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10 Minutes to a Better Building: Lighting Systems That Brighten Building Operations
When the subject turns to building operations, the focus is on systems such as HVAC and how to maximize comfort and efficiency. But what about other essential building components that could also benefit from today’s technology solutions? Doug White, Lighting Solutions Manager at Trane, and John Cain, Energy Services Business Development Leader, Boland, spoke with…
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s the Right Suppliers for Home Improvement Pros?
The pandemic brought a boom to the DIY market, and home improvement juggernauts like Home Depot and Lowe’s took advantage. Now, though, with reopening back in full swing, “nesters” losing the DIY itch and work picking up for construction professionals, the big box retailers are shifting away from that consumer market and back to industry…
Is the Shift Back to Contractors a Positive for Home Improvement Stores?
During the pandemic, with many home construction projects stalled or slowed, home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s took a new approach – customers looking for DIY projects to eat up that time spent at home. Now, with the world reopening and building material prices skyrocketing, these stores are shifting back to an approach…
How Can Smart Cities Elevate Cybersecurity Efforts?
Striking a balance on cybersecurity in smart cities is tough. It falls somewhere between implementing connected technology that is interoperable enough to be functional and not so open source that it’s open for vulnerabilities. On this episode of MarketScale TV, live from the MarketScale Tradeshow Booth, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin talked with Paul…
Breaking through ‘Pilot Purgatory’ in Innovating New Solutions
On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….
Getting the Message Out through Marketing
Randy Brown, Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders and Founder and CEO of Live-Stream Interchange, knows a lot about driving organic business growth through marketing. He shared his excitement and passion for marketing with Tim Maitland. “The focus for so long has been on the discretionary spend component of marketing, which is the marketing budget…
A Deep Dive into the Construction of Modular Buildings
Mark Meyers, General Manager of Marketing Services at Vanguard Modular, joined host Daniel Litwin for a deep dive into the world of modular construction with a focus on designing, developing and delivering the individual modules that make up a complete building solution. From the decisions that impact the quality and feasibility of a modular building…
UK Manufacturers Highlight the Power of Unity during Ventilator Shortage
The continuous modernization of industrial processes is dizzying and exciting. All Systems Go is a show that intends to demystify the varying technologies—from UAVs and robotics to supply chain software and virtual reality sims—and how they will advance everything from logistics to manufacturing across the globe. The Ventilator Challenge UK, led by Dick Elsy, recently…
How to Implement Future-Ready Queueing Solutions at Scale
With the world reopening and a considerable uptick in face-to-face interactions expected, more and more businesses face a demand and capacity issue. Namely, demand may exceed the capacity to handle customers. Queuing can provide the perfect solution, but it comes with an intimidating prospect. How do brick-and-mortar establishments integrate queuing at scale safely and efficiently…
The ENTOUCH Partnership Difference
For any organization to be a success, it typically needs to have strong partnerships. ENTOUCH embraces the partnership model and has a unique approach to ensuring success. Discussing the company’s take on partnerships, In Touch with ENTOUCH host Tyler Kern spoke with Todd Brinegar, EVP Sales and Marketing, and Jessica Beerman, Director of Channel Sales. Beerman opened…
How to Achieve ESG Goals through Better Energy Management
Through the right energy management system, businesses can reach their ESG goals. ENTOUCH’s CEO, Jon Bolen, and Director of Customer Success, Trey Hernandez, joined host Tyler Kern to discuss what that energy management system looks like and how it benefits environmental, social and governance practices within organizations. Today’s investors rely on ESG reporting as they…
Does the Cloud Need Agile Infrastructure to Thrive?
The way we communicate, share data and use technology to act on those insights is changing – and it’s all leading to the cloud. On In the Cloud, every week new experts will engage in a fire side chat and will bring their extensive experience in software, IT and mobile solutions straight to you, offering a…
What Innovations Are Shaping Beverage Variety Pack Automation?
