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Ep 1: Reinventors

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From milk bottles to thermal sensors…how have Hegen and Omnisense reinvented these products?

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Singapore is not lacking in inventors and inventions. And yet, many of our original creations have stayed under the radar and users have not been aware of their home-grown origins. From milk bottles to a drinks machine, hi-tech thermal sensors to low-tech kitchenware, and gadgets for niche pastime. Who are the people behind these innovations? What are their inspirations and what drives them to create? This new 4-part series tells the stories behind 8 sets of inventors and their inventions.

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