Articles by author: Troy Camplin
Success in agriculture is as difficult to predict as the weather. The industry is reliant on climate and even the slightest variation can throw off a commercial farming business’ yearly projections. Efficiency and consistency are paramount and technologies not originally designed for the field are beginning to make a difference for farmers and plant factory […]
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Is Virtual Reality Replacing the Microscope?
The digital revolution impacted the scientific field perhaps as much, if not more than, any other industry. The ability to examine subjects in three dimensions was transcendent, but now, even more advanced technology seems poised to transform what scientists can discover. Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are stepping up to give the […]
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Trucks, Trains and The Future of Shipping
The impact of an ongoing trucker shortage is starting to be felt by small businesses across the United States. While a booming economy is good, it only increases the demand for truckers, who are already in short supply. So, what does this mean for the industry and the companies that rely on it? Bed Times […]
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Smart Buildings Pose New Possibilities, New Risks
Everyday, thousands if not millions of workers swipe into their place of work with a personalized ID badge. The lights and heat in the lobby come on shortly before people started arriving for the day. Workers swipe their badges for the elevator to access specific floors. As employees enter their office and the lights come […]
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ORGATEC 2018 Challenges Designers to Rethink the Modern Office
The theme for ORGATEC 2018, held in Cologne, Germany, was “Visionary concepts for a new work culture.” There were a number of exhibitors, including Lars Boisen, Montana Furniture’s head of sales for Europe; Anton Van de Putte, CEO of BoConcept; and Thomas Halliday, Manager of Dealer Sales, Nick Laughton, Sales Director, and Kempton Williams, President […]
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AIA’s ‘Blueprint for Better’ Campaign Recognizes the Human Impact of Architecture
Monday, October 1 was World Architecture Day. This year, the American Institute for Architects’ (AIA) public awareness campaign is Blueprint for Better, spreading the impact that architects have in their communities. The idea is that architects should make more of an effort to get their voices heard when civic decisions are made. That means connecting […]
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Brick-and-Mortar Retail is Going Mobile
Anyone who has gone to a department store recently has probably noticed checkout counters scattered throughout the store. The idea is to make it easier for customers to make purchases—the point of sale (POS) is more decentralized now than ever, with POS systems located beyond the conventional exit point of a store. Now, new technology […]