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Malaysian Reserve
01-08-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
EarthEn Energy Launches Breakthrough Heat Battery at RE+ Storage to Decarbonize Industrial Heat Processes
PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EarthEn Energy, a climate-tech innovator in long-duration energy storage (LDES), proudly launched its EarthEn Heat Battery at RE+ Storage, Santa Clara, on 7/31/25, unveiling a next-generation solution to decarbonize high-temperature industrial heat processes using renewable energy, while enhancing energy resiliency and improving overall industrial efficiency. EarthEn is part of the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) at the Innovation Crossroads initiative in Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), where it is leveraging world-class R&D expertise to accelerate the commercialization of its storage technologies. Developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN), Partnership for Economic Innovation (Arizona), and the California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED), this breakthrough technology is poised to transform how industries generate and store thermal energy, providing cost-effective, dispatchable, and resilient heat supply. Revolutionizing Industrial Heat Storage The EarthEn Heat Battery stores surplus renewable electricity and releases it as high-temperature steam or hot air (200°C to 500°C) on demand, with customizable 4–12 hour storage durations, up to 90% round-trip efficiency, and a scalable modular design suitable for industrial-scale deployments—all at a cost-competitive price point. Additionally, the Heat Battery can capture and reuse waste heat from industrial processes, storing it and redirecting it back into production cycles. This reduces energy losses, increases overall thermal efficiency, and lowers fuel consumption, enabling industries to optimize their operations while cutting costs and emissions. Crucially, the Heat Battery also provides energy resiliency, ensuring industries have reliable access to heat even during grid fluctuations, outages, or renewable generation dips, helping maintain continuous operations and supply chain stability. 'Industrial heat is one of the toughest sectors to decarbonize,' said Dr. Manas Pathak, CEO & Founder of EarthEn Energy. 'Our Heat Battery gives manufacturers a practical, reliable, and affordable way to utilize clean energy, recover waste heat, and keep their operations resilient and efficient 24/7 on clean energy.' Dr. Palash Panja, CTO and co-founder of EarthEn Energy, added: 'We've engineered the Heat Battery to integrate seamlessly into existing systems, making it a plug-and-play solution for industries looking to cut emissions, reuse heat, boost reliability, and stay cost-competitive.' Industrial Applications The EarthEn Heat Battery is designed for multiple energy-intensive sectors, including: Food & Beverage Processing (drying, boiling, sterilization) Textile & Dyeing industries Pulp & Paper manufacturing Pharmaceuticals and chemical processing Petrochemical and other high-temperature applications With containerized or skid-mounted options, the system minimizes installation time and cost, making clean heat deployment fast and efficient. The launch event featured a product demonstration of the Heat Battery and highlighted upcoming pilot projects planned for 2025. About EarthEn Energy EarthEn Energy is a US-based energy startup pioneering next-generation long-duration energy storage solutions to enable a net-zero energy future. The company's thermal and thermo-mechanical technologies provide cost-effective, scalable options for both grid and industrial energy needs. Media Contact:EarthEn Energyask@
Int'l Business Times
29-07-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
VALÉB Announces the Upcoming Launch of Groundbreaking Advancement in Cervical Pre-Cancer Treatment
VALÉB , a revolutionary medical device designed to transform cervical treatment procedures, is set to launch by 2027. Developed by Dirk Coeman , MD, CEO, a gynecologist and reproductive surgeon at Life Expert Center Leuven (LEC) and LIFE, VALÉB, short for Vacuum-Assisted Loop Excisional Biopsy, addresses the critical limitations of conventional cone biopsy treatments by introducing an automated, safer, and less invasive alternative. The device will build on the foundation laid by the LEEP/LLETZ method, first developed in 1984 by Walter Prendiville. While the LEEP was a vast improvement over the cold knife conization used previously, it has remained largely unchanged for four decades and still carries significant side effects, including smoke production, deep tissue removal, and an increased risk of vaginal lacerations and bleeding. VALÉB is re-engineering this procedure with modern precision, planning to offer a more advanced and patient-friendly approach. "VALÉB aims to counter all the residual complications left by the original LEEP," says Dr. Coeman. "The inventor of the LEEP and clinicians who have been interviewed were all charmed by the evolution, acknowledging that our design could take the invention to the next level." The VALÉB device will utilize a vacuum-assisted cup to isolate the cervix, expected to allow for a smoke-free, protected, and highly visualized operation. Its key innovation will lie in automating the loop excision process, making the procedure faster, safer, and accessible even in resource-constrained settings. The device is designed to remove only diseased tissue, reducing the volume of excised matter by up to two-thirds compared to traditional cone biopsies. This will not only lessen short-term complications such as bleeding and lacerations but also aims to preserve cervical anatomy and histology, critical for future pregnancies and long-term gynecological health. Dirk Coeman - MD, CEO and Founder of VALÉB Inc. An estimated 500,000 cone biopsies are performed annually in the United States alone, and more than that are diagnosed with precancerous cervical lesions. VALÉB may offer a gentler solution that could make treatment more accessible and acceptable, especially for younger women and those wishing to reduce the risk of their reproductive potential. By significantly reducing the risk of bleeding and only removing superficial tissue, it aims to provide a safer path forward for those traditionally at higher risk during surgical procedures. One of VALÉB's most promising potential lies in its accessibility. The device is automated, requiring only the selection of two settings before a single button activates the process in just 10 seconds. This minimal learning curve allows trained nurses or paramedical personnel to safely conduct the procedure in low-resource environments such as countries with limited access to gynecological specialists, like parts of Africa, India, and even underserved regions in high-income countries. For women with hematologic disorders such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia, VALÉB represents a potentially life-altering option and could become a transformative tool for reproductive healthcare. Although the original plans focused heavily on raising seed funding for FDA clearance and commercial scaling, the development team has now shifted focus toward the device's pending launch. With prototypes already proven to work on tissue models and the final production model already finalized, the roadmap to 2027 is underway. Dr. Coeman concludes, "We have reached a moment where technological innovation must match clinical empathy. VALÉB is more than a medical device; it's a response to a long-overdue need for safer cervical care with the aim to improve women's health." Although continued funding will be essential for FDA clearance and the final commercialization stages, the commitment to launch remains firm. The VALÉB team looks forward to bringing this essential innovation into the hands of medical professionals and the millions of women they plan to serve by 2027.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Libby gifted students' project benefits those in need
