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or the past 12 months, GineersNow editorial team were able to published thought provoking articles pertaining to the Technology industry.

From the autonomous cars to industrial robotics, we have written articles that everyone enjoyed reading.

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Here are the best stories that went viral in the past 12 months.

January 2019 Technology Outlook, Analysis and Forecast In this feature, we will unveil the trends that will take over the technology sector and provide a forecast on how these things will make an impact on every industry. We will be giving insights about the latest applications and mechanisms that will be introduced or will be reaching a wider scope.

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The Best of 2019 Technology February The Future of Consumer Electronics and Technology Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) displays a wide collection of technology products that range from robots, smart home appliances, phones, laptops, and televisions, making it the largest annual technology event in the world. It is religiously attended by leading technology innovators, crowded by enthusiasts, and populated by the media.

March What’s Trending in 3D Printing Technology Applications for 3D printing technology already encompasses various industry including construction, biomedicine, aerospace, fashion, and many others. The

ideas for new projects using 3D printing machines are endless!

April Future Technologies of Shopping Malls Shopping malls should step up and introduce services that will make their customers keep coming back despite having the option to order online and wait for their items to be delivered to their doorstep.

Leading shopping group Westfield shared their vision of malls in 2028.

May Blockchain Disruptive Technology in Telecommunications The technology is not only transforming traditional CSPs, but it is also giving them the opportunity to control more

than just mobile networks.

Imagine the Internet of Things (IoT) connected with this massive network. Imagine the capability and security it can provide. Imagine the impact this can do to the society’s current way of living.

technology-driven industry in order to meet customer needs and interests.

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Using renewable energy has proved to provide better services and fewer consequences compared to using fossil fuels and biomass. Wind turbines, for instance, are capable of producing the same amount of electricity that burning natural gas can produce.

Wind turbines’ emissions only account for about 2% of the total emissions of burning natural gas.

Technology in Cooling System and Construction Construction has always been an industry to stick behind their traditional methods.

But, recently we have seen that construction professionals have to keep up with the times or be left behind. So how technology is really changing the commercial landscape of construction industry? Here we outlined a few ways technology is playing an important role in delivering quality service to the consumer. This is the reason air conditioning system was developed and recreated by advance technology.

Everything is digital now, these modern technologies may rather create than destroy.

July Technologies Disrupting Restaurants & Food Industry With the rise of technology comes the adaptation of these innovations into most of the sectors of the industry.

The restaurant industry is no exception to this trend. The constantly changing world has led restaurant owners to shift into a more

August Social Media Can Support the Renewable Industry

factories dominated by various technologies, and it is safe to say that what comes from the manufacturing line each time is a more advanced version of its predecessor.

November Latest Trends in Home Automation Technology The era of smart home devices has dawned upon us. The advancement of technology has come a long way, from its first use in the military to the integration of smart gadgets in our very own homes. And with each year, we are taken a step closer to a fully automated home system.

September The Latest Automotive Industry Technologies Companies are aiming to improve mobility experience to meet consumer expectations. This includes the ability to have a better navigation and a great infotainment system. If these are made available, there will be a better in-car experience.

October Technologies are Disrupting the Manufacturing Industry The industrial heavy equipment, OEM, machineries, FMCG, semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, food and agricultural manufacturing companies nowadays are being converted to smart 5

CON TENTS

8 The Safest Water Dispenser in the Philippines

10 How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0

14 11 Must Have Products In Your Jobsite

20 2019 Technology Trends & Forecast

42 CES 2019 Consumer and Technology Trends

66 Latest Technologies and Innovations in 3D Printing

84 High-Tech Malls 10 Years From Now

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96 Blockhain: A Stunning Breaktrough in Telecom

108 Construction Technology That Affects Cooling System

120 Latest Technologies in Restaurants & Food Processing

132 How Social Media Can Support the Green Industry

144 Latest Technologies in the Automotive Industry

158 Technologies are Disrupting Manufacturing Industry

170 Latest Technologies in Home Automation

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hey say that water is the lifeblood of all things. It’s necessary for healthy living and a happy mood. However, the ironic thing is, a lot of people in urban areas in the Philippines just don’t drink enough. For some reason, office workers and frequent over-timers aren’t hydrated enough. It may be the stresses of the corporate life, the stigma that the only beverages one needs in this day and age are coffee and alcohol, or the inadequacy of the current water dispenser in the office. TOSOT may not have a solution to change the working or drinking behaviors of people, it does have one of the best solutions for the third reason: the TOSOT Water Dispenser.

office water dispenser and, while filling their tumbler, thinks about how they can have better quality drinking water—it’s simply an uncommon thought but one that is definitely worth thinking about. Like all things, problems appear when one looks closely and takes in the daily routines of getting water.

Its two types, the Bottom Load Water Dispenser and Table Top Water Dispenser, are kitted with a wide array of features aimed to appease the thirstiest of people.

Luckily, the TOSOT Water Dispenser promises no more lifting and no more back pain when loading a water container. With a 304 stainless water tank, the TOSOT Water Dispenser is a beautifully crafted endorser of ease of use. The bottom loading water dispenser is personally tailor fit for hassle-free wa-

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One such hassle of the everyday drinking water dilemma is the awkwardness of being the person who has to replace the gallon-large bottles of water.

For those who actively avoid the gym, this task is counterintuitive—you have to lift and break a sweat to get a cold refreshing drink.

ter container loading, giving even the most averse to the weight rack an easier time with quenching their thirst. All they really need to do is push the large bottle in and you’re good to go!

Also, unlike run-of-the-mill water dispensers found in most buildings, the TOSOT Water Dispenser also offers three faucets that pour water with different temperatures: hot, cold, and lukewarm.

This eliminates the second type of water-related hassles, which is becoming a chemist as you frantically mix hot and cold together to get your perfect warm water mixture.

As a bonus, the TOSOT Water Dispensers also have a certain sleekness to their design. While most people imagine a white, plastic contraption supporting a large, awkward cylinder of water, these dispensers sport a cleaner, sleeker metallic look that fits like a glove to most minimalistic and modernized office and workspaces right now.

Common finishes include black, silver, and stainless steel.

They are also the perfect size and are able to fit smoothly anywhere. If you’re concerned about where you would place the TOSOT Water Dispenser, then know that both variants have their rightful places anywhere. TOSOT’s bottom loading water dispenser is sleek and flat, and placing this water dispenser in any corner is like fitting the last little piece in the last space of the magnificent corporate puzzle. For a more personalized setup, TOSOT’s table top water dispenser is the perfect low key water dispenser that does not infringe upon the overall theme of the workplace.

