Use of Portable Devices in Industry
Since the emergence of Fitbit 10 years ago, portable device technology has gained significant popularity with a wide range of applications. However, the main ways they are used by end consumers have remained nearly unchanged. At the same time, in the manufacturing sector, North Star BlueScope Steel has integrated portable devices into the helmets and wristbands of its workers. This solution helps managers identify potentially hazardous situations and reduce the risk of worker injuries.
These portable devices monitor health indicators such as body temperature, pulse, and activity level, allowing supervisors to respond promptly to workers' needs for rest during physically demanding tasks. Additionally, the company utilizes networked sensors that monitor extreme environmental temperatures, the presence of radiation emissions, and toxic vapors.
Innovative Solutions in Energy: Microgrids
RTI, in collaboration with partners, has developed an innovative technology that allows a single electrical grid to be divided into a series of independent microgrids. This strategy enables utility companies to manage complex energy systems that integrate solar panels, wind turbines, and traditional generating sources such as gas, coal, and nuclear power plants.
Implementing microgrid technologies is becoming a necessity in modern conditions. Traditional monolithic methods of electricity transmission are no longer capable of managing networks that rely on renewable energy sources.