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Living Live: The Innovations Driving Remote Production Forward
On this episode of Living Live with Ross Video, host Tyler Kern was joined by Ross Video President and Executive Producer, Ross Mobile Productions Mitch Rubenstein and Stephen Repass, General Manager, Ross Mobile Productions. The trio dove into the explosion of remote production, examining the journey of the industry to its current height and…
Making Sense of Seismic Supply Chain Shifts: Spieckerman Speaks Retail
Lately, the conversation in retail has been heavily weighted toward who’s going to make it and who’s on the retail ropes. But if links in the supply chain are broken, none of it matters because products never make it to market! Lynne Sprugel has been building those links throughout her career for retailers like J.C….
Nokia Today: The Current State of US Policy on 5G
Brian Hendricks, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations for Nokia joined Marianne Strobel, Head of Customer Marketing and Communications, North America, for Nokia to discuss the current state of US 5G policy. Hendricks said the US is making every effort to ensure the rapid deployment of 5G networks as the worldwide race to deploy…
The Roboticist Chronicles: The Strengths and Weaknesses of Collaborative Robots
We all can use a little help from our friends – but what if that friend is a robot? With collaborative robots, robots with safety features that allow more human interaction or for humans to work nearby, that’s possible. It’s not only safety where collaborative robots shine, however, with programming a task that can…
Hot Dip Galvanized ‘bloom’ Art Piece Wins American Galvanizers Association Award
Modern art has long been a discipline where materials and substrates are innovative. While galvanized metal is best known for how it’s applied in infrastructure and construction, it’s also known for its ability to serve that innovative purpose with the introduction of “Bloom,” a hot dip galvanized art piece in downtown Reno, Nev. This glowing bloom…
Built Modular: Modular Construction for Temporary Building Needs
Peter Eberle, President & CEO, Vanguard Modular Building Systems, kicked off the first Built Modular episode with his take on the flexible and affordable solutions modular construction brings to temporary and permanent building projects. The nature of prefabricated, modular construction allows for factory assembly without dealing with nature’s elements. This process allows development to happen…
Finding Interconnectedness in the Pillars of Green Building: Build for Impact
On this episode of Build for Impact, host and LEED architect Daniel A. Huard was joined by Miranda Gardiner, Vice President, Sustainable and Performance Design Manager at HKS, Inc. As usual, Huard and Gardiner focused in on Huard’s four pillars of green building — sustainability, resiliency, transparency of materials, and wellness. “What strikes me about your pillars is…
Scale with Sergio: Additive Agility for Supply Chains
On this segment of Scale with Sergio, host and Marketscale’s Executive VP of Operations, Sergio Reyes, visits once again with Dr. Raymundo Arróyave. Boasting a BS degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estuidios Superiores de Monterrey, and an MS and PhD in Materials Science from MIT, Dr. Arróyave is…
The Business of Overcoming Fear
In work and daily life, fear can halt business and personal progress. Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Steel Works & LestaUSA, and Jim Rieffenberger, Business Leader Coach, speaker, and author from Renue, talked about ways to address the fears that can hold businesses back. Rieffenberger, a lifelong friend and mentor to DeGeest, recently became a…
Taking it to the Bank: Straight Outta Crumpton
Straight Outta Crumpton with host Greg Crumpton focuses on why building relationships is valuable, both in the world of business and in life. This week, Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton are joined by Jason Banks, CEO and Owner of Banks Electrical Contractors, to discuss how he fell into the electrical field and learned early on the value…
Screw Assembly Line
We’re here at the screw compressor assembly line where we assemble set one twenty up to set three fifty-five screw compressors. The usage of VSD is to optimize the production but also to optimize the energy efficiency. This reason, we have over the past decade developed our screw compressors to be more and more robust…
Beyond the Concept: Why Automation Makes Sense from an ROI Perspective
Robots and automation may seem like an expensive idea for many business owners, but automation be more within reach than previously thought and can produce excellent return on investment. Whether painting a factory or removing waste in a facility’s process, the ROI for automation can often be measured in months. “Automation in and of…
The Importance of Unified Threat Management