Lastly, the TOSOT two Water Dispenser variants dispense only clean, high quality water. It’s a simple detail most would overlook, but different water dispensers dispense water that “tastes” different, if only a tad bit. The various tastes are nuanced but ultimately speak a reality about the water dispensers: that both the brand and the model matter. With TOSOT’s two water dispensers, water is purified, cooled to perfection, and comes out looking like liquid diamond. The taste is subtle and perfect for thirsty throats and hits the mark of refreshing all those who need a healthy drink every now and then.

So, whether you’re working in a humble start-up

or have cemented yourself in one of the biggest agencies and companies in the Philippines, you and everyone else requires the water of TOSOT’s two types of water dispensers to kit the office pantry, hallways, executive rooms, meeting rooms, and other such places. Because as they say, staying hydrated is good for the mind, body, and soul, and with the TOSOT Water Dispensers just right around the corner, you can constantly and easily stay refreshed, hydrated, and focused as you burn the midnight oil.

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How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0 I believe that when it comes to industry 4.0, the true potential of your enterprise is not in what it does, but what it can do. The potential of your team is not what they can do today, but what they could do in the future. The opportunity doesn’t lie in what we know, it’s in what we don’t know yet.

The rate of change in the modern world is staggering and it shows no sign of slowing down – in fact, it is speeding up. Industry 4.0 is both an example of this, and a result of it. Digital transformation is at the heart of fundamental societal changes that are emerging. In the region that I lead for Rockwell Automation – specifically the Middle East, Turkey and sub-Saharan Africa – there are huge changes in progress.

Let’s start with the Middle East. It’s an area that is no stranger to change, with great cities having risen from the deserts – as well as great economies. And the industrial change in the area now is one of rapid diversification as whole new industries are envisioned at national levels and realized at break-neck speeds. Turkey, the ancient empire(s), bridging Europe with Asia, bridging tradition with future, bringing cultures together, is another market with enormous potential and possibilities for growth, always in a cycle of changes and reinventing itself.

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The continent where everything started for humanity is set to reassert its position in our future.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the population is projected to double by 2050. In fact, in the next 30 years the world’s population is set to grow by an incredible 2bn – an increase of more than 25% - and a large portion of that growth will be in sub-Saharan Africa. This exponential population growth comes at a time when the largest demographic for this region will be of working age – a fact that points to the potential for huge economic growth. Growth, incidentally, that will be championed by the digital generation.

The opportunities for industrial enterprises in these regions are evident. There is no doubt that the enterprises meeting the needs of the new markets by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies and strategies are the ones that will succeed.

For most enterprises though, leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies requires strong change management capacity. It requires learning new skills rapidly, investing in the workforce, investing in new approaches, systems and technologies. It requires embracing disruptive technologies – and often it will entail being a positive disruptor.

Finding the Magic We’ve probably all seen the diagram of two circles that don’t overlap, where one is labelled “your comfort zone” and the other is labelled “where the magic happens.” It’s one of those that you look at and instantly recognize the truth of – and perhaps with a tiny sinking feeling as you realize that maybe, you should get out of your comfort zone a little more.

The implicit message of that diagram is that “magic” requires change. It is something I believe very strongly, and I’m inspired by the words of Walt Disney (who knew more than most about magic): “If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s some way to do it.”

I can’t think of a better message for industrial enterprise leaders in this era of change. We stand with the makers, the doers, the builders; the innovators. Our most successful customers in adopting industry 4.0 approaches have taken the step of visualizing. They have dreamed of what could be done. By coupling this human ingenuity and innovation with the power of machines and Rockwell Automation solutions – we always find a way to do it.

That’s where the magic of Industry 4.0 happens.

Take a look just outside your comfort zone, the benefits are close at hand, but industry leaders must embrace change to find them.

If you can visualize a bright future for your enterprise, come and talk to us, and we’ll help you connect the imagination and ingenuity of your people with the intelligence of machines to make it happen.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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11 Must Have Products In Your Jobsite A complete job site is a safe job site. It’s how you want things to be, especially for your hardworking men. The work area, like any other office, should have the complete tools to be efficient and time-bound.

In other words, these are the necessary tools to have if you want your construction job to be smooth sailing.

Here are some of the products you should have at hand in your construction site:

1. WELDING SOLUTIONS The welding equipment is the first thing every job site should take into account. And the best welding solutions come from Lincoln Electric.

Their welding machines are extremely versatile and capable of both small home projects and big commercial demands. It works smoothly in soldering various types of metals and has a long lifespan. It is easy to use and has low electric consumption.

2. THREADING & PIPE FABRICATION SOLUTIONS The right product applications of threading and pipe fabrication machines are important for any job site. You wouldn’t want your building to have faulty meager threaded pipes for ventilation. It’ll take a lot more time, money, and resources to redo.

When handling pipelines, it’s better to get it right the first time around and trust in the reliable threading and pipe fabrication solutions from RIDGID ®. They have threading and pipe fabrication machines that produce highquality threads and long-lasting pipe dies.

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3. DIAGNOSTICS, INSPECTION & LOCATING SOLUTIONS A construction site needs more than the human eye to determine if the job is done right. We need machines to let the engineers know the blind and weak spots of the job site.

Luckily, we’ve got RIDGID ® who produces superb diagnostics, inspection, and locating solutions.

Their machines set the standard in durability to finish the job.

Their powerhouse diagnostics equipment includes the RIDGID SeeSnake® video inspection systems, the NaviTrack Scout®, RIDGID hand-held inspection cameras, and the RIDGID handheld diagnostic equipment.

With these tools at hand, your mind can be put at ease that you haven’t overlooked any important construction details.

4. DRAIN CLEANING Drain cleaning is one of the lesser joys in erecting a building. However, the strenuous task shouldn’t be taken lightly because it’s the plumbing your building will have for a long time. You wouldn’t want your credibility ruined just because the drains are clogged or dirty.

With RIDGID’s ® Drain cleaning machine, cleaning drains are easy and long-lasting. Plus, the new RIDGID® FlexShaft™ drain cleaning machines are lightweight, so they’re easy to lug around the Jobsite without requiring extra manpower and effort.

5. POWERTOOLS Of course, no job site is complete without power tools. Your workers need superior strength when drilling through walls, setting a foundation, and more. It’s the heavy-duty equipment every job site needs. And the most premium power grade tools produced only by Dewalt, Bosch, and Stanley.

These brands focus on giving your men the power they need in building houses or skyscrapers.

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6. MECHANICAL TOOLS AND OTHERS

9. DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

Another must-have product every job site needs are mechanical tooling kits and ancillaries. There are plenty of brands in the market but only a few stood out when tested and proven: Proto, Facom, Stanley, and Tactix mechanical tools.

Doors are essential parts of any infrastructure, residential or commercial. So if you’re in a job site, the right door hardware solutions should be kept in your inventory.

