TRADE WINDS SINGLE-POINT STORE FOR CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS PRODUCTS infographic Apr 02, 2020 Rapid developments in emerging countries and the use of innovative products and materials in construction activities have supported the growth of construction chemicals markets. Construction activities are driven by continuing industrialization and urbanization. Increasing construction expenditures ... Read More |
THE 6 ADVANTAGES OF REVERSE ENGINEERING infographic Mar 20, 2020 Reverse engineering is an efficient way for the engineers to disintegrate a finished and working model of a physical structure to develop an enhanced version. The infographic concerns itself with the advantages of the process of reverse engineering and the benefits that engineers levy from it. It ta... Read More |
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THE SCIENCE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT BUY VS. RENT DECISIONS infographic Feb 28, 2020 Productive work sites can require a variety of construction equipment types, from aerial work platforms and earthmoving equipment to generators, hand tools and light towers. But too many contractors overspend on equipment because they don’t do adequate buy vs. rent analyses that would likely r... Read More |
HOW WELL DOES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR PAY? infographic Feb 27, 2020 The engineering profession has always been a stable one. Society will always need engineers. Engineering is also still one of the most profitable professions and offers a quick return on your educational investment. Some of the highest paying salaries straight out of college are in engineering or ST... Read More |
ROBOTS AT YOUR SERVICE infographic Feb 20, 2020 Service robots assist humans in performing tasks that are either too dirty, dull, dangerous, or distant, excluding industrial automation. These semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots perform domestic tasks-such as vacuuming or lawn maintenance; they work in hospitals, fields, and warehouses; the... Read More |
STEM IS ON THE RISE. HOW CAN SCHOOLS HELP? infographic Feb 13, 2020 Over the last decade, the U.S. has created nearly 2 million new STEM jobs - but students math and science scores continue to lag behind other nations, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment. STEM includes many ever-evolving and expanding fields, and success requires the abil... Read More |
WHERE DO AMERICA’S MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WORK? infographic Feb 06, 2020 Mechanical engineers are found in dozens of industries, and the technical divisions of ASME span from aerospace to tribology. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arm of the U.S. government tasked with tracking employment, found that of the 303,440 mechanical engineers at work in the United ... Read More |
HOW VIRTUAL REALITY IS SHAPING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? infographic Feb 05, 2020 The construction industry is constantly evolving and experts are continuing to research new tools and ways to optimize the process. People had been using plain paper, pen, and verbal planning in the initial days. With time the new technology introduced CAD software and Building Information Model BIM... Read More |
HOW AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY CAN BOOST PRODUCTIVITY IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Jan 09, 2020 The U.S. construction industry builds nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures every year and employs more than 7 million workers. For various reasons, poor productivity in construction is a costly and difficult challenge to address. Virtual reality and augmented reality technology can improve commu... Read More |
HOW THE STEM CRISIS IS THREATENING THE FUTURE OF WORK infographic Jan 06, 2020 As the world’s leading economy, the U.S. is under pressure to produce the best minds to solve the greatest challenges facing mankind. The problem is, the United States is falling behind in some of the most important areas of education to help solve the problems of today and tomorrow. The crisi... Read More |
TOP 10 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR 2020 infographic Dec 30, 2019 The construction industry is under a significant paradigm shift. When we look back throughout this industry’s history we notice some great advancements have taken place. As the end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2020 there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect more of the sa... Read More |
ARCHITECTURE: SOME FASCINATING FACTS AND FIGURES infographic Dec 14, 2019 Architecture is defined as both the process and the product of planning, designing and constructing buildings or any other structure. It is an art and a science. It is soaring the heights of imagination and it is the promise of shelter and security. It is a statement of position and purpose. And, mo... Read More |
BEST OF 5 ENGINEERING COURSES AND THEIR FUTURE infographic Nov 13, 2019 Engineering is one of the most popular areas of study opted by Indian students because of the vast job opportunities it offers. In this post I will discuss about 5 best engineering courses and their coming future. Almost all fields of work need some type of engineers and hence the requirement never ... Read More |
PERILS OF THE OPEN OFFICE infographic Nov 13, 2019 Open offices are often loud, chaotic, and full of distractions that keep your team from getting work done. That’s where we come in, with solutions that avert open office perils. Open offices are often loud, chaotic, and full of distractions that keep your team from getting work done. That&rsqu... Read More |
ROLE OF BIM IN SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES infographic Nov 09, 2019 Small and medium-sized companies should adopt BIM Services in their construction projects as it can allow them to get accurate and detailed designs, 3D model geometry presentation can help them recognize and overcome conflicts at the initial stage of the project, develop company and accurate layout.... Read More |
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NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION TO DESIGN-BUILD infographic Oct 31, 2019 While design-bid-build is the traditional delivery method for construction projects, it pales in comparison to its design-build counterpart in one major way: collaboration. By adopting a collaborative culture within a construction project from the beginning, projects that use design-build realize co... Read More |
PREVENT YOUR EXTINCTION: WHY BIM MATTERS IN 2020 AND BEYOND infographic Oct 24, 2019 It’s only 30 years away. The UN reports there will be 9.7 billion people living on the planet two-thirds living in cities by 2050. To support that population, the construction industry will need to build an average of 13,000 buildings every day and construct 700,000 miles of roads and nearly 9... Read More |
ADDRESSING CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SHORTAGES: THE STRUGGLE IS REAL infographic Oct 23, 2019 The Associated General Contractors of America released a survey recently in partnership with Autodesk, and the results are chilling; about 80% of construction companies can’t find the workers they need. If you’ve experienced a construction labor shortage or are having a hard time finding... Read More |
A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS infographic Oct 18, 2019 Before starting a home remodeling project, it’s important to understand the different types of project delivery methods that are used by contractors and remodeling firms to execute construction projects. The three primary methods used in residential building and home improvement projects are: ... Read More |
10 OF THE TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE WORLD infographic Oct 10, 2019 Human societies have always looked to build the biggest and best monuments to their ingenuity, resources and craftsmanship. From the Empire State Building, to the Eiffel Tower, and the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Great Wall of China, we’ve always looked to build the biggest and best. Read More |
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS infographic Sep 27, 2019 What are the key differences between architects and engineers? Trying to decide on the right profession can be tough. Although architects and engineers perform many parallel functions, there are many differences between the two disciplines. Some may debate the merits of each field of study, but in t... Read More |
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS DISRUPTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Sep 24, 2019 The rate of digital disruption is escalating in almost every industry. However, despite being one of the fastest-growing industries globally-construction has been one of the last to get hit. Today’s infographic from Raconteur ranks the adoption of emerging technologies that will have a major i... Read More |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION infographic Sep 23, 2019 Artificial Intelligence is the field of Computer science that works on creating intelligent machines that can work and react like human beings. Artificial intelligence in Construction will play a significant role in improving productivity, quality, and safety. Read More |
THE FUTURE ENGINEERING WORKFORCE infographic Sep 12, 2019 What does the future engineering workforce look like? The current outlook predicts that about 140,000 jobs will be added by 2026 to the engineering profession. Read More |
FUTURISTIC PRODUCT ENGINEERING SERVICES infographic Sep 12, 2019 In order to accelerate business transformation, businesses need to constantly upgrade and migrate their legacy products with innovative solutions and features. Gateway Digital offers digital transformation solutions to develop and deploy modern product concepts and product engineering solutions. Read More |
CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER infographic Sep 10, 2019 Cyber security engineer is one of the fastest growing jobs in the IT field with over 35,000 plus openings according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, the jobs are so in high demand that some workers command a salary of over $107,000 on average. It has never been a better time to... Read More |
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CONTROL SCHEDULING WITH 4D BIM MODELING infographic Aug 31, 2019 4D BIM simulations facilitate all project stake holders, including architects, contractors, designers, owners, and other construction professionals, to visualize construction Scheduling throughout the projectlifetime. Building Information Modeling helps construction planners simulate construction ac... Read More |
SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS infographic Aug 29, 2019 The Fatal Four are talked about so often that, if we're being perfectly honest, it can seem a bit overdone. Every news site, every magazine, every toolbox talk mentions these safety issues, leaving us all thinking, Do we really have to listen to this again? Read More |
BACK TO SCHOOL: STATE OF EDUCATION CONSTRUCTION infographic Aug 27, 2019 Indeed, education is a bustling construction market. In fact, in 2018, some $98.9 billion was spent on education construction projects across America, which represented nearly a 10% spending increase from a year ago. Below, we’ll get to the reasons why school districts and universities are spe... Read More |
3 WAYS TECH IS RESHAPING CONSTRUCTION infographic Aug 23, 2019 Technology is rapidly changing how we design and construct the built environment. It is allowed us to build stronger, taller, and more energy efficient structures. Technology has made construction sites safer and workers more efficient. It has allowed us to increase productivity, improve collaborati... Read More |
ENGINEERING DOCUMENT & DRAWING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM infographic Aug 23, 2019 Meridian is an engineering document and drawing management software system that is the ultimate repository for consolidating all legacy and project related engineering documentation and breaks down information silos between disparate departments throughout the organization. Read More |
ANATOMY OF TODAY’S GLOBAL TRAVELER infographic Aug 22, 2019 Where does the modern traveler come from? Where is s/he going? How does s/he get there? As the world grows ever-smaller, more and more people are traveling to a growing number of places each year. Increasingly, they’re getting there by leveraging digital tools. Savvy travel and hospitality bra... Read More |
STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS STEM infographic Aug 16, 2019 The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science commissioned a study to examine the attitudes of Australian students towards STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Below are some of the responses of the 2000 students surveyed between the ages of 12 and 25. Read More |
THE HISTORY OF CONTENT MARKETING infographic Aug 14, 2019 If you want some insights into where the content marketing industry may be headed, it might just help to take a look at where it’s been. As we pointed out when CMI shared its History of Content Marketing infographic in 2012, brands have been telling their stories to audiences for hundreds of y... Read More |
STATE OF RETAIL CONSTRUCTION IN 2019 infographic Aug 14, 2019 We know significant thought and planning goes into any and every construction project, and retail is no exception–a field that is growing in unique ways. All that growth has encompassed a lot of change, bringing positive trends and posing new challenges all the time. Read More |
STEAM DAYS FOR 2019 - 2020 infographic Aug 13, 2019 In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabil... Read More |
VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION infographic Aug 09, 2019 As early as Design Development, Flintco begins reviewing the design team models, led by an in-house Virtual Design and Construction manager. Early involvement and coordination reviews by our VDC team helps ensure quality control and mitigates change orders once construction commences. Read More |
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CONSULTANT OR CONTRACTOR. WHICH TYPE OF CIVIL ENGINEER ARE YOU? infographic Jul 24, 2019 The traditional process of completing a construction project from start to finish involves the work of several different organisations – graduate civil, structural and building services engineers can find jobs with virtually any of them, but your role will be differently focused depending on w... Read More |
AN INTRODUCTION TO BIM COMPONENTS infographic Jul 24, 2019 BIM Services helps to draft the model and enhance its information to create, manage, and share it with all the disciplinarians to ease the communication flow and know the aspects of BIM components in depth. Building layout the design, maintenance, and model aspect of the structure whereas informatio... Read More |
ENGINEERING TASTER WEEK infographic Jul 22, 2019 An engineer's work is based around identifying problems and then innovating solutions. Engineers build a better future by applying their skills to everything from mobile phones to medicines, submarines and aircraft. Globally, BAE Systems employs engineers from a vast range of disciplines, includ... Read More |
HOW TO CUT THE EMBODIED CARBON OF YOUR BUILDING infographic Jul 19, 2019 This guide will show architects and other building designers how to effectively reduce the embodied carbon of a construction project. Avoid building castles on a swamp and follow these design commandments to achieve substantial and cost-effective emissions reductions, and learn how to achieve low ca... Read More |
WHAT ARE BIM COORDINATOR’S JOB RESPONSIBILITIES? infographic Jul 19, 2019 BIM Coordination Services comes to compile the design along with resolving clashes in the pre-construction phases. BIM Coordinator must have experience in reading the design and make an accurate decision during the BIM Process. The ability to collaborate between Architects, Structural, and MEP Engin... Read More |
