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OPTIMIZING ISOLATED PHASE BUS SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE
Forced Air Cooling (FAC) designs have long the chosen method for helping ease the effects of increased currents within bus systems. As the most economical and efficient solution to remove heat within the isolated phase, this allows for higher current output. AZZ’s FAC’s effectively work to redistribute air quickly and improve the unit’s overall profitability….
Why Are Businesses Lacking the IoT Basics? with Tyler Gross & Darren Legge of IBM
IoT technology doesn’t feel like the new kid on the block anymore; even in 2010, the number of devices connected to the internet per person was already well past 1.8, according to a 2011 White Paper by Cisco. But in the grand scheme of things, IoT solutions for businesses still come off as…
What is Technology Doing to Supply Chain Management?
Supply chains have long operated by people performing repetitive tasks. As technology improves, supply chain management is increasingly performed by software, robotics, and other tech. According to Harvard Business Review, the trend clearly shows that technology is replacing people in supply chain management as well as increasing efficiency in the process. Common Influences of Technology…
How Are Biometrics Changing Digital ID Security? with Louie Gasparini of Covault
When it seems hackers and security breaches happen as quickly as news outlets can report them, one data security company is taking a “hands-on” approach to digital identity. On this episode of the Software Tech Podcast, we sat down with Covault founder and CEO Louie Gasparini to discuss how biometrics are the new wave…
GSX’s Physical Security Solutions That Are Transforming the Market
The security landscape is quickly evolving. The race to understand what the next big thing in security is a tight one, with many stakeholders and experts in the field. Several companies from the industry came together at the 2018 Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference and Expo. GSX is known as the most respected and comprehensive…
Technology Is Helping to Make Construction Safer Than Ever
When it comes to architecture and city planning, technology has completely changed the way our cities and homes look and function. For the people who actually build these structures though, their job is still dangerous. In 2016, nearly 22% of the 5,190 recorded US workplace fatalities were in the construction industry. Though safety standards and…
Thinking While Dreaming of City Design with Anthony Vanky of Columbia University
Lately it seems that the flashier the concept, the more it’s talked about in general. The real challenge in that is that concentrating solely on “high-level concepts” can sometimes come at the expense of basic knowledge. On today’s podcast, we spoke with Assistant Professor Anthony Vanky of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and…
How Green Construction Might Transform Cities
The construction industry has been facing two major problems as of recent— a decreasing labor force and having to maintain environmental sustainability on projects. The industry is having difficulty addressing the decrease in available workers with unemployment at record lows while more people are choosing a college education over jobs in construction and other technical…
FSG Energy and Lynxspring – Partnering for Building Automation Success
FSG Energy is proud to partner with Lynxspring to provide open solutions for the building automation and energy management systems.
Technology Adoption in Manufacturing is Key to Attracting a Millennial Workforce
Millennials have been raised in a society in which technology almost completely permeates all aspects of their lives. They communicate on smartphones, they do their school work and homework on computers, and the fast food restaurants, where they likely had their first jobs, probably had digital menus above and behind them and digital screens on…
Composites are Taking Cargo Transportation to New Depths and Heights
Composites are known for their strength, lightness of weight, resistance to corrosion, design flexibility, and durability. The market for composites is constantly evolving, with new and innovative uses for these versatile materials being implemented every year. One of the most exciting places carbon fiber composites are being used today is in the manufacturing of shipping…
Don’t Let Your Cash and Coin Become Easy Money for Thieves
The sun has gone down and your laundromat is like a ghost town. It’s time to empty your coin boxes for the evening and prepare your daily deposit with no one around to interrupt or burglarize you. Or so you thought. Suddenly, you’re startled by movement behind you and the next moment you’re being robbed….
Are Robots Replacing Hard Hats on Work Sites?
Modern assembly lines are often associated with robotics and automated processes doing a great deal of the work, with a few workers helping the robots; but when many people think of constructing buildings, images of construction workers and carpenters with their hammers, screw drivers, welding torches, and hard hats come to mind. However, more and…
GET YOUR COOL ON WITH O2!