They’ve created remarkable products such as the PROTO® Tether- ready tools, lanyards and attachment points with retrofitting capabilities.

The complete and cost-efficient Facom® CM.160A 527Pc Mechanical Tool Set. The perfect basic tools every job site needs.

Baldwin, Domakaba, and Yale are well-known choices for door hardware. They offer great varieties of styles, affordable hardware, and even manufactures customized door materials.

Chubbsafes is an exceptional safety vault for your valuable items at any given jobsite.

10. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

The STANLEY® 28 in. FATMAX® Structural Foam Toolbox which can handle medium to large mechanical tools made from durable thermoplastic resin.

Plumbing is an important matter for every job site. Without proper plumbing, your building is in danger of flooding or water damage. That’s an even bigger issue for the future.

And lastly, the Tactix® power tool accessories, which have a longer than usual lifespan from most power tool accessories.

Get it right today with Dyson or Delta plumbing solutions. They provide high-grade piping systems and materials for both buildings and houses. They last longer and offer the more cost-efficient prices compared to other products in the market.

7. LIGHTING SOLUTIONS No job site is complete without lighting solutions.

If not, it can pose hazardous threats for you and your workers. We’re talking about men working through the day and the dark of night, so the lighting equipment you should have in your arsenal has excellent quality.

Pelican® is now offering the 9490 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS), which is a mobile lighting solution you can whip out any time you want. It has over 6000 lumens and 3 preset light levels. The perfect lighting for construction in dark areas.

8. MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS Another product every construction site need is a storage space for their materials and tools.

Proper storage is vital in any job site, especially when taking tools into account. You wouldn’t want any important equipment to go amiss when you need it the most.

For great storage solutions, trust in Storageworks, Durham, Stanley, or Toh. These four brands manufacture great material handling solutions. All of them highly durable with a flexible price range for any budget.

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11. CLEANING SOLUTIONS Cleaning time is the signal your job is near its end.

Finish your new infrastructure with the best cleaning solutions out there from RIDGID ®, Nilfisk, or Viper. They can scrub your job site clean and ready for its occupants.

Especially Nilfisk ® which is an established leader in cleaning technology. They offer a wide range of industrial vacuums, sweepers, and scrubbers in the market today.

So remember, before starting work at your job site, tick off every single product we mentioned above for a better construction job. It’ll save you both time and effort in the long haul. Apart from efficiency, having all these products also promote the well-being of your workers.

Where to Buy? Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the largest authorized distributor of the best industrial hardware solution brands in the Philippines.

Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard Mandaluyong City, Philippines Phone +632 6364895 Phone +632 6364896 About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

To shop online, visit https://www.cbkhardware.com/ Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc. Ground Floor Cobankiat Building II 231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.

Phone +632 2476557 Phone +632 2432734 Coby’s Designer Center Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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Technology Trends & Forecast

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Digital transformation is penetrating every aspect of industries from developing products and services to marketing and management. Technology trends in 2019 might just be an improvement of what was developed years ago but it is expected that more businesses will commit to disruptive technology or else, they will be left behind in their conventional comfort zones.

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Investing in technology entails risks as cybersecurity threats are still imminent.

As businesses are pursuing a hundred percent digital operation, stringent policies and guidelines are on the rise. As much as sectors want to build an intelligent system for their companies, there are still precautions that should be made because technology is still vulnerable to challenges and mistakes.

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To guide industries on where to invest, we will do a forecast of the top technological trends that will take over the entire year. These trends are indeed worthy of attention as they could help every enterprise to break barriers in their operations and provide smooth transactions to clients. At the heart of these innovations are the goal of improving services, making connections intact, and creating a smarter community for everyone.

As businesses are pursuing a hundred percent digital operation, stringent policies and guidelines are on the rise.

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to business growth is always customer satisfaction and these technology trends can help make that possible.

In the previous year, chatbots have been introduced to the industry, both

as a strategic marketing avenue and a form of improved customer service. A product of Natural Language Processing and sentiment analytics, this tool, though a bit unsatisfactory the time when it was first launched, will be making progress this year and

will become a great asset in the service industry. Automation or the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will disrupt the way businesses deal with clients, creating a more convenient approach.

IT-as-a-service will also grow better this year as as-a-Service technology flourishes. Choosing con-

sumption-based IT services are giving businesses end-to-end solutions to dilemmas frequently encountered such as software updates and workload location. Through a pay-as-you-go approach, companies will have the opportunity to control costs, attain flexibility, while maintaining efficiency. This year, it is expected that a larger portion of industries will switch to this technological solution.

Automation or the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will disrupt the way businesses deal with clients, creating a more convenient approach.

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Intelligent Data Connections Business analytics will be empowered as market leaders such as Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, SAS are providing an example of how data analytics can help them make better decisions about their strategies, services, products, and employees. Digital leaders are leaning to machine learning and artificial intelligence to maximize the power data can provide. Studying algorithms will improve work customization to tailor-fit the services based on the specific needs of every consumer.

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Public, Private and Hybrid cloud computing will also move several steps upward this year. Today, emerging trends and needs change hastily that is why companies are recommended to respond using a strong operations linkage. Seamless and secure experience with applications and IT when it comes to running workloads in every cloud will be attained this year as public cloud providers like Alibaba and Amazon are offering game-changing options.

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The fifth generation of cellular mobile communication also referred to as 5G, will be a big topic this year. Lower latency, superior speed, and high-density connections will be enabled when this happens. 5G was already launched in Korea this December and as the calendar shifts to 2019, it is expected that more mobile carriers around the world will adopt this trend which will empower quick-response tasks like industrial robots, mobile gaming, and the like.

Seamless and secure experience with applications and IT when it comes to running workloads in every cloud will be attained this year as public cloud providers like Alibaba and Amazon are offering gamechanging options.

Building Smarter Communities Public, Private and Hybrid cloud computing will also move several steps upward this year. Today, emerging trends and needs change hastily that is why companies are recommended to respond using a strong operations linkage. Seamless and secure experience with applications and IT when it comes to running workloads in every cloud will be attained this year as public cloud providers like Alibaba and Amazon are offering game-changing options.

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The fifth generation of cellular mobile communication also referred to as 5G, will be a big topic this year. Lower latency, superior speed, and high-density connections will be enabled when this happens. 5G was already launched in Korea this December and as the calendar shifts to 2019, it is expected that more mobile carriers around the world will adopt this trend which will empower quick-response tasks like

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industrial robots, mobile gaming, and the like.

Augmented reality will take a leap this year as industries saw the advantages it could bring to operations and in maintaining a safer workplace. The engineering industry has adopted this technology long ago to increase efficiency by reducing workload, de-

Augmented reality will take a leap this year as industries saw the advantages it could bring to operations and in maintaining a safer workplace

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tecting barriers earlier, and preventing accidents on work sites. It has several known applications in industries such as medicine, military, broadcast, tourism, among others. This technology will be intensified this year and its usage will be encountered daily.