WHAT IS BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING? infographic Jul 16, 2019 Building Information Modeling can be a valuable tool in the hands of anyone who works in construction. There’s no doubt that the concept of collaborative working is becoming more and more popular over the years. That’s why it’s critical for all construction agents to be aware of th... Read More |
THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Jul 16, 2019 The global AI-in-construction market was valued at $3.1 million in 2017 – but this figure is now expected to sky rocket to $3.1 billion over the next five years. The construction industry is welcoming a new helping hand: artificial intelligence. As the years go by, more and more advanced forms... Read More |
THE FACTS ABOUT WOMEN AND STEM infographic Jul 15, 2019 Womens share of the STEM workforce has stayed low even as women's share of the college-educated workforce has increased. Women represent 5O% of the population and 49% of the US workforce. Read More |
FORRESTER TOTAL ECONOMIC REPORT SHOWS A 405% ROI ON 6SENSE infographic Jul 15, 2019 Calculating ROI has become a requirement for any corporate investment, across all business functions. Gone are the days when B2B marketers could attribute their spend to “branding.” Today, they’re being forced to provide concrete spend-to-revenue analysis to justify their investmen... Read More |
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WASHINGTON VOTERS KNOW STEM = OPPORTUNITY infographic Jul 12, 2019 The results are clear from a statewide survey, Washington voters believe a strong STEM education gives students more opportunities in life after graduation and provides them with skills that are applicable to any path they choose. It’s important for students at every level to have access to ca... Read More |
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU NEED TO BE FOREMOST BIM LEADER & MANAGER? infographic Jul 11, 2019 BIM Services is important aspect laid by the BIM Manager & Leader in the construction industry where their qualities need to be profound technically in terms of knowledge, task allotment, time management, communication skills and interpersonal skills. Details about software advancement, version ... Read More |
DRONE SAFETY INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jul 10, 2019 Though they once seemed like the products of a distant future, drones are now used for all sorts of purposes, from photography to outdoor recreation. Since drone technology comes with the potential for catastrophic injury and costly property damage, it is important to obey safety practices that redu... Read More |
PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT WITH VROOM SCREECH infographic Jul 10, 2019 The construction industry loses $1 billion every year due to equipment theft, with 83% of equipment owners victims of theft. Whether your worksite is home to excavators or forklifts, there are steps you can take to keep your equipment protected. Read More |
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jul 09, 2019 Raukawa wants to encourage more women to work in construction. In her experience, women often pay close attention to detail and usually take extra care with their work. Masterlink and Master Plumbers Association chief executive officer Greg Wallace agrees. He wants more females to consider industry ... Read More |
AVOIDABLE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING MISTAKES infographic Jul 09, 2019 In the past three years, only 31 percent of all projects came within 10 percent of their budgets. To top it off, 78 percent of engineering and construction companies believe project risks are rising1. Suffice it to say, there is room for improvement. Here are five construction estimating mistakes yo... Read More |
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEERING infographic Jul 08, 2019 This infographic is a visual representation of SRE Best Practices for Incident Management, a whitepaper published by gremlin in 2019. The paper is a great reference for people, who wants to be an SRE. I am illustrating why SREs are valuable for the companies, how this role can not only coexist, but ... Read More |
THE SIRIUSDECISIONS B-TO-B MARKETING AUTOMATION STUDY INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jul 08, 2019 Does the organization have a valid and agreed-upon process of what its revenue engine looks like? Is the marketing function speaking the same language as the sales team? Or are they focusing only on the lead when sales is more interested in pre-qualified, early-stage opportunities? How can sales tea... Read More |
THE HISTORY OF DRONES INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jul 04, 2019 The Austrians attacked Venice with drones in the form of explosives attached to balloons. The Ruston Proctor Aerial Target was the first pilotless winged aircraft made in history. It was the foundation that encouraged further research for UAV’s to be used as weapons in the war. Read More |
BRONX CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jul 03, 2019 Injured in a construction accident in the Bronx? You’re not alone. Construction workers in the Bronx constantly suffer serious or fatal injuries on the job. But just how bad is the problem? Bronx construction accident attorneys at Giampa Law break down the numbers. Read More |
THE FATAL FOUR - COMMON CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS infographic Jul 03, 2019 Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. They must navigate a maze of hazards to earn their daily bread. Day in and day out, they toil around heavy objects, sharp tools, open wires, moving vehicles, unstable scaffolding, and distracted co-workers. Read More |
5 THINGS ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND CONTRACTORS SHOULD FOCUS ON infographic Jul 01, 2019 Sit down and brainstorm creative ways you are going to solve your prospect's problem. Focus on what they care about and what's important to them. Be creative and original. This is what wins projects with owners, because they see you've thought about THEIR project and how you will apply a... Read More |
WHAT DO GIRLS THINK OF STEM? infographic Jun 30, 2019 The goal? Gain more insight into girls' interest in STEM-fields, and to get some insight into greenlight for girls impact. Today, more than 700 girls took part to the survey in Western Europe, the United States, and Australia. Read More |
YOUR RIGHTS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE infographic Jun 29, 2019 In 2017, the Missouri Department of Labor reported that there were over 660 injuries in construction related jobs alone. That's an alarming statistic. It also made us wonder - how many people working on a construction site know their rights? To that end, OSHA ensured that construction workers ha... Read More |
YOUR RIGHTS ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE - HOW OSHA HELPS YOU infographic Jun 29, 2019 OSHA was established in 1970 to set and enforce workplace safety. Since then, 105 million private -sector workers and employers at 6.9 million sites look to OSHA for guidance on workplace safety and health issues. OSHA established standards and guidelines for employers to follow. Read More |
HOW THE MAKER MOVEMENT POWERS STEM SKILLS AND STUDENT CURIOSITY infographic Jun 27, 2019 This powerful infographic describes how the maker movement is powering STEM skills, gender equality and student curiosity. Did you know that 65% of today’s primary school students will end up at jobs that haven’t been invented yet, but 90% of schools don’t offer computer science cl... Read More |
FLOATING CITIES: YOUR GUIDE TO THE FUTURE OF URBAN CONSTRUCTION infographic Jun 26, 2019 A floating marine utopia might sound like a science fiction fantasy, but these innovative projects could soon be taking shape in our world. The concept of a floating city isn’t new. Humans have a long history of living in communities on the water, from the chinampas of the Aztec Empire to the ... Read More |
MARKETING ANALYSIS OF BIM: SWOT & PESTEL ANALYSIS infographic Jun 26, 2019 BIM Services can be gulped with marketing analysis named as SWOT & PESTEL that provides variations of looking at a 3D geometry model of a building designed. SWOT will help you jot down strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats of using BIM in a project. PESTEL analysis would determine the f... Read More |
10 TRENDS IN THE MEP INDUSTRY UNTIL 2020 infographic Jun 24, 2019 From blockchain to robotics: Discover 10 key trends that will transform the way MEP contractors work. Prefabricated and modular construction methods are on the rise. By using standardized processes to assemble as much as possible off-site, costs and lead times are significantly reduced. Read More |
WHY CONTENT FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) infographic Jun 24, 2019 If you’re in B2B marketing, I would challenge you to think outside the box and do things that no one else is doing. The higher you can stand, the smaller everyone else seems and the farther you can distance yourself from the competition to show: “Here’s exactly why you need to choo... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FINANCIAL CONTROL IN IFS APPLICATIONS infographic Jun 24, 2019 What is wrong with running construction projects in Microsoft Excel? Plenty. First, Excel and other systems outside of an enterprise software application like ERP do not have controls against manipulation. It is easy and too tempting for a project or commercial manager to massage the data, hiding la... Read More |
5 FUN ENGINEERING FACTS ABOUT THE MARS 220 ROVER infographic Jun 21, 2019 The Mars Helicopter weighs four pounds 1.8 kilograms. It will be attached to the belly of the Mars 2020 rover during launch and the interplanetary cruise phase before deploying it onto the surface of Mars after landing. It carries no science instruments since it is a technology demonstration experim... Read More |
HPAC ENGINEERING infographic Jun 20, 2019 HPAC Engineering, the magazine of mechanical systems engineering, is a forum for peer-to-peer communication among engineering professionals in the buildings and construction industries. Its editorial mission is, simply, to help its 35,000 engineering readers provide for human health, safety, and com... Read More |
IMPORTANCE OF REVIT FAMILY CREATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Jun 19, 2019 Revit Content Creation Services are useful in the discipline of Architectural, Structural, and MEP as in the software the families are already created can be easily modified and updated in the software without losing it. There are many parts of families in the software such as system families, in-pl... Read More |
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION BONDS infographic Jun 18, 2019 The Infographic, Types of Construction Bonds, explains the different types of bonds used in construction projects across the US. In addition to identifying the different types, the infographic explains their purpose and why they are useful in the construction industry. Read More |
PPG ADVANCES SUSTAINABILITY TO PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD infographic Jun 18, 2019 PPG embedded additional sustainable practices into its operations, introduced new sustainably advantaged products for customers, achieved a record low in injury cases across the company, advanced its global community engagement initiatives, and further advanced its diversity and inclusion efforts. Read More |
WHERE ARE ALL THE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING? infographic Jun 15, 2019 It’s no secret that the engineering industry in the UK is predominantly made up of male workers, but is this the same throughout Europe? How do other European countries compare on how much of their engineering workforce are women? Read More |
5 REASONS TO FLY A FIXED-WING DRONE infographic Jun 14, 2019 Whether you’re looking to survey an open-pit mine or map the health of a clients crops, one key drone buying decision remains the same – should you fly a fixed-wing or a quadcopter drone? Which will be the most efficient and cost-effective solution? Read More |
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CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS AND TRUCKS infographic Jun 13, 2019 Many construction workers are injuries and killed each year on the job, making it one of the most dangerous professions. Many of these accidents are caused by trucks. This infographic explains the statistics around construction accidents and trucks and how companies can work to keep workers safer. Read More |
FACTS AND STATS: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING infographic Jun 10, 2019 Retention of women in science, engineering and technology is an important issue, with economic and social justice implications. The situation is sometimes described as the leaky pipeline; as scientists and engineers flow along the science career pipeline they leak out and are lost to science. Read More |
MISSING: YOUR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT infographic Jun 07, 2019 From streamlining your daily operations to protecting equipment that’s frequently left in remote or unsecure locations, GPS fleet tracking lets you monitor the safety and usage of your assets 24/7/365. And that means you can focus on completing more jobs and ensuring absolute customer satisfac... Read More |
DRONES IN CONSTRUCTION - DIFFERENT TYPES & USES infographic Jun 07, 2019 When we talk tech to our construction clients and friends in the build industry, many people are surprised to hear about the vast uses of drones in construction and how many different types of drones exist. Read More |
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING infographic Jun 06, 2019 Earthquake-resistant construction. Earthquake-resistant construction, the fabrication of a building or structure that is able to withstand the sudden ground shaking that is characteristic of earthquakes, thereby minimizing structural damage and human deaths and injuries. Read More |
IS CONTRUCTION REALLY GROWING? infographic Jun 05, 2019 When you look at the dollars passing through the global construction industry, it can feel a little shocking. In fact, growth in global construction to outpace world GDP over next 10 years. That means, the building industry is going to get a lot bigger in a short timeframe. Another decade of constru... Read More |
FACING ENGINEERING COMPLEXITY WITH LIMITED RESOURCES infographic Jun 05, 2019 Exponential growth in design complexity and a growing skills gap are threatening the industry while it works to innovate faster. A&D companies must improve engineering productivity by digitally transforming their engineering processes and implementing simulation. Read More |
5 WAYS STEM EDUCATION IS LEADING THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY infographic Jun 05, 2019 The studies of STEM have shaped the logistics industry into what it is today. Logistics, the discipline that manages the shipping and distribution of goods to consumers, has made momentous strides in recent years with help from new technology. Read More |
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF DRONES? infographic Jun 04, 2019 There's no denying that there's been a massive explosion in both the popularity and accessibility of consumer grade drones. Looking back, it's interesting to see where drones are now compared to where they were just a few years ago. Read More |
THE SCIENCE OF A DEMOLITION infographic Jun 03, 2019 When it comes to structures, whatever goes up must someday come down. When buildings have run the course of their lifetime, they must be demolished in a way that is efficient and non-hazardous. To some, seeing a demolition is an awe-inspiring experience. However, there is a lot of expertise and prec... Read More |
ENHANCING STEM IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS infographic Jun 02, 2019 Incorporating STEM in the elementary classroom can be challenging, but the benefits of starting STEM early cannot be understated. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, the 12 STEM best practices presented in this infographic will help you empower STEM learning in your classroom. Read More |
AI IN CONSTRUCTION infographic May 30, 2019 Construction companies are increasingly using AI in a range of ways. From optimizing work schedules to improving workplace safety to keeping a secure watch on construction facilities, AI in the construction industry is already producing value. In this infographic Cognilytica explores 8 ways AI is be... Read More |
