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The Demand for Skilled Labor Will Continue to Rise in 2020
2020 will be a pivotal year for hiring. It’s estimated that America’s job market will see an increase of roughly two million jobs from 2018. Demand for skilled trades is on the rise moving into the new year as well. Electricians and Machinists are projected to be some of the most in-demand jobs of the…
What You Need to Know in B2B This Weekend
We talk a lot about Amazon on these updates but today we’re starting with another Jeff Bezos company. Blue Origin, a commercial space flight company, reached another milestone yesterday when it successfully launched and landed the same rocket for the sixth time. The spacecraft reached a peak altitude of 65 miles, which is past…
Explaining Robotic Process Automation
With this edition of the Mecca Minute I’d like to talk a little robotic process automation or RPA. RPA is hyperautomation that takes automating processes to the next level. Like many other subjects I’ve shared in the past, this concept is not new. But the big reason that it has evolved from a dream…
Made in America: Martin Guitars, Coming Dec. 19
Why stay in America? In today’s global marketplace there are are still companies surviving and thriving right in our own backyard. We’re hitting the road in search of America’s most interesting companies to answer one question: Why are you proud to be made in America? A Musical Icon American cities like Nashville, Austin and…
Water Solutions: The Importance of Maintaining HVAC Coils
HVAC systems work tirelessly to heat, cool, and clean the air we breathe. But too often, critical components fail to receive regular maintenance, and the consequences are costly. Over time, condenser, evaporator, and air handler coils accumulate dirt, grease, and bacteria from the air and environment. Without proper cleaning, this buildup compromises efficiency and…
Conversations from the EDGE: The Value of Peer Groups
Jonathan Sterling, president of Maxair Mechanical spoke on this episode of Conversations from the EDGE about peer groups, and how they offer many benefits for an organization. Before Maxair joined the Service Logic group of companies, they participated in non-competitive peer groups with similar type businesses across the country. “Through this process, we gained…
Alternatives for Decreasing Dry Times in Building Processes
High humidity levels can increase the dry times for dry wall, paint, plaster, fireproofing compounds, adhesives, masonry, cement, and other key building materials. Cost overruns are a builder’s nightmare. Is there a better, more efficient way of decreasing dry times without using traditional heaters, fans, or outdoor air? In this episode of the Building…
Conversations from the EDGE: How to Create an Exceptional Customer Experience
On this episode of Conversations from the EDGE with Service Logic, host James Kent spoke with Chris Douglas, President of Encon Heating & A/C, about Douglas’ 37 years with Encon, tracing a career path that began as a service technician. It was during this first role with the Encon, Douglas learned the importance of…
Beyond Lifting Glass: The Versatility of Ergo Robotic Machines
On this episode of the MarketScale Engineering & Construction Podcast, Alan Nudi, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ergo Robotic Solutions joined host James Kent for a discussion on Ergo’s machines, and how they’re not just for lifting large sheets of glass. These machines can be a builder’s best friend for a lot of…
AirIQ: The Benefits of Steam Humidifiers
John Cotton, Tech Support and Project Coordinator at Field Controls, spoke on this episode of AirIQ about the benefits of installing an indoor steam humidifier. Indoor heating systems draw moisture out of the air and adds personal discomfort, drying of the skin, and static build-up that can cause damage to electronics. Cotton recommended the…
Why Apartment Buildings Are Trending in One Direction
According to the latest research by Yardi Matrix and RENTCafe, apartments are reaching for the sky. High rise apartments continue to be more popular as cities get denser and inhabitants preferences for locality increases. Yardi Business Development Manager Doug Ressler joined Business Casual to discuss the factors leading to this shift in living preferences,…
Understanding Digital Disruption and Transformation: The Mecca Minute
Understanding Digital Transformation Digital transformation is yet another oversimplified set of buzzwords with a very complicated meaning. Digital transformation is most often associated with the conversion of a largely manual processes into a highly efficient and inherently more organized process using data. It can also be applied to streamlining the development of products…
6 Key Benefits of VoIP