Blockchain, although still being

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miscomprehended, will also be adopted in industries, especially in financing. This technology improves encryption, validation, and distribution of data by storing unalterable and transparent “blocks� without compromising personal data. This means smoother and safer transactions between parties, increasing public trust and consumer protection in every aspect.

Blockchain, although still being miscomprehended, will also be adopted in industries, especially in financing.

Indeed, the year 2019 deserve an anticipation like no other as these trends will bring the changes that will meet global demands. Data protection and privacy issues are always on the line but tech leaders are continuously seeking ways to and creating guidelines not to compromise public safety. But there is one thing we can be sure of: 2019 will mark a historic technological breakthrough in every industry.

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CES 2019 Consumer and Te c h n o l o g y Tr e n d s With lots of innovation in laptops, robots, wearables, and televisions, among others, it is not called the Consumer Electronics Show for nothing.

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), exhibitors provide a glimpse of what the future of gadgets, appliances, smartphones, and laptops, among others, is like. This year, they have proven the predictions from years ago, with most attendees saying the event did not disappoint – despite flooded floors and a power outage during the convention.

From connected devices to laptops and robots, the biggest consumer technology show on earth showcased diverse electronics innovation in 2019. Visitors in the Las Vegas show were given great demonstrations.

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So what are the hottest technology trends present at CES? As curated from those have attended (hopefully by next year, a GineersNow rep will be one of them), here are the things to be most excited about in consumer electronics: 45

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AI Battle

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oogle Home and Ama- the competition is more fiercer zon Alexa are battling than the Game of Thrones batit out for the voice-pow- tle. ered smart speakers category.

The AI powered home assistant marketing are skyrocketing and

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Convertible Tablets & Laptops

The Lenovo Yoga changes We are also fascinated with the way we use our laptops and Royole FlexPai, the world’s tablets, that’s because the con- 1st foldable smartphone. This vertible can be used as both. smartphone is a keeper.

When the user wants to use it as a tablet, it only requires folding the keyboard behind the device.

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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Audio

Here are the editor’s pick for the audio segment

These two, while being different in nature, still have immense applications since they were introduced. With the AR glass Vuzix Blade and the VR

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Robots The show is not complete without robots. This year, companies are introducing robots not only for housework but for entertainment and companionship. Like Somnox, which created a robot to help you fall and stay asleep. Groove X’s adorable Lovot robot has an impressive AI and can steal your family’s hearts. Another robot which caught our attention is the Root robot, which teaches kids how to code designed with learning configurations according to their age. Worth to mention Ecovacs’ latest robot vacuum cleaner which has an impressive AI technology.

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Connected Devices

New devices will become part of the Internet of Things, and at CES 2019 they were present. Panasonic showcased an array of logistics-related technologies like sensors to track wine bottle purchas-

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es and robots with the ability to perform a greater variety of tasks by themselves. Bosch presented machine-learning-enabled cameras can automatically report accidents to police.

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Laptop Intel continues to develop better chips, this time with the graphics of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD). In a laptop chip battle with Nvidia (GeForce RTX 2060), the com-

pany forwards combo chips that combine high computing power, longer battery life, more memory, and major graphics capabilities.

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Sleeping Aid Tech Engineers around the world can testify that sleep is the scarcest commodity, especially in the tech industry. 60% of the world are having trouble sleeping while the growing problem of sleeping disorder is rising by 10% every decade.

Sleep Tech is a major category in CES 2019 and it has its own pavilion. This is one of the hottest trends in technology‌ How do we fall asleep? Luckily, we now have smartbeds that can contour according to our body.

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Wearables These are the editor’s picks for the 2019 wearable

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Huge televisions made it to is the world’s first rollable TV. the show, like they always do, but far more than the size is the LG’s new ThinQ TV is now technology that came with it. supporting Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple AirLG just presented a rolling Play TV that pops out from a furniture. LG Signature OLED TV R

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Samsung smart TVs is now featuring Apple’s iTunes and AirPlay 2 support. While its 98inch QLED 8K TV is a stateof-the-art bewildering piece of machine. It uses artificial intelligence, intelligently.

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Beautiful, gorgeous and elegant looking piece of device is stealing the hearts of our editors.

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Latest Technologies and Innovations in

3D Printing

Innovations that sparks a newer and brighter future for three-dimensional printing.

A lot has changed since 3D printing was introduced in the ‘80s as “rapid prototyping.�

In its conception, the primary goal of this technology is to prototype faster and cheaper.

But these days, 3D printers

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are already available everywhere which allows designers, engineers, and even students to come up with their own 3D outputs. This is indeed a huge breakthrough in technology where design-

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ers and engineers can turn their designs into real objects instantaneously.

3D printing revolutionized construction, design, fashion, medicine, automotive and many other industries. As the years pass, new methods,

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materials and applications are born, which makes it even more exciting. Since there is a never-ending flow of creativity and innovation, more developments for 3D printing emerge. Let us take a look at the latest technologies in 3D printing:

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Fast and Continuous Printing 3D printing is done by putting layer by layer together to come up with an object. However, some users find it a tedious task to complete a project. The layers also reduce the ultimate strength of the object.

With that, Joseph DeSimone of Carbon3D, came up with a Continuous Liquid Interface Production or CLIP wherein it makes use of a pool of liquid photopolymer resin.

Objects slowly rise from the resin taking the form of the 3D model. This process, which is inspired by a morphing villain who rises from a molten puddle in the movie “Terminator 2,� is 100 times faster than the commercial 3D printing. Instead of printing by layer, an object is continuously printed, thus making it sturdier with its monolithic form.

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Large scale projects are quite impossible to make using a 3D printer, which is a problem for the designer at MX3D when they attempted to print furniture. However, mechanical engineer Tim Geurtjens found a solution by using welding robots to draw the lines and

create a three-dimensional object. Using steel and the welding robots, a bridge was created.

Exoskeleton Technology for Enhanced Human Mobility Who would think that threedimensional printing can actually change people’s lives? Scott Sumitt and Ekso Bionics collaborated to come up with a 3D printed implants and prosthetics. They print suits that perfectly fit into a person’s body, allowing the patient to walk again. This exoskeleton technology helps patients who had a stroke and spinal cord injury.

Amanda Boxtel, who is paralyzed from the pelvis down due to a permanent spinal cord injury, was the first person to own an Ekso Bionics. She was given a full body scan to create formfitting parts for her spine, shin, and thighs. This technology made it possible for her to walk again. Many paralyzed individuals already benefit from this innovation since its creation in 2013.

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The shift towards the use of wind and solar energy reduces dependency on oil and gas imports, which are susceptible to geopolitical influence.