AUTOMATION TO BRING IN BETTER PRODUCTIVITY IN ENGINEERING JOBS infographic May 28, 2019 World over automation has planted its seed in numerous industrial, commercial, and retail spaces. Apart from ushering high productivity and efficiency, they bring with them an uncertain future for many laborers and workers. According to many reports on automation, we are looking at massive automatio... Read More |
TIMELINE FOR THE UK CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic May 24, 2019 Construction is a very diverse industry that includes activities ranging from mining, quarrying and forestry to the construction of infrastructure and buildings, the manufacture and supply of products, as well as maintenance, operation and disposal. Read More |
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE THREAT OF DRONES? infographic May 23, 2019 Defence IQ surveyed a global database of people working in unmanned aerial vehicle/counter-drone technology developments. We asked them whether they believed the threat is really as serious as many suspect and if the commercial sector is ready for major security incidents resulting from malicious or... Read More |
2019 DRONE INDUSTRY TRENDS AND COMPANIES TO WATCH infographic May 23, 2019 Drones are now gaining popularity for consumer, commercial, and civil government use. More affordable and sophisticated than ever before, they present many applications across industries, such as construction, cinematography, agriculture, and firefighting. Read More |
EMPOWERING DESIGN ENGINEERS infographic May 21, 2019 How can you empower design engineers to make more informed decisions that can help set your products apart from the competition? The infographic reveals top qualities that will make products more competitive over the next five years. These product qualities depend on good engineering decisions. Yet,... Read More |
WHAT ARE THE FACTORS AFFECTING BIM ADOPTION? infographic May 20, 2019 Building Information Modeling is a process that is carried out in construction projects to leverage many benefits such as manages tools to plan effectively, design layouts, construction documentation, and to overall manage the building or infrastructure. Read More |
FIREFIGHTING DRONES INFOGRAPHIC infographic May 19, 2019 With the quick deployment of a drone, fire crews can quickly understand the situation at hand with an aerial view. Infrared thermal cameras are especially helpful when fighting fires as thermal drone cameras can see through smoke and identify hotspots quickly. Read More |
THIS IS WHAT TRILLIONS IN GLOBAL-INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LOOK LIKE infographic May 14, 2019 The global construction industry needs to build 13,000 buildings each day between now and 2050 to support an expected population of 7 billion people living in cities 10 billion worldwide. But while the need for new housing, schools, and hospitals is paramount, buildings are only half of the story. Read More |
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10 TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL CHANGE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN 2019 infographic May 14, 2019 With technology continuously advancing and different practical applications for IT ceaselessly being devised it is no surprise that it is making its way in the construction industry. Though the industry is considered traditional and resistant to change, the growing amount of investments in construct... Read More |
BEST STEM CAREERS FOR WOMEN infographic May 14, 2019 STEM careers have been a buzz word in the world of work for a while now. With STEM careers being seen as the highest paying positions of any field, the incentives are good. However, it is believed that only 23% of the overall UK STEM workforce are women. The gap is big and the opportunities abundant... Read More |
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A QUICK GLANCE AT ENGINEERING JOBS IN 2019 infographic May 06, 2019 The reason why people choose to work in the engineering field is to solve the biggest impact of our problems in the world such as creating clean energy or detecting cancer. As an engineer, everyone is striving to change the world with inventions and solutions that affect human lives. Read More |
FIVE TIME WASTERS FOR RELIABILITY ENGINEERS TO AVOID infographic May 06, 2019 Building a reliability program led by competent professionals takes work. It requires setting expectations properly. Most of all, it requires time. How do you accelerate the process to ensure the maximum benefit in the shortest time? Read More |
ADVERTISING IN CONSTRUCTION infographic May 04, 2019 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than $814.2 billion was spent in 2010 on private, residential and non-residential construction. Whether you're a self-employed contractor or run a large-scale commercial building business, effective advertising and promotion are key to making your compan... Read More |
WHAT DOES A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER KNOW THAT OTHER ENGINEERS DO NOT KNOW? infographic May 02, 2019 It is well-known that engineering has many branches leading to the emergence of different types of engineers. There are civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, among others. While their engineering expertise may vary, they all fall into the same discipline and have one thing in comm... Read More |
DRONES: AN INSIGHT INTO THE FUTURE infographic Apr 26, 2019 Drones are an effective commercial tool with applications in many sectors, especially construction. There are many benefits to using drones which range from on-site safety to a level of project monitoring which wasn’t previously possible. TRIK drone building inspection software has created the... Read More |
6 APPLICATIONS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Apr 25, 2019 Augmented Reality is often thought of as an interesting new twist on video games, but, in reality, it has some great potential for solving some common problems in construction. BigRentz, a construction equipment rental company, recently shared an infographic of 6 applications of AR in construction. Read More |
RISING TIDE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERS IN 2019 infographic Apr 23, 2019 Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest revolutions that is bringing in technological advancements. Humans are worried that intelligent machines will replace their jobs. It is a myth. Automation is creating jobs and will be creating space for those who are innovative and can work in a team. Read More |
10 THINGS EVERY PROGRAMMER AND SOFTWARE ENGINEER SHOULD KNOW infographic Apr 23, 2019 I have been a Software Engineer for the last 10 years, and have had the opportunity to work on many projects. With each new one, I had to struggle with new challenges. I believe my unique experience, and lessons learned, provide me with the qualifications to present you with, 10 Things That Every So... Read More |
OVERCOMING CONSTRUCTION INEFFICIENCIES infographic Apr 16, 2019 The construction industry has traditionally been notorious for inefficiencies. But that dynamic is changing. In today’s complex, high-stakes construction environment, information about equipment-its cost, whereabouts, utilization and operating condition-can be just as important as the equipmen... Read More |
POPULAR FOCUS AREAS FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS infographic Apr 15, 2019 The latest Bureau of Labor statistics data shows there are 183,370 electrical engineers working today. And their outlook is bright with an average salary of $99,580 per year. We teamed up with All Campus to create this infographic on different electrical engineering tracks. Read More |
THE CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR 2019 infographic Apr 03, 2019 What is your construction company’s level of preparation against a disaster? As a business or firm, you’re most likely aware of the many risks that come with construction projects. Whether it’s meeting the terms of a contract, maintaining employee safety on the job site, or dealing... Read More |
2019 BONUS EXPECTATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY AND ENGINEERING SECTOR infographic Apr 02, 2019 According to data provided by MIDF Research and CEIC Holdings, the biggest demand in jobs came from sectors that were driven by domestic demand, such as agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and construction. Therefore, it comes with no surprise that bonus expectations in these industries are high. Read More |
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THE STATE OF HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION IN 2019 infographic Mar 26, 2019 Right now, there’s about $400 billion of healthcare construction underway around the world. This includes everything from cutting edge hospitals to groundbreaking research campuses and from telehealth centers to small specialty clinics. Whether you’re part of the building team breaking g... Read More |
STEM EDUCATION: WHAT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WANT infographic Mar 26, 2019 As part of the Amgen Foundation’s commitment to inspire the next generation of scientists, we partnered with Change the Equation to conduct a survey to better understand what motivates U.S. high school students to pursue a science education. The report, titled Students on STEM: More Hands-on, ... Read More |
RAPID GROWTH AHEAD FOR INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING infographic Mar 25, 2019 The food and beverage industry spent $456.1 million on industrial robots in 2017, accounting for 13 percent of all such sales in the Americas that year. Advances in artificial intelligence, as well as hardware innovations that permit robots to remain functional after undergoing the hygienic procedur... Read More |
WHY ARE DELIVERY DRONES TAKING OFF? infographic Mar 18, 2019 As self-driving technology becomes increasingly advanced, many businesses are starting to explore how they can use this tech to improve their operations. This infographic guide from 2Flow delves into the subject of how the commerce and food sectors could benefit from delivery drones. Read More |
INSIGHT INTO THE FUTURE OF BIM infographic Mar 13, 2019 Over nearly the last two decades, building information modeling has proven itself to be a powerful tool for design and construction teams. Enhancing preconstruction project visualization, identifying clash detection and improving cost estimation are some of the more common and well-known benefits of... Read More |
10 INSPIRATIONAL FEMALE ENGINEERS infographic Mar 08, 2019 We have chosen 10 amazing women engineers, from the past to the present, whose work has had or is currently having a profound impact on engineering and society. Joe Palca captures the simple yet intriguing story of Mary Anderson, the inventor of the windshield wiper, in an NPR article entitled Alaba... Read More |
10 WAYS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Mar 07, 2019 Here are some tips from GenieBelt on how to ensure good communication on a construction site. Good communication is an essential component of success on construction projects, and it plays a decisive role in saving both time and money during the building process. Read More |
HOW WOMEN ARE MAKING STRIDES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Mar 07, 2019 In honor of Women in Construction Week, here's a look at some of the stats on women in the construction industry. The 8-trillion dollar construction industry has a major problem. Simply put, we do not have enough people to meet construction demands worldwide. Read More |
WHY THE INDUSTRY NEEDS THE CONSTRUCTIBLE PROCESS infographic Mar 06, 2019 By liberating data and breaking down silos across projects, coordination and product management is improved across every touchpoint. This enhances efficiencies throughout the building process-from bidding and estimating to ordering, erecting and installing. Ultimately, working from a universal platf... Read More |
THE STATE OF TRAINING IN 2019: ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION infographic Mar 05, 2019 To understand the top training priorities and challenges of architecture, engineering, and construction firms, RedVector recently surveyed leaders representing more than 200,000 employees. In this infographic, learn what fellow AEC leaders identified as hot topics, and find out if your organization&... Read More |
STEAM INFOGRAPHIC infographic Mar 04, 2019 Arts and education leaders and stakeholders can utilize and share this easily downloadable resource, which highlights how the arts engage students in innovative and critical thinking and creative problem-solving at the intersection of STEM disciplines. Read More |
FROM DAGGERS TO DRONES: THE HISTORY OF WARFARE infographic Mar 04, 2019 As humans have evolved, so has our weaponry. Let's take a look at how warfare has progressed, and what the future may hold for militaries across the globe. There are many reasons to study history. You can pick anything of interest to you and study its history. Have an interest in warfare? Then y... Read More |
HOW REAL TIME DATA IS CHANGING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Mar 01, 2019 Real-time data has the ability to increase productivity and profits. With real-time data, project managers are able to make quick, in the moment decisions that can make a big impact on the construction job. Construction companies are having a harder and harder time finding a skilled workforce. 73% o... Read More |
WOMEN IN STEM: THE NUMBERS infographic Feb 26, 2019 The following infographic shows that Australia still has a long way to go to achieve gender equity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In 2018, Australia has skills shortages in geology, agricultural science, mechanical, aeronautical and civil engineering, surveying and architecture... Read More |
HOW DRONES ARE ADVANCING CONSTRUCTION infographic Feb 25, 2019 Over the past few years, drones have outgrown their wider perception as a hobbyist’s pastime to become an exciting new solution within construction. Drones are providing a level of project monitoring and on-site safety that previously wasn’t possible in the infrastructure and constructio... Read More |
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IN 2019 infographic Feb 14, 2019 When you think of any male-dominated industry, construction is probably the first job that comes to mind. Of all the people who work in construction, women comprise only a small 9 percent of the workforce. Even smaller is the number of female construction workers on the front lines of a job site-the... Read More |
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE FLYING A DRONE infographic Feb 10, 2019 In 2002, the CIA flew an unmanned drone for the first time, for a targeted killing. However, the first unmanned aerial vehicle goes back to 1839 when Austrian soldiers attacked Venice with an explosive-filled hot air balloon. Through the centuries, drone technology continued to focus on military usa... Read More |
A HISTORY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING IN OXFORD infographic Feb 07, 2019 The Marketing Science Roadshow heads to Oxford this month to educate sales & marketing professionals on the ever-changing complex digital landscape. The University of Oxford has been teaching since 1096. In that time, there has been a wealth of influential discoveries and figures in both science... Read More |
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF MOBILE-ENABLED DRONES infographic Feb 07, 2019 The drones market is an area of the IoT forecast for huge growth. This infographic acts as a useful guide to the most essential facts and figures on this burgeoning vertical market. The total number of drones will reach to 86.5 million by 2025, Consumer drones will comprise 79% of the total in 2025 ... Read More |
DIGITAL DISRUPTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Feb 02, 2019 Technology is disrupting the construction industry in big ways. A recent Teletrac Navman benchmark report indicates construction companies around the world are heavily recruiting new talent despite listing payroll as their largest expense. On a global scale, more than $2.5 trillion a year is spent o... Read More |
