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Clayco, a Chicago-based design-build firm, has launched a new business unit called Clayco Compute, focusing on constructing data centers and hyperscale projects. The company aims to meet the increasing demand for advanced data center and quantum computing construction projects, with the hyperscale data center market projected to grow significantly. Clayco Compute offers end-to-end services, including land acquisition, design, engineering, and construction, with plans to hire more employees to support the new unit's growth. [Extracted from the article]

Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop wireless power beaming technology for distributing power across the battlefield, simplifying logistics, and safeguarding troops. The project aims to reduce the need for additional fuel and batteries, increasing operation time and energy uniformity in the battlespace. Verus Research has also been awarded a DARPA contract to extend the range and effectiveness of high-power microwave systems for back-door attacks, in partnership with the Naval Research Laboratory. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works demonstrated crewed-uncrewed teaming missions with AI-controlled aircraft, showcasing the future of air combat operations. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information about AggNexus, a live event focused on high-tech advancements in the aggregates and heavy materials industries, scheduled for September 9-10, 2024 at the Thompson Conference Center in Austin, Texas.

"The Spear and the Sentinel" by J.L. Hancock is a superior tech thriller that combines pulse-pounding military action with advanced technology and emotional depth. The story follows Major Igor Orlov as he investigates an international incident on Kunashir Island, leading to a web of espionage and betrayal. The novel features multidimensional characters, particularly Voodoo, whose loyalty and resourcefulness are tested in the face of escalating stakes and AI-driven warfare. While dense technical explanations may slow the pace at times, the emotional underpinnings of the narrative make it a compelling addition to the military thriller genre, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the ethical implications of advanced technology. [Extracted from the article]

From advanced wide-bandgap semiconductors to machine learning and cloud computing, every powered device is becoming smarter, better and more efficient. The fact is that the test solution has to be much better when it comes to resolution, speed and the ability to capture the right information and translate that into good data. And with this connected technology comes complexity of handling the higher bandwidth requirements. [Extracted from the article]

"Found: The Vinyi Chronicles, Book 1" is a science fiction novel by Lesli Weber that takes place in a future where humanity has colonized Mars. The story follows linguist Michelle Arensen, who encounters a sentient and menacing alien species known as the Vinyi. As Michelle navigates life-threatening challenges and seeks asylum within the Vinyi empire, the novel explores themes of loss, immigration, and animal testing. The book is praised for its gripping narrative, rich descriptions, and incorporation of Vinyi terminology and socio-political structures. It is recommended for fans of Ada Palmer's Tera Ignota series and Ann Leckie. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses field service operations that install and repair telecommunications; security; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; electrical contractors; and plumbers. Topics include whirlpool's training program reemphasized hygiene etiquette, proper sanitation protocols, and the importance of temperature checks and wearing masks; and the views of company founder, Jim Hoey, on the same.

The article focuses on women library managers who bring technology into their libraries. Librarians, including Darci Hanning, of the Oregon State Library, Judy Russell, of University of Florida, and Wendi Bost, of the Orange County Library System in Florida, discuss their approach to integrating library technology.

This document is a collection of fiction book reviews from Publishers Weekly. The reviews cover a range of genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thriller. The reviews provide brief summaries of each book's plot and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. The reviews aim to give readers an overview of the books and help them decide if they want to read them. [Extracted from the article]

The 2024 NRA Show in Chicago highlighted the rise of AI and digitalization in the foodservice industry. The industry is grappling with how to balance technology with the personal touch that customers seek. Coffee and tea brands showcased new technology, such as latte art machines and brewing technology. Packaging innovations, alcohol alternatives, and the popularity of cold formats and floral flavors were also prominent trends at the show. Additionally, Asahi Soft Drinks revamped its 31-year-old 16 Cha ready-to-drink tea, resulting in increased sales and the launch of a new product. [Extracted from the article]

ENR's Top 20 Under 40 winners recently gathered in Chicago for a photo shoot and roundtable discussion. Despite the cold weather, the group looked sharp in their topcoats and even experienced snow during the shoot. The winners, with an average age of 36.9 and 14 years of industry experience, have already made significant contributions, with some being promoted to senior positions. The roundtable discussions focused on the interconnected challenges facing young construction professionals, with an emphasis on finding interoperable solutions across the industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Raytheon's collaboration with AMD and other industry partners to develop a next-generation multi-chip package for sensors, aiming to enhance RF energy conversion to digital information. Topics include the contract awarded to Raytheon, the integration of state-of-the-art commercial devices, and the expected outcomes of the collaboration in terms of system capabilities for defense applications.

