Adam Turner

1 month ago | emag.directindustry.com | Adam Turner

While workplace video surveillance has traditionally focused on security, AI-powered machine vision is unlocking the ability to also watch for health, safety and compliance concerns. Thanks to the improved image quality and connectivity of digital IP cameras, businesses in every sector are finding innovative ways to unlock new benefits from their CCTV video surveillance investments.

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Adam Turner

By Adam Turner May 22, 2025 — 9.42am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. From keeping your family entertained to ensuring everyone is safe and sound, a new wave of technology is set to make Australian homes smarter than ever. Not so long ago, the ability to dim your lounge-room lights without getting off the couch was considered the height of smart-home technology.

Mar 12, 2025 | emag.directindustry.com | Adam Turner

Speeding up visual inspection times while slashing defect escape rates, AI-powered quality control is helping manufacturers reduce losses while protecting public safety. The cost of defects in wastage and recalls can take a significant financial toll on manufacturers. Defects cost manufacturers around 20% of their overall sales revenue on average, according to the American Society of Quality (ASQ).

Dec 18, 2024 | emag.directindustry.com | Adam Turner

The French company #dotdot is developing a small WiFi repeater made from recycled materials, designed to resell unused mobile internet data. It has won a CES Innovation Award® in the “Smart City” category, ahead of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding design and engineering of the technology, as well as its commitment to social impact and sustainability.

Dec 11, 2024 | emag.directindustry.com | Adam Turner

As industrial giants work to reduce their carbon footprint, effective energy management is crucial for a seamless transition to renewable and decentralized power. DirectIndustry has highlighted 3 promising initiatives driving progress in this direction. The energy transition is not just a global shift away from fossil fuels, to instead produce power from clean and renewable sources. It is also a push to consume this clean energy more wisely.