,” Alizadeh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“Our company is knowledge-based, and the sound technology and board design of these microphones are completely in our hands. We import the body and enjoy domestic know-how to design and produce the boards,” he added.
“We do not have any other manufacturers in Iran. Our competitors include Chinese companies with lower prices and quality, and well-known European brands with much higher prices,” Alizadeh said.
Iranian Firm Designs AI-Based Software for Direct Reduction Units in Steel Industries
A knowledge-based company in Iran unveiled the first artificial intelligence-based software for direct reduction units at a steel complex in the country.
The AIronPAX software is based on artificial intelligence and was designed by the company's artificial intelligence unit to simulate the direct reduction unit in the steel industry. It has now reached the implementation phase in a steel industrial complex to help increase the quality of steel products with the nanocatalysts used in the complex.
The software consists of three main parts; the prediction part predicts the quality of sponge iron based on input parameters; the parameter suggestion section, which suggests adjustable parameters to achieve the highest quality and production rate in different conditions, and finally the thermodynamic section, which calculates and announces some of the most important process parameters to adjust and maintain the system balance.
“We designed a domestically-developed artificial intelligence software for the sponge iron production line of a steel industrial complex, and this project has been produced, loaded and operated by our company for the first time,” said Hajar Qanbari, a faculty member of the University of Science and Technology and consultant to the company's Artificial Intelligence Unit.
She described early prevention of sponge iron quality loss, the possibility of taking further control measures on product quality, production line management in case of disruptions in process input parameters like power outages and optimizing system calibration, and the early detection of system bugs as the most important achievements of the project.
Iranian Experts Manufacture New System to Produce Biodegradable Plastic
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in creating an asymmetric kneader extruder that can create nanometer-sized particles in the polymer matrix and prevent the formation of lumps or powder clumps inside the polymer.
“The kneader extruder is one of the world's most up-to-date technologies for producing paste compounds. This device enjoys the capability to combine polymer materials with nano powders for a very long residence time and with much more mixing than a twin-screw machine, creating a completely uniform mixture of nano powder inside the polymer matrix and preventing the formation of lumps or powder clumps inside the polymer,” Mahmoud Bayat, the manufacturer of the asymmetric kneader extruder, told ANA.
Noting that the main reason for the poor quality of most automotive polymer parts is due to improper mixing of compounds, he said, “Production of this technology greatly improves the quality of polymer products from which the automotive and aerospace industries can benefit.”
“This product is widely used in the polymer and plastic industry, and for the first time, this complex has been able to produce nylon which is 80 percent composed of minerals and is biodegradable,” Bayat said.
Iranian Firm Launches Nano-Based Treatment Plant in Protein Factory
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company launched a wastewater treatment system with the help of nanobubbles in one of the largest protein factories in the country.
“An Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in treating industrial wastewater with nanobubbles. Since we were facing this problem, we negotiated with them to use the technology,” said Abolfazl Yahya, the managing director of the protein products factory.
Also, Abbas Kashanchi, the technical director of the knowledge-based company that produces the system explained that when the nanobubbles enter the wastewater, they collapse and give their energy to the wastewater. This energy causes the separation of fats and the breakdown of macromolecules.
“In the mechanical degreasing section, these nanobubbles cause the fat particles that are stuck together to come to the surface of the water, and therefore, these clots and fats can be easily separated,” said Vida Sabzevari, the executive manager of the knowledge-based company.
“Several different nano technologies have been used in this wastewater treatment system,” she added.
Also, Mehdi Etemadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company explained that in this system, nano-epoxies have been used to design tanks that have a long lifespan, adding that nano-ozone technology has also been used in this device to minimize microbial contamination.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Uses Headspace Method to Analyze Alcohol in Blood
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing and patenting a prototype of a headspace device that is used in the analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in gaseous, liquid and solid samples, analysis of alcohol in blood and solvents in pharmaceutical samples.
“Headspace is a method in which a sample is placed in a small sealed glass vial, and the gas phase part, called the headspace, is introduced into a gas chromatography separation column for detection and quantification,” said Moussavi, the chairman of the board of directors of the company.
“This allows the analyst to eliminate the sample pre-treatment step and focus on interpreting quantitative results and developing new analytical methods, providing more time for R&D assessment; actually, headspace is a convenient and fast sample pretreatment method in gas chromatography that eliminates complex and error-prone steps compared to other GC sample processing techniques and allows laboratory experts to obtain a large amount of useful information in a relatively short period of time,” he added.
The headspace sampling system is an automated equipment with an efficient and standard technique for testing volatile samples using a gas chromatography device. In this method, the sample to be analyzed is placed in glass containers (Vials) and, after being closed by special doors (Cap Crimp), it is placed in a heating chamber with the ability to adjust and control the temperature (Oven). After the appropriate equilibration time with each type of analyte has elapsed, volatile substances are created on the upper surface of the vial,” Moussavi said.
“Subsequently, the required part of the vapors created is directed to the gas chromatography device and the process of identifying and measuring the substances will be carried out,” he explained.
Iranian Specialists Manufacture Ultra-Low-Power BLDC Motors
A group of Iranian engineers from a knowledge-based company stationed at Isfahan Science and Research Town succeeded in production of ultra-low-power BLDC motors.
“Electric motors are used in electric transportation, and the product we produced in our company is an electric motor for bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric vehicles along with their drives,” said Mohammad Sepahkar, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“So far, we have sold these products in packs of 1,000,” he added.
“These motors are brushless DC motors that have higher efficiency than the previous generation motors and have gradually replaced their previous generation motors due to their optimal energy consumption,” Sepahkar said.
He described the electric motor of evaporative coolers as another achievement of his company's researchers, saying, "These motors, when replaced with the current motors of evaporative coolers, will improve the energy efficiency of water coolers by 30 percent and significantly reduce water and electricity consumption."
