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Case Study: Improving Cafeteria Attendance by Daniel Holdridge
A Saratoga Springs High School Cafeteria renovation boosts lunchtime participation by 15%. When many people think about how a school cafeteria supports the health of its students, the first things that typically come to mind are the menu offerings and
Cheyenne to Host Massive AI Data Center Using More Electricity than All Wyoming Homes Combined
An artificial intelligence data center that would use more electricity than every home in Wyoming combined before expanding to as much as five times that size will be built soon near Cheyenne, according to the city’s mayor. With cool weather
The Digital Backbone of Tomorrow’s Grid
The global energy grid faces aging infrastructure, rising renewable integration, and decentralization challenges. AI emerges as a vital tool to optimize capacity, predict failures, and enhance resilience, ensuring a reliable power supply amid growing demand and environmental risks. AI is
US Open Set Up for Dark Sky-Friendly Outdoor Lights by Adithi Ramakrishnan
When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution. The U.S. Tennis Association swapped metal halide bulbs for shielded wedge-shaped LED lights. The complex’s 17 tournament courts and five practice
DesignLights Consortium Seeks Self-Nominations for Industry Advisory Committee Members
The DesignLights Consortium today announced it is accepting self-nominations through October 3 from lighting industry representatives interested in serving on the DLC Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). An advisory body that meets quarterly, the IAC supports the mission and strategic direction of
GM Raided Silicon Valley to Build Its New AI Team. Here’s What It’s Doing
In the last eight months, GM has made nearly a dozen hires from top tech companies—from Google to Meta to AWS—with the aim of building a small but elite AI center of excellence, much of it based in Mountain View, CA. For
GE Appliances to Invest More Than $3 Billion in US Operations, Including Kentucky
GE Appliances announced it will invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its U.S. operations. With its global headquarters in Louisville, GE Appliances said Wednesday the first phase of investments will begin at plants in Kentucky, Alabama,
Hitachi Energy Invests $106 Million In Its US Transformer Supply Chain
Hitachi Energy plans to invest $106 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Alamo, Tenn., creating 100 jobs to become the second-largest employer in Crockett County. The expansion will expand the company’s capacity to produce transformer components, supporting energy infrastructure
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural