A domestic company has produced a lightweight, foldable electric wheelchair to help the elderly and disabled people.
Easy Mobile wheelchairs could also be used by overweight people and patients, the manager of Mobin Sanaat Electric Wheelchairs Production Company said at the Abadiran Expo.
Saeed Fooladi added that the easy-to-use electric wheelchairs are equipped with better features than their old-fashioned counterparts, the news portal of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology reported.
Noting that old electric wheelchairs used to weigh over 45 kilograms, he said, “Those who take care of patients could not easily carry the older wheelchairs, therefore, we designed frames that were lightweight and foldable, which could be easily accommodated in all types of passenger cars, even those that do not have trunks.”
Fooladi said the tires of this wheelchair are of very high quality and despite being non-inflatable, they repel shocks caused by movement in various directions because of the holes incorporated in their body.
“Fibers used in this wheelchair prevent sweating and can be easily detached and washed. This is an advantage for disabled people who are very active and have to travel long distances,” he said.
According to the manager, the customized version of the electric wheelchairs can also be equipped with a Bluetooth remote control.
In the end, Fooladi praised the Abadiran Expo for showcasing technologies and products that ease mobility for the elderly and disabled people, and brought organizations and companies face-to-face, which create jobs for them and eliminate deprivation in underdeveloped areas.
Abadiran Expo was held from June 13-15 at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla by the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
Companies active in the fields of housing, farming, animal husbandry, fisheries, machinery, urban and rural infrastructure development, health, water, energy and environment, as well as cultural, educational and recreational technologies showcased their latest products at the exhibition.
Medical Equipment for Different Fields
A knowledge-based company has produced a variety of medical equipment for different fields.
The products of Salamat Yar Hakim Health Engineering Company (also known as Masstec Medical Company) are used in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics, infertility treatment, digestion and oncology, according to the company’s CEO.
“The company’s share in meeting the needs of Iranian market in the fields of gynecology, childbirth and infertility treatment is 30%,” Emran Emami was also quoted as saying by the news portal of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
Noting that the knowledge-based company is a pioneering producer of advanced gynecological catheters in the Middle East, he said IUI catheter, egg aspiration needle, embryo transfer catheter, endometrial suction cup, hysterometer and intrauterine hook are among devices produced by this knowledge-based company.
“Colon hydrotherapy kit and endoscopic mouth guard are among the company’s products in the field of digestion,” he added.
According to CEO, the bone marrow biopsy needle is one of the products of Masstec Medical Company in the field of oncology.
Emami noted that the company plans to export its products to some Asian countries, while potential customers in Vietnam and Pakistan have also shown interest in purchasing it.
“Considering the geographical position of Masstec Medical Company in the Middle East, our vision is to make Masstec one of the top 10 brands of medical devices such as catheters and specialized needles used in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics, gastroenterology, oncology and surgery in the region,” he said.
“The company has created 37 direct jobs, but with the development of the company's activities, more jobs will be created.”
Emami stated that Masstec intends to increase its product range and target markets and is ready to cooperate with other companies for technology transfer and market development.
“The company, by taking advantage of the guidance of prominent doctors and engineers, has been able to gain a deep understanding of the challenges and needs in the fields of the company’s activity,” he said.
