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How the Supply Chain Shortage is Affecting Commercial HVAC Supply and Distribution
“The HVAC industry right now is dealing with the same issues that virtually every other industry is facing at the moment,” Alexis said. Over the past year and a half, the pandemic caused numerous issues to the supply chain. The Biden Administration is pushing for relief, but it looks like problems will exist through…
Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love – Part 3
Here to give insights on this episode of CalTV by Calvary Robotics, Host Joe Gemma talked with Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations; Speaker, Author of Chief Joy Officer and Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love. Menlo Innovations is a software company that also offers tours and workshops, does…
Is Ford’s Promotion Spree Enough to Appease Labor and Meet EV Production Demand?
Key Points: Ford’s promotion spree has seen hundreds of part-time workers promoted to full-time status. Many are trying to figure out why Ford made the decision ahead of their UAW deadline. The promotions seem to be a result of auto industry strikes and the labor movement. Commentary: Ford has recently promoted hundreds of their…
Mitsubishi Logisnext & Phantom Auto Make Forklift Driving a Desk Job
Two titans of industrial vehicles announced a partnership this may, with Phantom Auto and Mitsubishi Logisnext coming together to reshape the face of the industry and the ways employees interact with forklifts. According to an announcement of the partnership in Bloomberg this May, the partnership will “offer forklifts that can rove around a warehouse in…
Manufacturing Differentiation: How KPS Global Leads the Cold Chain Logistics Revolution
KPS Global is a leader in the ever-evolving world of cold chain logistics, offering seamless delivery from strategically located manufacturing facilities across the United States. Their state-of-the-art automation and robotics ensure consistent quality in every project. What differentiates KPS Global is their ability to leverage long-standing supplier relationships, guaranteeing on-time delivery of raw…
Valve Automation
SIT’s engineering expertise transforms ideas into success for hydraulic and electric-powered moveable structures. Using innovative practices and the expertise to design & manufacture entire systems, SIT gives its customers a single-source solution for civil, industrial, military, marine & offshore applications and jacking systems.
Mobile Applications Process Demonstration
Did you know GCC has a team of OEM specialists to walk you through your machine design? We believe this value is a true differentiator for our customers. From concept to production, GCC is here to support and collaborate with you.
Ideal Conditions: Protecting Historical Documents, Art, Literature, and Other Important Cultural Artifacts
When the Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris experienced a near-catastrophic fire in April of 2019, it served as a stark reminder that important cultural documents and artifacts, such as original pieces of literature and priceless works of art, could be lost permanently in an instant. Even data preserved on hard drives at a university are…
Mainstream Modular: The Engineering Specifics of Modular Construction
DCI Engineers, a structural and civil engineering services company based out of Seattle, Washington, since 1988 partnered with Guerdon on several modular construction projects. Troy Bean, Principal/Director at DCI, spoke with Mainstream Modular on some of the engineering considerations for modular construction. Bean said traditional and modular building construction are similar from an engineering…
Car Repair Shops Are Thriving During Chip Shortage
Key Points: According to a Statista report, global sales of automobiles are projected to fall under 70 million units in 2021. The chip shortage has increased the value of used cars, which has led to an increase in vehicle repairs as car owners invest in their automotive asset. Even if production were to increase…
How To Include Tokens On Your Capital Stack: Like It’s Your Job
On this episode of Like It’s Your Job, hosts David Shields, Principal at Shields Legal Group, and Matt Shields, CIO at Shields Capital Group, talked with Rayne Steinberg, CEO at Arca, an institutional-grade financial services firm that builds products utilizing and investing in digital assets. They dug into Steinberg’s career and business at Arca….
EP 26: VRF Systems Provide Flexible Heating & Cooling Options: 10 Minutes To A Better Building
On this episode of 10 Minutes To A Better Building, Host Tyler Kern talked with Jason Lawrence, Ductless Technical Specialist at Boland Trane, which provides HVAC solutions and a network of more than 360 locations throughout the United States and Canada. They dove into VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow), the ins and outs, and when VRF…
As Inflation Rises, How Will Construction Sites Be Affected?
