innovation_area: Technology

NLP Models - WhatNext

Generating automated insurance documents using the latest NLP models

NLP Models: The latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (A.I) have overflowed to almost all the leading industries in operation today. On the other hand, the insurance industry is in a state of flux as it is going through a transformation with strong undercurrents being powered by digital innovation. Smart insurance is a paradigm that exploits …

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Additive Manufacturing - WhatNext

Comparing the application of metal-based AM and polymer-based AM for automobile part production

Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing technologies involve various manufacturing processes that enable building objects layer by layer. It gives way to complex designs and heightened performance.  The automotive industry was among the first to use AM processes, including laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), fused filament fabrication (FFF), and, more recently, inkjet printing and stereolithography …

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Perovskite Solar Cells - WhatNext

Life Cycle Assessment Studies in Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) have significantly advanced since they were first proposed as a novel and promising Photovoltaic (PV) technology designed to deliver photoconversion efficiencies higher than traditional PV systems. PSCs have taken the lead among the most recent photovoltaics due to their exceptional versatility, the ability to tune the energy band gap, and the …

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Blockchain Logistics - WhatNext

Private and Public Contracts in Blockchain Logistics

The management and transactions of data and business processes are about to undergo a revolution, thanks to blockchain technology. The adoption of blockchain, which was first developed as a supply chain technology and then as a financial technology, has spread to public administration, transportation, and logistics. Although reports have mentioned use cases for the former, …

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Wind Turbines - WhatNext

AI-Based Predictive Maintenance and Its Impact on the Efficiency of Wind Turbines

During the lifetime of a wind turbine, operation and maintenance can account for up to 30% of the levelized costs per kWh generated. Turbine failure usually results in downtime of a week or more – resulting in respective downtime costs. Transporting spare parts is expensive as turbine fields are commonly located in remote areas, resulting …

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Enhanced Oil Recovery - WhatNext

Comparing Aquifers and Enhanced Oil Recovery for large-scale carbon sequestration

Aquifers vs. Enhanced Oil Recovery Various industries such as cement and steel production, hydrogen production from fossil fuels, waste incineration, and power generation utilize on-site carbon capture and storage in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). This process involves intercepting the carbon dioxide before it is released into the atmosphere. The process involves compressing carbon dioxide to …

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O&G pipelines - Whatnext

How robots reduce safety hazards in offshore O&G pipelines

Robotic Solutions for Safer and Efficient Pipeline Operations Oil & Gas (O&G) pipelines installed decades ago have been difficult to inspect and maintain. The workers have to deal with harsh environments or climates when working with pipelines, which can be expensive, claustrophobic, and sometimes dangerous. In the last 20 years, nearly 300 pipeline incidents have …

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Fog Computing - WhatNext

Leveraging Fog Compute Ecosystems for Robust Connectivity in MaaS Technologies

Fog Computing for Secure MaaS Implementation Fog Computing: The pressure on transportation systems in urban and rural areas is rising as a result of rising consumer demand. Furthermore, governments and private sector transportation providers are facing new challenges as a result of population growth, rising urbanisation, and rising customer expectations with travel time and overcrowding …

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Dynamic route scheduling - WhatNext

Dynamic route scheduling for vehicle-based GPS navigation

Advancements in Robust Routing Algorithms for Vehicle Navigation   Dynamic route scheduling – Rapid transportation and swift logistics have been on the rise with improved road connectivity and network availability in the most remote locations imaginable. In order to bridge this gap between the latest advancements and the growing need of more accurate navigation systems, …

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AI-based robots - WhatNext

AI-based robots for maintenance tasks in vehicle manufacturing plants

AI-Based Robots Revolutionizing Vehicle Manufacturing and Maintenance Artificial intelligence has come a long way in the past few decades, and one of the most impressive areas of advancement has been in the field of robotics. Smarter than ever before, AI-based robots are revolutionizing vehicle manufacturing plants. As the adoption of AI in autonomous operations rises, …

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