Summers are supposed to be a time for fun and relaxation. But it’s hard to enjoy the summer months with brutal heat waves and triple-digit temperatures. It’s enough to make anyone dream of winter. But even if it’s another scorcher outside, you can still get your cool on. With O2! A Compact Cooling Device Unlike…
Tradition vs. Transition in Building Design with Carlo Ratti, Professor of Urban Studies & Planning at MIT
When is a building more than a building? Can a sidewalk be more than a sidewalk? On today’s podcast, our host spoke with Carlo Ratti, Professor of Urban Studies & Planning at MIT and Founding Partner of Carlo Ratti Associati. They discussed the balance between tradition and transition, the thought process when considering new…
A Simple Way to Protect Homeowners Against Extreme Weather with Scott McDonald of F-Wave
Recent extreme weather events like the California wildfires, Colorado hail storms, and Hurricane Florence have put homeowners in a more proactive mindset. How can their home design help prepare for unexpected natural disasters? Today’s episode explores the importance of roofing for the consumer; not just aesthetically, but safety-wise as well. We sat down with…
Respecting A City’s Roots While Protecting Her Residents with Dana Buntrock from UC Berkeley
Buildings are as diverse as the societies that design them. In the face of climate change, some technical improvements are beginning to migrate their way into new locales and uses. On today’s podcast, our host spoke with Dana Buntrock, Chair of the University of California’s Center for Japanese Studies and a Professor in the…
REAL WORLD BVLOS CORRIDOR MAPPING IN GERMANY
Exciting things are happening in the air above the Autobahn in Germany, where construction giant, Strabag utilized a Microdrones mdMapper1000DG for corridor mapping, Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS). Microdrones was able to meet the German requirements for conducting BVLOS in uncontrolled air space. In Germany BVLOS is possible thanks to a unique relationship between Deutsche Telekom…
PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US: BREEZER MOBILE COOLING IS KEEPING US ARMED FORCES COOL
The United States Armed Forces are continuously in harm’s way as they protect our country from constant threats and dangers. One danger to military personnel is the extreme heat encountered in harsh environments during training and in combat. We at Breezer Mobile Cooling believe everyone deserves to be cool. Especially our military personnel. Staying cool…
Offsite Construction Opens New Doors For Architects
Off-sight construction is a relatively new development, helping to meet the cost, time and space demands of rapidly expanding urban populations. Off-sight construction means pre-fabricating a structure or dwelling and then transporting it to the final location for installation. In the past, this technique was used for many interior components, such as kitchen counters or…
How Will Upcoming Chinese Tariffs Affect Chemical Distribution? with Ben Sawicki & Matt Francoeur of The Chemical Company
Coming in response to China’s Made In China 2025 initiative, which pushes to make China a competitor in advanced manufacturing, a flurry of tariffs is leaving many U.S. businesses unsure of what the future holds for Chinese trade relationships. The main tariffs going into affect in the next few months include Section 232 tariffs,…
DMP Corp Helps Manufacturers Overcome Water Challenges
Water challenges affect everyone. Whether its water shortages, low-quality water for industrial processes, or meeting code standards – DMP can help in many ways as it relates to wastewater. Our sole purpose is to help industrial manufacturers with their wastewater challenges. We can help with water shortages (recycle & reuse), low-quality water (treating incoming water),…
Architects Turn to Nature for the Buildings of the Future
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, typhoons, and forest fires have been increasing in number and intensity over the past few years. Simultaneously, the global population is becoming increasingly urban, with projections of up to 66 percent of people dwelling in cities by 2050. While architecture as a field has been moving toward efficiency for some…
No Such Thing As Too Efficient with Steve Starner of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
The average aircraft can be constructed from over 100,000 individual parts and they all need to be manufactured to very specific tolerances. This requires not only incredible data-driven systems to make and distribute these parts, but there’s a requisite need to maximize efficiency of the processes. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has built a reputation for…
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