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Cable-Tec 2019: How the Industry is Preparing for Change
The broadband and telecommunications industry is changing rapidly and burgeoning with innovation. The roll out of technology like 5G and 10G connectivity will reshape how people conduct business and connect with people all over the world. What are businesses in the industry doing to prepare for changing consumer demands? Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B,…
Manufacturers Can Reduce Costs, Enjoy Greater Flexibility with New Ways to Paint
Manufacturing companies can often be slow to adopt new technology. It’s not because they have doubts about the potential; it’s typically because of the disruption of implementation. This especially true when it comes to finishing systems. Manufacturers may feel literally “chained” to the traditional chain systems. Today, we’re joined by John Claman, Sales Rep…
Looking at the Future of 5G at Cable-Tec Expo 2019
Cable-Tec Expo 2019 is in full swing and conversations surrounding the future of 5G and cable are consuming the show. Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B is sitting down with industry insiders to analyze what the future of telecommunications and broadband holds for businesses and communities. Tom Williams, Vice President of Engineering and Technology for…
Cable Tec 2019: Setting A New Tempo With Product Testing
The Voice of B2B, Daniel Litwin, is at Cable Tec Expo in New Orleans sitting down with some of the top thought leaders at the show. Broadband expert and notable tech write Mark Govier, Tempo Communications, walked us through their new product and how the ease of use will help the fiber industry overcome…
MarketScale Hits Cable-Tec Expo 2019 in New Orleans
MarketScale is in New Orleans this week for Cable-Tec Expo 2019! The biggest event in cable and telecommunications continues today! More than 100 hours of learning opportunities will take place, and you can catch up with the latest insight here. Follow us today on Twitter @MarketScale to get live updates from the show floor like…
Cable-Tec 2019: Examining the Next Steps for Telecommunications
New broadband and connectivity solutions have made the world a more connected place. These technologies have also made connections easier and faster in a relatively short span of years. Cable-Tec Expo is where changes like these are driven forward, and again this week industry professionals exchanged products and ideas at the event. Different opinions and…
Service Logic Brings Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to the Forefront of HVAC Equipment Assessment
Preventative maintenance is the backbone of a comprehensive HVAC asset management program. And that begins with an accurate and detailed inventory along with a complete understanding of the current conditions of your HVAC equipment. Unfortunately, the old method of taking down lengthy model and serial numbers by hand is time consuming and often inaccurate….
Conversations from the Edge: COO Tony Ponzo’s Journey to Service Logic
On this month’s episode of Conversations From The EDGE podcast, with Service Logic, host Scott Sidway sat down with Service Logic’s Tony Ponzo to discuss the twists and turns of his successful career path, including an unexpected injury that changed his trajectory. Ponzo is Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Service Logic, the…
The 2019 Service Logic Safety Summit Highlights Promotes Safety in HVAC
Safety is always a top priority in HVAC. Here’s a look into the annual Service Logic Safety Summit hosted by ENCON in 2019.
Millennials: Steering the 5G Starship
Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, millennials grew up in the era of pervasive technology, and are expert users of computers, the internet, and their mobile devices. And today, millennials are influencing more than just their peer groups. Representing the largest demographic group in the US, they’re increasingly shaping lifestyle trends and guiding workforce strategies and business…
MarketScale Mornings: What Industry Insiders are Saying About the Launch of 5G
While consumers are anticipating the widescale release of 5G connectivity, the professionals making it happen are focused on much more. Don Doty, a business development manager for FDH Infrastructure Services, and Jerry Folk, the Director of Broadcast Operations for FDH, both work with telecommunications technology every day. The implementation of 5G may change the…
5G: Next Generation Facts You Need to Know
5G is slated to join 4G by 2020, bringing new speed, improved connectivity, and enhanced functionality that will unlock even more applications for wireless networks. But just what is 5G? 5G Is the Next Generation in Wireless It’s probably no surprise 5G stands for the fifth generation of wireless technology. Is 4G Old News? Not…
Enabling New Services in Industrial IoT
Many machine or equipment manufacturers are looking to offer new services to their customers to enable additional revenue streams, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology provides a way to accomplish that goal. Read More at Machinedesign
How Robotics Companies Are Evolving to Meet the Needs of the Modern Workforce
The topic of automation and robotics comes with equal part excitement, concern and question. Robots are efficient, reliable and inexpensive, but what would widespread implementation mean for manufacturing jobs? David Clear, Vice President of Business Development for Vecna Robotics has helped businesses implement automated solutions and has seen the evolution of these systems over…
How Builders Can Achieve a Net Zero Energy Future
Aesthetics are no longer the only consideration for design materials in the eyes of many construction professionals. There is no shortage of building projects going up across the United States, and increasingly they are being built with sustainable and net-zero energy elements. At the Chicago Build Expo, executives discussed the state of energy-efficient developments….