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Produces Spray to Stop Bleeding
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing and manufacturing a spray that can stop capillary and superficial bleeding.
“This spray is made based on recycled oxidized cellulose and is suitable for stopping capillary and superficial bleeding,” Reza Sayyah, a manager of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“The bleeding-stopping spray creates a thin layer on the wound that not only stops bleeding but also prevents re-bleeding. This spray is suitable for stopping bleeding caused by cuts, scrapes, and small, superficial tears,” he added.
Sayyah described stopping bleeding in 30 seconds, reducing pain from the injury, and being non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing as some of the benefits of this spray, and said, “To use this spray, the bleeding site must first be cleaned. Then the can of the spray should be shaken well and the powder should be sprayed onto the wound from a distance of 20 centimeters, covering the desired area.”
Iranian Researchers Indigenize Electromagnetic Device for Research Work
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and making an electromagnetic device which facilitates the process of conducting research by creating a variable and controllable magnetic field.
“The electromagnetic device is used to create strong, stable and controllable magnetic fields. This device creates a variable and controlled magnetic field for conducting research and has interchangeable poles and adjustable distances between them,” said Fazlollah Borna, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This product is used in physics laboratories, medical schools, research activities, NMR, etc.,” he added.
“Laboratory research that requires a strong and controllable magnetic field in the fields of basic sciences, agriculture, biology, and medicine are among the customers of this device,” Borna said.
Advanced Iran-Made Nanocatalysts Used for Sweetening Sour Gases in Refineries
Researchers at a knowledge-based company in Iran facilitated the process of sweetening sour gases in refineries by producing advanced nanocatalysts, including activated alumina-based sulfur recovery nanocatalysts.
This company, which produces various advanced nanocatalysts and nanosorbents, has produced and offered activated alumina-based sulfur recovery nanocatalysts to the country's industries for this purpose.
Three important categories of the company's nanocatalysts have been used in Ilam and Hasheminejad refineries, various phases of South Pars, and Khark petrochemical company, and have played a significant role in settling the problem of sweetening sour gases in refineries.
Due to their unique characteristics, these strategic nanoproducts replace many of the previous imported products in various industries.
Sulfur recovery nanocatalysts in the Claus section of gas refineries, reforming nanocatalysts in the steelmaking industry, nanostructured gamma alumina and nanostructured alpha alumina in the industrial and engineering ceramics industries, and nanostructured active alumina have many applications as nanosorbents in the compressed air and industrial compressor industries.
Iranian Specialists Manufacture Blind Spot Radar, Double-Glazed Car Windows
Iranian experts succeeded in designing and manufacturing double-glazed car windows and blind spot radar (monitor).
“The design and manufacturing of double-glazed car windows and blind spot radar are among the achievements of our center and efforts to promote and commercialize them continue,” Hamid Nakhayee, the head of the innovation center for vehicle optimization of Islamic Azad University’s Kerman branch, told ANA.
“Our innovation center has signed agreements and contracts to interact with organizations and industries,” he added.
“To expand relations and create the necessary infrastructure, we have also signed agreements with Kerman province's accelerators to use shared workshops and exchange ideas,” Nakhayee said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies Participate in Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 Expo
13 Iranian knowledge-based companies attended the Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 exhibition.
The 33rd Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 exhibition was held in Istanbul, Turkey, on December 4-7.
The exhibition is the largest plastics exhibition in the Eurasian region, which is held in Istanbul every year.
Knowledge-based companies are present at this exhibition.
In the pavilion dedicated to knowledge-based companies at this exhibition, which was established with the support of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund of Iran, 13 Iranian knowledge-based companies presented their products and showcased their export capabilities.
As the biggest plastics industry fair organized annually in the Eurasian region, Plast Eurasia Istanbul; International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair, organized by Tüyap in cooperation with PAGEV (Plastics Industrialists Research Development and Education Foundation), became a meeting point for the 33rd time. Every year, thousands of both national and international visitors are welcomed to the fair that has the leading brands of the sector among its exhibitors.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Produces Comprehensive Alarm Management System
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in manufacturing hardware and software systems of a comprehensive alarm management system.
“With alarm management security systems, home and business security becomes smarter. Security systems with communication modules, keyboards and other data-x-items provide complete solutions to the customer and are designed to work seamlessly with each other,” Mostafa Qadiripour, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“The hardware components of this product include control panels, keyboards, GSM/GPRS communication modules, motion sensors, network modules, power modules, remote controls and expansion modules (input/output),” he added.
“The software system of the alarm management product also includes a mobile application, comprehensive monitoring and installer software,” Qadiripour said.
Iran-Made Factor 13 Deficiency Kit Diagnoses Hereditary Disorders
Iranian experts from a knowledge-based company developed easy-to-use diagnostic kits for hereditary disorders in underserved areas.
“We have developed laboratory diagnostic kits that will help prevent the spread and increase of genetic diseases. Our focus is on bleeding disorders, specially factor 13 deficiency,” said Akbar Dorgalaleh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“Factor 13 is one of the proteins involved in blood clotting. Factor 13 deficiency is a rare hereditary disorder that causes abnormal bleeding due to the lack of functional factor 13. Our focus has been on diagnosing bleeding disorders such as hemophilia,” he added.
“Many babies in our country die after birth due to cerebral hemorrhage or umbilical cord bleeding. Our diagnostic kit is designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be used even in rural areas. This product has reduced mortality from factor 13 disease,” Dorgalaleh said.
Iranian Company Produces Rebar Planting Adhesive
Experts from a knowledge-based company in Iran managed to make a rebar planting adhesive that can be used in acidic and alkaline environments and for installing industrial machinery and equipment on concrete foundations.