With variety packaged beverages gaining in popularity, Uptime tapped two Douglas Machine veterans in the beverage packaging industry for their insights on how secondary packaging companies are supporting this burgeoning sector. Todd Welker and Mike Uphoff joined host James Kent to share the transforming beverage industry trends. A shift in variety packaging from glass to…
RedViking’s Journey Into Helicopter Testing
The helicopter test industry is challenging. Engineers and companies must understand the needs of fixed-wing and rotorcraft manufacturing. Smart manufacturing systems must be in place in order to produce and test aircraft tolerance. So, what goes into these systems, and who are the industry leaders? On this episode of RedTalks, host Tyler Kern talked with…
An Introduction to Laser Interferometry and Best Practices
Measuring optics is a precision practice, and it’s made possible with laser interferometry. In this episode of Metrology Matters, host Tyler Kern kicks off a series on laser interferometry with an introductory episode discussing the practice with Kate Medicus, CEO of Ruda Cardinal, and Bruce Truax, Director of Engineering at ZYGO, to delve into…
Is More Smart Tech the Answer to Public Transportation’s Growing Pains?
On this special episode of MarketScale TV from the MarketScale Tradeshow Booth, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin talked with Paul Doherty, President & CEO, The Digit Group, a smart city solution provider, giving solutions on everything from master planning and architectural design services to real-world implementations of blockchain and IoT solutions. Litwin and Doherty…
Top 10 Manufacturing Trends in the Post-Pandemic Era
Agile factories, IoT, predictive maintenance, workforce transformation and safety, resilient supply chains and doubling down on data — these were all pandemic-driven trends that topped the manufacturing agenda in 2020. But what lies ahead in 2021 and beyond? Here’s 10 trends driving how manufacturers will move through three phases of responding, recovering and revamping operations…
A Rewarding Career Awaits in the HVAC Industry. Just ask Frank Riley.
In today’s rapidly changing world, the aging workforce in technical and trade careers, including the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry, is a significant challenge. With advancements in energy management and new HVAC systems hitting the market every year, the need for young, skilled workers is more pressing than ever. However, attracting this…
Mechanical Solutions That Build Efficiency and Sustainability. An Overview of HuckeStein Mechanical
Mechanical solutions covering everything for nationwide commercial HVAC needs is something Huckestein Mechanical, A Service Logic Company, is all about. Since James E. Huckestein expanded the C.L. Fallon Corporation in 1978 to include mechanical contracting and a complete HVAC solution ten years later, Huckestein remains the respected name in mechanical solutions. This reputation continues…
Trends in Automation and Workforce – Manufacturing’s Job Crisis
Historically, there’s been a careful balance between automation and human labor in the workforce. Automation has the potential to vault productivity forward, but it also has the potential to eliminate jobs. With packaging automation, companies have to walk a very delicate line in bringing new automation to eliminate the truly demanding jobs. On this episode…
Volkswagen Strengthens Hold in US Vehicle Market with EV Push
After establishing a confident market share in Europe and commanding over 20% of the market in China, Volkswagen is hoping to finally make a splash in the one market it can’t quite seem to get a hold on – the US. Its strategy? Placing even more confidence in its EV future. That confidence is coming…
More Charging Stations Set to Hit US Roadways
If you drive an electric vehicle, get ready for some good news – more charging stations are coming nationwide. Electrify America, which originally saw the EPA and CARB force carmaker Volkswagen to spend $2 billion on electric vehicle charging across America, has now ballooned into the largest charging network in the United States. The new…
Will Transparency Be the Path Forward for Drone Manufacturers?
Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States. Transparency in the drone space has typically been lacking, but one leader in the industry…
How Are Drones Feeding Real-Time Data from the Rugged Edge
Drones are here to stay, and they’re making their presence felt in a wider variety of industries than ever before. From mining to film, construction and much more, unmanned vehicles are collecting unprecedented amounts of data in real time and making it available for use. However, therein lies one of the blooming industry’s biggest challenges….
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