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Mbile-phone 3D Printing Mobile-phone activated printing is also made possible through the innovation of Jeng-Ywan Jeng, a mechanical engineering professor and engineering department dean of the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

He invented a printer using the mobile phone as the light source to polymerize liquid resin. The success of using mobile phones for this process may kickoff the possibility of using tablets and even televisions to activate threedimensional printing.

Direct-Metal Printing Aside from plastic, a number of metal alloys can also be 3D printed. Highly detailed and complex objects can be printed using metal including products for aerospace, mechatronic industries, and automotive. This means that in the future, you can print your

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3D Printed Rocket Engine Speaking of printing in outer space, Elon Musk of SpaceX 3D-printed the second version of SuperDraco rocket engine.

It was developed in 2013 and was fired over 80 times in 2014. This 3D printed engine combustion chamber delivers new opportunities in mining, space travel, and colonization.

This innovation might lead to more 3D projects for outer space use.

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The Future of 3D Printing Indeed, developments in 3D printing have gone a long way!

Printing small plastic objects was actually the beginning.

Who would think that you can actually build large scale projects like bridges and rocket engines through this technology? However, it is not surprising that new methods of 3D printing are born since people are continuously seeking for better ways to make their dream projects a reality.Because of threedimensional printing’s affordability, flexibility, and rapid production, this technology will continue to grow in the future.

Undoubtedly, there will be more developments and innovations that will bring 3D printing to a new level of technology.

These days, 3D printers can already be found in schools and public libraries, giving children the chance to use it. This paints a picture of an exciting future for 3D printing wherein more and more people will have the ability to use 3D printing hardware and design software.

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How malls are envision in 2028 Have you ever got so frustrated because you badly have to buy something from the mall, but malls close at 9 p.m. You leave work at 8 and an hour of drive is no longer enough because traffic is so

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Fortunately, there are now mobile apps that allows you to purchase online and all you have to do it to wait for the item to be delivered to your

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Technology has indeed made life easier as even our mobile devices can now serve as our marketplace, with apps like Uber, Spotify, Netflix, or Amazon available to cater to a specific demand.

This, however, became a challenge to physical malls.

In the U.S., the first quarter of 2018 set the record of the highest mall vacancy rates since the end of 2012.

Undoubtedly, going to the mall is no longer a hobby for many but is instead a task that one would delay if there is a chance.

Engaging mall goers Still, mall owners need not worry because closing down is not their only option. They can introduce innovations that will make them relevant again.

Engagement is not something that malls offer to customers, according to Pamela Danziger.

People walking, waiting for their order or in line in malls are often engrossed in their mobile phones. This is why Danziger believes that it is important that malls are re-imagined and reengineered into consumer engagement spaces which are designed to cater around the needs and demands of a 86

diverse market usually segmented by age and ethnicity.

This concept turns the mall into the main street that brings people together instead of just being a place where different companies market their products.

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Malls in 2028

1. Utilizing machine learning, artificial intelligence, digital pathways, and drones

Meanwhile, leading shopping center group Westfield shared its vision of what malls will be offering in 2028 in order to cope up with the changing attitude of consumers. Here are four of their vision for malls:

The Westfield report envisioned the use of a machine learning technology which has the capacity to get to know mall customers and their interests so that suggestions can be made in their next visit. Microsoft is actually working on a technology that has the capability to bring up suggestions for customers just

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by scanning their face.

There is also a possibility that the mall’s plain walkways will be transformed, thanks to artificial intelligence. The report said that in 2028, customers will be walking along digital paths where drones are busy hovering above them to deliver orders.

An eye scanner will also be installed to store information on a customer’s transaction history so that personalized shortcuts in the mall will be recommended to them.

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2. Installation of “Betterment Zones�

Health and wellness continue to become a priority for consumers nowadays. After a stressful week at work or school, the weekends are usually reserved for relaxation. Malls in the future will be exactly what employees and students will need to de-stress.

Mindfulness workshops will be introduced in malls while customers enjoy the sight of indoor and outdoor green spaces. A network of waterways will also offer an alternative route for customers aside from giving them access to watersports facilities.

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3. Turning malls into educational spaces The mall is not the place you will think about going to if you plan to finish reading a novel, write a paper, or to study for an exam. This thinking will change in 2028 because malls will be turned into venues for seminars, meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, community activities, and other educational gatherings. Malls have large spaces big enough to accommodate groups.

4. Source of healthy food Going to the mall would usually mean having to eat at fast food restaurants or other spots that offer tasty but unhealthy food. Unfortunately, while mall supermarkets sell fruits and vegetables, they are not necessarily fresh.

These will also be a thing in the past in 2028 because according to Westfield, malls will be the source of local organic food that are taken directly from farms.

The futuristic vision of Westfield for malls “could unlock vast new potential for retail over the next decade--combining entertainment, wellness, learning, and personalized product-matching to meet consumers’ evolving demands and imaginations,� according to Claire Adair. If this vision comes true, malls will play an 91

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important role in the society because they will be able to connect people, improve their lives, and feed them with knowledge and with healthy food.

However, in order for all these to become a reality, a governing body will be needed in order to tap and put

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together the many retailers who are just renting small spaces from the mall. Maybe, a governing body can help malls around the world to innovate.

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Shifting telecom business models through blockchain integration It is not surprising how fast technology is emerging in this digital age. The smarter and more autonomous they get, the more convenient and efficient it is for us humans. Among these promising technologies, the system behind cryptocurrencies, more widely 96

known as blockchain, practically stands out.

Its immense power is predicted to conquer and shift both the Internet and the world of business in the next few years. In fact, little by little, more sectors in the industry

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are integrating this kind of power into their business models. From the utility industry to finance and banks, it is very apparent how much this highly secured and reliable network can change the way companies transact with one another.

Utilizing the newly developed programmable type of blockchain for communications, particularly telecommunications, is also seen as a potential game changer.

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Its ability to transform the way communication service providers (CSPs) do business and gain the most profit while giving the most service to their customers will no doubt make the competition in the industry stronger. As a matter of fact, when IBM surveyed 174 C-suite telecom executives, a substantial 36% of these service providers are presently considering, if not already practicing, blockchains in their systems.

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How Blockchain Works?

But how exactly will blockchain make the telecom industry ticking like clockwork?

ETH News’ Dan Cummings mentioned how useful this technology is when transforming the current CSPs network infrastructure.

munication across the globe.

With blockchain in telecoms, CSPs have the power to deliver 5G network coverage and secure tens and thousands of data collected in the evolving Internet of Things (IoT).

As the digital age advances, so does the network and com-

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Blockchain and the Financial Institutions Another notable feature of blockchain is the removal of third-party financial institutions that served as middlemen between the CSP and their customers. Without any middleman, the transactions are faster, more efficient, and more reliable.

