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SCIO Launches SCIO Mini 2 Corn - Next-Generation Lab-Grade Moisture Analysis for Corn
SCIO, formerly known as Consumer Physics, has launched the SCIO Mini 2, an advanced device for measuring corn moisture in the field. Building on the success of its predecessor, SCIO Mini 1, the new device offers enhanced features such as a built-in corn ear accessory, higher scan capacity, improved durability, and faster performance. The device has already been adopted by major agriculture companies like Syngenta and Corteva, helping them cut testing time by over 50%. SCIO Mini 2 uses near-infrared spectroscopy and syncs with a cloud-based platform, enabling real-time data-driven decision-making. The company aims to empower better decisions by making material data instantly accessible.
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SCiO Cup: The On-the-go Dry Matter Analyzer
Consumer Physics SCiO Cup, an on-farm tool that uses Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) to analyze dry matter in silage, is providing dairy farmers with quick and accurate results. The portable system can measure dry matter in minutes, allowing for faster decision-making during harvest and more timely ration management. The SCiO Cup works with a cell phone via Bluetooth and delivers results through an app. A validation study by Rock River Laboratory showed that the SCiO Cup results were essentially the same as their standard lab analysis. Checking dry matter more frequently and adjusting rations accordingly can lead to cost savings for dairy farms. The article highlights the potential economic opportunity of subtle dry-matter changes in silage.
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Hand-held science helps farmers grow wiser - Sponsored Content The Times of Israel
Consumer Physics, an Israel-based company, has developed a hand-held mobile device called SCiO that measures the moisture content of animal feed. The device utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy and provides farmers with data on the moisture content of their feed within minutes. This technology is part of the growing field of precision agriculture, which is expected to save farmers worldwide about $100 billion by 2030. Consumer Physics has partnered with multinational agriculture companies, including Cargill Inc., and is backed by the investment platform OurCrowd. The company is also developing similar tools for other crops and ingredients.
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Israeli ag-tech startup Consumer Physics unveils in-field corn moisture analysis technology
Consumer Physics has unveiled a corn moisture analysis technology that provides real-time results in the field, saving time and costs for farmers and seed producers. The user-friendly device replaces lengthy and expensive processes, allowing users to measure moisture levels in each plot and determine the optimal harvest time. The technology is expected to improve forecasting by 2%-3% and save tens of thousands of dollars on average 1000-acre fields. The article does not mention any partners, customers, valuation amount, acquisition amount, investment amount, layoffs, or management changes. The event described in the article does not have a specific date.
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SCiO: The Unsteady Journey Of A Kickstarter Darling That Promised Big Discoveries
Consumer Physics, the company behind SCiO, a pocket-sized micro-spectrometer, initially experienced success on Kickstarter, raising $2.8 million in funding. However, the company faced delays and disappointment as backers received limited functionality and the Kickstarter page was forced to shut down due to an intellectual property dispute. As a result, Consumer Physics shifted its focus from consumers to large Fortune 500 companies in the business world. The company now partners with Eurofins to provide robust datasets and analyses for agricultural products. Consumer Physics still offers a consumer edition of SCiO, but the companys vision is now primarily focused on the food and agritech industry. Plans to integrate the sensor into smartphones have been put on hold. Consumer Physics is headquartered in Herzliya and San Francisco and employs over 40 people.
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SCiO Selected by Olam Cocoa to facilitate cocoa bean procurement at farm-gate
Olam Cocoa is expanding its digital initiatives by equipping field and purchase managers with SCiO devices, which allow traders to analyze the moisture range in cocoa beans on location. This enables Olam Cocoa to source directly from smallholder cocoa farmers based on quality, improving efficiency, quality, and traceability. The adoption of SCiO devices has grown rapidly, and Olam Cocoa aims to capture advanced data at the farm-gate to make deeper inroads in its cocoa value chain. The use of SCiO devices by frontline smallholder cocoa farmers is an example of the global democratization of digital material sensing. Olam Cocoa is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fiber to over 22,000 customers worldwide.
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Eurofins Agro, Consumer Physics Partner to Provide U.K. Farmers With Instant Feed Analysis
Eurofins Agro UK has partnered with Consumer Physics Inc. to market the SCiO animal feed analysis device in the U.K. SCiO is a hand-held device capable of analyzing a variety of silage types in less than a minute. Consumer Physics Inc. has raised $45.17 million to date from investors including Khosla Ventures and OurCrowd Ltd. Eurofins Agro UK is a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific SA.
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Israeli device will aid US dairy farm nutrition analysis
Cargill Animal Nutrition has partnered with Consumer Physics to introduce Reveal real-time nutrition analysis to US dairy producers. The new service utilizes SCiO, a handheld NIR spectrometer made by Consumer Physics, to provide real-time forage analysis. This technology allows dairy producers to make smarter nutrition decisions and manage forage dry-matter fluctuations as they happen. Cargills research team is also exploring other on-farm forage testing possibilities. The partnership with Consumer Physics brings decision-making out of the lab and into the field, revolutionizing precision agriculture.
