AI ‘speaks out’ on its exclusion as an inventor on patents
Last May, Bard and ChatGPT “responded” to a request from WJI as to why people in manufacturing should not fear AI. Now, they respond to a second request: do they agree with a legal ruling that AI cannot be listed as an inventor on a patent? Below are their responses, followed by the thoughts of […]
The Next Era of Connectivity
Sponsored by Dow The Next Era of ConnectivityHow innovative materials will enable 5G installation speed and resiliencyDr. Paul Brigandi, Application Technology Leader, Dow As the world’s need for high-speed data services drastically increases, so does the pressure and demand on the telecommunications industry to deliver consistent, high-quality connectivity. Experts predict that 5G connections will more […]
Wire Reel Moving Devices: A Proactive Approach to Safety that Improves Productivity and Profitability
Wire Reel Moving Devices: A Proactive Approach to Safety that Improves Productivity and Profitability Sponsored by PowerPusher In recent years, improving worker safety has become an important focus in most industries, as job-related injuries can result in employee absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased costs. Many material handling applications including reel moving, pose serious health and […]
Industry Insights: The industry technical state is challenged on multiple fronts
Dr. Horace Pops, an industry guru/presenter on the causes of wire breaks and fines, has continued to share his expertise as a consultant. The Past WAI President (1992-93) believes the industry has not fared well the last few years, and that there is more than one reason why. He can be reached at ftwaynepops@aol.com. I […]
Product Focus: A novice’s guide to capstans and blocks
This occasional section has shared information from very smart people on cutting-edge technology, only a changing industry has different needs. And one is that more people come to a company knowing next to nothing about a given field. That’s why the best help one can provide them is not articles about advanced techniques but basic—really […]