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IDS at VISION 2026

(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- IDS Imaging Development Systems (IDS) will showcase new camera platforms, technologies, and innovation projects for industrial image processing at VISION 2026, Booth 8C60, Messe Stuttgart, Oct.

A Simple Fix for Better Board Meetings

Board meetings are a total pain. They can also be some of the most powerful get-togethers for your company. The difference lies in how you approach the meeting itself.

OGP Introduces SmartScope E18

(Optical Gaging Products: Rochester, NY) -- Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a leading manufacturer of precision optical and multisensor metrology systems, has introduced SmartScope E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement

System Helps Humans Predict When Self-Driving Cars Will Make Mistakes

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The CW-Net technique explains the behavior of an autonomous vehicle using understandable concepts. “Instead of just wondering why the car stopped, having real-time data provides feedback that lets you test the system during deployment,” says AI researcher Eoin Kenny.

Self-driving cars are often controlled by deep learning models that sometimes fail in unexpected situations. For instance, the car might inexplicably brake and block the path of an oncoming emergency vehicle.

ALVA Displays Slotless vs. Slotted Motor Demo

(Alva Industries: Trondheim, Norway) -- Alva Industries (ALVA), a manufacturer of frameless motors, and owner and creator of

How to write an SOP

They may seem simple, but standard operating procedures (SOPs) are surprisingly tricky. On the surface, they describe how a specific process is carried out at your organization. Pretty straightforward, right?

The Art of Forecasting: Part 1

In order to do business, we have to use predictions of various sorts. These range from seat-of-the-pants guesses to the results of sophisticated modeling. In every case, the key to effective forecasting is to understand the uncertainty in the forecast.