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Tech Gains Making inroads in the Transportation Industry
As technology giants break into the transportation industry, savvy leaders in the truck stop and travel plaza industry will find ways to capitalize on this trend to make more money. Tesla is disrupting the industry with a new all-electric tractor that is being marketed to Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo and UPS Inc.
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NBC Used Virtual 3D During Super Bowl Broadcast
During Super Bowl LII, NBC used virtual 3D broadcast graphic enhancements of the two QBs to keep fans up to date with how they were doing. NBC had six players do body scans before the game to make the experimental augmented reality appearances happen. “It’s been done in Europe a little bit, but I have […]
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DTECH 2024: Looq AI’s Digital Transformation Empowers Engineering and Grid Resilience
Engineering and grid resilience were top of mind at DISTRIBUTECH 2024, and AI solutions paved the way for exciting advancements that will transform the industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the utilities and energy sectors by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and customer service. AI accelerates processes, improves decision-making, streamlines testing procedures in utilities, predicts system […]
From Hydrogen Fuel Cells to SCIB Batteries: Toshiba’s Push Towards Greener Data Centers
The European Commission has introduced a new voluntary rating system to assess and enhance the sustainability and energy efficiency of data centers across the European Union, as part of a broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the push for greener data centers extends beyond the EU: Even globally, the data center industry […]
The Keys to Buying and Selling Small Businesses with Exit Factor Founder Jessica Fialkovich
The impending “Silver Tsunami” signifies a significant shift in buying and selling small businesses, with around 12 million businesses set to change hands due to baby boomer retirements over the next decade. This transition poses challenges and opportunities for small to mid-sized business owners aiming for profitable and smooth exits or acquisitions. A critical […]
Charting the Course in DER Management: Itron’s Solutions for Tomorrow’s Energy Challenges
With DER management at the helm of steering the energy sector through its significant transformation, the industry stands at the confluence of decarbonization and technological advancement. This pivotal shift emphasizes the critical need to adeptly navigate the increased load demands from electric vehicles (EVs) and the seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Insights […]
NIH Puts New Clinical Trial Guidelines Into Effect
Researchers requesting funding for clinical trials must determine if their research meets new criteria set by new NIH guidelines. The new guidelines breaks from the traditional understanding to also include both basic biomedical research and basic social and behavioral research. The switch has caused somewhat of a controversy, with some researchers claiming that the guidelines […]
Managing Your Carbon Footprint
U.S. corporations increasingly look to manage their carbon footprints, and energy costs, by entering into clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs). The contracts offer a tailwind to renewable energy developers but can challenge traditional utility-customer relationships. Ninety-five percent of the world’s largest 250 companies by revenue issue sustainability reports that disclose their environmental and social […]
Measuring with the Use of Fizeau Interferometers
The Fizeau interferometer is used to measure the shape and quality of optical surfaces at high precision.[1] It’s important to remember that not all reference optics are created equal, as design and construction causes quality fluctuation. When using reference optics to determine the flatness quality of other flat optical surfaces, it’s essential to have confidence […]
Apple’s New Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Roof
Increasingly innovative construction means incorporating composites into the design and construction process. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a strong yet light fiber-reinforced plastic often used when strength-to-weight ratio and rigidity are required. Aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, sporting goods, and other consumer and technical applications are being found for these fantastic materials, and one of […]
On the Look-Out for Dry Eyes
For most of us, tears are associated solely with crying. In a moment of sadness or joy, we might shed a few tears–but otherwise, the curious water in our eyes is not something we typically worry about. Tears, as it turns out, are essential to maintaining eye health, helping to lubricate and nourish the eye […]
How Low Capital Investment in Wastewater Systems Waste Money
All too often we pay attention current costs, ignoring future expenses—and savings. Municipalities and consultants do the same thing when considering investing in a wastewater pumping system, thinking about the short-term costs rather than thinking about factors that could dramatically affect operating costs and improve performance. Such short-sightedness costs you more over the long-run. Most […]
Delta Private Jets Announces A New Way To Travel
Private air travel is about to change. At least for Delta customers, that is. Delta Private Jets is revamping their flight options, and it could open up new opportunities for individuals to fly in style for less money. The subsidiary of Delta Airlines recently announced that it will be offering a Sky Access membership program […]
Building Manage Systems Not Ready To Handle High Performance Buildings
With the growing technological capabilities of green buildings, one thing has become clear– building management systems (BMS) are falling short. While there have been small steps taken towards rectifying the need for stronger management in the last 5 years, the main issue seems to be that manufactures aren’t that great at IT problem solving. […]