This article discusses various issues related to architectural technology, and reports that by using the latest high-technology tools, preservation architects find the right balance between celebrating a building's treasured history and allowing it to live on into the future. Preservation architects clearly walk a fine line between the realities of the past and the needs of the present, all the while establishing reasoned and consistent justification for their actions for future generations who will one day inherit these cultural legacies. The article further focuses on architectural renovation of San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers.

Since 1999, when it opened a radically new store in Nagoya, Japan, Louis Vuitton has been busy reinventing itself, turning a venerable, somewhat stodgy brand into an ultra-hip object of consumer lust. To execute this transformation, the company has used the architecture and design of its shops as a primary instrument and Japan as its most important laboratory. With the opening September 2003 of its 9,700-square-foot store at Roppongi Hills mixed-use complex in Tokyo, the company has shown how far it is willing to push the retail envelope to explore new ideas of materiality, transparency, and display. Now Vuitton is applying what it has learned in Japan to stores back home in Europe and the U.S. INSET: Creating a modern design vocabulary so a multinational brand...

Focuses on the application of digital technology in architecture by architect Sean Ahlquist. Development of various three-dimensional software for architects; Winners of the 2001 Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture design competition.

The article discusses on Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and its implementation of advanced technology, including an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), smart cities IoT projects and distributed intelligence (DI) applications, to achieve a highly reliable power grid service. Through the adoption of these innovative tools, TECO has improved its power system operation, reduced operational and maintenance expenses and achieved high visibility into its rapidly evolving customer space.

Features Focus: HOPE's Center for Advanced Technologies in Detroit, Michigan. Design; Floor plan; Photograph of various parts of the facility.

Presents an edited version of a paper presented by Richard De Gennaro, Director the New York Public Library, at the Second Pacific Conference on New Information Technology, dealing with the need for libraries to become innovative in order to survive. Introduction to technology to libraries; Libraries in the info marketplace; Erosion of the free library ethic and the blurring of roles.

Companies are expected to spend $42 billion a year on generative artificial intelligence (genAI) projects by 2030. However, measuring the return on investment (ROI) in genAI can be challenging due to the indirect or non-financial impacts it has on productivity and other areas. While genAI has the potential to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase innovation, setting a value on these intangibles can be difficult. Despite the challenges, many business executives report benefits from implementing genAI tools, including revenue increases, cost savings, and productivity improvements. However, organizations should be patient as the immediate gains diminish over time and focus on identifying metrics that capture both financial benefits and strategic outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights Levima Chemical's successful operation of its 90,000 tons per annum vinyl acetate unit, utilizing domestic advanced technology and self-produced ethylene, with products mainly supplied to its EVA unit.

The article inform olyethylenetere phthalate - 1 , 4 - cyclohexanedimethanol (PETG), as a transparent non-crystalline copolyester, is environmentally friendly compared with other polyester materials, has been certified by FDA as food and medicine, and has light transmittance.

The article presents a positive outlook for satellite manufacturers in Europe in 2010. It notes that domestic institutional demand for satellites are likely to increase while the European Union (EU) has expressed its intention to help financially support initiatives ranging from space exploration to security. Satellite suppliers EADS Astrium and Thales Alenia Space are working on reinforcing their positions in the commercial market. It adds that contractors are able to fill the gaps in their commercial product line due to public investment in technology.

The author reports on the way in which libraries use Linked Data as a way in which to share information with users. Steps that libraries are taking in using Linked Data as a way in which to connect their collections with other parts of the world are discussed, such as expanding on library catalog interfaces. Standards that have been established regarding Linked Data are mentioned. INSET: THE FINE PRINT: PRESERVATION.