Voice over IP (VoIP) has been gradually replacing the public switched telephone network (PSTN) as the voice communications infrastructure for businesses, their suppliers, and customers. If your business isn’t already using VoIP or you’re looking for a viable telephone service, it’s important to know how VoIP is changing the workplace. Let’s take a look at…
A How-To on Protecting Innovative Ideas
Protecting new ideas, processes, and products is as important as developing them in the first place. On this episode of MarketScale’s Building Management podcast, Seckin Ozol, vice president of engineering research and development for Transhield, sat down with host Sean Heath to discuss their approach to protecting ideas and developing responsible products. Any company…
How VoIP is Changing the Way Businesses Communicate
With the rapid evolution of digital technology, workplaces have seen seismic changes both to the systems they use and their day-to-day operations. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the field of telecommunications. Over the past 20 years, Voice over IP (VoIP) has been gradually replacing the public switched telephone network (PSTN) as the voice…
Fabtech 2019: Self-learning Robots with a Human Touch
The fear for many when it comes to robots and automation is losing the human touch and expertise that comes with years of experience. One company has managed to take the expertise of human hands and seamlessly transfer that to robotics. LestaUSA’s new Finishing Robots are programmed using the movements and actions of leading…
Why Collaboration is King at Fabtech 2019 with Dan Allford
It takes multiple companies to make robot automation come to life in metal forming, fabricating, welding or finishing. At Fabtech 2019, Dan Allford of Arc Specialties provided a picture of why collaboration and cooperation between companies in different segments of the industry is so important. “People that come to this show typically come with…
Why the World’s Largest Supplier of Robots Attends Fabtech
Matt Gresens, Sr. District Manager at FANUC America Corporation, joined MarketScale at Fabtech 2019 to talk about why the show is valuable for robotic integrators. “We’re always making sure we have the best robots out there in the world that have the best options available to make a project successful,” Gressens said. He explained how…
Parabellum: OT Security Starts with Visibility, Solving Technology and Organizational Blindspots
In this webinar from February 2019, Sharon Rosenman, Cyberbit’s VP of Marketing was joined by Alon Nachmany, Cyberbit ICS Security Expert, and Cecil Pineda, former CISO of DFW Airport and CISO/Managing Director of Cyber Watch Systems. This webinar took participants through an overview of OT visibility and challenges, presented a CISO Case Study on…
Unlocking Efficiency and Job Satisfaction for Industrial Companies
The distance between perception and reality is farther apart than you think. That’s especially true when it comes to management’s perception of how employees feel. An anecdotal smile on the way out the door, hearing laughter among your crew… those don’t dig into how your employees’ job satisfaction, burnout level, or propensity to walk…
Iron Fox: Carwashes, Concrete, and Paperclips
The foundation of a business is always a point of emphasis when discussing long-term success. On this episode of The Iron Fox Podcast, Brian Schweppe, Lead Install for Iron Fox, and Jay Florence, Installation Supervisor for Iron Fox, sat down with host Sean Heath, and they discussed how the literal foundation of a carwash…
5 Key Trends to Look For at FABTECH 2019
One of the largest events in the industrial sector returns November 11-14. FABTECH 2019 kicks off at McCormick Place in Chicago next week, bringing together professionals in the welding, metal forming and finishing world. The conference expects more than 48,000 attendees this year and 1,700 exhibitors, but the storylines run deeper than the numbers. Additive…
Parabellum: 2019 SANS SOC Survey Recap, Overcoming SOC Staffing Challenges
The 2019 SAN SOC Survey recap webinar, conducted in July of 2019, was hosted by Oren Aspir, CTO of Cyberbit, and Yarden Altman, Cyberbit incident response expert and former SOC manager. The Webinar covered the key survey findings, changes from 2018 to 2019, how to overcome the skill shortage, and the role of SOAR…
The Most Impactful Business and Industry Benefits of IoT
On this episode of the Industrial IoT Podcast, Adam Livesay, co-founder, and CEO at Elevāt.IoT, joined host Geoffrey Short to discuss how businesses and industries are blending this technology into their machines and getting value out of it. Elevāt.IoT specializes in connecting fleets of machines and enabling the flow of data between operators, distributors,…
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