After decades in the field, I've seen too many window installations fail, and not because of poor-quality windows, but because of improper flashing tape application. 

A new study by researchers at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Beijing Normal University presents a non-animal assessment framework designed to detect hazardous chemicals faster and more precisely. 

Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. 

When teamed with a laser-based 3D computer vision system, AI and machine learning can dramatically increase assembly-line throughput and reduce scrap while improving overall product quality, even with the smallest components used in cars, cell phones, consumer electronics, and medical devices. Potential cost savings in the U.S. alone could top tens of millions of dollars annually.