Fewer parties involved in the transaction means less dispute and miscalculations, saving the CSP and the customer time and money.

Removing the middleman from the picture also lowers the additional costs of CSPs in hiring financial institutions.

Blockchain Security Internet security is also highly prioritized by blockchain.

Customers’ information, especially money-related details, are intact and free from fraudulent and unauthorized revisions since changes in the record can only be done through a mutual agreement between the parties.

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Blockchain is boasting its powers of transparency as the data in the network are distributed and shared between concerned participants

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more confident that their data are not altered without their knowledge because of this highly sophisticated feature.

Blockchain Prepaid or Postpaid Blockchain also provides options for customers to avail of either prepaid or postpaid services, update their balances in real-time and change their billing system hassle-free.

Not only is blockchain beneficial for the CSPs, but it is also making favorable changes for the customers as well. One excellent example is the customer’s ability to use their CSPs outside of its coverage or even abroad.

The key to this revolutionary breakthrough is blockchain’s ability to connect global operators with contracts. With this, blockchain is still able to keep the service a lot more affordable, secure, and still very efficient despite the distance paving way to the displacement of current roaming services CSPs offer.

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Blockchain Disruptive Analysis As Disruptive Analysis points out, blockchain applications in telecoms range from off-grid IoT, smart contracts between parties, micropayments, and network function virtualization management. Most companies are already employing and studying the power of these applications. Some are still un-

der development, while others are already exhibiting great potential for the industry.

With that being said, telecoms should be prepared for this massive change, not only financially, but also in terms of their network infrastructure. A powerful technology this big needs an equally powerful network that can handle it.

Blockchain Investments If the industry is dedicated to employing blockchain into their systems, huge investments are, of course, the basic requirements.

Investments in knowledge of blockchain are also highly encouraged before fully adopting the system.

Undergo trainings with lead blockchain specialists to understand if the technology is really suitable for the company. Assess the current status of blockchain in the industry and how different each blockchain providers are from one another.

Weigh their regulations and policies and adapt them to the needs of your own company.

The first step in succeeding on any new venture is building up

knowledge before building the application.

Summing Up All in all, this technology accounts for the streamlined internal processes that the company and customers can enjoy, blockchain-based services that are faster than conventional ones, and more consistent and safeguarded ecosystem that includes interactions of CSPs with their customers and with one another.

Blockchain is slowly making its name in the field, and one thing is for sure. Blockchain is the future for telecommunication and for the society in general.

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The construction industry is repeatedly criticized for being inefficient and slow to modernize.

The simple methods of construction, techniques and technologies have altered little since Roman times. But the application of modernization in the construction industry is not straight forward.

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struction works are located in different places and involve the constant movement of personnel and machinery.

In addition to this, the weather and other factors can prevent the application of previous experience effectively.

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Advanced Construction Technology in relevance to Cooling System The coined term “advanced construction technology�, covers a wide range of modern techniques and practices that encompass the latest developments in materials technology, design procedures, quantity surveying, facilities management, services, structural analysis and design as well as management studies. Incorporating advances construction technology into practice can increase levels of quality, efficiency, safety, sustainability and value for money. How110

ever, there is often a conflict between traditional industry methods and innovative new practices and this is often blamed for the relatively slow rate of technology transfer within the industry.

The adoption of advanced construction technology requires an appropriate design, commitment from the whole project team, suitable procurement strategies, good quality control, appropriate training and careful commissioning.

Advanced technological companies recently designed an air conditioner so efficient, that not only does it provide cooling but it can also generate enough electricity to create potential revenue. The device makes use of some high tech, currently used technology such as a heat/ mass exchange, while also implementing some new techniques that could see it become the most efficient air conditioner yet. The system works by entrapping warm humid air and introducing it into a dehumidifier inside a mass transfer device (HMX).

A liquid desiccant or a high concentration of salt is then added into the HMX. The salt

then absorbs the humidity from the air, initiating the water to start an equilibrium process to balance the salt and water concentration. The salt solution, after absorbing moisture, has a slightly reduced concentration of salt due to the water. It is pumped to an evaporation device that removes much of the humidity.

In the process of evaporation, the salt solution heats up, requiring outside air and water to cool it down in an isolated environment. The air is then heated, seemingly contradicting the cooling initiative.

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How Changes in Technology Affect the Cooling System

While changes in modern cooling system technology might not be apparent in day-to-day servicing, the fact is that auto manufacturers are continuing to increase fuel economy and power output by changing how the cooling system operates. But technical change has developed very gradually. In the beginning, a few turn-of-the-century auto manufacturers relied on a thermal-expansion cooling system that was based upon the tendency of hot water to rise out of the engine cylinder head into the top of a vertical-core radiator, where it would condense and re-enter the bottom of the engine block. Although thermal expansion systems 114

worked well on low-output engines, they were insufficient to cool the high-speed engines.

Many market forecasters confidently predict that the global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market will grow rapidly and dramatically due to construction projections and urbanization in developing nations. Sustaining growth using current vapor-compression technology is due to developing commercial applications during the first half of the 20th century.

Modern vapor compression refrigeration systems power the air conditioning in

our homes, office buildings, and cars, as well as satisfy our residential and commercial refrigeration needs. While vapor compression is a very mature and relatively inexpensive technology, it is nearing the limits of potential energy efficiency improvements, and yet its use still represents a substantial proportion of our energy consumption, second only to lighting in the U.S. alone. Liquid refrigerants in common use today often escape into the environment, accumulate in the atmosphere when initially closed systems develop leaks with time, and cannot be recaptured.

“Auto manufacturers are continuing to increase fuel economy and power output by changing how the cooling system operates.�

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Application of Technology to Cooling System to Sustain Demands Alternative technology has actually been with us for quite some time. Caloric materials and compounds that can generate strong cooling effects when cyclically acted upon by magnetic, electric, or mechanical forces can be incorporated into refrigeration systems that are dramatically more energy efficient than current vapor compression models.

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currently faced with increasing the efficiency of the cooling system while reducing cooling system weight. Project and construction information was difficult to share back in the day.

With today’s construction project management software and automated signature applications we are able to more efficiently process documents for approval to keep the job moving along

and avoid delays.

Leveraging technology make things easy for our clients is what makes us stand out from the rest. Believing that the potential generation gains in energy efficiency, productivity and new features that the emerging solid-state, caloric cooling technologies have to offer are too significant to ignore and overlook.

Efficiency gains are available with each cooling system design.

New systems have the most potential for optimization using the latest technology, although existing systems have potential as well but will generally be limited by layout and construction issues.

The type of cooling system selected requires extensive evaluation at the design stage of a project using many design inputs including costs, layout and size, water availability, energy consumption, energy efficiency, ambient conditions, seasons and weather, and many others depending on the project.

