How plastic bottles could solve Africa's lighting issues
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 09:22
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Despite all the advances in technology, the problem of lighting up rural Africa after darkness falls is still very real. It was this thought that inspired South Africa-based Michael Suttner to start developing the Lightie, a solar-powered LED module that can screw into any bottle neck measuring 22mm across -- the worldwide standard.
The patented Lightie prototype was released in South Africa last October, where Suttner entered it into several design and innovation contests -- all of which he went on to win. The Lightie was also shortlisted as a finalist in the international Designboom Awards, but Suttner was not eligible to win as the prize could only go to a yet-to-be-released product.
It took three years of research into the situation for Suttner to get to this, though.
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Taiwan machinery firms see growing demand in Africa
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 August 2013 04:30
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Some companies in Taiwan's plastics machinery industry, which are often among the first to go into the newest "emerging" markets, are reporting significant increases in shipments to Africa.
Packaging seems to be a big driver. The continent, for example, now makes up 16 percent
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3D printing technology debuts in West Africa
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 August 2013 04:25
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Nigel Pope, an official from Kodak West Africa subsidiary FC Exports, made the announcement in NigeriaĂ¢â‚¬â„¢s commercial capital, saying the 3D printer will achieve increased efficiency and improve quality of printing production.
Through the technology, Pope said the company was
17th PPPEXPO KENYA 2013
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 July 2013 05:19
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PPPEXPO Africa is the only dedicated industry specific international trade show for Plastics, Printing & Packaging Industry in the entire East African region that promises to be an excellent platform to forge business alliances, showcase technological and interact directly with the African