Unlike most industries currently benefiting from the Internet of Things (IoT), agriculture provides a rare window into understanding how a symbiotic relationship between nature and emerging technology can be nurtured. Today, hundreds of farms and animal husbandry business owners are integrating 3D printing, smart edge devices, augmented reality, and IoT to define the future of…
The Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Architecture Design
The practice of architecture, its traditional design processes, methods, and technical know-how are currently being changed by emerging technologies. This includes the use of creative tools such as 3D printing, robotics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). These integrations have sparked many debates about the effectiveness of emerging technologies when applied to architecture design. This…
How LiDAR Technology Helps to Assess Road Cracks and Ensure Safety
A global status report by WHO on road safety highlighted that 1.35 million people are affected by road traffic accidents annually. According to the report, the causes of these accidents can be grouped into three major categories: man, vehicle condition, and road infrastructure. The report highlighted the importance of the quality of physical road infrastructure…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mechanical Engineering Design
The stand out feature of most emerging technologies is their ability to disrupt the traditional way of doing things. This applies to artificial intelligence (AI) which focuses on providing machines with the ability to mimic cognitive functions needed to learn and solve problems. With the integration of AI, machine learning, and deep learning in the…
How EPC can Deliver on Time by Outsourcing Design & Development Activities
On-time delivery of products and services is critical for customer satisfaction and in order to strengthen professional relationships. Poor delivery performance is seen as an indicator of poor materials handling, bad project management, and low production efficiency. This reflect on a business’ reputation and the likelihood of winning future projects. This is particularly applicable for…
How Can Heavy Engineering and Industrial Product Manufacturers Cut R&D Costs for New Product Development?
Innovation is one of the most effective methods of staying ahead of competitors. However, innovation can only be achieved by spending a percentage of a companies turnover on research and development (R&D). Despite this, spending resources on R&D does not always guarantee a favorable return on investment (ROI). The amount spent on R&D differs significantly between industries,…