Green Innovations for Industry
Electronic devices are packed with printed circuits—the electronic equivalent of our nervous system. With the explosive development of the Internet of Things, we’ll soon be living in a world where we interact on a daily basis with over 50 billion connected objects of all kinds.
Measuring Air Quality to Better Understand Its Impact
We’re all exposed to air pollution, and we’re all affected by air quality. There is no threshold below which pollution has no effect on humans, animals, or plants.
Controlling the Cold Chain: More Accessible and Less Expensive Than Ever
The online food delivery market continues to rise in popularity with consumers demanding fresh, locally grown produce be shipped to their home. However, how can companies ensure food remains fresh and safe for consumption?
How to Make Industrial Water Monitoring More Efficient
Water plays an essential role in numerous industrial processes. It’s used for oil extraction in the oil sands, for example, as well as in pulp and paper making, metallurgical processes, and chemical plants.
How Can We Reduce Nosocomial Infections?
As the world’s governments roll out their plans to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), it is only natural to reflect on our ability to protect ourselves from the various viruses and infections to which we may be exposed. In a period where public gatherings are being banned around the world, people are asked to limit their international travel, and most sports leagues in North America and Europe have suspended their seasons, what can hospitals do? What steps are being taken to ensure that those already debilitated by another disease do not come down with a new virus or infection? How do we protect hospital staff?
Biothreats: Are We Ready for Them?
Bioterrorism and biological warfare are disaster movie staples and a common enough theme in the news and in the mouths of alarmists. These words strike fear in people’s hearts and mark our collective imagination. But above and beyond our popular conceptions, it’s important to be aware of biothreats and the danger they represent.
IV Bags: Is There an End in Sight to IV Bag Recalls/Supply Issues?
Intravenous (IV) solution bags are in high demand in our healthcare system, and quality control is one of the key success factors driving this market. Intravenous solution bag recalls due to defects and leaks are one of the most disruptive issues in the industry.
How Can We Speed Up the Security Screening Process in Public Places?
Since September 11, 2001, governments around the world have stepped up efforts to protect their citizens from terrorist threats of all kinds (bombings, shootings, etc.). Moreover, there has been an unfortunate increase in the number of mass shootings in recent years, especially in the United States.
