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DUPLEX COATING STEEL
Steel is a fantastically useful industrial material and one of the most popular, but its Achilles heel has always been corrosion. Steel can corrode, weaken, and fail due to a number of environmental and chemical factors. One of the best solutions to prevent steel from corroding or rusting in harsh environments, is to protect it with…
German Dairy Growth Strategy
The process of adopting new methodologies to grow a business is not unique to sophisticated tech, internet or manufacturing companies, and a perfect example of this is the dairy industry. In Germany, Bechtel is a private dairy established in 1908. Production capacity continues to increase, and in early 2018 they began using new filling machines…
The Future is Bright for Robotics
Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are making headway into a variety of industries. These robots are specially designed to work with human operators and contain built-in safety features that allow for optimal performance. In early 2017 alone, 27,294 robots were placed on order at a total cost of approximately $1.47 billion. According to BIS Research, by…
Watch: Location-based services boost visibility and aid automation for IoT solutions
As spending on IoT rockets past $1 trillion in the next year, IoT tech promises better analytics and automation. Location-based services (LBS) will be critical to those improvements, as knowing where connected devices offer essential context. Cloud-based LBS makes integration seamless into current systems. Being able to tag key assets will massively boost automation optimization,…
FOR MODERN BUSINESSES, CLEANLINESS IS KEY
Regardless of what industry you’re in, an energizing, vibrant workspace always seems to result in teams accomplishing far more than expected. For those who have worked in such an environment, there are a few key elements that are easy to point to which helped define it. There’s the community itself, of course. Being surrounded by…
Guide to Conducting an Effective Safety Walk-Around
Conducting regular workplace inspections, also known as safety walk-arounds, is one of the most effective methods for managers to spot, anticipate and resolve potential safety hazards. A sheet from OSHA with suggestions for a successful safety walk-around is available. Tips from this sheet are broken down into three main stages of the inspection: pre-inspection, during…
Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Jobs
The fear is growing that robots will eliminate jobs held by low or unskilled workers,and a study from Forrester argues that robots and artificial intelligence (AI) will replace 12 million jobs in the United States by 2025. Already these changes are apparent in Amazon and Walmart distribution centers, among many others. Corporate managers are not…
Amid Labor Shortage, Contractors Are Using Efficiency-Focused Building Methods
An ongoing labor shortage has numerous industries feeling the strain, and commercial construction is no exception. Though contractors anticipate a strong year ahead, improving job site and labor efficiency are shifting from ideal options to mandatory ones. In response to this rising need, many contractors and builders are tapping new solutions in construction, such as…
Why Do You Need an Ethernet Switch in a Fuel Dispenser?
Fuel centers use network switches to connect devices such as computers, printers, phones, cameras, and servers. These switches allow networked devices to talk to each other efficiently. But what about the fuel dispensers themselves? Do you really need a managed switch there as well? Let’s take a look. Fuel center networking can be complex. There…
Conga Acquires Octiv, Expanding Potential of Both Companies
Xcomony reports that Conga recently acquired Octiv, formerly known as TinderBox. Conga helps to keep businesses efficient by simplifying and automating documents and data. The entire business cycle in Salesforce is supported, streamlined, and automated. However, they are increasingly focused on intelligent document automation. Octiv provides a similar intelligent document service, which is why they…
Tesla Paused Production on the Model 3 to Update Automation
In February, Tesla paused production of its Model 3 Electric for a period of four days to improve its automation. “Our Model 3 production plan includes periods of planned downtime in both Fremont and Gigafactory 1. These periods are used to improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks in order to increase production rates,” a Tesla…
Plans Announced for $660 Renovation to the Seattle KeyArena
Los Angeles architecture firm Populous and developer Oak View Group (OVG) announced a major $660 million renovation on the Seattle KeyArena that will double its interior space and still keep its iconic 60s-era roofline. The renovated arena will have a glass atrium and club space on an upper-deck. Construction is scheduled to begin in October…
Tesla Paused Production on the Model 3 to Update Automation
In February, Tesla paused production of its Model 3 Electric for a period of four days to improve its automation. “Our Model 3 production plan includes periods of planned downtime in both Fremont and Gigafactory 1. These periods are used to improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks in order to increase production rates,” a Tesla…
Germany Hopes Australia Learns From Their Energy Mistakes
Australia is well on its way to becoming the world leader in renewable energy, and Germany hopes it can learn from their mistakes. Australia relied too heavily on replacing renewable energy without making it affordable or reliable, and now Germany watches Australia try to solve those problems it experienced. “Australia can learn from Germany’s mistakes…
Drones Are Creating A New Methodology For Surveying
Contractors in the U.S. are following the lead of Canada and Europe in adopting UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) – more commonly known as drones – technology to provide surveyors with faster, higher resolution images of construction and other surveying projects. Utilizing UAVs allows surveyors to bypass time-consuming traditional techniques that produce results that customers receive…
Could Black Holes And Superconductors Share Properties?
