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UVC Sanitation

Companies are leveraging UVC light technology for sanitation purposes

Trend - Hospitals and medical facilities have been using UVC light technology for sanitation, and now companies are leveraging the technology for public spaces like malls and workplaces. Brands are implementing this technology in order to add another point of hygiene maintenance to peoples' daily routines.

Insight - As the impacts of COVID-19 reached a global scale, consumers are taking their health and hygiene seriously. The restrictions are slowly being lifted and they are gradually returning to their activities pre-pandemic. However, many are concerned about their health as the risk of contracting the virus is higher in public spaces. As a result, they look for sanitation solutions that are implemented to seamlessly blend into their routines.
Workshop Question - How can your company offer consumers an added sense of security as the world reopens?
Trend Themes
1. UVC Technology for Sanitation - Companies are leveraging UVC light technology for sanitation purposes in public spaces and homes, allowing for daily sanitation routines.
2. Handheld and Autonomous Devices for Disinfection - Consumers are seeking travel-friendly and autonomous devices to disinfect surfaces while on-the-go, allowing for improved hygiene wherever they go.
3. Far-uvc Light Technology - Companies are utilizing far-UVC light technology to safely sanitize spaces without posing a risk to human exposure, transforming the way we interact with public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare and Hospital - Implementation of UVC technology in hospitals further strengthens sanitation efforts and increases patient safety.
2. Consumer Electronics - An increasing number of consumers are investing in handheld devices for personal use, pushing electronics companies to innovate in the space of travel-friendly and reusable devices.
3. Hospitality and Public Spaces - The emergence of UVC cleansing portals is presenting new opportunities for the hospitality industry to reassure customers of their safety when returning to public spaces.
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