Innovate Utah: NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES

Synergy Science, a Pleasant Grove-based manufacturer and distributor of hydrogen water machines and electromagnetic field protection devices, has introduced the Echo Clean, an addition to its Echo Water line of products. It is a countertop machine that company said produces a 100 percent natural cleaning solution. Synergy Science said in a release that the Echo Clean solution is 80 times more effective than bleach in killing household germs.

“Our goal is to make it safer for busy families to clean and disinfect their homes without using irritating chemicals, and you can now do so quickly and easily with our new Echo Clean,” the company said.

The machine produces hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite, both of which are FDA- and CDC-approved disinfectants. These cleaners have been used in hospitals for years and are safe to use in kitchens and bathrooms, on children’s toys and even on clothes, according to Synergy Science.

“My vision for the Echo Clean was to make household cleaning a much more natural, easy and eco-friendly experience,” said Synergy Science CEO Paul Barattiero. “Compared to other products, Echo Clean utilizes a simple, natural cleaning solution, which eliminates the need for potentially harmful chemicals. We’ve taken a cleaning solution that has been used for decades and simply made it more user-friendly.”

Dr. Jessica Herzog, Synergy Science medical director and mother of five, said, “Most household cleaners use harsh chemicals that irritate the skin and eyes, and the chemical smell is often overwhelming. Using all-natural cleaners, like the hypochlorous acid solution, is the best way to clean anything naturally.”

Code Corp., a barcode scanning and data capture technology company based in Murray, has announced the release of CodeQR, a smartphone QR code reader app that is free for download from the App Store or Google Play. Code Corp. said the app stands apart from other barcode scanning apps by safeguarding data privacy and security. This is accomplished by not capturing, monitoring or transmitting any confidential information, unlike other similar apps on the market. “Scanning QR codes in a work environment with untrusted software can expose a company and employees to numerous security threats and enable the data that is scanned to be captured, sold and potentially used in hacking attacks against users,” said Brian Lampright, senior product manager at Code Corp. Lampright said CodeQR solves the risks involved in data capture.

Salt Lake City-based Sarcos Robotics, a developer of robotic systems that augment human abilities, announced it has successfully demonstrated its SenSuit controller garment. As part of the technologies designed for teleoperation of the company’s Guardian XT robotic system, the garment leverages Sarcos’ motion caption controller to enable teleoperation of the robot’s arms. Capable of lifting up to 200 pounds, the Guardian XT is designed for precision tasks and performing work in unstructured environments. “We are proud of the significant strides we have made in enhancing teleoperation capabilities for the Guardian XT robot,” said Ben Wolff, chairman and CEO of Sarcos. “Our new control system is expected to enable our customers to seamlessly and efficiently perform difficult tasks and to operate in dangerous environments while keeping the operator safe and out of harm’s way.”

A new product from MK1 Foods in Draper is designed to solve the problems of midday hunger. Candwich, a sandwich-making kit in a can, has introduced its peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in grape and strawberry flavor. The kit comes complete with squeezable packages of peanut butter and jelly, pre-sliced bread and a wooden spreader — all in an aluminum can designed to be dispensed from a standard soft drink machine. If not eaten immediately — no problem; the sandwich has up to 12 months of shelf life. “When it comes to easy and convenient meals on the go, there is nothing better than a satisfying and delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich — Candwich. Can your hunger,” says MK1’s promotional material. MK1 said its next product will be a pizza-flavored meal.

Vasayo LLC, a healthcare products company based in Pleasant Grove, is introducing Advanced Delivery Technologyfor its nutritional and topical formulations. By the processes, such as liposomal absorption and enzyme delivery, the nutrients and vitamin formulas are delivered directly into the body’s cells for improved bioavailability and better results, the company said. According toTracy Gibbs, Vasayo’s chief scientific advisor, “The ability to deliver nutrients directly to the cell and bypass the harsh environment of the stomach represents a paradigm shift in the dietary supplement industry. Vasayo’s liposomal technology is an all-natural process that allows the liposome bubble to fully encapsulate an active vitamin or nutrient. Using this technology, our products are more bioavailable. You no longer need to guess as to whether or not your supplement is working.”

Homie Loans, a division of South Jordan-based, technology-driven and commission-free real estate company Homie, has launched Homie Cash, a new program that allows buyers to make all-cash offers on for-sale residential properties to dramatically increase their chances of purchasing a home in a highly competitive real estate market. Prequalified buyers can make cash offers using Homie Loans’ financial resources, which increases the chance of winning a bidding war by three times, the company said. “I’ve watched too many of our customers, from first-time home buyers to empty-nesters, lose out on the home they really want because of investors or cash buyers. We saw the need, so we started Homie Cash to give buyers a leg up on the competition,” said Johnny Hanna, co-founder and CEO of Homie.

Peer-to-peer rental platform Yoodlize, a Provo-based system connecting people to rent items to and from each other in their communities, has introduced the 2.0 version of the Yoodlize App. The company said the updated app ensures a faster, smoother process for listing and renting items. “We’ve learned a lot since releasing the beta version of the app in 2019,” said Jason Fairbourne, founder and CEO of Yoodlize. “We’ve incorporated user feedback and best practices in this 2.0 version that makes it really simple and quick to list and find items.” New in the app are a friend-referral feature, fewer steps with fewer clicks, an updated payment process and an improved request and approval process including an after-fee pricing feature. Yoodlize also announced the conclusion of a successful crowdfunding drive.

Verb Technology Co. Inc., a Salt Lake City-based developer of customer relationship management, lead generation and video marketing software, has announced the commercial release of verbMAIL. The product, developed through collaboration with Microsoft’s Global Partner Solutions’ technical team, is an integration of VERB’s interactive video capabilities into Microsoft Outlook and is available by subscription through Microsoft’s AppSource. VerbMAIL is an interactive video sales tool that allows Outlook users to record or upload any video to which users can add interactive buttons and icons in the video for easy click purchasing by viewers, scheduling appointments, downloading or viewing product literature and media and other sales-enabling interactions. “After an extended development, testing and beta period, we’re extremely excited to release verbMAIL to the general public,” said Rory J. Cutaia, CEO of VERB.