“The rebar planting adhesive is produced by using nanoparticles based on climatic conditions, seismic conditions, geological studies, and weather conditions for use in projects in Iran, and is of very high quality based on the results of quality and performance tests,” Javad Haddadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
Noting that rebar planting adhesive refers to a substance that is injected into the concrete cavity and can create a connection between the rebar and the wall of the concrete cavity, he explained, “This chemical is based on epoxy resin and is offered to the market in a two-component package. When rebar planting adhesive is injected, both components are combined and injected into the concrete cavity by using a plastic nozzle.”
“Our company is one of the 5 companies in the world that produce rebar planting adhesive, and in the Middle East, our company is the only one to have received a certificate related to the standards of this product,” Haddadi said.
Iranian Scientists Make Printed Perovskite Nanostructured Solar Module with Carbon Electrode
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and building a fully printed perovskite nanostructured solar module with a carbon electrode.
“This research project is now being commercialized to ensure sustainability and obtain the required standards. So far, we have reached 20% efficiency in the laboratory,” Afshin Arastouyee, a researcher of the project, told ANA.
Noting that each of the mini-modules can produce 6 volts of electricity, he said, “It means that we can charge a mobile phone in a sunny place with 4 of these mini-modules.”
“After irradiating the active area, light is converted into electrical energy and exits the module's output. This electricity can be directly fed into the city's electricity or stored in a battery,” Arastouyee said.
“This electricity can be used for industrial or personal use; if a module and battery are installed on the roof of each building, people can use the electricity from solar cells or, if they do not consume electricity, sell this electricity to the electricity department,” he added.
Iran-Made Product Prevents Release of Dust from Steel Industry Furnaces
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in preventing the release of dust from the steel industry facilities in urban areas by producing dust-collecting furnace bearings for steel companies.
“Furnace dust should not be spread in the air, and two to three of the furnace dust collectors should always be on all the time,” said Abbas Manian, the head of the board of directors of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that the flares of these bearings weigh 4.5 tons, he said, “The size of the produced bearings is 4 inches, and this tool is hydrodynamic and is used to collect dust from the furnace.”
“These products are manufactured for use in Iran’s steel industries. Our biggest customers are Mobarakeh Steel Company, Khuzestan Steel Company, and Isfahan Steel Company,” Manian said.
Iran-Made Technological Product Prevents Sedimentation in Water Path
Iranian researchers at a technological company succeeded in producing a sediment-breaking device which stops sedimentation in the water path in various industries and facilities.
“The water sediment-breaking product causes sedimentation to practically stop in the water path and previous sediments to disappear over time. This product is used in all areas, including residential or household, agriculture, industry, etc. and anything that works with water and has a sediment problem,” Farshid Torabi, the commercial director of a technological company stationed at the incubator center of the Islamic Azad University’s Karaj branch, told ANA.
Noting that sediment breakers do not require electricity or batteries, he said, “It is self-charging due to having an internal kit and a coil, aligning alloys and ceramic magnets that have a thirty-year lifespan.”
“If a problem occurs during this period, the company is obliged to replace the device and provide a new device,” Torabi said.
He explained that the cooling towers and industrial heating and cooling systems have always had the problem of scale and high costs that manufacturers have to spend annually to maintain their facilities but the sediment-breaking device has settled these problems.
Iranian Firm Produces Most Advanced Filters to Fight Air Pollution
An Iranian knowledge-based company has been able to fight against air pollution by producing the most state-of-the-art air filters.
“These filters have been able to remove over 99.9 percent of suspended particles like allergens, viruses and even bacteria, thus providing an efficient solution to ensure health and improve the quality of life,” said Gholamreza Nejad Doost, the managing director of Behineh Sazan Teb Abzar company.
Noting that the air filters are designed with interwoven layers of fiberglass fibers and special polymers to not allow any particles, even as small as 0.3 microns, to pass through, he said, “The accordion structure of these fibers gives them a greater capacity to absorb and retain particles.”
He described the three main working mechanisms of these filters as blockage of the particle path, trapping due to tissue density, and diffusion and dispersion, and said, “The smallest particles are trapped on the sides of the fibers as they pass through, particles larger than 1 micron are trapped in the dense tissue of the fibers, and particles are trapped irregularly in the filter due to collisions with gas molecules.”
Iran Records 10% Growth in Production, Exports of Agricultural Machinery
Director General of the Agricultural, Construction and Mining Machinery Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Iran Abouzar Jamshidvand announced 10% growth in agricultural machinery production and exports.
“During the first 7 months of this year, over 21,000 tractors of all types have been produced in Iran, compared to about 19,000 units in the same period last year, showing a 10% growth,” Jamshidvand said.
He also underlined 10% growth in combine harvester production, and added, “In the first 7 months of last year, nearly 395 combine harvesters were produced, which reached 430 units in the first 7 months of this year thanks to the efforts of manufacturers.”
“With the growth in tractor and combine harvester production in Iran, the exports of some agricultural machinery have also grown by nearly 10 percent,” Jamshidvand said.
Iranian Company Produces Smart Electronic Water Meter Boards
An Iranian knowledge-based firm succeeded in designing and making smart electronic water meter boards in hardware and artificial intelligence algorithms in software in the form of mobile device and microcontroller applications.
“Designing smart electronic water meter boards in hardware and artificial intelligence algorithms in software in the form of mobile device and microcontroller applications are among the activities of this knowledge-based company,” Akbar Qanizadeh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“The advantage of this product is that it can be used for smart irrigation without spending a lot of money on current and conventional controls,” he added.
“As a result, we designed our own smart electronic water meter boards to combat passive defense and cyber attacks from zero to one hundred,” Qanizadeh said.
Innovative AI Solution for Image Data Processing Presented by Iran’s NIDC
The National Image Data Center (NIDC) of Iran presented a solution for image data processing with the help of artificial intelligence technology.
