Author: Peggy Smedley
Naturally, AI (artificial intelligence) benefits nearly everything it touches. Still, it is very important to take a close look at the impact it is having on a particular task—and it is perhaps even more important to ask critical questions, as the use of AI unfolds in different vertical markets. Take for instance one very specific area today: recruitment and hiring. Roughly 95% of HR (human resources) professionals believe AI could help with the application process for candidates, according to a recent study from Tidio. With companies receiving roughly 250 resumes for each corporate job opening, AI offers the opportunity to…
Peggy talks about a trend near and dear to her heart that is making a comeback: Made in America. She shares that many of the big companies are bringing manufacturing operations back to the states. She also discusses: The history of manufacturing in America—and what caused the decline. What is driving the resurgence of American manufacturing today. How the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence can help us manage plants in the future. peggysmedleyshow.com (3/15/22 – 762) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast…
Peggy and Ramy Harik, associate professor, University of South Carolina and chief manufacturing officer, Nephron Pharmaceuticals, talk about smart manufacturing. He says there are a lot of misconceptions of manufacturing being dirty, manual work—and manufacturing is actually the opposite. They also discuss: How we can entice the younger generations to consider a career in manufacturing. A challenge for high schoolers to learn about additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation. The three pillars for future factories. nextusc.com (3/15/22 – 762) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work,…
Peggy and Erik Bernal, CEO, Elite Water Systems, talk about water quality in the home. He says Hurricane Katrina spurred his curiosity, but the passion was driven by a water test that the Army Reserve conducted. Since that time, he has been on a mission to provide homeowners with an option and to understand there is an upgraded version of their tap water. They also discuss: How to approach builders about water quality. How to educate apartment renters on water quality. His vision for how to create a robust ecosystem in the home for water and air. elitewatersystems.com (3/15/22 -…
EV (electric vehicle) charging infrastructure is still sparse—although the five-year $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act suggests billions will be spent on a national network of EV charging stations. Still, while many wait for this to actually come to fruition, others are building the hubs they need inside their own homes. A February 2022 study by Juniper Research suggests EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026, which is up from $3.4 billion in 2021. Simply put, this growth rate is in excess of 390% in the next five years. One of the big reasons for this…
By now we all know Americans spend on average about 90% of their time indoors, where concentrations of some pollutants are often two-to-five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic switched into high gear, all eyes have been on indoor air quality. There is good reason for this too. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggests indoor concentrations of some pollutants have increased in recent decades due to factors such as insufficient mechanical ventilation and increased use of synthetic building materials, furnishings, personal care products, pesticides, and household cleaners. Add to this the growing concerns around asthma…
In the past few years, AI (artificial intelligence) has grown at a rapid pace for many organizations. Now many are considering what comes next as the speed of adoption of all these emerging technologies and the IoT (Internet of Things) continues to pick up. Grand View Research suggests the global artificial intelligence market size was valued at $62.35 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand to a growth rate of 40.2% through 2028. Deep learning led the market and North America dominated, accounting for more than 40% share of global revenue in 2020. In 2020, software solutions led the…
Peggy and Joe Cuiffi, assistant teaching professor, Penn State New Kensington, talk about reskilling and upskilling—and a shift in hiring in manufacturing today. He says manufacturers have shifted a lot of their demand in the last 10 years, with new digital competency skills that have crept in. They also discuss: Scope creep and how it is happening everywhere on the job. How small and medium manufacturers can take pieces and principles of the end goal of seeing the whole system at a time. How to educate students on the supply chain and global logistics and insights. newkensington.psu.edu (3/8/22 – 761)…
Peggy and Ansul Rajgharia, director, connected products and surge, Schneider Electric, talk about how Wiser works. He says you cannot change things that you cannot track—people can save energy if they know how and where they spend their energy. Wiser is a home energy monitor that goes inside the electrical panel and gives realtime understanding of where exactly energy is being spent. They also discuss: How Wiser looks at an electrical signature and detects which device is consuming how much energy. How the definition of home has changed in the last two years—and how Wiser fits in. The importance of…
Building a connected home is no longer optional—it is expected by many of today’s young buyers. The market is saturated with gizmos and gadgets that every consumer wants in their home. So, the question remains for builders: With so many devices and home automation systems available today, how should residential construction companies choose which one to put in new homes? Taking it a step further, what standards and protocols come into play and how do builders choose which one for homes? We all know Gen Z, or Screeners as I like to refer to them, are digital natives. This generation…