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Overcoming the skills shortage with VR
The UK is at the forefront of global innovation, with skilled engineers and electricians being called to work on projects all over the world. However, we’re experiencing a skills crisis that’s threatening the future of the construction industry. Here, HellermannTyton discusses how VR can help overcome this skills shortage and create a new breed of future-ready electricians.
AI for a new decade
There is no doubt that AI is up and coming. But, as ‘Back to the Future’ proves, only a handful of futuristic predictions end up becoming reality. It’s best to speak to experts on where AI might be heading in the coming years. Today’s innovative business leaders are the ones implementing and experimenting with AI, and they are our best bet for understanding its future. By Dr Iain Brown, Head of Data Science, SAS UK & ...
Is AI changing the rules for medical imaging?
“AI has the potential to change all of our diagnostics and treatment procedures to enable more personalised and effective medicine,” said Marjorie Villien, PhD. Technology & Market Analyst, Medical & Industrial Imaging at Yole Développement (Yole). Here, Yole analyses how AI is changing medical imaging.
Energy sector to drive growth in China's automotive market
Serving as a business gateway into Southwest China’s evolving automotive market and supply chain, the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) has gradually risen, becoming one of the region’s most reputable automotive trading platforms. In 2020, CAPAS will turn its spotlight onto the E-mobility and Infrastructure zone.The zone debuted back in 2016, and since then, it has continued to adva...
Adaptive and intelligent computing at Embedded World 2020
Experience adaptive and intelligent computing, from Cloud to the Edge, with Xilinx at Embedded World 2020. At the event, Xilinx will showcase a collection of demos, highlighting its ACAP (Adaptive Compute Acceleration Card), Alveo, Industrial IoT (IIoT) and automotive solutions, plus much more.
Why infrared thermal imaging devices make sense for electricians
Heat is a byproduct of operating any sized electrical circuit. Most problems in electrical systems display themselves in terms of heat. Electricians must be able to classify a circuit as normal when the load is on or identify when it is abnormal and identify the issues that presents – finding hot spots that need attention. By John H. Waggoner, Senior Instructor, FLIR Infrared Training Center
Reducing human error in construction and engineering
Human error is inevitable, but it is not uncontrollable. Many steps can be taken to reduce the risk of human error in the workplace. For the Construction and Engineering sector, these methods can be the difference between a completed project and a stalled process. It can also be the difference between a project going off without a hitch and one that results in injury.
Sidewalk last mile delivery robots: a billion dollar market by 2030?
Last mile delivery is the most expensive part of the delivery chain, often representing more than 50% of the overall cost. This is mainly because it is the least productive and automated step. As such, many are seeking to bring automation into the last mile. In recent years, many companies around the world have been innovating to utilise autonomous mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicle technology. By:Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Dire...
Returner and retraining schemes key to closing the tech gender gap
WISE, the campaign for greater gender balance in science, technology and engineering (STEM), is urging employers to implement returner and retraining schemes to speed up progress towards closing the gender gap in STEM, and in particular in technology and digital roles. There are now over one million women working in core STEM roles, however, in technology women represent just 16% of the IT profession.
New cobot financial services leasing programme launched
Universal Robotshaslaunched its new cobot leasing programme in collaboration withDLL, a global vendor finance company. The new partnership enables all manufacturers, regardless of size or capital equipment budgets, to reap the benefits of automation without worrying about cash flow and seasonal fluctuations.