The Slingshot: Improving Water Access
To maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. In 2012, over 750 million people around the globe lacked access to safe drinking water. Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, sought to bring fresh water to poor and rural areas with the Slingshot, a water purification device. Kamen's challenge was to identify ways to distribute the Slingshot to areas where it was most needed. A partnership with the Coca-Cola Company helped Kamen to pilot distribution of the Slingshot in low-access regions.
Collection: HBSP (USA)
Ref: HBS-514007-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 13
Publication Date: Oct 2, 2013
Language: English
Review date: Feb 24, 2015
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To maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. In 2012, over 750 million people around the globe lacked access to safe drinking water. Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway, sought to bring fresh water to poor and rural areas with the Slingshot, a water purification device. Kamen's challenge was to identify ways to distribute the Slingshot to areas where it was most needed. A partnership with the Coca-Cola Company helped Kamen to pilot distribution of the Slingshot in low-access regions.
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Year: 2003
Geographic Setting: Africa;Asia;Latin America
Industry Setting: E-commerce; Non-alcoholic beverages; Water, sewage & other systems
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