Roofing materials provide a layer of protection for a building that can also enhance the look and value of a property. There are many different types of roofing materials available, with some of the most common and popular being asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes, concrete, clay and fiber-cement tiles, slate ... View more
Precision Guided Munition (PGM) is a category of weapons that can be directed and aimed against a single target. PGMs use guidance systems that can either be external or internal. Depending on the weapon, they can be air- or ground-launched and can change their flight path according to new information inputs. PGMs se... View more
Smart glass, also called switchable glass, is a type of glazing that reversibly changes its tint and allows or blocks light and heat in response to external environmental conditions. It can be controlled manually or automatically. In its simplest form, smart glass is made with a layer of electrochromic coating that c... View more
Precast concrete is a construction material that can be manufactured in a factory and then transported to the building site. It is often used as a structural system in new buildings, commercial and residential. It is also an option for renovations and repairs on existing structures. In many ways, precast concrete is ... View more
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic resin that is manufactured by reacting vinyl chloride monomers with divalent metal ions in an emulsion. PVC is available in rigid and flexible forms depending on the type of stabilizers that are used. Rigid PVC is characterized by high mechanical strength, low cost, and goo... View more
Polypropylene compounds are versatile plastics which can be formulated with various materials and additives. They offer a wide range of properties and find extensive application in industries such as packaging, construction, textile and electrical and electronics. These compounds are also increasingly being utilized ... View more
Healthcare BPO (business process outsourcing) is a process of hiring an external contractor (third-party organization) to handle non-clinical and/or non-core activities of the healthcare organization. Several hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities around the world outsource work instead of performing the ta... View more
Health insurance is a type of insurance that covers medical expenses of the insured due to an illness or accident in exchange for a premium amount. It reimburses medical bills and/or pays the medical care provider directly on behalf of patients.
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A biopharmaceutical is a therapeutic drug manufactured in, extracted from, or semi-synthesized from biological sources. Biopharmaceuticals include a wide range of products such as vaccines, therapeutic proteins, blood and blood components, tissues, etc. Biopharmaceuticals are among the most sophisticated and elegant ... View more
Healthcare fabrics are made especially for a wide variety of healthcare applications. The primary goal of healthcare fabrics is to reduce the risk of contamination and the transmission of pathogens and diseases within the tissue. Polypropylene, cotton, polyester, polyamide, and/or viscose, among others can be used to... View more
Asset management in hospitals is the systematic approach to the governance of medical assets for which a department or group is responsible for the entire medical asset lifecycle from purchasing and operations to disposal. Asset management systems provide the ability to analyze, monitor, and report on healthcare asse... View more
In the world of IT, infrastructure is the hardware that allows computers to function. This includes servers, hard drives and wires that connect devices. Before cloud computing became an option, organizations had to invest heavily in the equipment necessary to host applications and data. In infrastructure-as-a-service... View more
Secure logistics is the process of transferring money or priceless goods from one place to another in a way that minimizes the risk of theft, damage, and unauthorized access. The industry is growing quickly, thanks to an increase in the amount of money that’s moving around the world, warehouse technology, and e... View more
A safety instrumented system (SIS) is a set of software and hardware controls that offers a layer of protection that can shut down a nuclear, electrical or mechanical, chemical system, when a threatening condition is spotted. The goal is to protect the safety of plant employees and outsiders by avoiding catastrophic ... View more
Smart Mobility aims to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation. It uses digital technology to connect different transportation modes through sensors and real-time data analytics.
Several benefits of Smart Mobility include increased traffic safety, reduced congestion an... View more
A solid state drive is a type of computer storage device that does not use a disk mechanism. It uses flash memory and is faster than hard disk drives (HDDs). In contrast to hard disk drives (HDDs), which use magnetic plates that spin around to read and write data, solid-state drive technology uses grids of electrical... View more
Livestock monitoring enables farmers to keep an eye on their animals’ movements, location and behavior. It helps them prevent disease outbreaks, optimize grazing patterns and manage the use of feed resources and water. It also helps them improve the quality of milk and beef products. Livestock monitoring soluti... View more
The smart home healthcare ecosystem consists of multiple sensors and devices that are used for in-home care of elderly people, patients with chronic diseases, and others with disabilities. These devices can be worn by the patient or fitted in the surrounding to track medical parameters, such as alert systems, glucose... View more