Black holes may share properties of superconductors, according to a presentation at the American Physical Society by Physicist Sreenath Kizhakkumpurath Manikandan. Building on a 1974 observation by Stephen Hawking that black holes slowly evaporate over time, scientists have tried to answer the question left behind. When the black hole evaporates, where does the information go?…
Drones Are Creating A New Methodology For Surveying
Contractors in the U.S. are following the lead of Canada and Europe in adopting UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) – more commonly known as drones – technology to provide surveyors with faster, higher resolution images of construction and other surveying projects. Utilizing UAVs allows surveyors to bypass time-consuming traditional techniques that produce results that customers receive…
10 WAYS MICRODRONES SYSTEMS ARE BEING USED FOR BUSINESS
Unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly the totally integrated mapping solutions from Microdrones, are reinventing old ways of doing business. Whether it’s innovation in construction or new capabilities for emergency responders and precision agriculture, drones are making business operations easier in multiple industries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released rules on commercial drone usage in 2016, helping…
Watch: Oakland’s MYND expands into San Diego with partnerships and acquisitions
Oakland tech-powered property management company MYND has rapidly expanded into the San Diego market. The expansion followed a partnership with Canter Brokerage and the acquisitions of Advani Property Mgmt. and Pacific Shore Mgmt. MYND sees San Diego as an ideal market due to its lack of rent control and more sophisticated pool of investors. As…
Watch: Building with concrete blocks: a low-cost and flexible material
Concrete blocks are a prefab material often seen as an option for cheap building. But its design potential has yet to be realized. The blocks are hollow to allow for insulators and strengthening elements, making the material flexible enough to work in any climate. The precise work from architects like Terra e Tuma have shown…
PRESCO & CONGOLEUM FLOORING: GOING STRONG FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS
Presco has been a leading manufacturer of films and outdoor marking products for 75 years, with an origins story that dates back to 1942. And over the last three-quarters of a century, we’ve seen many ups and downs. As the economy has cycled through booms and busts, so too has our business experienced both bountiful…
Where Have All The Workers Gone?
Available construction workers are becoming scarce in the Philippines, according to a spokesperson for the Duterte Administration. This seems to be primarily a result of the country’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program, which is usurping workers skilled in the craft. In response, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free training to…
The Cloud Robotics Market Is Poised to Boom In The Next Five Years
Market research reports show that the cloud robotics market is anticipated to grow to $7.51 billion by 2022. A CAGR of 28.1% over the next four years is expected to drive the impressive growth in cloud-based technologies. The growing applications for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tech in particular are the key players behind…
Marine Stainless Steel Ensures the Longevity of Exterior LED Fixtures
LED lighting has quickly become popular with American consumers for its energy efficiency and directional lighting capabilities that make spaces brighter, safer, and more secure. LEDs are 90% more energy-efficient than incandescent lights. Also, they have a have a lifespan of up to 25 years, which is double that of fluorescent alternatives. The long-lasting, money-saving…
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