This article presents information about the U.S. Defense Department-chartered Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) which has become a 21st-century model for quickly developing and fielding information technology systems that meet combat commanders' pressing needs. U.S. combatant commanders across the globe are quietly bypassing the Pentagon's sclerotic acquisition system to accomplish their missions and save troops' lives. Commanders also are embracing quick-reaction, customer-oriented organizations and teams that listen to warfighters, then build systems tailored to specific, immediate needs. To that end, the Pentagon's ACTD process is proving particularly compatible with the dynamic pace of information technologies.

The article discusses the new technological innovations which have been used to improve libraries. Librarians are keenly aware of the competition, from the mega-bookstores to Kinko's, and retail models are also driving service and design. Rolled into this is a respect for traditional library environments that encourage quiet study and reflective learning. An entirely new building is a rare chance to rebuild library services, and it's an opportunity Louise Berry, director of the Darien Library, has embraced with gusto. In developing the library's long-range plan-the prime mover behind her building program-Berry didn't look at just how her community used the library. The program calls for three floors, or zones, each with its own "look and feel" and set of functions. On the first floor, a "public thoroughfare" guides the visitor to the most widely used functions: circulation services, new and high-demand titles, multimedia, a 200-seat community room, and children's services. The upper level will support classic library functions such as research and reading. The reference desk is no longer a physical and psychological barrier between patrons and librarians; instead, reference interview "pods" will provide comfortable customer service stations for one-on-one reference interviews. By renovating the original structure and creating an addition, library planners seek to break down those barriers and open up, both physically and visually, access to the system's flagship and its unique resources. One principal objective in Philadelphia's program is to expand the library's reach through the creation of the "urban room," the entry point to the new wing and the connective tissue between it and the historic structure. Open extended hours, this transparent, multifunctional space will be a gathering point for the public, supported by retail stores and programming space for lectures, film series, concerts, and conferences.

This article focuses on the fact that advances in information technology are making it possible to cut size, weight and power of avionics. Commercial flight deck design is progressing steadily with improved processors, memory, higher bandwidth data links and networking technology spinning out of the information technology and telecommunications sectors. Avionics specialists say flight deck design is probably five years behind the leading edge of information technology developments, in part because any technology used in cockpits has to be flight qualified and tested.

Focuses on architecture projects in Great Britain awarded to the country's architects who are not known for their high-technology-based works. Majority of the projects involving the construction of cultural centers and facilities; Government's initiatives for encouraging good design through the Arts Council. INSET: Additions and renovations to London museums..., by Hugh Pearman..

The article offers information on the solution being developed by high-technology company UtopiaCompression (UC) based in Los Angeles, California for detect-and-avoid (DAA) systems on small air vehicles. It states that the system offers collision detection using passive camera with no active lidar sensor or radar. Remarks from company's executive vice president Joseph Yadegar for research and development about the system, are presented.

The article reports on the innovations of COMEZ, a machinery company for manufacturing knitted textiles used in surgeries to treat hernias, ligaments, and veins. COMEZ's machinery allows for the production of customized meshes with different pore configurations and materials, providing versatility in the creation of knitted fabrics for medical and technical use. COMEZ is part of Jakob Muller Group, a Swiss group that focuses on innovation and the use of advanced technology in knitted fabric production. The article also mentions the machines used, such as the ACOTRONIC 88/600 for ligaments and the COMEZ TRONIC CT-8B/600 and CT-113/600 for membrane fabrics, which are used in medical applications and blood filtration devices. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown, Jr.'s disapproval of the phrase "divest to invest" and his insistence that his staff does not use those words.

The article focuses on the progress in the development of nanotechnology for the treatment and prevention of diseases, with breakthroughs in treating cancer, heart disease, and superbugs. It mentions the ways to fight cancer which include the use of an injectable nanoparticle generator (iNPG) for treating a severe form of breast cancer. The treatment for drug-resistant superbugs by combining light and nanotechnology is also cited.

The article presents the profile of Dry Eye & Specialty Center, an eye care center in Sugar Land, Texas. Topics include Dry Eye & Specialty Center, due to its modern and futuristic feel and advanced technology incorporated in all aspects of the office; and patients begin treatment, a waterfall behind the chair creates an ambiance that is relaxing to ease any anxiety.