HOW ARE ROBOTS IMPROVING BUSINESS? infographic Jan 31, 2019 Modern robots are far more capable than their early predecessors. They’ve moved beyond the production line, transcending factories to see widespread use in restaurants, hotels, offices, retail outlets, and other workspaces. Today’s technology has a wide range of applications we’ve ... Read More |
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THE ANATOMY OF BUILDING SMARTER ROADS infographic Jan 29, 2019 With constantly growing traffic and rapid technological advancements, the vision of building smarter roads is becoming more and more realistic. Futuristic infrastructure is a promising solution to the problem of congestion and pollution related to cars and their emissions. But what exactly makes a r... Read More |
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Jan 23, 2019 The construction industry has come a long way over the years in reflecting diversity. However, there is still a long way to go – particularly in encouraging women to work in the sector. Women play an important part in construction, but the industry needs to do more to make construction an attr... Read More |
INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION - PUTTING CONTENT INTO CONTEXT infographic Jan 21, 2019 Traditional ECM solutions no longer meet business needs when it comes to managing and extracting value from rapidly increasing sources and volumes of information. A new generation of content services extend the strengths of ECM deeper into the lead applications that drive processes. Read More |
HIDDEN COSTS OF MEDIOCRE PRECISION ENGINEERING infographic Jan 20, 2019 Here’s the story of Pete, a precision engineer, who has to suffer the consequences of working with Mediocre Engineering Ltd. That’s because quality is part and parcel of precision parts engineering. It is something that is woven into the fabric of the way we do business – we insist... Read More |
TOP TEN RETAIL BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Jan 17, 2019 E-commerce has grown significantly over the last five years. Given that digital retail now accounts for more than 18% of retail sales in Europe, it’s no surprise that many brick-and-mortar retail stores struggle to keep up with the everchanging e-commerce environment and demand for omnichannel... Read More |
BRING ON THE DRONES infographic Jan 15, 2019 Drones! They’re everywhere. Drones are invading our skies, they’re in the news, and if some retailers get their way, they’ll soon be on our front steps. As Americans, we have a fascination with these futuristic, unmanned planes, and why not. Drone technology can help save lives, tr... Read More |
THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS infographic Jan 14, 2019 The nascent collaborative robot market grew by more than 60% in 2018, according to a recent research report by Interact Analysis. The industry was worth less than $400 million in 2017 but grew to nearly $600 million in 2018, said the research firm. Shipments and revenues of collaborative robots are ... Read More |
IS INTEREST IN STEM FADING? infographic Jan 12, 2019 STEM is changing rapidly in response to the exponential growth of technology in society. More focus is being shifted to STEM skills and less on STEM content. Student interest in STEM 34% peaks in Middle School and then drops off. Are misconceptions holding students back from an innovative future? Read More |
10 TIPS FOR DELIVERING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON TIME AND ON BUDGET infographic Jan 07, 2019 Construction projects are known for their perplexity, as they involve a vast number of tasks and stakeholders. The various project parties come together with the ultimate goal of delivering results both on time and on budget. It goes without saying that the more agents involved the tougher it gets f... Read More |
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5 BEST COURSES TO PURSUE AFTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING infographic Jan 02, 2019 You Know why the hero in most Indian movies is a mechanical engineer? Well, maybe because mechanical engineering is the most popular engineering streams. Year after year thousands of bright, strapping grads, walk out of college campuses with stars in their eyes. Do you want to have an edge over the ... Read More |
SIMPLE STEPS TO SMARTER CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT infographic Dec 30, 2018 Bring speed and efficiency to the construction procurement process with ezIQC. Available through cooperative purchasing networks, ezIQC provides access to competitively awarded contractors. By following the simple steps below, ezIQC allows you to get your project started quickly. Read More |
CONSTRUCTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR infographic Dec 26, 2018 The UK construction industry remains encouragingly resilient, with the value of new construction work rising every year since 2012. With massive public investment going into infrastructure projects over the coming years and creating huge and varied supply chains, there are opportunities for every ki... Read More |
HOW DRONES ENHANCE CONSTRUCTION infographic Dec 16, 2018 Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, are being used for different reasons in the construction industry. As a tool that improves communication, safety, and marketing, drones can offer many advantages when used in some applications on a construction project capturing real-time images from t... Read More |
RPA PREDICTIONS FOR 2019 infographic Dec 14, 2018 RPA has delivered a great competitive edge to the businesses in 2018, since it can save labor and time to concentrate on the more creative aspects to keep companies growing. RPA market is expected to reach maturity in 2019. Read More |
DRONES IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Dec 13, 2018 Drones are becoming increasingly popular within the construction industry as more businesses begin to adopt the technology, so much so that their usage has increased 239% year on year. Construction firms are utilising drones to save costs, improve efficiency and streamline projects. We’ve list... Read More |
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROBOTICS infographic Dec 06, 2018 Did you know that the first robots were developed a thousand years ago? Have you ever heard of Shakey the robot or do you know the origin of the term robot? In this infographic, Cognilytica shares a brief history of some of the highlights of the past several thousand years of robots, with, of course... Read More |
CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Dec 04, 2018 Construction is one of the booming industries in the UK. Reports from CITB predict that over 230,000 jobs will be created in the construction industry over the course of five years. Apprentices in the construction industry earn and learn, while in full-time employment. With an average wage of £... Read More |
INFOGRAPHIC: MACKINAC BRIDGE infographic Nov 26, 2018 On Monday, lead by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, nearly 40,000 people are expected to make the walk from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City across the Mackinac Bridge. 2016 marks the 59th year of this annual Labor Day tradition. Read More |
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THE KEY BENEFITS OFFERED BY ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESSES infographic Nov 15, 2018 Today, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a fast-growing technology, which is being used in varied industries such as IT, BPO, Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, and Utilities, to name a few. The RPA technology is associated with the automation of routine, mundane tasks by the use of robotic technolog... Read More |
AUTOMATION AND AI USE TO TRIPLE BY 2019 infographic Nov 12, 2018 The application of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to mission-critical business processes will more than triple by 2019, reflecting growing confidence in such technologies. This is among the findings in the latest ISG research in which we asked more than 500 business and IT leaders about... Read More |
WHAT'S GOING TO BE BIG IN CHATBOTS FOR 2019? infographic Nov 11, 2018 If you’ve been to any website recently, chances are you know what a chatbot is. They’ve been taking the internet by storm, and marketing and sales departments can’t stop talking about them. Slightly different than live chat - where a real human is behind the dialogue - chatbots wor... Read More |
VETERANS IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Nov 06, 2018 Veterans, as well as active military members, are a vital segment of the construction workforce. In fact, 15.5% of all veterans enter the construction industry. Today, approximately 666,400 veterans work in the construction and extraction occupation. In the lead up to Veterans Day, we’ve been ... Read More |
HOW DO TRANSLATION BOTS WORK? infographic Nov 05, 2018 It’s anticipated that 80% of all businesses will use chatbots by 2020. They are now available on almost every platform and are more intuitive than ever. Even though some of the biggest chatbots, like Siri and Alexa, are relatively new, this technology actually dates back to the mid 20th centur... Read More |
17 SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS OF WORKING OUTDOORS infographic Nov 05, 2018 If you’re like the average American, you spend 90 percent of their your time indoors. Furthermore, Americans spend a significant portion of their day sitting. According to Business Insider, 86% of American workers sit all day at their jobs. Studies show, however, that your indoors desk job can... Read More |
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TEACHING STEM infographic Nov 02, 2018 STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and encompasses a vast array of subjects that fall into each of those terms. While it is almost impossible to list every discipline, some common STEM areas include: aerospace engineering, astrophysics, astronomy, biochemistry... Read More |
WILLOW GIRLS BRANCH INTO STEM infographic Nov 01, 2018 However, only 24% of jobs held by women are within STEM fields. Girls are less engaged in STEM due to lack of exposure at a young age, which causes them to disengage before reaching high school. The Willow school curriculum reflects research on the power of growth mindset, the importance of educatin... Read More |
ON THE JOBSITE: CONSTRUCTION DRONES infographic Oct 26, 2018 With their unique aerial perspective and data capture abilities, drones are seeing increased usage in the public sector. Their vast capabilities enable them to do things from delivering packages to saving lives for firefighters. In the past few years, drones have also become one of the most compelli... Read More |
ROBOT FACTS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW infographic Oct 22, 2018 Because they don’t have emotions, robots are incapable of having their feelings hurt. That may be a good thing, considering what some people in the manufacturing world say about them. Even though automation has enabled a lot of progress in factories and production facilities around the world, ... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2019 infographic Oct 16, 2018 Construction has always been one of the top revenue-generating industries in the world - the United States construction market, in particular, is one of the largest. Despite the size and scope of the industry, it is constantly changing and adapting to the current economic and social climate. Current... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY INFOGRAPHIC infographic Sep 20, 2018 Work dynamics in the construction industry are shifting more than ever due to increasing temporary and contract employment, the growth of technology, and beyond. Get a break down of current trends and statistics of the construction industry and cost-effective compliance solutions safety managers can... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION IS COSTING MORE infographic Sep 19, 2018 Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. This construction infographic looks at U.S. and Canadian construction material costs. At the same time, though, there are many topics e.g., ... Read More |
THE PROS AND CONS OF AI IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Sep 18, 2018 Over the last few years Artificial Intelligence has gradually become more and more prominent in the construction sector, so we thought we’d produce an infographic that looks at the benefits of this new technology, as well as the negative impact it’s having on the sector’s current w... Read More |
7 IMPOSSIBLE ENGINEERING FEATS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD infographic Sep 12, 2018 The engineering capabilities of ancient civilizations are mind-blowing when you consider the lack of available mechanized devices. Societies in South and East Asia, Africa, South America, and Central America were especially adept at creating sophisticated structures that compete with modern construc... Read More |
HOW ROBOTS AND DRONES SAVE LIVES WHEN DISASTERS HIT infographic Sep 11, 2018 Between 2005 and 2014, disasters affected 1.7 billion people, caused 700,000 fatalities, and racked up $1.4 trillion in damages, according to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction via Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). Read More |
IS BIG DATA THE MOST TRENDING THING IN CONSTRUCTION? infographic Sep 11, 2018 There has been much talk about big data in recent years. Various organizations have changed their business model in order to effectively utilize big data tech. Similarly, various new players have realized the advantages of big data and have created new business models that benefit from it. Read More |
HOW TO BECOME AN ENGINEER infographic Sep 10, 2018 Recent research from Jobsite has revealed product designer, developer and engineer to be the three most appealing jobs in 2017. The research marks a shift away from aspiring to a career in entertaining for Generation Z - a generation it paints as the first digital natives, social media savvy with a ... Read More |
THE INEVITABILITY OF RPA IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING infographic Sep 08, 2018 Whether it is matching transactional data which follow nominally predictable rules or reconciling accounts regardless of their material impact on the financial statement, many of these activities result in time spent on items which may have a benign effect on the accuracy and reliability of your fin... Read More |
THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT CONSTRUCTION APPS infographic Sep 07, 2018 Smartphones are getting into the construction industry with some innovative solutions for all related professionals. Smartphones lead the way in providing solutions and mobility on the go to construction workers and management. We've assembled the hottest and best apps available for the construc... Read More |
GET STARTED WITH COBOTS? infographic Sep 04, 2018 That's because cobots and humans have very different skill sets: what's easy for a human is not always easy for a cobot. For your first cobot application, it's best to start small and keep it simple. You can build up to more complex applications after you've gained more experience wi... Read More |
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9 QUESTIONS ON HOW TO ADAPT TO LIFE WITH ROBOTS infographic Aug 31, 2018 History has shown that as new technologies come along, most people are slow to adapt, taking time to become familiar and comfortable with the new tools and their impacts and applications. The problem that arises with AI and robotics is that these resources are growing exponentially, making it all th... Read More |
RPA VS. TRADITIONAL AUTOMATION - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? infographic Aug 29, 2018 We, as a generation and mankind recently outlined a critical milestone in our progress. Not too long ago, a robot was awarded the citizenship of a country. Bots and automation have broken the shackles of our imagination and have become a part of our reality. While we are still far away from realizin... Read More |