“We came to the need to have a specific classification of the data we have, and in this regard, we came to 6 clear classifications, including the classification of topic-oriented, dominant-oriented, application-oriented, situation-oriented and ownership-oriented of data, and the most obvious classification is of the subject type that can be used in fields like medicine, education, etc.,” said Mehrdad Rashidian, the director of the Image Data department of a private Iranian institution.
“In the next layer, the format-oriented classification, it refers to the format and structure of the data we need,” he added.
“The next layer of classification is related to raw data in the form of warehouses or cleaned data on which a layer of processing has been performed,” Rashidian said.
Over 52k Users Playing Cell Phone Soccer Game Developed by Iranian Firm
Experts of an Iranian firm which is a member of the incubator center of the International Innovation Zone of Iran (Pardis Science and Technology Park) have developed a soccer game proper for mobile phones which has attracted lots of users.
“By creating an attractive environment for the user and creating football challenges, this game has been able to attract over 52,000 active users in a short time,” said Seyed Hamid Khorram, the managing director of the company.
“Many mobile game users considered the lack of provincial and regional leagues in Iran as one of the weaknesses of foreign games, and at Rabona, in addition to having all the features of similar foreign games, we tried to include domestic Iranian clubs, including large clubs at the national level and small provincial and local clubs,” he added.
“The company also designs and develops different software and has developed various websites and mobile applications,” Khorram underlined.
Iran-Made System Helps Smart Agricultural Management
A new system developed by a knowledge-based company has provided innovative solutions for resource management and improving farmers' productivity by reducing water resources and environmental threats.
“This system has two independent parts, each of which plays a unique role in optimizing agricultural processes; the first part is a software solution that includes mobile and web applications. This part uses meteorological data and artificial intelligence to provide farmers with optimal irrigation suggestions; without the need for any hardware or environmental sensors, only through accurate calculations of the amount and period of irrigation,” said Soheil Taqavi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He also pointed to the second part which includes the hardware solution, and explained, “This part uses the Industrial Internet of Things and provides farmers with the possibility of complete automation of irrigation and water supply processes with one click. This system can be easily installed on all types of irrigation equipment in farms, gardens, greenhouses, and green spaces, making the irrigation process more efficient and simpler.”
Taqavi underlined that increasing efficiency and saving water consumption, preventing water shortage stresses, optimizing water consumption, avoiding over-irrigation and fertilizer leaching, and integrated management of scattered fields are among the fundamental values that this system brings to farmers.
Iranian Scientists Use Nanotechnology to Treat Cancer
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company produced a new and cost-effective nanomedicine for treating cancer patients.
“This drug plays an important role as an anti-tumor drug in the treatment of certain types of cancer and is used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, specially for the patients who have heart problems,” said Ahmad Pourahadi, the managing director of the company.
“The drug’s name is Sina Doxosome and it is also effective in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer and acts as an important treatment option in reducing the growth and spread of cancer cells,” he added.
Noting that the drug is also applied as an effective solution in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with AIDS, Pourahadi said, “This product contains a drug that can selectively destroy cancer cells. The doxorubicin hydrochloride contained in this drug is surrounded by small liposomal spherical shells.”
“The concentration process in this drug allows the drug to be more effectively directed through the bloodstream to cancerous tissues,” he underlined.
Iranian Firm Produces Eco-Friendly Starch-Based Disposable Containers
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company added special nanoparticles to starch to accelerate and improve the biodegradability process of plastics.
“Our company produces various types of biodegradable additives for plastic bags, disposable containers, and toys. Our nano-additives are designed to accelerate and improve the biodegradability process of plastics,” Hirsa Jouya, the managing director of the technological company that produces different types of biodegradable additives, told ANA.
Noting that one of the special products of the company is designed for starch-based disposable containers, he said, “Unfortunately, many of the plant-based disposable containers produced in Iran are not manufactured according to the required standards. The standard says that these containers should contain 70% starch and 30% polypropylene, but in practice, this ratio is reversed and 70% polypropylene and 30% starch are used in their manufacture. This makes these containers practically not biodegradable.”
“The products we have designed help manufacturers of these containers to significantly reduce the amount of polypropylene and even bring it to zero, while maintaining the qualities of these containers like mechanical strength, thermal stability and ultimate strength,” Jouya said.
Iranian Experts Produce Protective Coatings for Oil Pipes
Iranian researchers succeeded in production of new coatings for oil and gas pipelines which are based on epoxy and polyurethane resin.
Protective coatings based on polymers are used to maintain and protect metal structures against corrosion in corrosive environments. These composite coatings consist of pigments, fillers, organic and inorganic polymer resins, organic solvents, and also special additives.
Depending on the use and application of each type of these coatings, their ingredients and percentage composition will be different. Also, the goals required for each organic coating are different.
The specific use of types of pigments and fillers in organic coatings is very important with respect to Pigment Volume Concentration, and their preparation with respect to the lower or higher amount of PVC can affect the permeability, physical, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance. These coatings can consist of several layers and the use of inorganic or organic polymer resins has significant effects on the quality of the organic coating.
The type of organic resin and its amount affect the adhesive or cohesive properties, rheological properties, uniformity, gloss, and electrochemical properties of the formed film. Also, the formation of the film as a thermoset or thermoplastic changes the performance of the organic coating on the quality and performance.
Iran-Made Knowledge-Based Products Showcased at 12th Iran Airshow 2024
Several Iran-made knowledge-based products were displayed at the 12th Iran Airshow 2024 exhibition held on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.
The Iran Airshow 2024, which was held with the support of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund on December 10 to 13, is considered as one of the largest events in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In the pavilion dedicated to knowledge-based companies in this exhibition, 15 Iranian knowledge-based companies presented their products and demonstrated their export capabilities in the field of the aviation industry.
