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

The NordicTrack brand from Logan-based iFIT Health & Fitness Inc., a fitness products company, has unveiled NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells. The new products are free-weight dumbbells that adjust from five to 50 pounds through voice commands to the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant.

While traditional adjustable dumbbells offer the benefit of multiple weights, iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells offer electronic adjustment without stopping the workout routine with simple voice orders — such as “Alexa, set weights to 35 pounds” — from a compatible device, making for a seamless workout experience. The Alexa integration allows a motorized weight selector to respond to vocal prompts and provide rapid, automatic adjustment.

“We are thrilled to offer the first ever voice-controlled dumbbells that work with Alexa,” said Mark Watterson, chief experience officer for iFIT. “Our patent-pending electronic adjustment eliminates the pain points of cumbersome mid-workout weight change found on other adjustable dumbbells, like decreased heart rate and reduced time under tension, creating a truly uninterrupted and transformative experience.”

The dumbbells can also be adjusted mechanically, triggering a weight adjustment with a turn of a knob. The weight change allows for fluid transitions from movement to movement, improving the strength training experience for those who have limited workout time and space, Watterson said.

The dumbbells come with a one-month iFIT membership, providing access to a library of thousands of workout routines led by iFIT trainers.

Seek, a Lehi-based provider of 3D modeling infrastructure, has announced the launch of the SeekNFT platform and white label program designed to democratize the process of minting non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are cryptographic assets on a blockchain. “The metaverse is a very fragmented world, much like today’s video games where you can’t use content from one game in another,” said Jon Cheney, founder and CEO of Seek. “However, we believe this can change as companies like Seek work to create cross-platform compatibility. You should be able to buy an NFT in one place and have it follow you wherever you go.” Seek’s solution empowers brands to expand their 3D infrastructure, allowing companies to scale their 3D presence across any virtual environment and build a presence in the metaverse.

Avetta, an Orem-based provider of supply chain risk management software, has released its Avetta One Platform, a solution for managing operational, reputational and regulatory compliance risks. The platform reduces safety, liability, sustainability, workforce, cybersecurity and financial risks for corporations, suppliers, contractors and their workers. “Business is shifting from a digital transformation to a societal one, as markets demand corporate accountability regarding safety; security; sustainability; environmental, social and corporate governance; ethics; and social initiatives,” said Arshad Matin, president and CEO of Avetta. Avetta One provides organizations with insights into how they measure up to their risks and goals across the supply chain. It delivers a global platform that manages critical risk areas in supply chains, creating the industry’s largest and most comprehensive supply chain risk management platform, Matin said.

The CAO Group Inc., a dental products technology company, has released an upgraded version of its ClearVue LED bulb, a plug-and-play retrofit LED light bulb for dental chairs. The West Jordan company said the bulb replaces common halogen bulbs that have a short lifetime and generate a substantial amount of heat. “ClearVue LED bulb technology converts halogen light to LED light in the dental chair just like LED light bulbs in the consumer market,” said Densen Cao, CEO and founder of CAO. “It enables dental practitioners to enjoy the LED benefits instantly, with a high-quality light source, lower heat and the most important — low cost. ClearVue LED bulb is an advance for LED light sources that we invented 20 years ago and are now widely adopted in general lighting.”

Lehi-based FreshLime, a customer interaction platform, has introduced RepConnect, a sales messaging platform that makes it easier for field representatives to contact homeowners. RepConnect is designed to give homeowners the ability to respond to sales solicitations at their front door, at their convenience, by scanning a QR Code the field reps have left behind on materials such as door hangers. Homeowner messages are transmitted to a central location and forwarded to the reps. “In today’s world, homeowners want to interact with businesses and their field reps how and when they want. And that’s not always by answering the door. We knew there was a need in the marketplace for a more efficient tool for both reps and the homeowners, so we built RepConnect,” said Jay Bean, CEO of FreshLime.

AEGIX Global, A Salt Lake City law enforcement equipment and training company, has introduced the AEGIX Active Incident Management System (AEGIX AIM) to streamline and improve how emergencies are managed room-by-room and building-by-building throughout a community. The AEGIX AIM System combines three critical elements to improve successful outcomes during emergencies with its emergency management and communication app and platform: physical and ballistic protection, training with emergency plan development and drills for various scenarios. “There is no substitute for preparedness, communication and situational awareness at every stage of man-made emergencies, accidents or natural disasters,” said Chet Linton, CEO of AEGIX Global. “The AEGIX AIM System directly addresses some of the toughest challenges of emergency management answering what is happening, who needs help and exactly where it needs to go.”

Chirp, a pain relief equipment company in Draper, has launched the Chirp Wheel Pro, a vibrating exercise wheel designed for at-home pain relief. The Chirp Wheel Pro features a vibrating core with three power levels to increase blood flow and penetrate muscles deeper to help in warm-up and recovery. It has been designed to give just the right amount of pressure and stretch to alleviate tension and soreness in tough-to-reach muscles along the spine and between the shoulder blades. “Back pain is miserable. We’re on a mission to fix that,” said Tate Stock, Chirp founder and CEO. “The Chirp Wheel Pro takes at-home pain relief to a whole new level, aiding our customers in feeling better so they can focus on doing more of what they love.”

Nature’s Sunshine Products, an herbal and nutritional products company based in Lehi, has launched a new line of nutrition products designed to support fitness and weight management goals. The new AIVIA line features a variety of natural-based products, including plant and whey protein powders that deliver 20 grams of protein; Clean Energy, with a caffeine boost from green tea extract; Hydrate, a vegan-formula natural grape flavor dietary supplement, a carb blocker; and coconut oil-based MCT Powder. “Nature’s Sunshine has brought the healing power of nature to millions of Americans for nearly 50 years,” said Terrence Moorehead, CEO of Nature’s Sunshine. “This next iteration of our journey is leveraging the ‘healing power of nature’ through our AIVIA nutritional supplement line to support powerful, focused nutrition for every active lifestyle.”