Many file-based workflow systems are designed for use in local networks. Especially when moving large amounts of data in today's higher capacity networks, or when interconnecting globally diversed facilities, transfer rates are lower than expected. Multiple solutions address this issue in several different ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the development of die technology by BBS Corp. to produce nanolayer blown film. Topics covered include components of all-nanolayer die by BBS according to Hank Schirmer, who ran BBS in Spartanburg, South Carolina; how dies are designed; and information on a film lab of BBS in Spartanburg.

The article evaluates the Essilor Vision S-700 refraction station.

The article focuses on adoption of innovative technologies by industries to improve production performance and revenue. Topics discussed include reason why companies don't adopt advanced technologies including availability of skilled talent and the financial resources to acquire advanced technology; risks and benefits of adopting innovative technologies; and use of advanced technologies in Space and medical devices.

The article presents the views of various chief information officers (CIOs) and information technology (IT) experts from several countries which includes India, Brazil and China related to Internet up and employees productive under less-than-ideal conditions. It discusses the varying costs of technology, connectivity issues and aging equipment.

The article discusses digital manufacturing, highlighting Siemens AG's Electronic Works facility in Amberg, Germany. It describes a futuristic facility wherein smart machines are used and operated by technology savvy workers representing the pinnacle of technological and manufacturing development. It offers information on Siemen's facility, the technologies of smart integration, the Internet of things, and industrial Internet. Comments from several industry experts are also presented.

The article offers information on enhanced field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). It mentions that FPGA is a collection logic cells called lookup tables (LUTs) surrounded by an interconnect fabric. It compares FPGAs with application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are more compact and power efficient than FPGAs. It informs that soft-core processors from FPGA vendors including Xilinx Inc.'s microBlaze and Altera's NIOS II have 32-bit architectures.

The article focuses on the growth perspectives for distributors and their offerings in Europe. IT highlights some of the recent technology announcements including a new online line card launched by Allied Electronics Inc. and upgraded version of search and design tool called Knode from Premier Farnell UK Ltd. It further discusses the modest growth in the semiconductor market and steady growth in the medical electronics market.

The article focuses on new technologies being introduced to improve storage capacities in computer flash memories. It mentions that the present flash market memory is demand by NAND and NOR in the solid-state nonvolatile memory (NVM) sector and informs that technologies like one-time programmable (OTP) memories, hardware controllers, and serial memories aid in enhancing the capabilities of flash memories.

The article discusses various issues related to amplifiers. It is stated that there are distinct differences between various amplifiers. The primary difference is in the application of the amplifier. If the amplifier is on stage, used in a performance, certain distortions may sound good. They also enhance the performance in perhaps a bass amplifier or guitar amplifier.

The article reports that electronic designer can reduce the peak amplitudes of the spectral components in a pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller's electromagnetic interference (EMI) profile by dithering the controller's switching frequency. It is stated that clock dithering spread-spectrum techniques are not meant to replace traditional EMI-lowering techniques, but they can substantially reduce the EMI profile of the system when they're used in conjunction with traditional techniques.

The article discusses the role of technology in the global business landscape by helping business leaders renovate the work environment, build opportunities for more social benefit and establish more effective customer service schemes. According to Mike Palmer, vice president of enterprise strategy and marketing for Verizon Communication Inc.'s global enterprise unit, 2012 will be crucial in implementing technology solutions in areas like health care and smart energy management.

The article presents views of several executives regarding the use of social media by chief information officers (CIOs) in the U.S., to promote new information technology (IT) tools. An executive mentions that social media is the future of how companies will operate and will engage with customers, and IT should have an important role in it. Another executive informs that IT should use social networking tools more freely to inform customers about new features and website maintenance. INSETS: Reasons to Sweat;IT's Toolbox.

The article discusses the different technologies used in developing military and avionics high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. It states that designers have employed a range of technologies such as high-speed serial interfaces, graphics processing units (GPUs) and field -programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to meet the performance demands as well as the size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements. Among the companies offering these technologies are Intel Corp., Altera Corp. and Xilinx Inc.