The products displayed in the pavilion included ASR Green De-Ice, Black Box Crash Enclosure, Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Aircraft Engine Condition Monitoring (ECTM), Polysulfide Sealant, Jet Starter Hose, Design and Production of 8-Passenger Commercial Jet Aircraft, Digital Compass µsPOINT, Tianwan 3D Printer (SLS), Providing Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Services, Autonomous Navigation System, 400Hz Inverter, Turbine Blades and Aircraft Engine Parts, Heavy Cargo/Agricultural Intelligent Drone, Airport Runway Visual Navigation Assistance System, and GPS Independent Visual Navigation System.
Given that the Iranian products presented at the fair were of high quality, organizers and dispatchers negotiated with other countries, including India and France, to develop technologies available in specialized areas of simulation or virtual reality and aerospace.
Official: 5% of Iran’s Exports Belongs to Knowledge-Based Products
The products made by the Iranian knowledge-based companies accounted for 5% of the country’s exports share in the past Persian calendar year (ended on March 19), an official said.
Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran Mohammad Ali Dehqan Dehnavi made the remarks, saying that the products exported by the knowledge-based companies made up of 2.6 percent and 5 percent of the country’s exports share in weight and value, respectively compared to a year earlier.
He added that the exports of non-oil commodities, especially exports relying upon the knowledge-based economy, play an important role in the country’s economic security and development.
In contrast, dependency of exports and economy on the oil sales, semi-finished materials is one of the weak points of the country especially during the sanctions period and international restrictions, Dehqan Dehnavi underlined.
Undoubtedly, at present, the knowledge-based and technological companies are considered as one of the leading components in spurring export of the country, he said.
Iran Starts Mass Production of National Train Wagons
The mass production line of the National Train started in Tehran Wagon Manufacturing Company in a ceremony participated by senior Iranian officials.
The National Train Set Project, which was initiated in 2019, aims to indigenize metro technology and reduce import dependency. Developed through a collaboration between the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Tehran Municipality, and knowledge-based companies, the project achieved 85% indigenization of components, including critical systems like bogie technology.
The first operational train was manufactured in 2022 and successfully passed safety tests. Currently, the train is in service on metro lines such as Tehran’s Parand line. A contract for producing 113 additional carriages is underway, with two more train sets expected to join Tehran’s fleet by late 2025.
This initiative not only strengthens local industries but also reduces foreign exchange costs and enhances the quality of urban transportation. The project received significant financial backing, with $30 million allocated alongside municipal contributions to advance its mass production.
Radar-Absorbing Composites Produced by Iranian Scientists
Iranian researchers at the Islamic Azad University’s Karaj branch succeeded in designing and manufacturing radar absorbing composites (in the X-band, frequency 4.8 to 4.12 GHz).
Today, the increasing spread of electromagnetic waves (specially at frequencies above one GHz, which are referred to as microwave waves) due to military, telecommunications, and electronic applications has led to a lot of research being conducted on the negative effects of these waves on the performance of electronic and telecommunications equipment. One way to prevent the negative effects of waves is to apply protective coatings. Absorbent composite coatings are a suitable alternative to other radar-evading materials due to their electrical properties, low density, high strength, and reasonable price.
These composites, considering the nature of electromagnetic waves, which propagate over time and distances like a flat wave and have electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to the direction of propagation, should have two main absorbing electric and magnetic components.
In these composites, a type of home-made epoxy with a reasonable price and sponge iron powder particles have been used as electrical and magnetic absorbers, respectively. What makes this product preferable compared to other similar products is the iron powder reinforcement with a sponge and porous morphology which has been produced for the first time in Iran by the solid-state reduction method.
Radar absorbing materials (RAMs) are dielectric or magnetic materials that has capacity for absorbing electromagnetic waves. In order to increase frequency range (bandwidth) of the absorbance, several structures have been already proposed by several researchers.
Iranian Experts Make Oil Centrifuges, Other Lab Equipment
Iranian researchers at a technological company took an important step in reducing dependence on foreign states by designing and manufacturing advanced laboratory equipment and oil centrifuges.
“Our main field of research is the design and manufacture of general laboratory equipment. Our products are used in fields like food, petrochemicals, textiles, paints and resins,” said Farid Monzavi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“In the food industry laboratories section, we have been able to design and manufacture general devices, including incubators, various ovens and equipment related to chemical and microbial laboratories,” he added.
Monzavi also described the production of laboratory equipment in the textile sector as another field of activity of the company, and said, “Humidity chambers for conducting environmental condition tests are among our achievements in this field.”
“The production of devices like paint and resin mixers, temperature and humidity test chambers, and centrifuges for the oil industry is another success of this company in the petrochemical field,” he noted.
Iranian Scientists Produce Air Track System for Physics Tests
Iranian researchers at a company which produces laboratory equipment succeeded in building an air track device which enjoys high quality and accuracy.
“We are active in the field of building physics laboratory equipment, including the basic one and two topics, and we have gained more than 30 years of experience in this field,” said Ali Mohammad Khaleqi, the production manager of the company.
“The air track device is one of our products that is used in the field of basic two physics to analyze collisions and its relationship with physics formulas and it enjoys high accuracy and unique efficiency,” he added.
“Last year, we were able to sign a contract with Al-Zahra University to sell the air track system,” Khaleqi said.
An air track is a scientific device used to study motion in a low friction environment. Its name comes from its structure: air is pumped through a hollow track with fine holes all along the track that allows specially fitted air track cars to glide relatively friction-free. Air tracks are usually triangular in cross-section. Carts which have a triangular base and fit neatly on to the top of the track are used to study motion in low friction environments.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Produces Fresh Water with Solar Power
A knowledge-based company has succeeded in designing and building a portable solar water desalination device.
