Ultraviolet radiation

Study Shows Masks Reduce Spread Of Virus In Classrooms

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Health, Hygiene, Ultraviolet radiation, Electromagnetic radiation, Articles, Public health, COVID-19, Zoonoses, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, Disinfectant, Ultraviolet

Now, with the new school year upon us, the CDC has provided guidelines including mask-wearing inside at school.

Key Points: 
  • Now, with the new school year upon us, the CDC has provided guidelines including mask-wearing inside at school.
  • Dr. Arthur Kreitenberg, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Dimer said: "We advocate for objective and informed decision making and this demonstrative study affirms that mask-wearing reduces the spread of infectious germs like COVID-19.
  • We hope that schools and parents will take a look at the demonstration we conducted and be more informed."
  • The particles in thesimulation are 10x larger than a virus.

ElectroClave UV-C Disinfection System Chosen as Infection Prevention Solution for HiMSS21 Healthcare Conference In Las Vegas, NV

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Hygiene, Natural sciences, Ultraviolet radiation, Biocides, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet, Sterilization, Ozone, Disinfectant

Seal Shield's revolutionary ElectroClave UV-C disinfection systems will be positioned throughout the conference for convenient sterilization of cell phones, tablets, badge readers and other mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • Seal Shield's revolutionary ElectroClave UV-C disinfection systems will be positioned throughout the conference for convenient sterilization of cell phones, tablets, badge readers and other mobile devices.
  • The ElectroClave by Seal Shield is an unmatched UV-C LED disinfection system, providing 360-degree disinfection of mobile devices and high-touch items with 0% material degradation and zero ozone emissions.
  • Originally designed to combat the rate of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) within healthcare, the ElectroClave now serves as an all-in-one solution for high level disinfection and management of mobile devices.
  • Seal Shield designs, develops, and manufactures advanced Infection Prevention solutions, including waterproof keyboards and mice, multilayer screen protectors, and advanced UV-C technology.

Olympia's UVT (UVC Troffer) Wins EC&M Product of the Year for 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Troffer, Electromagnetism, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Light fixture, Ultraviolet, Warranty

The company managed to secure the top spot in their Product of the Year competition.

Key Points: 
  • The company managed to secure the top spot in their Product of the Year competition.
  • In particular, the UVC Troffer, which was the winner of the EC&M award category for lamps.
  • It should come as no surprise that the LED Troffer light fixtures and LED Troffer lights ended up at the top of the list.
  • Creating cutting-edge solutions, Olympia's products are competitively priced and come with up to 100,000 hours, 10-year manufacturer warranty.

Violet Defense Donation of Disinfection Equipment Benefits Florida Free Clinic for Uninsured Patients

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Ultraviolet radiation, Hygiene, Radiation, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet, Disinfectant

Violet Defense has installed its patented UV technology at Shepherd's Hope Clinic in Winter Garden, Florida, to help the clinic continue to serve patients and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other pathogens.

Key Points: 
  • Violet Defense has installed its patented UV technology at Shepherd's Hope Clinic in Winter Garden, Florida, to help the clinic continue to serve patients and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other pathogens.
  • All of the clinic's exam rooms, waiting areas, restrooms, and the children's play area will be outfitted with Violet Defense UV disinfection equipment.
  • Violet Defense's donation of disinfecting equipment will give doctors and clinic patients more confidence to enter the facility for necessary medical care.
  • "This generous donation from Violet Defense will help our patients and medical professionals feel more comfortable using our facility," said Pam Gould, president & CEO of Shepherd's Hope Clinic.

Connect-UV™ Introduces New UV-C Air Purifiers

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Air filters, Chemistry, Separation processes, Technology, Medical equipment, Filters, Ultraviolet radiation, Air purifier, Purifier, HEPA, Ultraviolet

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connect-UV's new line of UV-C Air Purifiers aim to solve the problem of dangerous indoor air quality.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connect-UV's new line of UV-C Air Purifiers aim to solve the problem of dangerous indoor air quality.
  • The air purifiers combine HEPA filtration, which can filter down to 0.1 micron, with UV-C light sanitation, which destroys the RNA and DNA of microorganisms.
  • Connect-UV's new Air Purifier Pro 500 quietly cleans up to 557 square feet, cycling the air 3.7 times per hour.
  • The Air Purifier Pro Max 5000 can clean up to 5,287 square feet, cycling the air 3.5 times per hour.