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The Internet of (Living) Things: Tracking dairy cow eating habits
Cargill has partnered with Consumer Physics to offer Reveal, a real-time forage analysis service that allows dairy producers to make smarter nutrition decisions. Reveal connects Consumer Physics SCiO pocket-sized spectrometer to a smartphone application and the cloud, providing farmers with real-time data on the makeup of the forage that dairy cows are grazing. This partnership leverages IoT technology to close the loop between data and action, helping farmers maximize production and income over feed costs. While this may seem inconsequential to urban dwellers, small changes in farming inputs can have a significant impact at scale.
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Complete Teardown of the Consumer Physics Scio Spectrometer
Consumer Physics, formerly Verifood Ltd., has developed the SCiO Spectrometer, the first dongle molecular sensor for consumers. The spectrometer uses big data and cloud technology to take the spectral fingerprint of any substance and quantify or identify any compound. The SCiO Spectrometer is a simple package with a tiny spectrometer head. The technology and cost analysis of the spectrometer head is provided in the report. The article does not mention any specific customers or investors.
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Spectroscopy for the Masses
The decreasing size and cost of spectrometers is leading to new applications for consumer wearables and devices. Consumer Physics has developed the SCiO sensor, a compact molecular sensor that can be integrated into smartphones and other devices to scan foods, liquids, medication, and body metrics. The company is in talks with other companies to integrate the SCiO into wearables. Si-Ware Systems is also working on integrating a low-cost NIR spectral sensor into wearables and consumer devices. Their NeoSpectra Micro sensor can measure blood glucose noninvasively and may be built into smartphones and smartwatches. Optics in wearables and consumer devices have the potential to revolutionize fitness, health care, and homes.
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What Happened When We Took the SCiO Food Analyzer Grocery Shopping
Consumer Physics, the company behind the SCiO handheld device that uses infrared spectroscopy to analyze food, is experiencing growth-positive impact. The key theme of the article is food analysis. The article discusses the SCiO device and its ability to provide instant analysis of food items. The company has received over $25 million in funding, including a round of venture investment led by Khosla Ventures. Consumer Physics has also formed partnerships with Analog Devices and Changhong, with the latter incorporating the SCiO technology into its smartphones. The article does not mention any specific customers or the date of the event.
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New weapon in the global fight against fake malaria drugs: a cheap scanner
A device that uses infrared light to detect counterfeit antimalarial drugs has been developed by Global Good, a collaboration between Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures. The device, which costs $250, uses a spectrometer called Scio, developed by Israeli start-up Consumer Physics. The device scans genuine drugs with sensitive lab equipment, then uses machine learning to extract a unique algorithm for each. The device connects to a smartphone app that compares those fingerprints to a sample in front of it. The system detected every single fake in lab tests of more than 900 samples of antimalarial drugs purchased in Equatorial Guinea and Ghana.
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8 cool new ways computer vision is changing everything
The article discusses various applications of computer vision and image recognition in different industries. It highlights NVIDIAs role in powering autonomous car innovations and their partnership with Audi to build a fully autonomous car by 2020. The article also mentions other uses of computer vision, such as personalization in cars, interfaces for control, appliances with image recognition, digital signage, and smartphone applications. The impact on NVIDIA is growth-positive as it showcases their involvement in cutting-edge technologies. The key theme of the article is the advancement and widespread adoption of computer vision. The key issues discussed include customers and partners. The date of the event described in the article is January 29, 2017. The confidence level of the answer is 8.
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SCiO Molecular Sensor Added to Smartphone: Reads Chemical Composition of Materials
Consumer Physics has partnered with Analog Devices to integrate the SCiO sensor into the Changhong H2 smartphone. The SCiO sensor uses near-infrared spectroscopy to identify a materials molecular content, allowing users to virtually taste food, measure body fat, and analyze the nutritional content of food. The Changhong H2 will be available in China for 2999 RMB starting in June 2017 and will come to the US and other regions later in the year.
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Scio scans food to tell you what to put in your mouth - Video
Changhong, a mobile accessories company, has developed a molecular sensor called Scio that is built into their Changhong HQ phone. The sensor scans materials for their nutritional value, including fruits, vegetables, alcohol, pills, and medicines. The sensor uses near infrared spectrometry to analyze the molecules and determine the nutritional value. The information is processed in the cloud and presented in an app. The Changhong HQ phone comes with three apps, including one for produce, one for medicine composition analysis, and one for body fat analysis. The handheld sensor is currently available for $250, and the phone is set to be released in China in the first half of 2017 and in the US later in the year.
