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Google research reveals ‘what’s needed for AI acceleration in manufacturing’

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By Dominik Wee, managing director manufacturing and industrial, Google Cloud

While the promise of artificial intelligence transforming the manufacturing industry is not new, long-ongoing experimentation hasn’t yet led to widespread business benefits. Manufacturers remain in “pilot purgatory,” as Gartner reports that only 21% of companies in the industry have active AI initiatives in production.

However, new research from Google Cloud reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic may have spurred a significant increase in the use of AI and other digital enablers among manufacturers.

According to our data—which polled more than 1,000 senior manufacturing executives across seven countries—76% have turned to digital enablers and disruptive technologies due to the pandemic such as data and analytics, cloud, and artificial intelligence (AI). And 66% of manufacturers who use AI in their day-to-day operations report that their reliance on AI is increasing.

The top three sub-sectors deploying AI to assist in day-to-day operations are automotive/OEMs (76%), automotive suppliers (68%), and heavy machinery (67%). [Read more…] about Google research reveals ‘what’s needed for AI acceleration in manufacturing’

IDS introduces AI-complete industrial vision solution: ‘Even more functions thanks to free upgrade’

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The recently released software update for the IDS NXT platform provides users of the all-in-one AI solution IDS NXT ocean with many new features.

It extends the system’s AI capabilities to include object detection, offers turnkey solutions with vision apps and, with a new development environment, ensures that users can program their own image processing tasks and execute them as vision apps on their cameras.

Using OPC UA, AI-based image processing can also be integrated directly into factory automation without writing a single line of code. The update is free and can be used with all IDS NXT cameras. [Read more…] about IDS introduces AI-complete industrial vision solution: ‘Even more functions thanks to free upgrade’

6 Engineering Tips When Designing Machinery

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One of the commonly asked questions from machine designers or integrators is how they can effectively build a machine design or integrate the conversion of a machine with servomechanism advancement to meet the expected performance and needs.

Although this may be a challenging endeavor, technological advancement has made it easier to create engineering variations and unique operating processes.

When designing machinery, it would be helpful to employ several effective engineering tips even during the planning stage. It’s crucial to analyze all the possible scenarios to decrease the chances of failing and working through a demanding set of combinations and situations. [Read more…] about 6 Engineering Tips When Designing Machinery

KVH Industries: Providing the Expertise and Precision that Autonomous Platforms Need for Accurate, Safe Navigation

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The expansion and acceptance of vehicle autonomy will look a bit different from what futurists had predicted as recently as ten years ago.

People movers such as shuttles and buses are on track to become the first practical and widely accepted application of autonomous vehicles.

Getting to this point has been a long journey following decades of research and development into making autonomous technology safe and successful. [Read more…] about KVH Industries: Providing the Expertise and Precision that Autonomous Platforms Need for Accurate, Safe Navigation

5 Reasons to Order Custom eLearning Software Development

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The world doesn’t stay still, and neither should your employees. They need to update their competencies to keep up with the latest changes in the industry, no matter the occupation.

This is where you as the employer come in. Sure, you can just hope – or demand – that they do the learning in their free time. Or, you can provide them with an opportunity to become better at what they do – and reap the benefits in the form of increased productivity and improved performance.

Most likely, the question in your mind isn’t whether or not to get this eLearning project on track. It’s how you should do it. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons to Order Custom eLearning Software Development

How to start learning game development?

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What is Game Development?
Game development is far more than mere developing video games. Let’s see what it looks like.

Game development starts with the art of visualizing an idea into reality. Then comes the plot, characters, defining milestones, designing UI, developing code, audio effects, testing and publishing.

All of these systematic steps are followed to develop a game. Game development can strain your financials. Most commercial level games are backed by gaming agencies or investors. [Read more…] about How to start learning game development?

IMI expands to Europe as modernization of distribution centres drives growth

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With the continued global shift towards e-commerce and crippling shortages of qualified workers, operators in the supply chain are investing heavily in technology and automation.

IMI has seen record demand for its agnostic services platform throughout this unprecedented period and has made the move to expand beyond North America.

IMI is pleased to announce its expansion into the European market and to inform the public that they are officially open for business. [Read more…] about IMI expands to Europe as modernization of distribution centres drives growth

Trusted Application and Data Security Verification in the Age of Hacking

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By Yoav Kutner, Founder and CEO of Oro, Inc

To achieve trusted application and data security, B2B eCommerce solutions must examine and identify potentially vulnerable areas of the operation.

Few B2B eCommerce applications are built from the ground up to support sizeable B2B enterprises and complex, multi-level organizational hierarchies with thousands of employees and millions of website customers.

Incorporating multiple levels of enhanced security measures, ensure applications and data are protected, and maintain compliance with privacy regulations. [Read more…] about Trusted Application and Data Security Verification in the Age of Hacking

Google Ads – Can AI optimize your ads?

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Google Ads is a very powerful marketing platform. Whether you work for a corporation or own a small business, if you want to get in front of people searching for your product or service, Google Ads can provide almost immediate results.

Unlike social media platforms, when people use Google and search for specific, relevant phrases or “keywords,” you can usually understand the searcher’s intent and place ads in front of your audience when they are ready to buy or sign up.

This level of targeting is a lot more difficult on social media, as users are typically scrolling through a newsfeed rather than actively searching for something of relevance. [Read more…] about Google Ads – Can AI optimize your ads?

Business finances: Make sure you control them

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Financial stability is one of the most problematic aspects of every business. After all, even if you have high-quality products, a good marketing strategy, and many clients, you still may get over your budget once in some time.

To make sure that you stay in control of your business finances and avoid debt, you need to educate yourself, organize your budget, and plan for the future.

In this article, you will find a list of tips that will help you do just that, including planning for emergencies, investing in growth, monitoring your books, setting up good financial habits, not being afraid of loans, and many more. [Read more…] about Business finances: Make sure you control them

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