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AgriTech Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses how the Agritech industry not only made it through the pandemic but saw skyrocketing numbers and investments throughout the past two years. As the world continues to become highly digitalized, the agricultural industry is no exception. For example, Internet of things devices, next-generation Internet connections, and autonomous agricultural machinery are technological …

Project Management Practices in Hybrid R&D Teams

This article explains how research and development teams sometimes find difficulties when working together. Some difficulties may include using various work styles, different time zones, and different experience levels. Hybrid manufacturing teams need to move fast now more than ever, so delays in communication through “phone tag, unread emails or missed messages significantly halt …

Changes Coming to the R&D Tax Credit Next Year

This article discusses a potential change that could be occurring for taxpayers that receive the research and development tax credits. Currently, immediate expensing is allowed for taxpayers who are granted R&D credits. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to eliminate immediate expensing starting in 2022. This Act operates under an amortization …

Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses how farmers are looking at 2022 as a recovery year and are expecting new technology and taking advantage of climate conditions to be a vital piece in that process. For example, increased use in aerial imaging, efficient water management, indoor vertical farming, and data integration are all trends to be educated …

Transforming Legacy Manufacturing Enterprises

This article shows how manufacturers can implement AI and smart edge computing into their factories without having to ramp up infrastructure investment. Smart edge computing enables robots to continue to do their jobs with or without a strong internet connection. Edge computing also is cost-effective and has reliable security because edge systems are decentralized. …

Defining Hyper-Automation

This article explains why hyper-automation is the solution for companies attempting to automate simple routine procedures. Hyper-automation is defined as ” end-to-end automation that combines complementary technologies such as deep learning, advanced analytics, machine vision, natural language processing, RPA, and artificial intelligence to augment business processes.” To discover if end-to-end automation can deliver substantial …

Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses a variety of trends that are expected to have a significant impact in the coming year on the agricultural and food industry according to Whole Foods. For example, indoor farming and greenhouses, the use of Yuzu, and the popularity of non-alcoholic beverages among millennials and Gen Z members are not expected …

Manufacturing Needs to Be Going Digital Now

This article explains why manufacturers should steer away from old traditions and embrace digital technologies. Manufacturing companies are under pressure for finding new ways to cut costs, boost productivity, improve profitability and optimize consumer experiences. Some manufacturing companies are gaining a competitive advantage over other companies because they have implemented “Internet of Things technology …