“Our knowledge-based company has succeeded in designing and building a portable solar water purifier which can float on seawater, salt water, or even collected rainwater and it effectively absorbs sunlight and converts it into heat,” Farzaneh Heshmati, one of the company's researchers from Tarbiat Modarres University, told ANA.
Noting that the device maximizes the rate of water evaporation and condenses and collects the purified water by using a special technology, he said, “The final output of the device is fresh and germ-free water that is completely disinfected and suitable for drinking.”
“This device is completely solar and does not require electrical energy or moving parts like a pump to operate,” Heshmati said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Makes Spray Dryer for Different Industries
An Iranian knowledge-based company produced spray drying systems to convert liquids into powder for use in the pharmaceutical, nanotechnology, and food industries.
“Reactor, spray dryer and extruder are among the products that are designed and produced by the researchers of our company. These devices are in the category of advanced technologies,” Khosro Malek Khosravi, the managing director of the company.
Noting that the devices produced in this company are widely used in advanced industries, specially in the pharmaceutical sector, he said, “Our spray dryer is the main tool for researchers to conduct detailed research and achieve advanced formulations.”
“The spray dryer turns liquids into powder and has wide applications in the pharmaceutical industry, nanotechnology industry, food industry (like milk powder production) and other moisture sensitive industries,” Malek Khosravi said.
Iranian Experts Manufacture V-Shaped Blenders for Oil Industry
Iranian engineers at a technological company succeeded in designing and manufacturing V-shaped blenders which can fully mix two materials in oil industry.
“The design and production of physics laboratory equipment is one of our main research fields. Besides that, we have also designed and manufactured laboratory equipment for the oil industry,” said Ramin Siami, one of the researchers of the company.
He referred to the latest achievement of this company, i.e. V-shaped blenders, and stated, “These devices are made in different capacities from 5 liters and 10 liters to 100 liters and more, and they have a special ability to mix powder materials that are difficult to combine with normal methods.”
“This device completes the mixing process with successive taps in two clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The desired materials enter the V-shaped cylinders of this blender and collide with each other with continuous blows and are completely mixed in a certain period of time,” Siami added.
“The special features of these mixers, like the V-shaped design and precise operation, have caused these devices to be used as one of the advanced laboratory equipment in various fields, including the oil industry and other related industries,” he said.
Iranian Specialist Invents Environmentally-Friendly Concrete to Reduce Pollutants by 50%
A faculty member of Islamic Azad University succeeded in designing and implementing a type of environmentally-friendly concrete that reduces pollutants by 50% and is 30% cheaper compared to other samples.
“This type of cement reaches its ultimate strength much faster than Portland cement and inherently has much lower permeability than Portland cement in the early stages; however, calcium aluminate cement, despite its good qualities, has two very key shortcomings that have caused the use of this cement in by engineers to be very low,” Alireza Rasekhi, a faculty member of the Civil Engineering department of Islamic Azad University’s Qeshm branch, told ANA.
“The first problem with this cement is that after a while, a transformation phenomenon occurs in it, which causes a sudden decrease in strength and, as a result, durability in concrete made with calcium aluminate cement, which is a very big drawback and, in addition, it is many times more expensive than ordinary cement,” he added.
“The result of our research was the production of a mixed calcium aluminate cement, which has three key advantages over previous cements. First, its technical specifications and durability have been greatly improved. Second, it is about 30% cheaper than a similar sample, and third, it reduces environmental pollution by about 50%, making it a green or environmentally friendly product,” Rasekhi said.
Home-Made Vacuum Distillation Device Unveiled in Iran
A vacuum distillation device manufactured by an Iranian knowledge-based company for qualitative assessment of energy products was unveiled in the presence of the country’s economy minister and other officials.
“This product is made for qualitative measurement of heavy oil products like crude oil, fuel oil, base oil and some industrial oils,” said Moslem Mashayekhi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This knowledge-based product is used to determine the boiling range of products, according to the ESTM D1160 standard and is equivalent to the Iranian standard 8908. It is completely indigenous and is used in the oil and energy industry,” he added.
Noting that at present the device has been commercialized and several devices have been sold, Mashayekhi said, “There is a good market for this product in the region and the Persian Gulf countries, and we hope to receive support for exporting this device to countries that are active in the oil, gas and energy sectors.”
He explained that vacuum distillation is one of the best laboratory and industrial methods used to separate substances in liquid solutions, saying, “In this method, the desired solution is placed under vacuum, which lowers the temperature of the solution. As a result, the dissolved substances can be separated from each other with less energy.”
“Using the vacuum distillation method is suitable for solutions in which the substances in them have a high evaporation temperature and also a high boiling point in the atmosphere,” Mashayekhi added.
Iranian Scientists Design, Manufacture Balancing Machine
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company produced an industrial balancing machine for rotating parts which can be used to prevent and control vibrations.
“Given that today machines and engines have very high rotational speeds and their speed is increasing day by day, it is necessary for all parts to have rotational motion to be balanced as completely as possible,” Fatemeh Abbasi, the sales manager of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“Our company is capable of designing and manufacturing balancing machines (automatic and manual) for all types of rotors. Dynamic and static balancing devices provide precise balancing of rotors by determining the degree of unbalance,” she added.
The technology of this product is a combination of mechanics, electronics and electricity, and the advantage of this product is the price of balancing machines, which if imported from abroad, the final price figure is much higher than the domestic price of this product,” Abbasi said.
Iranian Experts Manufacture Downhole Drilling Motor for Oil Industry
Iranian specialists from the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Sharif University of Technology succeeded in designing and manufacturing a downhole drilling motor for oil industry.