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Aug 28, 2018 Robotic process automation (or RPA) is an emerging form of business process automation technology based on the notion of software robots or artificial intelligence (AI) workers. In traditional workflow automation tools, a software developer produces a list of actions to automate a task and interface... Read More |
THE RISE OF THE ROBOT NURSE infographic Aug 26, 2018 As technology continues to advance and become cheaper and more accessible, its uses are increasingly benefiting human workers in the healthcare industry. Globally, medical professionals are experimenting with ways in which robots can fill growing caps in the healthcare workforce. These experiments a... Read More |
8 WAYS AI & RPA IS IMPROVING BUSINESS PROCESSES infographic Aug 23, 2018 Companies have hundreds, if not thousands of business processes running everything from how they work with their customers to how they handle their accounting. Anything that can be automated can be improved with Artificial Intelligence. AI can help handle and process unstructured data into automated... Read More |
HOW TO USE CHATBOTS TO IMPROVE YOUR ECOMMERCE USER EXPERIENCE infographic Aug 18, 2018 Five years ago, if someone mentioned the word bots to you, your mind would probably start to think back to any of the famous pop culture robots from the 80s and 90s. Companies everywhere are implementing them into their marketing. They’ve become so popular, 80% of businesses claim they already... Read More |
RISE OF THE ROBOTICS - MANUFACTURERS BENEFIT FROM ADVANCES IN ROBOTICS infographic Aug 15, 2018 End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), including claws, grippers, pinchers, magnets, vacuums and suction devices at the ends of robot arms, increase versatility and flexibility. Vision sensors increase the precision and handling of objects, distinguished by size, shape, and color. Read More |
STATE OF CONSTRUCTION 2018 infographic Aug 15, 2018 The results are in! We surveyed over 1,000 construction professionals in the MEP and field professions to determine the state of construction in North America. Fields of work included Estimating, Operations/Management, CAD, Layout, and Scanning. This year’s survey results showed a great deal o... Read More |
WHY YOU NEED A CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS infographic Aug 14, 2018 Getting the right software for your construction business is crucial. You don’t want to end up with the best construction software for the wrong job. Tracking project activities and milestones will not be solved by a collaboration solution. In the same vein, keeping tab of costs and resources ... Read More |
WHAT IS FORENSIC ENGINEERING? infographic Aug 13, 2018 You may have heard the term forensic engineering, but do you know what it really means? Forensic engineering has been defined as the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal. It, therefore, includes ... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS infographic Aug 03, 2018 The construction industry in Canada is booming, which means new jobs are being created every single day. With so many people entering this sector, it’s more important than ever to recognize the common risks that can exist on job sites. Read More |
THE YEAR OF ENGINEERING 2018 infographic Aug 02, 2018 The UK government is pushing for 2018 to be the Year of Engineering, with the aim to raise awareness regarding the UK’s engineering industry and inspire the next generation of engineers. Engineering contributes 26% of the UK’s GDP - more than that of retail, wholesale, financial, and ins... Read More |
THE HISTORY OF LEAN ENGINEERING infographic Aug 01, 2018 We've been talking a lot about the latest paradigm shift in lean engineering in the last few weeks. What good is understanding the future though without understanding the past? Here, we summarize the evolution of lean engineering, starting as far back as a simple observation from Benjamin Frankl... Read More |
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THE ROOTS OF ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Jul 26, 2018 Humans have always been naturally driven to create new ways to increase the efficiency of their daily tasks. Now, in the modern era, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) enables the office of finance to make great strides in cost reduction, fraud prevention, and increased efficiency. Follow along with t... Read More |
THE WORLD’S FIRST ROBOT-CRAFTED BURGER infographic Jul 22, 2018 A new hamburger restaurant in San Francisco will custom cook and build a burger to order, using a robot cooking machine. Customers at the burger joint send orders via tablet to a robot which customizes everything from how well-done the burger will be to the type of cheese and toppings they want. Read More |
THE ROBOTS ARE READY. ARE YOU? infographic Jul 21, 2018 Over the past year, there has been intensifying interest in robotics and in the application of cognitive and artificial intelligence technologies, both in the media and on the conference circuit. Robotic process automation (RPA) is already delivering value, and early movers in shared services and ot... Read More |
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION GOVERNANCE FOR YOUR RECORD TO REPORT PROCESS infographic Jul 19, 2018 In an effort to stay competitive with other companies, Finance & Accounting organizations are considering integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA) into their organizations to increase their speed-to-market and turn-around times. However, many are encountering massive setbacks due to existing... Read More |
TOP 8 USE CASES FOR CHAT BOTS infographic Jul 12, 2018 Chatbots are rapidly becoming part of our everyday lives. Chatbots can be integrated into customer support service teams to answer common or basic questions. They can also suggest products or services based on customer preferences and can even add products from the catalog to expedite sales. Read More |
INFOGRAPHIC ON AI AND ROBOTICS infographic Jul 11, 2018 Artificial intelligence and robotics will significantly impact society, values and human rights. What will change for the better, and what will change for the worse? Which values could change and who will be most affected? Read More |
HISTORY OF THE COBOTS infographic Jul 07, 2018 Eight years ago, Universal Robots sold the world’s first collaborative robot or cobot as they are nicknamed - long before the term for this emerging robot class was widely used. Fast forward to 2016 and the market for cobots has an annual 50% growth and is now the fastest growing segment of in... Read More |
THE THREE E’S OF COBOTS infographic Jul 05, 2018 You’ve heard of robots, but what are cobots? In this infographic, learn all about collaborative robots cobots, how they are meant to operate in conjunction with, and in close proximity to humans to perform their tasks which is in contrast to industrial robots. Read More |
10 SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO SURVIVE THE RISE OF AUTOMATION infographic Jul 02, 2018 Automation is coming to the workplace. Millions of jobs will be destroyed, but many jobs will also be simultaneously created in the process as well. For those in the workforce - or for those just joining it for the first time - the big question is: what skills are needed to navigate this monumental ... Read More |
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN infographic Jul 01, 2018 Robotic process automation refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Read More |
THE 5 GRADES OF TRAIN AUTOMATION infographic Jun 28, 2018 Many people today talk about autonomous cars and our goal of having fully autonomous cars on the road. You might be surprised to know that trains have been operating autonomously for quite some time. In fact, the train industry standardized their levels of automation many decades ago, and implementa... Read More |
STEM TO STEAM infographic Jun 28, 2018 Over the years, a lot of relevance and emphasis has been put on STEM subjects science, technology, engineering, and mathematics over art related studies. This is because STEM is considered the future of innovation and has been at the epicenter of all technological and science advancements to date. H... Read More |
WHAT IS ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION? infographic Jun 27, 2018 We as a generation and mankind recently outlined a critical milestone in our progress. A robot was recently awarded the citizenship of a country. Robots and automation have broken the shackles of our imagination and have become a part of our reality. While we are still far away from realizing what w... Read More |
THE RPA LIFE CYCLE infographic Jun 27, 2018 Implementing Robotic Process Automation can provide a host of benefits for firms globally, but how does a business go about forming an RPA solution, and how do you know what to do when you come to a fork in the road? Read More |
HOW MIGHT RPA IMPROVE YOUR ORGANIZATION? infographic Jun 27, 2018 Slow processes affect organizations of all sizes. Many understand the benefits and importance of process improvement and they are attempting to move their organizations forward-but don’t know where to start. According to AIIM, 96% of business agree that Business Process Automation (BPA) improv... Read More |
THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SURVIVE THE ROBOT INVASION OF THE WORKPLACE infographic Jun 27, 2018 Automation is coming into the workplace. Millions of jobs will be destroyed, but many jobs will also be simultaneously created in the process as well. For those in the workforce - or for those just joining it for the first time – the big question is: what skills are needed to navigate this mon... Read More |
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UNDERSTANDING ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Jun 15, 2018 Data from multiple screens is consolidated into one singular view, allowing agents to quickly access, collate and analyze various data sets, and easily respond to customer requests in real-time. Our custom-built robots identify manual, repetitive and rules-based processes, and tackle them quickly an... Read More |
THE SIX LEVELS OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES infographic Jun 14, 2018 Automotive manufacturers and transportation technology vendors are rapidly progressing us towards fully autonomous vehicles. But not all autonomous vehicles are the same and right now we’re nowhere near full autonomy. The Society for Automotive Engineers has defined six levels of autonomy from... Read More |
NOTABLE U.S. AND CANADA CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STARTS infographic Jun 05, 2018 Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. This infographic looks at notable U.S. and Canada construction project starts. Read More |
DATA SCIENTISTS VS. DATA ENGINEERS infographic Jun 05, 2018 As AI increasingly gains popularity among enterprises, companies are actively seeking data scientists who possess data science skills. Many enterprises confuse the roles of data scientists and data engineers. Even though some traits, skills, programming languages and tools are shared by both roles, ... Read More |
WHAT IS ROBOTS TXT? infographic Jun 05, 2018 If you have your own website, are a digital marketing professional, or are just someone trying to learn a little bit more about how to create visibility online, then you may be trying to better understand the world of SEO. It’s likely that if you’re in the initial stages, you’ve al... Read More |
MANUFACTURING ROBOTS NEED PEOPLE, TOO infographic Jun 04, 2018 It’s nearly impossible for the modern manufacturing industry to thrive without robots. Automation has boosted productivity, improved efficiency and made manufacturing operations safer. Despite all the good robots have done for the modern manufacturing industry, there are still misconceptions a... Read More |
REVERSE ENGINEERING MACHINE PARTS infographic May 25, 2018 Any time an aftermarket manufacturer is tasked with making a part for their customers, they have to start by reverse engineering that part. Reverse engineering, more than almost any other part of manufacturing, has reaped the benefits of technological advancement, and companies willing to use these ... Read More |
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN INSURANCE infographic May 24, 2018 Robotic Process Automation can deliver major benefits to insurance operations. The major insurers of the world have started running pilots on simple business processes. The results of these programs have been encouraging. Read More |
COMMON BENEFITS OF ROBOTIC SURGERY FOR PATIENTS infographic May 22, 2018 Compared to traditional open surgery, robotic surgery results in smaller incisions, which reduce pain and scarring, lead to less time spent in the hospital and quicker recovery times. Your surgeon also greatly benefits from robotic surgery, gaining enhanced precision, flexibility, control, and visio... Read More |
11 UNEXPECTED PLACES TO FIND INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS infographic May 22, 2018 When most people think of industrial robots, they probably picture some big warehouse with lots of machinery, conveyors, and robots moving products, conducting quality inspections, packing products, etc. And yes, industrial robotics certainly has helped fuel huge automation advances in our packaging... Read More |
8 STEPS TO MAKE A REMOTE CONTROL ROBOTIC VEHICLE infographic May 18, 2018 It is a very interesting thing to operate a robot using remote control technology - whether the robot is used for fun game oriented applications or for technical operations home automation and industrial applications (pick and place robot, line following robot, metal detector robotic vehicle, IR con... Read More |
6 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS infographic May 17, 2018 With warehouse automation becoming more prevalent, it’s only natural that questions and myths surrounding warehouse robots continue to emerge. When it comes to questions, as of late, we’ve received several very specific and common questions about autonomous mobile robots that we knew we ... Read More |
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR LABOR VS ROBOTS? infographic May 17, 2018 When industrial robots were first introduced, many people feared they would take our jobs. In fact, one robot can do the work of more than 5 people. By 2025, the number of robots in the United States could quadruple, taking over even more of the labor that was once reserved for humans. Read More |
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS RIPE FOR DISRUPTION infographic May 17, 2018 20% longer to finish. 80% over budget and R&D spending in construction runs well behind other industries. 5 big ideas are poised to disrupt construction: Higher definition surveying and geolocation, 5-D Building Information Modeling, Digital collaboration and mobility, The internet of things and... Read More |
HOW TO PITCH RPA: YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING STAKEHOLDER APPROVALS infographic May 17, 2018 Executives are vital for getting buy-in for budget and top-down support for your RPA project. You may need to book meetings with the Chief Technology Officer to discuss the software’s capabilities and the Chief Financial Officer to discuss costs and ROI. RPA is a relatively simple technology t... Read More |
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN HR infographic May 15, 2018 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) uses software, commonly known as a robot, to capture and interpret existing IT applications to enable transaction processing, data manipulation and communication across multiple IT systems in back-office functions like finance, operations or HR. Read More |
9 FINANCE & ACCOUNTING GAPS WITH ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic May 09, 2018 Fifty to ninety percent of financial processes can be automated by capture and workflow automation software. But most organizations have automated far less. (How about you?) Whether you’re at 10 percent or 90 percent financial process automation, you can mind your gaps with Robotic Process Aut... Read More |
THE 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS OF ALL TIME infographic May 08, 2018 How many billions of dollars have been spent on civil engineering projects? Check out the infographic below to see which of these engineering projects have racked up the highest costs. From Dubai to The U.S. Interstate Highway, behold the grandest, most ambitious, and most expensive projects of all ... Read More |