Apr. 25—A group of Libby Middle School students recently put their heads together in a project that is benefitting the local community. Gifted and talented students in the seventh and eighth grades in the Libby Educational Enrichment Program (LEEP) wanted to do a community leadership project. The growing concerns of area homeless and food insecurity led the group to put on a food drive and donate the collection. School counselor Brittany Katzer, who also serves as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator, explained that the food drive became a competition between the seventh and eighth grades. "It resulted in more than 100 cans of food," student Margaret Smithsalter said. Part of the effort included a "passion project" which student Evan Woody said was to focus on the homeless in the Libby area. Part of the competition included a donut party, put on by United for Youth. Katzer said Bill Moe's class won the seventh-grade competition while Tony Knapp's eighth-grade class was the winner. After seeking a recipient for the donated food, Libby Christian Church was chosen. Late last year, the church began construction on a larger food pantry, so the donations were very welcome. According to information on the church's website, the food pantry and the mission shop are both open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are located behind the main church building. The food pantry is most easily accessed from the Kootenai River Road, while the mission shop is best accessed from Pipe Creek Road. The mission shop has clean, good, used clothing available for free to anyone who can use it. Things such as sheets, blankets and small household items are available as well. The food pantry and the mission shop both accept donations. There is a drop box you can place good used clothes in at the mission shop or you can always stop in at the main church building during office hours with your donation. Your food donations can be dropped off on Thursdays at the pantry or during office hours at the church front office. The gifted and talented program recently had a new logo designed during a contest. Sixth-grade students, Kason Courteau, Waylon Katzer and Acton Farmer won the contest with the "LEEP" frog. The school then printed shirts printed for all of the LEEP kids. Students who score at or above the 95th percentile on an individually administered school intelligence measure are automatically eligible for LEEP. They may also qualify for the program by scoring in the 91-94 percentile, score at the "exceeds" level on the reading and math Exact Path diagnostic, and score high in a number of areas in parent and teacher surveys.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CerraCap Ventures Strengthens Confidence in Market With Investment in Breezy Med Formerly Known as Build With Robot
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA / / March 21, 2025 / CerraCap Ventures, a global venture capital firm known for its "Sales and Scale" strategy, proudly announces its investment in Breezy Med, an innovative healthcare technology company addressing the critical challenge of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) based in New Mexico (NM). CerraCap Ventures is a leading investor in the NM region, having backed six companies before Breezy Med. We co-invest with major NM entities like Sun Mountain Capital, ABO Ventures, and Tramway Ventures. As an advisory board member of the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (LEEP), a two-year fellowship connecting deep tech entrepreneurs with Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs, CerraCap has built a trusted presence in the lab ecosystem. Additionally, we support the Elevate Quantum initiative, a regional collaboration between New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming aimed at accelerating quantum technology innovation. This investment underscores our commitment to scaling high-impact innovations in fast-growing markets. Breezy platform is transforming infection control in hospitals, a sector burdened with billions of dollars in unnecessary medical expenses and fines due to HAIs. Breezy Med's recent collaboration with Hospital Housekeeping Systems (HHS) to integrate Breezy into the BedWatch platform validates product-market fitness and paves the way for rapid scaling across the healthcare industry. "We are thrilled to have the support of Cerracap Ventures as we continue to advance hospital automation at Breezy Med. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline healthcare operations, prevent infections, and improve patient outcomes. With CerraCap's expertise and strategic backing, we are poised to scale our platform and bring transformative infection prevention automation to hospitals nationwide." shared Chris Ziomek, CEO of Breezy Med. CerraCap Ventures' investment in Breezy Med is evidence of its ability to identify and scale disruptive technologies. Notable investors have also joined this funding-round, underscoring the industry's confidence in its technology and market potential. "As a firm dedicated to Sales and Scale, we invest in companies that have both a transformative solution and a clear path to exponential growth," said Vikas Datt, Partner of CerraCap Ventures. "Breezy Med's is positioned for rapid adoption through strategic partnerships. We are excited to be part of this journey and to contribute to its scaling success." CerraCap Ventures, a Global Venture Capital fund headquartered in Southern California, dedicated to early-stage and growth stage technology investments in enterprise (B2B) solutions focused on the new fundamentals of the digital age - Enterprise AI, Cyber Security and Healthcare. It enables rapid growth of technology startups leveraging its unique Sales & Scale™ business model, driving revenue from large enterprises into its portfolio companies. For more information, visit Breezy Med Breezy Med, formerly Build with Robots, is a leading provider of automated disinfection technology designed to improve hygiene in healthcare and public environments. Leveraging smart automation and cloud data, Breezy Med enhances infection control processes, ensuring cleaner and safer spaces for all. For more information, visit Contact Information Nikki Arora SOURCE: CerraCap Ventures View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
