Litech is proud to announce a global partnership with Medclair AB, a Swedish cleantech company and international leader in nitrous oxide (N₂O) destruction technology. Together, the companies are combining their expertise to deliver a complete, end-to-end solution for handling, neutralizing, and recycling nitrous oxide in the global recycling sector.

What if a single small object could shut down an entire waste facility? For Oslo Municipality, gas bottles were that risk, until a new sensor technology changed the game.

From pilot projects to commercial breakthroughs, Litech’s journey is driven by a team that believes fire prevention should be simple, scalable, and sustainable.

In the past 1.5 years, laughing gas consumption has surged, leading to a growing issue of improper disposal of nitrous oxide (N₂O) tanks. Small cartridges and larger tanks are now frequently seen in public spaces, especially due to the increasing trend of recreational use among young people. Found in parks, streets and roads. Nitrous oxide canisters are more than just litter. They are a growing fire risk in our waste systems. The recreational use of Nitrous Oxide has also shown environmental and economic concerns. One of the most alarming concerns is how these discarded tanks enter waste facilities. Not everyone disposes of nitrous oxide canisters as hazardous waste. Many simply throw them in the general trash. Or leave them on the street. If not properly handled, they can explode during incineration, causing severe damage, operational downtime, and major safety hazards.

Efficient waste management is crucial in today’s world, where hazardous materials like lithium batteries and gas containers pose significant safety risks. Traditional technologies such as X-ray and computer vision (CV) have long been used to detect and sort materials in waste streams, but they come with limitations. Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy (MIS) technology presents a groundbreaking alternative, offering superior accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Litech is so proud to announce that we have been honored with two significant awards recognizing our commitment to innovation in AI tech, waste management, and smart sensor detection. One of these prestigious awards is the Oppdrift-stipendet for 2024, an award dedicated to fostering groundbreaking green technology solutions. Additionally, we are so happy to have won the Flaskefond Stipend in 2024, an award supporting startups with sustainable and impactful innovations.

In an era of growing concern over environmental sustainability, the concept of the circular economy has gained significant traction. The circular economy aims to minimize waste, reduce resource consumption, and promote the reuse and recycling of products and materials. One key player in this transition towards a more sustainable future is the humble battery. Batteries are integral to our modern lives...