STATE OF THE METALS & ENGINEERING REPORT infographic May 06, 2018 There is a general sense of optimism in the global economy as we enter 2017. The high degree of uncertainty surrounding the economic policies of the new administration in the United States of America (USA) is expected to persist for some time, creating a challenging and volatile environment for emer... Read More |
STEM - WHY STEM INFOGRAPHIC infographic May 01, 2018 We won’t rest until every student in Washington is prepared to succeed in our STEM-driven economy. In the last 10 years, growth in STEM jobs has been three times greater than non-STEM jobs. In the next decade, almost all of the fastest growing jobs will require STEM skills. Yet 61% of middle s... Read More |
ROI FROM RPA INVESTMENTS infographic May 01, 2018 Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is one of the hottest technology trends for financial TODAY services and insurance companies. 43 % of senior executives consider RPA a top investment priority for 2017-2018. Financial and insurance companies are the most likely to invest in RPA solutions. Read More |
FEMALE ABSENCES AND MISCONCEPTIONS IN STEM infographic May 01, 2018 In the male-dominated STEM disciplines, the influence of women has largely gone unacknowledged. But the facts suggest that the lack of female participation may be influenced by lack of visibility. Read More |
INFOGRAPHIC: CONSTRUCTION CAREERS infographic May 01, 2018 Careers in the construction industry are booming. According to governmental statistics, more than a half-million new construction jobs are expected to be available by 2024. Construction is a major contributor to the U.S. economy. The industry has more than 650,000 employers with over 6 million emplo... Read More |
WILL ROBOTS TAKE OUR JOB? infographic Apr 24, 2018 Rapid technological advances are changing the way people work. Now, machines are able to do complex tasks once thought impossible. We’ve been here before - think what the car meant for horse handlers and harness makers. But have we reached the point where machines can do jobs once performed ex... Read More |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OUTLOOK 2018 infographic Apr 23, 2018 The follow is adapted from Randstad Canada’s Best Engineering Jobs in Canada in 2018 report and the Mechanical Engineering Salary Guide 2018. According to the report, engineering remains a candidate-driven field and one of the strongest in terms of growth, adding over 7,000 jobs. Read More |
AUTOMATION VS RPA VS RI RPA infographic Apr 20, 2018 In recent years, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has taken the finance industry by storm, but what does the term mean exactly? Despite it being such a hot topic, there’s been some uncertainty about what separates RPA from baseline automation, and questions surrounding the enhancements to RPA ... Read More |
NPE 2018 COVERS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION infographic Apr 19, 2018 The recovering housing market is driving more home purchases and more residential construction-and next-generation plastics will play a huge role in the coming years. From plumbing and countertops to vinyl exteriors, the use of plastics in homebuilding provides unmatched performance, durability and ... Read More |
3 INNOVATIONS THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION infographic Apr 18, 2018 Did you know that the commercial construction industry is expected to increase by 8.8% in 2018? For construction firms, this is great news as more growth usually means more business. Nevertheless, the increase does come at a price. While the industry erects our cities, the environmental impact of co... Read More |
ROBOTS BRING JOBS BACK TO THE US infographic Apr 17, 2018 The rise of robotic automation in the manufacturing and packaging industry is often blamed for the steep job losses in U.S. manufacturing, along with the rampant outsourcing of labor to cheaper workforces. But a real look at the facts and stats show that things just aren’t that cut and dry. Read More |
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF DATA ENGINEERING infographic Apr 16, 2018 This infographic presents some of the key insights from our most recent 2016 survey conducted with the goal of discovering what data engineering teams across the country require to perform their jobs effectively, according to the team members themselves. Read More |
ENGINEERS POINT SPACE STORM HUNTER TOWARD EARTH infographic Apr 16, 2018 On International Space Station’s (ISS) Columbus science laboratory, ESA recently installed the Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor, known as the Space Storm Hunter. A robotic arm measuring 16 meters in length moved the 314-kg payload into position. Read More |
FACILITIES ENGINEERING infographic Apr 15, 2018 Facilities engineering evolved from "plant engineering" in the early 1990s as U.S. workplaces became more complex. Practitioners preferred this term because it more accurately reflected the multidisciplinary demands for specialized conditions in a wider variety of indoor environments, not ... Read More |
AI AND CHATBOTS FIND COMMERCIAL UTILITY infographic Apr 12, 2018 Artificial intelligence is already having a profound impact on business today. Smart computers and programming make it possible for people to get more done in less time and so increase productivity. Chatbots are an example of an application of AI. Read More |
WILL ROBOTS TAKE OUR JOBS? infographic Apr 11, 2018 Leaps in technological advancement are nothing new, and innovation often results in incredible step changes in the home and the workplace: the printing presses of the 1400s widened access to books and therefore knowledge for the first time; the Industrial Revolution’s mechanization led to an e... Read More |
THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODIES: ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION infographic Apr 10, 2018 Antibodies are a rapidly growing, clinically successful type of biopharmaceutical, with more than 60 antibody-based drugs currently approved for use and marketed. This rise in the number of approved antibodies has fueled innovation in the production and engineering of therapeutic antibodies. Read More |
100 AUTOMATION OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ENTERPRISE infographic Apr 09, 2018 Robotic process automation (RPA) is a transformational technology that can automate tasks and processes across the business from finance and accounting to customer service. Not only can you implement RPA right on top of your core business systems and realize ROI almost immediately, but its use cases... Read More |
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ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES infographic Apr 06, 2018 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has garnered immense popularity in financial services firms. It has become the early champion of the digital labor technology. Many companies are actively considering RPA and AI as the next step in technology. Read More |
SETTING-UP AN RPA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE infographic Apr 03, 2018 As organizations move forward in their RPA journey, they are giving greater thought as to how to set priorities, create a strategy map, standardize procedures, and collect best practices for business process improvement. Read More |
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RPA? infographic Apr 02, 2018 Robotic Process Automation enables business professionals to easily configure software robots to automate repetitive, routine work between multiple systems. These bots work directly across application user interfaces, mimicking the actions a person would perform, including logging in and out of appl... Read More |
REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING WITH CA AGILE REQUIREMENTS DESIGNER infographic Mar 23, 2018 Design and engineer better requirements. Get end-to-end support for requirements engineering, test case optimization, test design automation, in-sprint testing and more. Employ a single point of reference for all test and development efforts. It’s testing at the speed of agile that’s eas... Read More |
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22 BENEFITS OF RPA infographic Mar 12, 2018 This infographic is a window into the world of Robotic Process Automation. If you are interested in exploring RPA opportunities in your industry or want to know more about implementing RPA in your organization, please contact us for a free no-obligation discussion. Read More |
THE LAWS OF ROBOTICS infographic Mar 04, 2018 A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the F... Read More |
AGRICULTURAL DRONES GROW BIG DATA, PROFITS FOR FARMERS infographic Mar 01, 2018 Drones have made the news lately for law enforcement uses and Intel’s grand displays at events such as the Winter Olympic Games, but another important application not in the public eye is in farming. Over the years agricultural drones have improved immensely, with greater ease of use, increase... Read More |
THE STATE OF GIRLS AND WOMEN IN STEM infographic Mar 01, 2018 Girls and boys do not significantly differ in their abilities in mathematics and science but do differ in their interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. The rates of science and engineering (S&E) course taking for women shift at the undergraduate lev... Read More |
STEM WORKFORCE IN AUSTRALIA infographic Mar 01, 2018 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) play a critical role in Australia’s ability to innovate, expand, and remain a competitive force globally. While often associated with the university sector, the report Australia's STEM Workforce released by the Office of the Chief Sci... Read More |
COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER INFOGRAPHIC infographic Feb 27, 2018 Computer vision is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can be made to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos. From the perspective of engineering, it seeks to automate tasks that the human visual system can do. Read More |
HOW ENGINEERS FIND INFORMATION infographic Feb 27, 2018 This infographic reveals the information consumption habits of engineers during a buying cycle. It shows how they consume engineering content to help them make buying decisions. Based on data from Engineering.com's research study "How Engineers Find Information" 2018 this data reveals ... Read More |
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING infographic Feb 26, 2018 This infographic spans the transportation engineering field across 18th Century to the 21st Century. Undergraduates aspiring for Transportation engineering need to take their FE Exam or Fundamentals of Engineering Exam during their undergraduate days. Transportation in the modern world has many comp... Read More |
THE RISE OF THE ROBOTS infographic Feb 22, 2018 The increase in how technology affects our day to day lives can be seen by everyone. From personal assistant tools like Siri, ordering anything at the touch of a button and yes, even self-checkouts. If you consider the capabilities of your mobile phone compared to your first, you can see how quickly... Read More |
RISE OF THE ROBOTS: WILL YOUR CAREER DISAPPEAR? infographic Feb 22, 2018 The increase in how technology affects our day to day lives can be seen by everyone. From personal assistant tools like Siri, ordering anything at the touch of a button and yes, even self-checkouts. If you consider the capabilities of your mobile phone compared to your first, you can see how quickly... Read More |
ARE ROBOT DOCTORS IN YOUR FUTURE? infographic Feb 22, 2018 10,000 years ago, primitive doctors bored holes in the head to cure patients. Now the brains of a computer are saving lives and preventing disease. So what’s next? A hole in the head. Stone age surgeons cured certain diseases with a process called trephination. Read More |
THE EVOLUTION OF AUTOMATION infographic Feb 22, 2018 The History of Industrial Automation in Manufacturing. Automation in the manufacturing industry has evolved from the use of basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems to today's modern robots. Most industrial operations are automated with the goal of boosting production and reducing the cost of labor... Read More |
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SALARY NUMBERS infographic Feb 21, 2018 The topic of software engineer salary has long been the subject of debate. According to a widely held belief, a typical developer salary is sky-high. If that’s really the case, how come 54.8% of devs are unsatisfied with their paycheck? Read More |
BUSINESS IS BOOMING WITH NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS infographic Feb 20, 2018 Professional engineers play a key role in supporting the growth and development of the business environment in New York. Their expertise in different systems and methodologies are often tapped by business owners to ensure that their facility is working efficiently. Read More |
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING infographic Feb 20, 2018 Planning to study Environmental Engineering or just intrigued by alternative energy options? This engineering infographic highlights what you can do with this degree. It points out the different careers, responsibilities, experience, and education needed, and even national annual salaries. Read More |
5 ROBOTS YOU’LL USE IN 5 YEARS infographic Feb 15, 2018 Chatbots, robo-advisors, flying robots, commercial robots and surgical robots will evolve dramatically through 2022. Below are five robots that business and IT leaders will use in the next five years. Read More |
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INFOGRAPHIC infographic Feb 10, 2018 Lastly, this list wouldn’t be complete without an infographic about aerospace engineering. This engineering field primarily focuses on the development of spacecraft and aircraft. This infographic shows a quick timeline of space planes, starting with the very first piloted aircraft in 1962. It ... Read More |
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ROBOTS AT WORK: A LOOK AT ROBOT SAFETY infographic Feb 07, 2018 With the proliferation of industrial robots in the workplace, robot safety is something of which all companies should be mindful. Learn how OSHA safety regulations came to be as we break down some of the industry’s largest milestones. Read More |
10 BEST CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS infographic Feb 01, 2018 This infographic discusses the 10 best civil engineering projects of all time. The list includes the famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which has 163 floors and took 22 million man hours to build. Of course, the list wouldn’t be complete without the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt as well as the Great... Read More |
ELECTRIC CAR INFOGRAPHIC infographic Feb 01, 2018 Moving on to mechanical engineering, this electric car infographic shows you almost everything you need to know about the mechanics of an electric car. From their structure to the timeline of their creation, this infographic shows us how close we are to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Read More |
BE READY TO LIVE AND WORK WITH ROBOT'S infographic Feb 01, 2018 Robotics technologies are reshaping the way companies produce and how humans work. Robots are fully integrated in the ecosystem and in production processes. They collaborate with humans, support daily and repetitive activities, and replace workers in dangerous tasks. Read More |
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS MARKET OVERVIEW infographic Jan 30, 2018 As you plan for success in 2018 and beyond, it’s important to look back at the most powerful forces shaping the global industrial robotics market. Understanding the history of the current market can help you chart a course for the future. The following infographic was developed with data from ... Read More |
IRELAND FOR SOFTWARE. ENGINEERING YOUR SUCCESS. infographic Jan 24, 2018 IBM Ireland’s Software Lab is one of IBM's largest R&D Labs outside of the US. Areas of focus include Cloud, Analytics, Mobile, Social and Security. Ericsson’s operation is Ireland's largest lean agile enterprise software development site, creating Ericsson's next generat... Read More |
