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AI and robotic technologies have been increasingly adopted in the manufacturing sector over the years. This article highlights how they can help manufacturers strike a balance between conducting their business operations and protecting the environment. There is a growing prevalence across the manufacturing industry to harness the benefits of AI and robotics to unlock efficiencies, […]
Underground mining operations have experienced significant technological advances in recent years. From record-keeping to search-and-rescue, all aspects of these operations require robust, rugged technologies that can handle the hazardous nature of mining environments. How collaborative development of new technologies is preparing mine rescue teams for future challenges Mining processes and operations are evolving faster […]
Digital transformation strategies have been established and implemented by companies across numerous industries. This article covers an interview with U.S. Steel’s CIO, Steve Bugajski, on what digital initiatives the company currently has in play and how the company is supporting its digital strategy. After a long career in the healthcare industry, including 10 years as […]
The smart grid — the biggest upgrade to the nation’s electrical infrastructure in decades — promises to deliver electricity more reliably, intelligently, and efficiently. For customers, it means fewer power outages, faster restores, and a greater capacity to manage their energy costs and consumption. For utilities, it means an improved ability to meet escalating demand, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in many supply chains. This article offers insights into how supply chain professionals are responding and what steps you can take to build supply chain resilience. NINETEEN MONTHS AFTER THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC, organizations are still navigating strenuous supply chain challenges that ramped up when outbreaks first began – […]
The manufacturing sector has drastically increased its adoption of digital technology in recent years. This article highlights how the use of extended reality tech benefits maintenance and training operations for manufacturers, especially during and after unanticipated disruptive events like COVID-19. We are witnessing a digital age where virtual and physical worlds are converging and revolutionizing […]
Mobile robotics technology has evolved significantly in recent years, expanding the types of industries and applications in which it is used. This article highlights how it can benefit future disaster response work. The first mobile robotics disaster response demonstration was performed on Wednesday, August 25 2021 (as outlined in this video). This was performed by […]
Visible investment in employee development from employers is key to retention, especially among younger generations of workers. This article explores this idea as it relates to the manufacturing sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Dive Brief: In a recent survey, more than half of manufacturing employees under age 25 said they stuck with their […]
The City of Mishawaka Police Department serves a population of more than 49,000 and prides itself in supporting officers with high-quality technology to help them perform their jobs more efficiently. While the department had been deploying mobile bay units for streamlined record management since 2007, they needed an upgrade. The agency’s officers were using different […]
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) remains a core software solution for many small-and-medium businesses (SMBs). As the supply chain and other core business functions go increasingly digital, SMB users require ERP solutions that offer advanced features and integrate with other key technology solutions. Enterprise resource planning software suites are sometimes referred to as “back office” solutions […]