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Imagine a world without barcodes

Whether we realize it or not, technology is changing how we live and some of our habits, bringing many benefits along the way.
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February 20, 2019
by Editorial Team
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#JTC 1, barcodes, commerce, RFID

A sea change for maritime transport

The shipping industry is not usually thought to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Other transport industries are seen to be higher-tech and less conservative.
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February 20, 2019
by Editorial Team
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#robots, AI, batteries, cold ironing, environment, fuel cell technology, safety, sensors

Effective standardization and quality assurance measures help ensure safe, reliable and economical electricity supply

As the number of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems increases in the coming years, it will be important to ensure their optimal performance and reliability.
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February 18, 2019
by Editorial Team
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IECRE, PV power plant, solar PV

A high-tech Valentine’s Day

Flowers, chocolate and cards are among the most common gifts given on Valentine’s Day. For the more munificent, gifts can also include jewellery or dinner at the restaurant. And while these gifts adhere to a certain tradition, could they not be updated by near-replicate technologies?
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February 13, 2019
by Editorial Team
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#JTC 1, #robots, 3D printing, emojis, smart homes, wearables

Object-based audio: the next big thing?

World radio day is an opportunity to look at how advances in audio engineering are still shaping our lives. A revolutionary new technology called object-based audio could help people with disabilities as well as each one of us become more engaged with various media platforms.
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February 13, 2019
by Editorial Team
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audio, jtc1, metadata, object-based audio, radio, sound

Helping organization boards and executives ask and answer key questions about AI technologies

The way we live and work continues to change with the development of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things. Business operations are increasingly complex as more data-rich systems are adopted, in order to enhance products and services.
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February 12, 2019
by Editorial Team
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analytics, artificial intelligence, healthcare, smart manufacturing, stakeholders, terminology

Designing safe electrical cables

IEC Technical Committee (20) prepares international standards for the design, testing and end-use recommendations for insulated electrical power and control cables for use in wiring and in power generation, distribution and transmission. Gavin Holden is the new Chair.
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February 08, 2019
by Editorial Team
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electric cables, family, safety, transmission and distribution

An overview of the IEC Market Strategy Board’s hot topics for 2019

The IEC Market Strategy Board (MSB) has been set up to identify key technology trends and market needs. Comprised of high-level industry leaders and IEC officers, the MSB provides recommendations on new technologies that potentially could benefit from international standards.
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February 06, 2019
by Editorial Team
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artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital twin, resilience, safety
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