Annual variations in local water and air temperatures have the largest influence on the efficiency of the cooling system. System efficiency is a function of the costs of the energy and resource input needed to operate the system vs. the amount of cooling achieved. Technology is significantly used to operate machines and other costs incurred include energy sources costs as well as regulatory costs and penalties -end-.

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With the technological breakthroughs surfacing the industrial field today, it seems like everyone is more inclined to follow the trend and adopt more high-end systems into their own. In fact, as the National Restaurant Association reports, about 32% of restaurant operators believe they are lacking the substantial technologies to improve their services and efficiency.

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Being faced with dynamic changes such as customer lifestyle and trending tech, brands tend to focus on keeping up with these changes. Here are just a few of those tech concepts that does not only increase efficiency but are all profitable in the long run as well.

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hat gets customers hooked to enter an establishment is the big “FREE WI-FI” sign that can clearly be seen from the outside.

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone seems to need Wi-Fi, whether it is for entertainment, work, or business purposes.

Having this free service inside your establishment increases customer satisfaction as well. Your guests can enjoy browsing stuff online all while

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waiting for their orders to get done. Large groups looking for places for their working lunch sessions also drag in more revenue if your area offers free Wi-Fi. Just take note to consider the best service providers if you decide to put up this service.

Slow Wi-Fi connections usually leave customers disappointed, making them look for better service among your competitors.

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Ordering Online Almost everything can be done online now, may it be for paying your bills or shopping for your prom dress.

This doesn’t come as a surprise, though, as online transactions are both convenient and easy.

A plethora of restaurants have already adopted this technology, and they are now reaping the benefits of being open to consumers online.

Such benefits include higher revenue as customers are free to order anything they want (and even add in extra items) without having to be pressured in front of the counter.

Another benefit for the restaurant owner is customer satisfaction. Online ordering means more accurate orders, which then means happier customers on the other end of the line.

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Reservation Online Just like ordering online, allowing customers to reserve seats online is also beneficial both for the establishment and the customer. This makes tracking and managing reservation easier for your staff.

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This would eventually increase customer satisfaction as they need not rely solely on phone calls and inaccurate manual bookings just to reserve a seat.

Tabletop Tablets for Customers With tabletop tablets on each of the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tables, the ordering process becomes an easy task, thereby reducing both the stress on the customers and the staff as well. While this may sound skeptical, it is actually quite beneficial for the restaurant.

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Loyalty Program Apps Regular customers are often rewarded with loyalty cards for their repetitive visits to the establishment. This has now been a thing of the past as mobile apps are starting to replace the traditional punch cards.

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superior to punch cards which they can lose quickly. Chunks of data from the app can lead to the betterment of the services offered by the establishment as you can use their personal data like birthdays and anniversaries to provide them with free treats on these days.

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Digital Point of Sale Systems Digital point of sale (POS) systems eliminate the need for someone to wait for the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orders and accept their payment. With this type of technology, customers can simply browse the restaurant

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Scheduling Apps Restaurants can also adopt technologies to monitor not only their customers but their staff as well. Scheduling software helps supervisors eliminate the stress of missing staff and instant vacation notices. With scheduling apps on hand, the

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For technical people working in the industry, renewable energy is the obvious solution to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems. Using renewable energy meant utilizing Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperishable

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resources, thus using fewer fossil fuels, emitting less pollution to the environment, and helping Earth re-adjust its original climate.

While this already sounds impressive and is expected to gain public support, in reality, there are still a handful of groups who are skeptical about fully implementing these solutions, mainly because not everyone completely understands the process of renewable energy production.

Although the vast majority of non-technical people realize how this can significantly positively impact the environment, they know little to none about how these things really work.

It is natural for people to think ill of something that they do not fully comprehend, and it’s understandable where the strong opposition to renewable energy development is coming from. That leads us to the core solution to this problem — educate the public.

Years ago when the Industrial Revolution was at its initial stages, the public doubts nearly anything new that comes out in the market.

They find lots of innovations suspicious and ‘dangerous’, but with constant familiarization and awareness, they had begun to adopt them, finally appreciating how these innovations brought positive changes and convenience to their daily living.

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Similar to how the public reacted to the Industrial Revolution, the renewable energy revolution is facing the same kind of backlash, simply because of lack of proper education. Thankfully, the advancement in technology has made information dissemination more convenient and faster than ever before.

Spreading out accurate and reliable information about renewable energy sources will then allow the public to comprehend the system fully and ultimately recruit them into the renewable energy

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Open Communication between Parties The traditional way of spreading out information includes print ads and TV ads. This can still be done as not 100% of the world has internet. While these ways may prove to be useful to disseminate information, it is not very interactive for the end users. The public cannot provide feedback nor questions regarding the information provided.

With social media, anyone with internet access can express their opinions and ask essential questions to comprehend the information further. Communication between consumers and producers are always the key to any successful project.

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Connecting to the Public Distributing information via social media need not always be too formal. More people tend to appreciate casual and easy to understand language.

Jargons should always be avoided and should be replaced with simple terms to reach a greater audience.

Conversational tone also helps you get closer to the masses as they would see you as an approachable friend rather than another stiff developer hard selling their products.

Using Various Mediums Social media gives you the opportunity to convey the message in the best way possible. Images are always a top choice as people nowadays tend only to scroll than actually read. Catchy and colorful pictures always do the trick.

Infographics and videos are also quite helpful. Pair them up with the informative texts to better translate your message.

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Providing the Right Information at the Fastest Time The traditional way of information dissemination faces problems of printing time, broadcasting limits, and the likes. Social media do not have these kinds of constraints and allow you to get information to the target audience at your target time.

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Because everything can now be accessed using the internet and technology, many are expecting that vehicles can also be advanced. One example of that is the used of dashcams, in-vehicle infotainment system, and others. But most these can be used with the help of another device like a smartphone for

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As a matter of fact, there are many innovations and new technologies that can create a high impact on the automotive industry. Nope, we are not talking about flying cars yet. Let us look into these advancements that can definitely up the game in the automotive industry.

Mobility Experience Users are happy with their smooth experience in using smartphones like the iPhone, which make them think that they can also get this experience while in cars.

With this, Tesla aims to create dashboards that could integrate smartphones and connected functionality.

Google is now gearing up to offer a seamless in-car infotainment system with its Android Auto. This helps users to focus on driving while

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utilizing the infotainment system. Meanwhile, Google Maps and Google Play Music has been used by drivers depending on their needs.

However, car companies should not only think of the in-car experience. It also needs to consider how to simplify the experience, so the users do not need to spend much time learning the system.