TOP 6 ISSUES FACING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY infographic Jan 19, 2018 Several industry surveys and reports forecast continued growth in the construction industry. Albeit, the growth shows a modest 4.8% increase, different from the double-digit growth in previous years. Regardless, there is still a general sense of optimism. With continued growth and positive outlook i... Read More |
TOP 10 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR 2019 infographic Jan 16, 2018 The construction industry is under a significant paradigm shift. When we look back throughout this industry’s history we notice some great advancements have taken place. As the end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2019 there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect more of the sa... Read More |
HOW TO NOT BE A VICTIM OF SOCIAL ENGINEERING infographic Jan 15, 2018 Despite spending millions of dollars on the state-of-the-art perimeter and end-point security controls, determined actors are still finding their way inside company networks every day by exploiting the human factor. While bad actors have many techniques for attacks at their disposal, social engineer... Read More |
THE STATE OF AEC TRAINING IN 2018 infographic Jan 12, 2018 The ACE industry is a unique field because it consists of architects, engineers, and those in the construction industry; in other words, three separate industries that intertwine. In this rapidly evolving field, it is increasingly important to pursue further knowledge, not only about how to do your ... Read More |
RPA IN THE MIDDLE EAST: 5 KEY TRENDS infographic Jan 12, 2018 Are companies in the Middle East approaching automation at the same rate as their western counterparts? To get a better idea of the RPA landscape, SSON surveyed senior shared services professionals across the Middle East – all at different stages of implementation – to see how their comp... Read More |
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION WITH ROLAND TECHNOLOGY infographic Jan 09, 2018 Roland's student-friendly machines and software have long been associated with design and engineering education. Guiding students down their career paths, they have helped students learn essential digital fabrication, graphics production, product design and other creative skills. These lifelong ... Read More |
PILL ROBOTS: THE FUTURE OF NON-INVASIVE SURGERY infographic Jan 06, 2018 There have been many cases of children swallowing button batteries, marbles, and metallic buttons in different places around the world. It could be life-threatening or could cause damage to the child’s digestive system. Traditionally, serious cases would need surgery to remove the swallowed it... Read More |
WHY THE WORLD NEEDS MORE WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION infographic Jan 05, 2018 The construction workforce is evolving in many positive ways, especially as it actively embraces diversity and technology. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most male-dominated industries in the world. Out of the over 10 million construction workers in the US, a little less than one million are fe... Read More |
TOP 8 CONSTRUCTION TRENDS FOR 2018 infographic Dec 27, 2017 Various factors have set a new wave of productivity in motion in the construction industry and are soon to be seen in the year 2018. To start with, the advancement and application of technology in various industries has been increasing at a shocking speed. New discoveries are being adopted to modern... Read More |
THE INS AND OUTS OF MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING infographic Dec 27, 2017 Civil engineering is often considered the oldest engineering discipline; the broad term is used for any type of engineering that deals with the built environment. Our company Carroll Engineering is a civil engineering firm, which means we deliver many different types of services, including water fac... Read More |
STEM CLASSROOM TO CAREER: CLOSING THE GAP infographic Dec 23, 2017 With its partners in the Research Consortium on STEM Career Pathways, NAPE conducted a national survey of high school students in STEM classes during Spring 2015. The resulting report draws on those data to identify opportunities, challenges, and promising practices for leveraging equity to meet STE... Read More |
ROBOTIC SURGERY INFOGRAPHIC infographic Dec 21, 2017 Surgical robots are proliferating and there are more than a dozen systems on the market. Intuitive Surgical still has a monopoly on robotic laparoscopic surgery-but for how long? Is the da Vinci Xi a revolution or an evolution? In the age of healthcare reform, creating value is essential and the C-s... Read More |
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING AUSTRALIA'S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR infographic Dec 19, 2017 It outlines the current state of play of Australian ConstructionTech and the construction sector more broadly, highlights the potential impact of digital solutions in the construction space, and models effective technology adoption. Finally, it provides recommendations that support productive and fo... Read More |
COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER infographic Dec 19, 2017 Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic engineering (or electrical engineering), software design, and hardware-softwar... Read More |
HOW TO ELIMINATE MANUAL TASKS WITH ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Dec 18, 2017 How much time are you wasting on manual, repetitive tasks? Many organizations still rely on manual tasks to complete vital business processes. From banking and insurance to transportation and manufacturing, RPA can improve your efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Read More |
6 ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION MYTHS DEBUNKED infographic Dec 17, 2017 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is making headlines as the leading contender in the pursuit to expedite business processes, reduce errors and cut operational costs. With all the buzz and excitement, you've probably heard a lot of opinions surrounding its implications and rising star status. So ... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION TRENDS SHAPING THE FACE OF 2018 infographic Dec 12, 2017 The United States has one of the largest construction markets in the world, with over $1,162 billion worth of new construction put into place in 2016 alone. Though spending fluctuates naturally from one season to the next, it seems that this industry can expect steady overall growth in the years to ... Read More |
WHY IS STEM IMPORTANT? infographic Dec 12, 2017 According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play a key role in the sustained growth and sta... Read More |
FUTURE OF CLOUD ROBOTICS infographic Dec 10, 2017 RobotAppStore is the first online marketplace enabling users around the world to purchase and download hundreds of applications that extend the functionality of any types of robot - from Roomba vacuum cleaners and NAO humanoids to the AR. Drone quadcopter and Sphero the robotic ball. Read More |
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN STEM INTEREST infographic Dec 06, 2017 Students who persist in FIRST for more than one year show significantly greater gains than those who left after a single year. Females in FIRST have a dramatically increased understanding of STEM compared to females in the comparison group. Read More |
INCREASING ADOPTION OF COBOTS RESEARCH & INTELLIGENCE infographic Dec 06, 2017 Lower cost, high efficiency, execute vital tasks across industries. Comau have designed the Racer 3 collaborative robot specifically for SMEs to automate their operations in metal processing, food & beverage, packaging and electronics industries. Read More |
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN 2018 infographic Dec 05, 2017 Overall construction costs are forecasted to increase an additional 2-3% in 2018, and that’s after what we’re expecting to be a 3% increase in 2017. Construction labor costs will lead these increases, which are forecasted to be in the 3-4% range in 2018. However, labor shortages continue... Read More |
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS: THE RISKS, THE FACTS AND THE REPERCUSSIONS infographic Dec 03, 2017 Each day, on average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries in the United States. In fact, one in five workplace fatalities is construction-related. The top causes of construction-related fatalities are falls, struck-by an object, electrocution and caught between objects. Generally, ... Read More |
WHY STEM? SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS infographic Dec 01, 2017 STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math-subjec... Read More |
INTRODUCING ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Dec 01, 2017 Robotic Process Automation, also known as RPA, is a technology that is here to change the workforce forever. Believe it or not, RPA has the potential to revolutionize offices all around the globe, all through the use of software robots. These software robots have been created with a state of the art... Read More |
ALL NEW INFINITI QX50 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DETAILS infographic Nov 30, 2017 Distinctive proportions and Powerful Elegance design language set the QX50 apart. A sense of human artistry is clear with quality materials and signature INFINITI design cues: the double-arch grille, clamshell hood, crescent-cut D-pillar, ‘human-eye’ headlights and corresponding tailligh... Read More |
THE POWER OF COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS infographic Nov 29, 2017 Over the last few years, a new concept of robotics has quietly crept into the industry. Today, suddenly, they seem to be ready for a manufacturing takeover. This new concept – dubbed "collaborative robotics" – allows humans and robots to work together without safety fences, gua... Read More |
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IN HUMAN RESOURCES infographic Nov 28, 2017 Process automation is increasingly being noted by businesses across the globe. Nearly 65% of HR’s rule-based tasks can be automated. More than it is known, organizations are quickly adapting to the frenzy of AI and RPA. To give a heads-up on this revolutionary trend, Zalaris has put together a... Read More |
THE STATE OF WOMEN IN STEM CAREER infographic Nov 26, 2017 While gender stereotypes are beginning to fade, the kind of systemic change that will see many women in science and math jobs takes time. In the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology are dominated by men. There is an obvious gender gap in STEM fields that have lived for hundred... Read More |
BRIDGES INFOGRAPHIC infographic Nov 25, 2017 It can be hard to imagine a world without bridges, just getting home from a friend’s house might take several days instead of five minutes, fortunately, the ancient Romans stepped up to the plate. We took a look at the five major bridge designs in our World’s history and examined the peo... Read More |
CHATBOTS 101 - INFOGRAPHIC infographic Nov 15, 2017 Intelligent conversational chatbots are the new interfaces for these apps, and they are changing the way businesses and customers interact. Consumers prefer using a messaging app when contacting a business. Consumers would make a purchase through a messaging app. Read More |
STEM BY THE NUMBERS infographic Nov 12, 2017 At the forefront of education today is STEM science, technology, engineering, and math learning, which is necessary in order for American students to be competitive in the job market after graduation. Careers in these fields will continue to grow, so it’s imperative that we make STEM a priorit... Read More |
SHOULD YOU TAKE A MASTER’S OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT INSTEAD OF AN MBA? infographic Nov 10, 2017 Many students think that an MBA is their only option when it comes to advanced degrees in project management, organizational behavior, or business operations. But for engineers, a Masters in Engineering Management (MEM) offers similar skill building, combined with industry-specific management develo... Read More |
HOW MOBILE IS SOLVING CONSTRUCTION’S PRODUCTIVITY CRISIS infographic Nov 08, 2017 Would you rather manage projects through technology that has quickly become antiquated on the project site, such as short-wave radio and information that exists only on a localized hard drive at headquarters, or engage team members with a full suite of field services that keep them updated to the mi... Read More |
THE TEN MOST EXPENSIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS OF ALL TIME infographic Nov 01, 2017 Many civil engineering projects are built on a grand scale. Massive resources are utilized to achieve lofty economic goals. Once they are finished, the structures can serve millions of people in various capacities. In the infographic below, created by Norwich University’s Online Masters Degree... Read More |
ROBOTICS IN PROCESS OPERATIONS, RAPID AUTOMATION infographic Oct 26, 2017 Rapid Automation, aka autonomics, or robotic process automation is not new, but interest in this technology and how these improved capabilities can automate the majority of repetitive work within business operations has recently accelerated significantly. Businesses must sort out the facts from the ... Read More |
TEN THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BRINGING IN THE BOTS infographic Oct 19, 2017 In early 2016 there were almost no examples of the leading robotic process automation (RPA) platforms in Australia, and most organizations didn’t understand the technology. Just a year later, the majority of ASX 50 businesses have taken their first steps into the automation of manual processes... Read More |
THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY IS CRITICAL TO EU AND UK infographic Oct 18, 2017 Engineering a future outside the EU: securing the best outcome for the UK has been compiled by an alliance of the UK's professional engineering organizations led by the Royal Academy of Engineering and representing over 450,000 engineers. It draws on wide-ranging consultation with engineers from... Read More |
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5 ROBOTICS TRENDS FOR 2018 infographic Oct 11, 2017 There’s a lot of fears and opinions on robots, but what’s actually going on? Propel went to a recent robotics conference to get the latest from real robotics professionals. Propel has helped some amazing robotics companies launch many innovative products, so we were very interested in un... Read More |
7 TYPES OF ENGINEERING infographic Oct 10, 2017 Engineering is the discipline and profession that applies scientific theories, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to design, create, and analyze technological solutions cognizant of safety, human factors, physical laws, regulations, practicality, and cost. In the contemporary era, engineer... Read More |
AMUSEMENT PARK AND ROLLER COASTER ENGINEERING infographic Oct 09, 2017 Not surprisingly, Disney leads the pack of amusement companies with over $12 billion in sales annually. The next closest is Universal Studios, which has over $2 billion in sales per year. Rounding up the top five are Sea World, which includes Busch Gardens, Six Flags, and Cedar Fair, which owns Ceda... Read More |
BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH MOBILE CONSTRUCTION APPS infographic Oct 04, 2017 We’re on the cusp of a revolution with mobile construction apps. Widespread adoption of technology across the industry means construction companies can’t afford to opt out of technology today. But having a technology strategy is no longer enough. Although technology and software are now ... Read More |
LEAN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INFOGRAPHIC infographic Oct 03, 2017 Lean Construction embodies the principles of Lean and can help deliver construction projects more efficiently while increasing productivity in all aspects of a project. Its principles are already being utilized in other industries, and projects around the world are benefiting from the use of Lean Co... Read More |