Key Points: Labor and building materials are in short supply at construction sites across the country. The lingering shortage of skilled workers has worsened, leaving builders to add high labor costs. Scott Roudebush provides insights on inflation in the construction industry. Commentary: It’s no secret that rising costs and shortages of building materials, as…
Breaking Glass with Nancy Novak: Confronting Implicit Bias in the Workplace
“Implicit bias isn’t always visible. It’s not always as concrete as bringing in people with differences.” Implicit bias is subconscious and not recognized by those impacted by it. So, how can companies confront and address it in the workplace? Taking on this topic today, Breaking Glass host Nancy Novak spoke with D&I expert Janese Murray….
Beyond the Concept: Crane Retrofits
Michael Maas, Senior Engineer, and Sergei Furduy, Principal Engineer at Concept Systems, Inc., joined Beyond the Concept’s Tyler Kern to discuss all things crane retrofits. There are several instances where crane retrofits might come into play. Older cranes with aging parts are one example Maas offered. “Also, if you want to gain more functionality…
Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love – Part 1
Here to give insights on this episode of CalTV by Calvary Robotics, Host Joe Gemma talked with Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations; Speaker, Author of Chief Joy Officer and Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love. Menlo Innovations is a software company that also offers tours and workshops, does…
Will Car Makers Shifting to EV Production Create More Jobs?
Keypoints: The car market industry is primed for a major shift to EV production. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess warns his company could lose 30,000 jobs if they transition slowly to electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are more mechanically simple, leading to quicker assembly and reducing the need for regular service. Commentary: The CEO of Volkswagen,…
Did Facebook’s Outage Validate the Need for a Decentralized Web 3.0?
Do we need a decentralized Web 3.0? We were witness this month to the longest outage in Facebook’s history since 2008, lasting a full six hours. That may not sound like much time, but when the impact is billions of users losing access to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus, along with businesses losing out…
What EHS Professionals Can Expect from Safety Connect
On this episode of the Safety Justice League, Hosts Jason Lucas, Abby Ferri, and Jason Maldonado talked with Jamie Young, Co-Founder & COO, Safeopedia, and Scott Cuthbert, CEO, Safeopedia, a comprehensive online resource for safety professionals and decision-makers. The group talked about this year’s Safety Connect. While the hosts thought things might be back…
Creative Problem Solving in the Supply Chain Post-COVID
“It has merged into more of a headcount and workforce problem. So, how do we keep people coming and the lines rolling?,” he said. “It has been a challenge.” On our podcast, Ground Truth by Phantom Auto, our goal is to tell stories about the power of reimagined warehouse logistics, mobility and automation that speak…
A Shorter Work Week Could Look Much Different for Contractors vs. Employees
A shortened work week is gaining steam across the world, from Iceland to the US. Though most high profile debate is around standardizing a four-day work week, Bangalore fintech startup Splice wants to try something even more radical for its industry, and the global economy: a three-day work week. For Splice, the vision for…
Is the Automotive Industry Facing a Simlilar Crisis to 2008?
Key Points: Automotive companies are trying to keep production flowing by building inventory with everything but missing chip components. If the chip shortage were to continue for a longer period of time, more companies could shutdown. Automotive companies should be cautious and continue to produce while they weather the supply shortage. Commentary: The automotive…
Does 5G Really Need Fiber to Thrive?
Key Points: Fiber is more reliable and can carry the signal over longer distances compared to other technologies. Fiber enables symmetrical download speeds and upload speeds and has unlimited information carrying capacity. If the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is passed by Congress, the broadband industry will receive a $65 billion investment. Commentary: There…
Choosing Where to Build an App: Cross-Platform or Web?
Tejendra Patel, the Principal Application Engineer at Westrock, joined Shockoe’s Kevon Adonis, Senior Developer, and Andrew Rumbley, Senior Mobile and Web App Developer, to shed light on when app developers should consider cross-platform vs. web when building an app. “With a cross-platform application, you’re writing code that’s going to match up to native elements,” Rumbley…
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