Japanese LED device manufacturer Toyoda Gosei has announced the launch of its 'UV-C High-Speed Surface Disinfector,' a portable device that uses deep ultraviolet LEDs to eliminate viruses and bacteria from everyday items.
According to the company, the portable station is capable of killing 99.99% of germs found on commonly used personal items such as smartphones, keys, jewelry, earphones, and more. What makes sets this product apart from other disinfectant devices of a similar nature, is that it can completely sanitize a user's items within 7 seconds thanks to its "special optical mechanism." In addition, unlike other disinfectant stations currently emerging on the market, Toyoda Gosei's is being targeted towards commercial businesses including restaurants, hotels, offices, hospitals.
UV-Powered Sanitizing Devices
Toyoda's Surface Disinfector is Perfect for Cleaning Personal Items
Trend Themes
1. UV-C Surface Disinfection - Opportunity for manufacturers to create portable UV-C devices for instant disinfection of commonly used personal items.
2. Quick Sanitization - Opportunity to develop devices with 'special optical mechanism' which can completely sanitize items within seven seconds, making it ideal for commercial businesses.
3. Targeting Commercial Market - Opportunity for companies to focus on the commercial market such as restaurants, hotels, offices, and hospitals with their UV-C disinfecting products.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing Industry - Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to incorporate UV-C disinfecting technology into personal electronic devices such as smartphones, earphones, and laptops.
2. Healthcare Industry - Opportunity for hospitals and healthcare facilities to adopt the use of UV-C devices to protect their staff and patients from harmful germs.
3. Hospitality Industry - Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to use portable UV-C devices for quick sanitization of surfaces between guest visits and food preparation.