THE TOP 5 REASONS YOU NEED ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION FOR KYC infographic Sep 24, 2017 Banks must comply with stringent Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements before opening a new account or approving a loan. This infographic provides five compelling reasons why RPA solves banks compliance challenges. Read More |
HOW CHATBOTS IMPROVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN EVERY INDUSTRY infographic Sep 22, 2017 A bot can refer to any kind of robot. In this infographic, I’m referring to a chatbot - a machine that can have a conversation with a human via voice or text. In fact, many of us are already having conversations with bots via Siri or Alexa. We request one thing, and the virtual assistant aims ... Read More |
AN RPA STATE OF MIND infographic Sep 22, 2017 Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is a hot topic in a myriad of industries. If you are still wondering what it is, the benefits of RPA and how to get started on implementing an RPA solution here's a 101 breakdown. Read More |
OPTICAL ENGINEER IN BIOTECH infographic Sep 22, 2017 Optical engineering is the field of study that focuses on applications of optics. Optical engineers design components of optical instruments such as lenses, microscopes, telescopes, and other equipment that utilizes the properties of light. Read More |
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING BIOTECH infographic Sep 20, 2017 A leading BioTech client needed our expertise to hire a Senior Director to be the head of their Engineering. This position required a very particular skill set and level of expertise in process and service engineering that included previous experience in hardware, software, and chemistry in a regula... Read More |
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING FINTECH infographic Sep 20, 2017 After calibrating with our client we came up with a strategy to only source candidates from local, SF based Fintech companies. It was important that the candidate selected had strong experience with Ruby on Rails, API- driven applications and cloud architecture. Read More |
FUTURE JOBS, SKILLS AND TRAINING OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRONICS SECTOR infographic Sep 18, 2017 Beyond expectations, Singapore’s manufacturing output has registered an increase of 21.0% in July 2017, the highest this year. The strong showing is led by manufacturing’s star performer, the electronics cluster. As compared to the same time period last year, the electronics cluster saw ... Read More |
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ENGINEERING infographic Sep 15, 2017 Discover unique ways ABM healthcare facilities engineering can help you cut costs without compromising patient care. The critical importance of your work in health care isn't lost on us. We know your clinic or operating room has to function at peak efficiency-it could literally mean life or deat... Read More |
ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE infographic Sep 13, 2017 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are revolutionizing cars, investing, defense, and manufacturing. The Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) invests in companies with high exposure to the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence theme. Read More |
THE FUTURE OF STEM EDUCATION IS NOW infographic Sep 13, 2017 Today’s students have unprecedented access to the tools of the digital age - computers, social media and smartphones - but they are not being taught how to leverage that technology in a responsible and safe way. Upon graduating, these students will compete in an emerging global economy fueled ... Read More |
HOW ADVISOR ROBOTS WORKS infographic Sep 10, 2017 A robo advisor can be a good solution for someone who does not want to hire a financial advisor, doesn’t have enough assets to hire a financial advisor yet, or for someone who has typically been a do-it-yourself investor, but no longer wants to select investments, rebalance and place trades on... Read More |
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ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION infographic Sep 06, 2017 Financial institutions are held back by unproductive, repetitive manual processes. RPA presents a strong case to help promote digital transformation with its ability to drive productivity growth by automating repetitive, rule-based processes that can integrate with the current applications and syste... Read More |
HOW DO ENGINEERS FIND INFORMATION infographic Sep 06, 2017 Engineers must conduct meticulous research before recommending a product as part of an engineering solution. Many aspects need considering: safety, reliability, product lifespan, ease-of-use, ongoing support from the vendor etc. Read More |
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SATELLITES, RADAR, AND THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER infographic Sep 02, 2017 Since Sputnik was launched by the Russians in 1957, more than 50 countries have joined the race to launch satellites into orbit from low-earth to geosynchronous orbit 260 to 22,240 miles from earth. Of the more than 3,500 satellites in earth’s orbit, about 1/3 are active while the rest are no ... Read More |
THE EVOLUTION OF ROBOTICS infographic Aug 31, 2017 Elektro, Shakey, Jabberwacky, Deep Blue, Kismet, Stanley, Watson, Siri, Baxter these are just some of the names given to famous robots across the last 80 years. From their early days as fairground novelties, to assembly line helpers and ultimately, robots that are able to fool people into thinking t... Read More |
ROBOTS AND HUMANS CAN WORK SIDE BY SIDE infographic Aug 26, 2017 In 1974, ABB introduced the IRB 6 robot and kick-started the modern industrial robotics era. It was the first commercially available industrial robot to feature all-electric drive and microprocessor control. Since then, the form factor and functionality of industrial robots has remained largely the ... Read More |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IPR infographic Aug 25, 2017 With a qualification in IPR and engineering accompanied by good English, you are best suited for the drafting of patent claims. There is a huge demand for persons who can do effective patent filling and with a good scientific knowledge, you can tread the nuances of patents better than most people. Read More |
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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS infographic Aug 23, 2017 The industrial automation and robotics markets are to grow at around 12 percent a year to be worth almost $80 billion by 2022, according to a report by Markets and Markets, which produced the infographic below. Read More |
FUTURE JOBS, SKILLS AND TRAINING OF ENGINEERING IN AEROSPACE SECTOR infographic Aug 18, 2017 In August 2017, NTUC’s Future Jobs, Skills and Training (FJST) capability and the Industry Transformation & Productivity (ITP) function within NTUC’s Industrial Relations department, produced the below infographic on future jobs, skills and training for engineering in the aerospace s... Read More |
CAREERS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING infographic Aug 17, 2017 Did you know that the UK is the 11th strongest manufacturing nation in the world? Advanced manufacturing and engineering cover a wide range of different disciplines and industries. There were more than 13,000 job postings across the sector in Essex during 2013 covering a range of different roles. Read More |
ROBOTS AND HUMANS: THE NEW CO-WORKERS infographic Aug 14, 2017 As the workplace becomes increasingly automated in the endless drive for greater efficiency and production, an anxious workforce worries that the machines mean human workers will be out of work and out of luck. Organizations will be addressing the challenges that automation, AI and robotics present ... Read More |
ROBOTICS PROCESS AUTOMATION - 5 KEY FACTS infographic Aug 11, 2017 Stephen Hawking, for example, recently said that, computers will overtake humans with AI at some point within the next 100 years and that when it happens, we need the computers to have goals aligned to ours. We have, however, got a long way to go before we’re at the peril of real-life, walking... Read More |
CLIMATE ENGINEERING infographic Aug 09, 2017 Climate engineering commonly referred to as geoengineering, also known as climate intervention, is the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system with the aim of affecting adverse global warming. Climate engineering is an umbrella term for measures that mainly fall i... Read More |
MANUFACTURING ROBOTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY infographic Aug 08, 2017 This infographic outlines the potential of robot application and the technology, as well as the problems which are faced during implementation. However, food companies who would benefit from automated/robot applications are Focused on a day to day activities rather than a long term plan. Lack of res... Read More |
HOW TO START A ROBOTICS PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL infographic Aug 04, 2017 When you’re passionate about a subject, it is normal to try and integrate more of it into your life. And, when it comes to a subject like robotics, forming an afterschool club may be an ideal way to explore your interest with like-minded individuals. But starting a new club at your school can&... Read More |
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABLE COASTAL TOURISM infographic Aug 01, 2017 The tourism industry is heavily relied upon by many local economies, particularly those along coastlines. However, the benefits of coastal tourism are often outweighed by their costs, as coastlines around the world become seriously damaged. This infographic from Ohio University’s Online Master... Read More |
HOW ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS ARE IMPACTING HEALTHCARE infographic Jul 29, 2017 From portable pacemakers to 3-D printers that are revolutionizing a variety of surgeries, medical innovations from the partnership of doctors and electrical engineers have long impacted the healthcare industry. They're working together on mechatronics engineering (mechanics + electronics = mecha... Read More |
40 USES FOR DRONES infographic Jul 19, 2017 Drones can carry sensing equipment to assist with any number of functions. Geological surveying, agriculture, archeology, and several other industries can benefit greatly from the myriad of sensors that can be packed into a drone. Read More |
HOW TO GET AMAZING ROI FROM CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE infographic Jul 18, 2017 From productivity to sustainability, staying ahead of technological innovation is the key to overcoming modern construction challenges. At Power Design, Inc, we’re uniquely committed to going digital. Not only is our tech team over 80% larger than average for construction companies, but we als... Read More |
ENGINEERING EDUCATION IS CHANGING infographic Jul 16, 2017 Do you have an engineering degree? Chances are that the way modern student learn engineering looks little like what it looked like when you went through college. Educators are getting better at teaching and schools are getting more creative with their programs. Below we’ll examine innovative e... Read More |
THE WORLD'S WORST ENGINEERING MISTAKES infographic Jun 25, 2017 Accidents happen - FACT! Whether it is an elusive x-factor, a wrong measurement, or plain lack of forethought that is the cause of an accident, the consequences can be costly. Another fact is that engineering mistakes know no bounds when it comes to the scale or importance of a project, as the disas... Read More |
WHY WOMEN COULD BE THE SOLUTION TO THE ENGINEERING SHORTAGE infographic Jun 23, 2017 Engineering in the UK is currently being threatened by a skills shortage that is putting of 64% of engineering employers at risk. EngineeringUK reported that engineering contributed around 26% of the UK’s GDP. The sector plays a critical role in the economy, as well as the quality of life for ... Read More |
AGENTS AND CHATBOTS: BETTER TOGETHER INFOGRAPHIC infographic Jun 15, 2017 Today we released our Aspect Agent Experience survey which took a deep dive into the relationship that customer service agents and chatbots have, or better yet, could have. Multiple research firms including Gartner and Juniper Research have predicted chatbots or A.I. will replace all live agent inte... Read More |
TEN OF THE GREATEST ENGINEERING FEATS infographic Jun 14, 2017 This one for all the engineers out there. Sometimes we tend to take the amazing things around us for granted. We often forget that people are capable of momentous achievements, whether individually or together. To pay tribute to those men and women who put some of the greatest construction feats eve... Read More |
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: GROWTH OF THE SPACE INDUSTRY infographic Jun 13, 2017 We constantly develop, learn, discover, improve, chase, go further. Because this is human nature. Since 60 years we have been exploring aerospace and space, learning about foreign planets and solar systems. Finally, we will become an interplanetary species once we colonise Mars. And this is just a b... Read More |
HOW ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HAS SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD infographic Jun 06, 2017 From light bulbs and television to cell phones and GPS, modern advances in electrical engineering have illuminated, informed, and connected the world. But did you know electrical engineering can be traced back to long before Thomas Edison? Discover the many ways electrical engineering has been shapi... Read More |
HOW ENGINEERS CAN HELP REBUILD OUR COUNTRY’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE infographic Jun 01, 2017 It’s no secret that America’s infrastructure has been steadily falling apart for quite some time. While some areas of the country are still faring rather well, other states face a multitude of crumbling roads and bridges, aging dams, outdated airports and obsolete seaports. While much of... Read More |
CELL-LINE ENGINEERING: A CHECK-UP BEFORE YOU SCALE UP infographic May 31, 2017 Bioproduction is a booming industry, with more therapeutics being produced in cell culture than ever before. With increased workflow flexibility, decreased variability, and high product yields, cell-line engineering is here to stay. But before you take your bioproduction to the next level, you'l... Read More |
ADVANCES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING infographic May 29, 2017 The electrical research event most people know of is Benjamin Franklin’s Kite & Key. The legend goes that Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew that kite in a lightning storm to prove electricity was a natural occurrence. Read More |
HACKING THE MIND: HOW & WHY SOCIAL ENGINEERING WORKS infographic May 25, 2017 Social engineering has become a highly prevalent method used by hackers in the past few years. Virus and malware design no longer needs to be as sophisticated as it once was, mainly because hackers have learned to manipulate victims into uploading malware themselves which eliminates the necessity to... Read More |
ROBOTICS IN STEM EDUCATION infographic May 21, 2017 The robotics field is growing at an incredible rate, and students are benefitting from the inclusion of robotics in STEM education. Robotics in the classroom has positive results on students such as encouraging students to pursue more STEM career paths and develop the necessary 21st-century skills t... Read More |
SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS infographic May 15, 2017 Social engineering is a term that encompasses a broad spectrum of malicious activity. For the purposes of this article, however, we will focus on the five most common attack types that social engineers use to target their victims: phishing, pretexting, baiting, quid pro quo and tailgating. Read More |
THE 25 MOST INCREDIBLE FEATS OF HUMAN ENGINEERING infographic May 14, 2017 Around the globe, there are many feats of engineering that make people stand back in awe. These are just a couple of amazing constructions found around the world and here are some of the greatest feats of engineering that we think are worth a mention. Read More |