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Igniting Innovation—Chew Ker Yee of Wangi Industrial
Collaborating with research institutions has helped precision optics company Wangi Industrial to deepen their competitive advance, says Vice President Chew Ker Yee.
Robotic Muscles That Flex On Command
Researchers in South Korea have developed an ultrathin, artificial muscle for soft robotics.
Partnering For Growth: Dream Big, But Start Small
At RIE Industry Day 2019, a panel of experts shared their insights on how businesses can effectively tap on partnerships with public research institutions to stay ahead of the curve in Industry 4.0.
Innovation Made EPIC
Taking the time to craft a good problem statement and prioritising good communication can help co-innovation between large corporations and start-ups succeed.
Engineering Yeast To Perform Green Chemistry
By genetically modifying yeast, a team of scientists in Japan has managed to produce 1,2,4-butanetriol in a more environmentally-friendly manner.
Chimps And Bonobos Track Eye Gaze Like Humans
Chimpanzees and bonobos share the contrasting color pattern seen in human eyes, which makes it easy for them to detect the direction of someone's gaze from a distance.
Success By Design (Thinking)
From empathizing with the user to prototyping and iteration, the key processes in design thinking can help innovation teams create desirable product for the market.
Scientists In Japan Uncover New Dinosaur Species
The researchers have named the duck-billed dinosaur Kamuysaurus japonicus, or the deity of Japanese dinosaurs.
Understanding Southeast Asians’ Attitudes Towards Antibiotics
UK scientists report that awareness of drug resistance in Thailand and Laos is similar to that of many industrialized countries, but this does not translate to more stringent antibiotic use.