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Consumer Physics unveils molecular sensing smartphone
Israeli company Consumer Physics has partnered with Chinas Changhong Electric and US chipmaker Analog Devices to launch the worlds first molecular sensing smartphone, the Changhong H2. The phone uses Consumer Physics SCiO material sensing technology to analyse the properties of foods, liquids, medication, body metrics and more. The technology will give consumers new ways to improve their personal wellness, select the best fruits and vegetables, stick to their diets and nutritional needs, and verify product authenticity. Consumer Physics is backed by Khosla Ventures and OurCrowd, as well as prominent strategic and angel investors including Dov Moran.
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Consumer Physics, creators of the SCiO molecular scanner, respond to Kickstarter claims
SCiO, the creator of a handheld molecular scanner, has faced delays in shipping units to backers. The company has shipped over 5,000 units and plans to ship the rest by early next year. The delays were caused by obstacles in manufacturing and the need for design iterations to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of the scanner. SCiO has a support team that addresses complaints and offers refunds to dissatisfied backers. The scanner can currently scan food, pills, and other materials, with applets for various types of products. SCiO is also working on developing specific apps for real-world problems and is in discussions with consumer electronics companies to embed the sensor in smart appliances.
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New SCiO sensor app lets anyone explore their world on a molecular level
DietSensor Scans Your Food For Calories
French-based startup DietSensor has created a tool that scans food and determines its nutritional value. The device will become available in the U.S. in mid-2016 and retail for $249.
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OSA Honors Consumer Physics' SCiO, World's First Molecular Sensor that Fits in the Palm of Your Hand News Releases Optica
Consumer Physics, an Israel-based company, has won The Optical Societys Enabled by Optics Contest for their product SCiO, a handheld molecular sensor. SCiO uses near-infrared spectroscopy to analyze the chemical makeup of materials and provides data through a smartphone app. The company aims to build a database of matter and encourages businesses and consumers to utilize SCiO for various applications. Consumer Physics is backed by investors Khosla Ventures and OurCrowd. The article also mentions a student competition hosted by The Optical Society, where students explain the science of optics in a video format. The winners of both the corporate and student competitions will be recognized at the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) in June 2016.
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Dietsensor claims to tell you what's really in your food
DietSensor, a company that aims to make it easier for consumers to log food intake, has developed a handheld scanner called SCiO that can collect accurate nutritional information on a wide range of food. However, the scanner has limitations and can only read homogeneous foods. The DietSensor app, which works in conjunction with the scanner, interprets the data and provides users with nutritional facts and meal profiles. The app also allows manual input of nutritional data. The SCiO scanner is priced at $249 and the DietSensor app requires a monthly subscription of $10 to $20. The article suggests that scheduling sessions with a professional nutritionist may be a better option. The DietSensor app is set to launch by September 2016.
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Magical gadget scans your food to reveal its nutritional value
French startup DietSensor has launched a pocket-sized molecular sensor called SCiO that uses near-infrared spectroscopy to determine the chemical makeup of food and drink. The scanner, primarily aimed at helping those with conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases, can analyze substances based on how their molecules interact with light. The corresponding app reveals the nutritional information of the scanned food, allowing users to track their daily food intake. The SCiO scanner is available for $249, while the app is free to download but requires a monthly $10 fee.
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Star Trek-style 'tricorders' on their way to customers
Consumer Physics is preparing to ship its SCIO device, the worlds first device that can scan products and provide information about their ingredients and components. The device uses near-infrared spectroscopy to scan physical materials and upload the data to a users smartphone. The SCIO device has been hailed as a major tech development and has received awards. Consumer Physics completed a successful Kickstarter campaign and has focused on perfecting its technology and building an ecosystem of developers. The company is now preparing to ship the first units to researchers who ordered the device.
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The SCiO Handheld Scanner Makes Sure You're Taking The Right (Prescription) Drugs
Consumer Physics, the parent company of SCiO, has developed a handheld scanning device that can identify the molecular structure of items. The SCiO scanner connects with a mobile app and a cloud-based database to quickly scan and identify items based on their molecular structure. This device has the potential to revolutionize the way people track the makeup of the food and drugs they consume. It can be used to determine the composition of pills, liquids, fruits, and even the alcohol content in a drink. The device, priced at $299, is expected to ship to backers in the second quarter. The article highlights the various applications of the SCiO scanner and its potential to ensure the authenticity of products.
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5 - Consumer Physics: We let you know what you're eating
Consumer Physics is developing a mobile food scanner that can quantify all food ingredients. The device scans food and provides specifications of the contents, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and water. The company aims to eventually be able to quantify all nutritional elements and even scan non-food materials. The scanner is connected to a cellphone and uses spectrometry to identify chemical materials on the surface of food. Consumer Physics has raised $7 million from investors and $2.75 million on Kickstarter. The company is currently redesigning its product for industrial production.
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