“Downhole motors are of great importance in the oil well drilling industry, specially directional drilling, and the most important feature of this product is that it enables producers around the world to extract from reservoirs that are not economically feasible to extract by using traditional methods,” said Fatemeh Hafezi, the deputy director of technological research at the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Sharif University of Technology.
“In this project, the indigenization of production of two types of downhole motors in sizes of 6 and 3-quarters inches and 2 and one-eighth inches, which have many uses, can play a significant role in solving the problems of the country's oil industry,” she added.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Makes Flight Simulator
A knowledge-based company in Iran developed a flight simulator that provides advanced connectivity to the aerospace industry and helps improve sensor accuracy.
“One of the devices we are currently developing is a sensor calibration device which is capable of calibrating various sensors with high precision so that they can perform more accurately and can operate up to 10 or 100 times more accurately than in the initial state,” said Mohammad Salehnasab, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“One of the important features of these devices is the combination of refrigeration and thermal systems, which were previously built by our team in the open-loop stage, but now, in collaboration with some other companies, these systems have become closed-loop,” he added.
“The devices we produce have nearly 20 different parameters, and only a few companies in the world have been able to produce devices similar to them,” Salehnasab said.
“This year, we have also fully designed and prototyped a flight simulator,” he underlined.
Iranian Experts Use Nanotechnology to Improve Quality of Shoe Soles
Iranian specialists at a knowledge-based company succeeded in using nanotechnology to produce special high-quality shoe soles.
“Our products include two main types of standard samples and samples containing silica nanoparticles. Adding silica nanoparticles to these raw materials has made the quality of shoe soles much higher than those available in the market, specially in terms of abrasion and mechanical properties,” Maryam Azizi, the executive manager of the company, told ANA.
Noting that shoe sole manufacturers are the main consumers of the company’s products, she said, “These raw materials have significant competitive advantages over imported samples. Our product has outstanding mechanical properties, including high resistance to abrasion and tearing, and is offered to customers at a lower price than foreign samples.”
“One of the distinctive features of our products is the ability to modify their properties based on customer needs. Our specialized team, which consists of people educated in the field of polymers, can change the properties of the raw materials in accordance with the customer's production line and products. This increases flexibility in production and improves the final quality of shoe soles,” Azizi said.
Iranian Company Produces Complex Parts for Medical, Aerospace Industries with 3D Printers
A knowledge-based company in Iran has manufactured 3D printer systems for metals that enable industry owners to manufacture complex parts for the medical, energy, and aerospace industries.
“We are one of the companies that manufacture metal 3D printer devices. This device is based on laser technology. We succeeded in commercializing metal printer devices, and this device is at present being used by various industries,” said Mohsen Badrostami, the chairman of the board of directors of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that metal 3D printers are used in different fields, he explained that the medical field is one area of application of this device, he said, “Manufacturing specialized implants made of titanium or cobalt-chrome, medical equipment, prostheses, and dental parts are among the fields of application of these systems in the medical field.”
“It is used in the aerospace field to manufacture high-strength, complex-designed aircraft parts, and in the industrial and research fields to produce special parts with complex geometry,” Badrostami said.
Iranian Scientists Make IG_Gene Card for Safe Storage, Transportation of DNA Samples
A genetic expert at the Forensic Medicine Research Center of Iran announced designing and production of IG_Gene Cards as one of the important achievements of the center.
“Researchers at the Forensic Medicine Research Center have produced innovative cards for the safe collection, storage and transportation of DNA samples,” said Roqayyeh Raha Parvaneh, a genetic expert at the Forensic Medicine Research Center.
“These cards, which are specially designed with a formulation, are able to preserve blood and saliva DNA for at least 15 years at room temperature without the need for a freezer,” she added.
“These cards are produced with two models, mini card and classic, each of which is used depending on the needs of users in collecting and storing DNA samples,” Raha Parvaneh said.
Iranian Scientists Produce Thermal Power Meter Sensor
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company designed and produced a thermal power meter sensor with a 7.5 kW tolerance at one-third the price of foreign models.
“As one of the company’s knowledge-based products, this sensor has been able to meet the growing needs of various industries in the field of accurate optical power measurement,” said Amir Hossein Shahbazi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that the thermal power meter sensor is specially designed to measure the optical power of high-power laser sources, he said, “Using a special absorbent surface, this sensor absorbs a certain proportion of the radiation beam and converts it into heat. The high accuracy of this sensor is due to the basis of its operation, which is the measurement of heat flux.”
Shahbazi described the ability to measure the power of light sources in a wide range of wavelengths as another feature of the product, and said, “This allows users to use the thermal power sensor in various applications, including in the laser, medical, and research and development industries.”
Iranian Company Makes Flame Thermograph Camera for Accurate Measurement of Temperature
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and building a flame thermograph which can accurately measure pixel-by-pixel of the flame’s temperature.
“The flame thermograph can accurately measure temperature and provide to the user the temperature of flame pixel by pixel,” said Mohammad Khanjani, a senior research and development expert at the company.
“This product informs the user of the temperature of different points pixel by pixel in furnaces, melting furnaces, and any place where there is a flame,” he added.
Noting that the product enjoys a special application for steel and cement companies that use furnaces and need to accurately monitor and control the conditions inside the furnace, Khanjani said, “Being lightweight and portable, eliminating common errors in traditional methods, and the ability to measure flame temperature in the range of 900 to 2500 degrees Celsius are among the outstanding features of this camera.”
Iranian Company Produces 350 Types of Chemical Materials to Meet Needs of Laboratories
An Iranian knowledge-based company managed to produce 350 types of chemical laboratory materials to meet 50% of the needs of the country's industries.
“At present, we have produced nearly 350 chemicals and with this achievement we were able to meet nearly 50% of the needs of the domestic market,” Amir Malayeri, the sales manager of the knowledge-based company.