Sean Ferrel, Chairman & Founder, Managed Solution, and Dominique Singer, Vice President, Business Development for Cybersecurity, Telarus recognize the daily risks businesses face from cyber threats, and they know the importance of unified threat management. The risks have increased with more and more businesses’ employees working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now…
First Pitch: The Savannah Bananas Take the Field
When Cole, his wife and their small team began working to replicate past success in Savannah, they sold two tickets…in three months. The lowest point came shortly after, when the team was informed it had completely overdrawn the organization’s bank account. Instead of folding, Cole and his wife doubled down. They sold their house, going…
The Roboticist Chronicles: The Difference Between Robots on Earth and Robots in Outer Space
Some things are challenging enough, but an extra element takes the degree of difficulty up several notches. That’s how it is for Josh Sooknanan, an aerospace engineer with NASA, who takes robots and puts them into space. In addition to the already steep curve of working with robotics, Sooknanan also has to face things…
Everything You Need to Know About Modular Building Manufacturing
Modular building manufacturing describes the process of producing individual sections or modules that will be assembled into a finished building at the final site. These buildings have become valuable to a variety of industries, including commercial, corrections, education, healthcare, utilities, government and more. But what is the process, exactly, and how does it benefit users? Modular…
Can You Glaze a Structure and Social Distance at the Same Time?
At Ergo Robotic Solutions, our foremost concern is always jobsite safety. We pride ourselves on bringing truly innovative robotic solutions and new efficiencies to glaziers across the country, but none of that is worth anything without proper safety and precautionary measures. To that end, social distancing while glazing has been an important topic of conversation…
Making Sense of the Data: AI Technology for Strategic Global Food Production
Alex Whitley discusses the use of AI in global food production. In the global food production world, there is no end to the available data to inform crop health, yield and environmental impact. But deciphering that data into executable processes can be a different story. Alex Whitley, Managing Director at Arva Intelligence, believes that…
Business Casual: Germany’s Transition to EV Going the Distance
At a time when every country should be accelerating a shift to meet ambitious net-zero emission goals to save our planet, Germany is putting the pedal to the metal in the electric car transition. A recent McKinsey report pegs Germany to become the world market leader for electric cars by 2021, with more than…
What Does it Mean to Implement Autonomous Drones?
Welcome to this week’s episode of “Drones in America,” a MarketScale podcast hosted by Grant Guillot. On “Drones in America,” Guillot and industry leaders, influencers and experts explore the rapidly growing commercial drone industry in the U.S., guiding you through the complex web of technology, policy and more. On this bonus episode of Drones In America, Guillot…
Scale with Sergio: Examining the Supply Chain in the Fashion Industry
Supply chains are the backbone of any operation, and that’s particularly true in the fashion industry, where sourcing, manufacturing and delivery are quite literally make-or-break. To help host Sergio Reyes dive into visibility, management and more when it comes to supply chains in the fashion industry, Smartwool Head of Operations Aloke Mishra joined this episode…
How to Become a Changemaker: Straight Outta Crumpton
Straight Outta Crumpton with Greg Crumpton focuses on the ways that building relationships is valuable both in business and in life. Change is hard, but today’s guest Gwen Smothers has been a trailblazer in facilitating it. As the business systems manager of Piedmont Service Group, a technical facility and energy-efficient solutions company in Raleigh, NC,…
Getting Technetical: The ABCs of PTFE Tape and Film
People may be most familiar with PTFE tape under its sometimes-moniker, plumber’s tape. But, as Technetics’ product manager Rodrigo Costa explained, there are many different uses and applications for PTFE tapes and films. “PTFE tapes are interesting because of its chemical inertness, so it is resistant to any solvent,” Costa said. “it’s nontoxic, and…
The ABCs of PTFE Tape and Film with Rodrigo Costa
People may be most familiar with PTFE tape under its sometimes-moniker, plumber’s tape. But, as Technetics’ product manager Rodrigo Costa explained on Getting Technetical, there are many different uses and applications for PTFE tapes and films. “PTFE tapes are interesting because of its chemical inertness, so it is resistant to any solvent,” Costa said. “it’s…
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