AML's New Lab-tested UV-Locker Kills Bacteria and Inactivates Viruses

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Electromagnetic radiation, Radiation, Microbiology, Ultraviolet radiation, Hygiene, Electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet, Disinfectant, Virus, Light-emitting diode, EXPOSE, Walkie-talkie

The new UV-Locker, developed by US-based manufacturing company AML, utilizes UVC LEDs to kill bacteria and inactivate transmissible viruses.

Key Points: 
  • The new UV-Locker, developed by US-based manufacturing company AML, utilizes UVC LEDs to kill bacteria and inactivate transmissible viruses.
  • Unlike air purification systems, UV-Locker is affordable, requires no set up time, and is lab proven to thoroughly disinfect irregularly shaped devices and tools.
  • Typical items that need to be disinfected include phones, tablets, face shields, walkie talkies, mobile computers, and hand tools.
  • The best way is to expose the device to a bath of UVC light rays in a bandwidth that will kill bacteria and inactivate viruses."

MRA Reports Extreme Hot Summer Weather Causing Homeowners To Seek Better Performing Solutions To Keep Cool

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Electrodynamics, Construction, Roofs, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet, Ultraviolet radiation, Engineering, Flat roof, Reflective surfaces

With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential.

Key Points: 
  • With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential.
  • UV rays (non-visible, cannot be felt, yet can cause wear and tear on building materials) and visible rays account for the rest.
  • "A quality cool metal roof can reflect and re-emit heat caused by mostly non-visible rays while also looking great and performing beautifully."
  • For metal roofs, check to see if they are members of industry-leading organizations that stand for quality, including the MRA.

As Schools Prepare to Reopen, Experts Recommend Investing in Cleaning and Health Measures - and Violet Defense Has the Products to Support Them

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ultraviolet radiation, Hygiene, Radiation, Radiobiology, Sterilization, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, Ultraviolet, Disinfectant

Violet Defense CEO Terrance Berland said UV disinfection can help schools and families return to some sense of normalcy this fall.

Key Points: 
  • Violet Defense CEO Terrance Berland said UV disinfection can help schools and families return to some sense of normalcy this fall.
  • Schools are now preparing for safe re-opening, with federal funding supporting measures including cleaning and safety.
  • Another $122.7 billion was approved in March, bringing the total available funds to help defray infrastructure costs to $190.5 billion.
  • Violet Defense UV disinfection products provide regular disinfection while allowing schools to rely less on chemical disinfection protocols.

Aerapy® a Winner in ACHR News 2021 Dealer Design Awards

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ultraviolet radiation, Physical sciences, Academic disciplines, Radiation, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Hygiene, Radiobiology, Sterilization, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, Refrigeration, Ultraviolet, De'Longhi

SAINT CHARLES,Ill., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aerapy, a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI or UV) products, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 18th annual Dealer Design Awards, sponsored by The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) News magazine, the leading trade magazine for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industries.

Key Points: 
  • SAINT CHARLES,Ill., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aerapy, a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI or UV) products, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 18th annual Dealer Design Awards, sponsored by The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) News magazine, the leading trade magazine for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industries.
  • "Our company started in 2008 with a passion to improve indoor air quality through researched, tested, and study-backed UV products," said Annette Uda, founder and president of Aerapy.
  • "We are beyond proud to have our commitment to creating innovative and effective UV products like the Zone360X recognized by HVACR industry leaders."
  • Winners in the Dealer Design Awards are featured in the July 26, 2021, issue of The ACHR News which is distributed nationally to over 27,000 HVACR contractors, wholesalers and distributors, and other industry professionals.

Global Disinfection Robots Market (2021 to 2026) - Evolution of Automated Guided Vehicles & Mobile Robots Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Ultraviolet radiation, Hygiene, Radiation, Radiobiology, Sterilization, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, Ultraviolet, Robot, Disinfectant, Medical robot

The global disinfection robots market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 30.69% during the period 2020-2026.

Key Points: 
  • The global disinfection robots market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 30.69% during the period 2020-2026.
  • Europe dominated the disinfection robots market share in 2020, followed by North America, APAC, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa.
  • The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the disinfection robots market during the forecast period:
    The study considers the global disinfection robots market's present scenario and its market dynamics for the period 2021-2026.
  • UV disinfection has several advantages compared to other cleaning methods and is gaining high traction in the global disinfection robots market.