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New Case Study Showcases Advancements in Measurement of Joint Space Width in the Knee
Under the current standard of care, joint space width (JSW) measured on Weight Bearing radiographs suffers from poor sensitivity to detection of knee osteoarthritis (OA). It also does a poor job of tracking symptom progression. 2D radiographic JSW is limited by dependence on X-Ray beam alignment with the medial tibial plateau as well as temporal…
Listen: Solving Pro AV Security is Simpler than it Sounds with Tim Albright of AVNation Media
Securing data. It’s the focus of conversation from Healthcare’s EHRs to Industrial IoT’s smart cities. The Pro AV industry is no stranger to security either, but as the connective power of installations continue to grow and customers demand more capabilities, new security risks present themselves. Whose responsibility is it to make sure installations are…
How the Lobby Became the Crown Jewel of Corporate Office Buildings in the Digital Age
Every day, corporate lobbies are the entryway for thousands of guests, workers, vendors, and executives in their buildings. What a lobby says to a visitor is a greater reflection of the ideas and work being done. Every corporate lobby has something different to offer, from high-tech to high-class. Today, many building owners are utilizing new…
How the Lobby Became the Crown Jewel of Corporate Office Buildings in the Digital Age
Every day, corporate lobbies are the entryway for thousands of guests, workers, vendors, and executives in their buildings. What a lobby says to a visitor is a greater reflection of the ideas and work being done. Every corporate lobby has something different to offer, from high-tech to high-class. Today, many building owners are utilizing new…
Listen: Lighting Done Smarter, Not Harder with Greg Myers of Sensus
As going green and conserving energy has become not only a more widespread social push as well as financially viable,, companies are looking for new and efficient ways to automate and advance utilities at the next level. The possibilities are practically endless at a city level, and joining us to talk about applications from…
Continuing Education That Doesn’t Put You to Sleep
This article is the first of a three-part series entitled “How to Stay Connected and Relevant in the Digital Age of Design” and is featured on MarketScale AEC. If you are an architect or designer, taking continuing education (CE) courses can often feel like death and taxes—unavoidable. The idea of maintaining certification to stay on…
Rigging Points: Will Flavin Takes Us On Tour With Brett Young
As a freelance lighting director and founder of Flavin Lighting Design, LLC, Will Flavin is certainly in the lighting business. However, he might tell you he is really in the business of making memories. Inspired by a live Disney show when he was younger, Flavin entered the light rigging profession in high school and has…
Listen: The Future of AV Tech and Teaching with Chuck Espinoza of AVIXA
As we continue deeper into the 21st Century, our involvement with AV technology grows, and customers expect more. While there are some people who are self taught experts of all things AV, there aren’t many avenues as a provider/technician for keeping up on changes, innovations and shifts in audiovisual tech. In comes AVIXA, a…
WORKPLACE CULTURE IS KEY TO CULTIVATING AND RETAINING QUALITY STAFF
Our traditional season of vacations, leisure, and outdoor adventures is about to end. Now it’s back to school and back-to-work. It’s also time to kick off football and, for some, that job search was put to the side by summer vacation. The quiet times on the beach or in a hammock create reflection for many….