“The chemicals produced by our company are in the categories of solvents, acids, bases, salts, alcohols, metals and metal oxides, absorbents, indicators, titrants, pH buffer solutions, oxidants and reducers, disinfectants and disinfectants, and organic materials,” he added.
Malayeri explained that among the applications of these materials are in quality control laboratories and research and development of various industries, medical diagnostic laboratories, forensic medicine, manufacturing of medical kits, and drug production.
“At present, our focus is on supplying the domestic market, but with the aim of improving the quality of materials, the company is also seeking access to foreign markets,” he added.
Iranian Specialists Indigenize Centrifugal Compressors
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in indigenizing centrifugal compressors used in the oil and gas industries.
“Centrifugal compressors are classified as dynamic compressors due to their radial thrust flow. These compressors increase the kinetic energy of the cooled gas by using rotating blades, and as a result, the pressure and temperature of the fluid also increase,” said Alireza Sadri, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that centrifugal turbocompressors can produce a very high volume of compressed fluid, equivalent to several smaller compressors from other technologies, such as screw, he said, “These features play an effective role in optimizing energy consumption, increasing production efficiency, and decreasing costs. Also, with their high speed, they produce continuous and uniform compressed air, which prevents shocks in the consumption network.”
“These compressors are divided into two types of single-stage and multi-stage. Each of these categories can be divided into drip, pressurized and oil-free types in terms of lubrication system. The oil-free type, by using frictionless magnetic bearings, reduces mechanical wear and improves reliability and efficiency. These compressors have an energy production capacity of up to 35,000 kW and are very suitable for industries that require high pressure. In addition to having a compact and lightweight structure, the compressors are also able to work with a wide range of fluids, including helium and liquid nitrogen,” Sadri said.
Iranian Experts Produce Encapsulated Glucose to Increase Productivity of Dairy Cattle
Specialists from the University of Tehran presented a new solution to improve the nutrition and reproduction of dairy cows by producing encapsulated glucose.
In this project, which was carried out as a doctoral thesis by Reza Karimi, a student of animal sciences, under the guidance of Armin Tohidi, a faculty member of the Faculties of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Tehran, a type of nutritional supplement was proposed to improve the efficiency of dairy cows.
“This technology, which has been used for the first time in the production of a nutritional supplement for dairy cows in Iran, is capable of providing the glucose needed by the intestines of dairy cows,” Tohidi said.
Noting that a new solution has been presented to improve the nutrition and reproduction of dairy cows in this project by combining advanced technologies and knowing the animal metabolism, he stated, “Among the technologies used in this project are encapsulation to create resistance to rumen fermentation and controlled release of glucose in the intestine, a proprietary coating (using a pH-sensitive polymer in combination with proprietary fatty acids), a fluidized bed device to apply a uniform coating to glucose granules, and optimization of the coating formulation.”
“This nutritional supplement settles common problems by providing glucose in livestock after calving, including reduced milk production, delayed uterine return, and metabolic disorders. The use of this supplement also increases reproductive efficiency in dairy cows and reduces problems caused by negative energy balance in industrial livestock farms.”
He added that the product enjoys several advantages compared to its rivals like being cheaper than foreign products, increasing income from higher milk production, reducing losses due to infertility, improving the health and longevity of livestock, and boosting the productivity and resilience of industrial livestock units.
Iranian Scientists Indigenize Technology to Produce, Flavore Sunflower Seeds
A technological company in Iran has succeeded in using a new technique to produce sunflower seeds, which, in addition to flavoring the seeds, can prevent the smuggling of seeds into the country and provide them to the farmers at a reasonable price.
“In our company stationed at Marand Science and Technology Park, we have succeeded in indigenizing the sunflower seed processing device and delivered a healthy and new product to the market without essential oils,” Mohammad Reza Samadi, the managing director of the company, told ANA.
Noting that some companies add essential oils to sunflower seeds that are harmful to the human body, he said, “Sunflower has many properties, and by adding healthy extracts to it, without damaging the outside part of the sunflower seed, its kernel can be flavored.”
“By inventing the device and using nanotechnology, we inject an extract inside the seed without damaging the shell of the sunflower seed and use extracts of cinnamon, rosehip, etc. depending on the taste of the people,” Samadi said.
Iranian Company Manufactures 3D Digital Mammography Device
Engineers at an Iranian technological company have managed to produce a 3D digital mammography device which has a lower price compared to the foreign model.
“3D digital mammography, using X-ray-based imaging technology and advanced data analysis, enables the identification of small cancerous masses and the detection of lesions hidden in dense tissues. This technology is a big breakthrough, specially for women with dense breast tissue, where detection is more difficult,” said Amir Askari Raad, the managing director of Payamed Electronic company.
Noting that each imported mammography device costs an average of $150,000, he said, “With the domestic production of these devices, not only the exchange rate is reduced by 80%, but also an annual saving of $12 million happens.”
“Payamed Electronic company has so far supplied over 600 mammography devices across the country and exported its product to Iraq, Syria and Türkiye,” Askari Raad said.
Iran-Made Simulator Reduces Human Errors in Dental Surgeries
A knowledge-based company in Iran has manufactured a medical dental surgery training simulator which can decrease human errors.
“Before the medical student enters the actual surgical stage on the patient, he/she can practice his/her skills on this device to prevent possible errors,” said Fatemeh Goudarzi Moqaddam, the marketing expert of the knowledge-based company.
“This device has been designed to simulate the clinical space for residents and students can realistically experience all surgical steps on the platform of this simulator,” she said.
Noting that all the necessary tools for dental surgery, including turbines, mirrors, and pedals, have been simulated in this device, Goudarzi Moqaddam said, “This device provides universities with the opportunity to complete surgical training courses, in such a way that at the end of the course, this system gives students a score and the students become aware of their errors.”
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