How Real Estate Developers Are Designing For Gen Z
Highlights of the Conversation: “Despite many of the headwinds that are happening, we are still long in the cycle. We still have plenty of residential projects but it is transitioning to more offices right now.” “We have a big issue with taxes right now, with the uncertainty of rising property taxes. Our accessor is…
Boon Edam Career Opportunity: Keeping Revolving Doors Spinning as a Field Service & Installation Technician
Here’s how to get your foot in the metaphorical door at Boon Edam, the North Carolina-based manufacturer of revolving doors and security barriers. On this new episode of the JobCast, host Sean Heath sat down with Brian Worrell, field technician manager at Boon Edam to discuss the open role of Field Service and Installation Technician….
The Marking Minute: Inside the Culture of Award-Winning Presco Polymers
You might not expect the chief financial officer of a polymer company to enthusiastically raise the flag for the concept of conscious capitalism, but clearly you haven’t met David Chisum, senior vice president and CFO of Presco Polymers. On this episode of The Marking Minute, a Presco podcast, host Sean Heath got the opportunity…
Why Virtual Design Software is Leaving a Lasting Impact on the Design Workforce
MarketScale regular, Paul Doherty, and Shawn Phillips, Director of Virtual Design and Construction met up at the Chicago Build Expo to discuss how as BIM evolves the industry will need to be retrained to meet those new demands. Highlights of the conversation: There is a lot of talk in the industry about delivering…
Using Your Company’s CMMS More Efficiently
Computerized maintenance management software is arguably one of the important purchases you’ll make in manufacturing, but as our guest today on the podcast can tell you, it’s a complicated process. In this new episode, host Sean Heath sat down with Steve Reed, Vice President of Safety and Engineering at Kasa, for answers to all your…
Presco Career Opportunity: Troubleshooters Wanted for Industrial Maintenance Technician Position
If you are great at problem solving, enjoy working with electrical equipment, and have a passion for learning new skills, then Presco is ready for your application. On this Marking Minute Jobcast, we were joined by Paul Manley, vice president of engineering at Presco Polymers, to detail their open position of Industrial Maintenance Technician…
When Will Net-Zero Buildings Be The Design Standard?
Sustainability was among the major themes at this year’s Chicago Build Expo. More and more architects and builders have been striving to create more eco-friendly projects but questions and challenges still remain. “I think one of the main obstacles right now is knowledge. Making sure people [are] aware of the benefits of achieving a…
Promoting Advancements in Autonomous Mobile Manipulation
Manufacturing facilities have been revolutionized not only through technology but also by necessity. Consumers demand their products faster than ever before, and there are plenty of outlets for them to receive their products quickly. “When a company like Amazon invests millions and millions of dollars into the robot space it really helps change…
Made In America: Big Ass Fans in the Bluegrass State
When a consumer buys a product made in the United States, he or she is making an investment in more than just a physical product. The impact of that purchase ripples through a local economy and can stimulate an entire region. Big Ass Fans has been producing what its name suggests in Lexington, Kentucky…
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