In the future, there will be a significant increase in mobility and data-driven services. More cars will use connectivity and even autonomous technology, which allows drivers to use different forms of media and services while in transit. Vehicles that utilize a software-based system would also be upgradable. Since people are aware of the advances in technology, the increase in demand for upgradability is inevitable.

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Marketing Experience Majority of the population are more drawn to marketing materials online since most consumers research through the internet. Because of this, it is essential to give them a refined online experience. To achieve this, some automotive brands are already using augmented reality so consumers can have a life-like experience online.

For example, Accenture created BMW i Visualizer helps bring a showroom to life, giving users a vivid experience on how it is like to drive their car. Since more people spend time researching and shopping online, Peugeot allows customers to order online in less than 30-minutes through its website.

Although the virtual world experience is compelling, buyers can still see the huge gap between online marketing and the actual dealership. Both online and offline marketing experience are poorly integrated, which may be improved in the next years to come. Also, this poses a more significant pressure on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side since consumers are expecting a satisfying physical experience after their virtual encounter.

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With the technological innovations that are recently being prepared, it is apparent that future cars will not just be more advanced, but it will offer tremendous advantages to the consumers.

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companies, regulators, and consumers for driverless vehicles of the future.

Technological players and start-ups will also have an important part in the development of autonomous vehicles.

release of driverless cars.

But once all these challenges are addressed, autonomous vehicles will no doubt offer enormous value for consumers allowing them to work while commuting and doing other things while traveling.

The primary challenges of ADAS when introduced to the market are safety/security issues, pricing, and consumer understanding.

Aside from that, regulation and consumer acceptance may also pose carriers in the

The future of the automotive industry still has a long way to go. But with the technological innovations that are recently being prepared, it is apparent that future cars will not just be more advanced, but it will offer tremendous advantages to the

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Most of these technologies are already implemented throughout different sectors of the industry, and now they are proving to be of greater use in the manufacturing industry.

These technologies are more reliable and cost lesser compared to traditional methods.

With the use of new world technologies in the manufacturing line, better and more improved products are conquering the market. This all lead to creating a more competitive marketplace and a better, smarter workplace.

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Driving Forces of the Disruption in the Industry Customized Products for Consumers Now more than ever, the manufacturing industry is forced to change their strategies to fit the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; changing demand.

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The customers can now have a say in anything as manufacturers can easily be reached now through social networks. Customers are more empowered and informed about the know-how of the business.

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for example. They have been able to fulfill the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; demand for more customizable options. This not only includes a wide array of color options but also the incorporation of new technologies in cars such as Wi-Fi and wireless charging.

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Empowered Employees While consumers are happy knowing that their demands are met, employees are as empowered as the customers now. This is mainly because they are given direct access to relevant information that they need to be productive and efficient in their fields.

Managers make better decisions since they are now able to see the entire supply chain. They can tell whether something needs improvement and can make more accurate deductions of the happenings in the business.

Employers are also giving the option for some employees to work remotely. With the technology we have today, this is not quite impossible at all.

Employees can get to work freely from the comforts of their home, all while being more productive in their duties. Soon enough, the manufacturing industry would make use of talents from across the globe since communication is easier now.

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While customers regularly change their demands and expectations, the manufacturing line can immediately follow suit thanks to the faster and more improved technology. Sensors and cloud analytics greatly help in retrieving useful data and giving relevant insights and feedback regarding the manufacturing line.

This gives the higher management a more comprehensive picture of what is happening in the factory and where they can improve their services. As machine learning is slowly being incorporated into the equation, the factory becomes smarter and more efficient.

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High-end Products Smart manufacturing has led to improved, â&#x20AC;&#x153;smarterâ&#x20AC;? products. Cars can now navigate themselves and need no driver interaction to avoid accidents and obstacles at all. They can also automatically track gas usage and determine engine health. Some cars can even order parts required all by themselves!

These revolutionary products have improved the manufacturing line altogether. Thanks to the data coming from these products, combined with suggestions and improvement from their patrons, the manu-

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Augmented and virtual realities also play a crucial role in creating a high-end way of designing products. Live demos and simulations can be tested on a product, even before they are assembled, saving the manufacturer time and money.

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Some years ago, controlling your home with just the sound of your voice seems like an idea straight out of a sci-fi movie. But today, the smart technology market has grown to new heights, and by 2022, it will be at an all-time high of $53.45 billion according to Zion Market Research.

Modern homes are now integrating smart devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Alexa into their systems.

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Smart Security Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seen to be of a massive impact on automating threat detection and alerting homeowners of any disturbance and abnormalities in the home. While it is yet to be integrated into the modern security cameras, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cams are just as flexible and intuitive.

The Arlo Q security camera tops the list of the best smart cameras in the market. With its

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While security cameras are on top of the line when it comes to securing the home, the Nest Hello doubles that security with a video doorbell camera.

Its face recognition feature proves to be of significant use, especially if you want to keep strangers out of the house. It continuously records video in a 1600x1200 resolution, and it can easily be integrated with Google Assistant.

Smart Appliances The market today is focusing on making appliances smarter, not only for convenience but to also take more of the workload than what is expected of the homeowner. It is predicted that soon enough, there will be a fully functional platform where smart home devices can be interoperable.

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Digital Metering -Reliable Japanese Digital Meters. Volts, Amps & Hz Complete with Earth Leakage and Overload Protection High Generating Performance -15kva, 1 x 20amp 3 phase Outlet, 3 x 15amp 240v Outlets -All Auxilliary Outlets are Earth Leakage Protected Super Silenced 58 dB(A) @ Idle Super Silenced -58 db(a) Quietest in the World Compact and Lightweight 212kg (L) 998mm x (W) 603mm x (D)x 700 773mm Compact and Light Weight -482 kg 1519 x 760mm Water Proof Construction -External Drain Plugs easily accessible Waterproof Construction External Drain Plugs easily Accessable Auto Engine Safety Shutdown -Sensing Oil Pressure,Water Temperature & Battery Charge AutoShutdown Output Reduction Sensing Oil Pressure, -Sensing Excessive Rectifi er Temperature Auto Engine Safety Water Temperature & Battery Charge & Frequency Visible Fuel Gauge -Fuel Gauge With Night Illumination Visible Fuel Gauge Analogue Fuel Gauge -Complies with EPA-2 Environmentally Friendly Starter Motor Burnout Protection -Overrun Protection Device Enviromentally Friendly Complies with EPA 2 Air Arc Gouging -6.5mm Gouging Capability Fine Adjust Voltage Overrun Protection Device -Manual Fine Generator Adjustment Starter Motor Burnout Protection Economical (Eco) Mode (2100 rpm) -Low Noise & Prolonged Engine Life, 10% Less Fuel -Consumption. Capable of 220amps on Single use, 4mm Rod [SOUND PROOF]-Optional DIESEL ENGINE Remote Control Facility remote Control on Single Operator

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