Obsessing Over Trends is a Bad Trend For A Retailer with Carol Spieckerman of Spieckerman Retail
When trying to predict the future, it can be helpful to acknowledge the past. It can also be a good idea to not try to predict the future. Carol Spieckerman, CEO of Spieckerman Retail, spends a lot of intellectual energy helping her clients focus on what they are doing (and how they are doing…
Simplify, Standardize and Stabilize with Dan Miller of Simplistic IT Solutions
Sometimes it really is all in the name. On today’s podcast, our host spoke with the CEO of Simplistic IT Solutions, Dan Miller. “I can’t think of anybody that has ever called us and says ‘Hey. How do I make this difficult to use?’ It just doesn’t happen,” Miller said. The two discussed the…
Listen: It’s Time for a Smarter Managed Solution, Says Nick Paton of M3 Technology
For too long, businesses have approached AV with very analog thinking; it’s time to go digital, so to speak. On today’s episode of the Pro AV Podcast, we talk about the intersection of AV and IT with Nick Paton, a programmer with M3 Technology Group, and why meeting customer expectations of simplicity and user-friendliness…
VPT’s Design for A New Power Converter with Gate Driving Awarded US Patent
At VPT we are constantly developing new and innovative power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, space, and industrial applications. We are proud to announce that one of our recent breakthrough designs has earned a US patent. This is a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of our engineers who continually push the boundaries…
WHAT RETAILERS SHOULD KNOW BEFORE DIVING INTO LED DISPLAYS
There was a time when retailers could simply hang banners over the front of their building, slap a few posters in the window, sprinkle cardboard cutouts around the store and call their signage done. But in today’s digital world, this is no longer an effective strategy. Instead, retailers need to grab the attention of shoppers…
Listen: The Rise of Public Cloud Vendors with William Maker of Pinnacle Business Systems
With every new invention in the IT and software industries – which to be perfectly honest is almost everyday – thought leaders in the industry are forced to find new and inventive solutions to meet their clients’ needs, expectations and budgets. In today’s episode, William Maker, solutions architect for Pinnacle Business Systems, explained one…
Watch: Apple Pay Users May Soon Have a New Favorite Place to Shop
Apple Pay users are now able to checkout with their iOS devices at Costco. The US warehouse company announced it officially will accept the digital payment method all locations. According to CNET, it will also make Apple Pay available it its gas stations soon. Costco was holding out allowing customers to use Apple Pay, and…
Breaking Out of the Post-Production Workflow Silo
As the adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, while this may apply to things like cars or dishwashers, sometimes there are better ways of doing things, and we simply can’t see them. In many industries, this aversion to change and communication is called a silo mentality, and in the production and…
Create Meaningful Connections with Three Types of Digital Content
Having the right content for digital screens is key to reaching consumers—but it has to be created and deployed with a rigorous plan in mind to meet your brand’s goals on time and within budget. The first thing to understand about content for digital screens is there are three main types: standard, interactive and dynamic….
IoT Please: A Consumer’s Introduction to Integration with Kevin Williams of WISE Power
Safety, security, ethics and morals. For many companies, these issues sit in a gray area. Should the users and consumers bear the responsibility of these issues within IT? Or, rather, should the responsibility fall on the shoulders of the developers and distributors? In this episode, Kevin Williams, CEO of WISE Power, answers this question…
AV Goals: Revolutionizing Art One Exhibit at a Time
Classic art will always be coveted. There is no disputing the value to culture that paintings and sculptures have provided the world for centuries. However, museums are increasingly becoming places of immersion and experiences. Nothing better exemplifies this than the venues that are showcasing the most cutting edge technology in the A/V industry. These museums…
Listen: Streaming, Spinning and Statistics with Kyle Matthiesen of Black Box Record Club
Vinyl records are back in style. In 2017, vinyl sales reached the highest they’ve been since 1991. It’s been an interesting trend in the age of streaming; as accessing music reaches its most convenient, people revert back to the most inconvenient way to listen to music. Why? Because the appeal lies in something else….
Transhield in the Windy City for IMTS 2018
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is coming to Chicago September 10-15. Transhield is happy to announce that we will be participating in this year’s event from Booth #121463, in the East Building, Level 2. IMTS is America’s largest display and demonstration of global manufacturing technology, with more than 115,000 projected attendees from the manufacturing industry…
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TRANSFORM MASS TRANSIT
Digital signage is impacting how we live and work in a variety of ways, including how we use mass transit. Omnivex enhances the commuter experience by providing critical data and cutting-edge solutions that transform the way people travel. Learn more in our video blog. Read more at omnivex.com
Watch: Integrated Hinge Aluminum Frame Doors
Integrated Hinge Aluminum Frame Doors with Salice AIR hinges offer an innovative and elegant design solution for kitchens, bathrooms, display cabinets and more. Read more at element-designs.com
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