Author: Connected World

AI (artificial intelligence) is powering many industries. Case in point: infrastructure inspections. A combination of AI and drones can provide visual inspections for transmission and distribution power lines for regional utility customers. Consider the example of DRIFT ENTERPRISE Ltd., which is a full-service commercial drone company in the Cayman Islands with service extension to Jamaica and other Caribbean territories. The company recently began using AI technology from Buzz Solutions. Here is how this can help: Provide a more efficient and accurate way to detect and predict grid anomalies. Ensure the resilience of the energy grid. Minimize the amount of blackouts.…

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Sensor technology continues to advance for schools to make them more secure. Consider the case of Metrasens, which has developed advanced detection systems for greater safety in schools. The sensor technology can identify potential threats, including concealed weapons. The system can be used both indoors and outdoors, is portable, flexible, battery powered, weather resistance, and has zonal indication. Moore Public Schools, which is the fourth largest public school system in the state, is one example of a district that has adopted such technology. Building on a successful pilot of Metrasens Ultra detectors in the previous academic year, Moore Public Schools…

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Healthcare costs continue to soar, increasing at a rate of 10% globally from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey2023 Global Medical Trends Survey. Could bioprinting help bring down healthcare costs while also delivering personalized medical care? Some pundits say yes. At its core, bioprinting enables the creation of patient-specific tissues and organs. As an example, Vital3D is a biotech company specializing in 3D bioprinting solutions and says this technology has the potential to bring changes to healthcare. Here is how this can help in healthcare: Reduce medical expenses by offering a more streamlined and cost-effective…

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Tim Linsenmeyer, chief technology officer at Clover Environmental Solutions, takes a moment out of his hectic schedule to talk with Peggy Smedley, editorial director, and president of Specialty Publishing Media about the future of manufacturing. Tim is a visionary IT executive and digital transformation thought leader who enjoys explaining that technology is a journey, not a destination. While the conversation was brief, Tim hit on some very poignant trends that are on the minds of many manufacturing IT executives and the workforce of tomorrow. What does the plant of the future look like? Tim Linsenmeyer: The plant of the future…

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