Innovations

Omega Caro-E Xtra combines Omega-3 fatty acids with 11 different carotenoids and five different forms of vitamin E, all derived from palm oil and manufactured by a patented process in Malaysia. In addition, it also contains 50% of the daily requirement for vitamin D. The concept was created and

The versatile micro-nutrient supplement developed at CPUT can be used in a variety of products such as biscuits, baby cereal, porridge, etc. All the ingredients are bio-available and contain natural vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and other carotenes. Biscuits baked with this pre-mix were used in an

Medical Male Circumcision Underwear (MMC) is a specially designed male underwear developed to aid the healing process after circumcision. The underwear keeps the penis in an upright position, preventing downward and outward blood flow from the wound. Penile injuries associated with circumcision are

S-Band Transmitter Product Range: STX and HSTX The S-band transmitter product range includes the STX and HSTX (high-speed STX), designed to meet the needs of CubeSat developers requiring data transmission from space to Earth. The STX supports data rates between 500 kbps and 2 Mbps, while the HSTX

The AIS Receiver is a compact Software Defined Radio (SDR) designed for CubeSat missions. It is compatible with the CubeSat standard and has a CubeSat Kit PC/104 form factor. The multichannel receiver operates in the maritime VHF band and can be used to receive AIS and LRAIS data. Spectrum can also

UHF/VHF Transceiver The UHF/VHF transceiver is a compact telemetry and command radio designed for CubeSat missions. It is compatible with the CubeSat standard and has a CubeSat Kit PC/104 form factor. The transceiver implements GMSK and AFSK modulation schemes with data rates of 9600 and 1200 baud

There is a demand in the nanosatellite community for a UHF-UHF transceiver. The UTR X is a compact telemetry and command radio designed for CubeSat missions. It is compatible with the CubeSat standard and has a CubeSat Kit PC/104 form factor. The transceiver implements half-duplex AFSK and GMSK

The Rotatable Fish Drying Frame is aimed at formalising a specific fish-drying process already used by different communities in Africa. The frame allows for the drying of up to 100 kg of fresh fish at a time using the existing iteration. The key principle is that after one week of drying, the drum

The Braai Tool (TBT) is an innovative, unique, and ultimate solution tool for braaing that was produced at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. This product integrates five key braai utensils into one highly functional, sleek, and efficient product. This innovation comes in the context of a

Omega Caro-E Emulsion is created through a patented process developed at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. It is used in the production of a range of Omega Caro-E products that combine Omega-3 fatty acids with 11 different carotenoids and five different forms of vitamin E, all derived

Litchi breeding in South Africa aims to extend the harvesting period and to improve fruit quality. The South African litchi industry currently relies on just a few cultivars for the litchi season and the harvest period coincides with that of other countries, such as Mauritius, Madagascar, Reunion

The ARC-TSC developed the world’s first truly seedless lemon, the ‘Eureka™ SL lemon’, (protected by PBR no. 20043010), and has now developed a seedless Limoneira lemon (ARCCIT2086) which is similar to the Limoneira 8A lemon from which it is derived. However, where the Limoneira 8A lemon fruit had an