While we’ve all heard of the existence of supercomputers, quantum computing seemed like a distant dream even a decade ago. Now it is fast becoming a reality. In this episode, our guest Lawrence Gasman has been working in the tech industry for nearly forty years and compares this new era to when computers were just hitting Radio Shack, and new standards were emerging for a rapidly-growing sector. Lawrence is a renowned technology expert and entrepreneur who is the co-founder of multipl...
Alice Min Soo Chun is the Founder and CEO of Solight Design, and the inventor of the Solarpuff - the world’s only self-inflatable, portable, solar light. Alice studied architecture at Penn State before going on to earn her Masters in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. While teaching at Columbia University, she learnt that her son Quinn had been diagnosed with asthma, which heightened her interest in clean energy and led her to experiment origami-inspired solar light...
Our guest this episode is Devin Liddell, principal futurist at Teague. Devin works with clients like Boeing, Ford, Intel, Nike and Toyota - to design preferred futures in sectors like aviation, automotive, smart cities, personal mobility, space travel and more. We asked him specifically about commercial aviation and why the passenger experience seems to have got worse over the years. We also asked him about the perils of predicting the future.
Our guest this episode is Mihai Gruieti, the CEO of Digital Gate AMG. Digital Gate is a software and hardware development company based in Romania that works with clients in the Automotive, Medical, Industrial, and Robotics sectors. They are emerging experts in the field of embedded systems software and hardware solutions. Mihai works with clients all over the world, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia. We asked Mihai about the career paths that led him to where he is today, how h...
We have two guests this episode – Thomas Neubauer, the Co-founder and CEO of Dimetor, also the VP of Innovations at TEOCO, and Matthias Fiegl – the Chief Commercial Officer of Smart Digital Group. We asked them about the role of AI in drone technologies, how drones gather data, and the technology's impact during COVID-19, the pandemic in emergency response and aiding frontline workers. We also asked them about the ethics of flying drones in certain areas, privacy, and safety, and disc...
Our guest this episode is Ben DeLand, the director of electrical hardware engineering at GKN Automotive. GKN Automotive is a global leader in automotive technology, known for pioneering electric drive systems for over 20 years. With a rich history dating back to 1759, the company specializes in driveline systems and advanced powertrain technologies. We asked Ben about GKN Automotive's role as a major supplier for 90 percent of the world's automotive OEMs, focusing on their powertrains a...
Our guest this episode is Leah Ellis, the CEO and Co-founder at Sublime Systems based in Massachusetts, United States We discussed Sublime’s innovative approach to revolutionizing the cement industry. Leah explained how Sublime's technology aims to decarbonize cement production, a major source of CO2 emissions. Additionally, she shared insights into the technology’s electrochemical process, emphasizing that Sublime creates cement at ambient temperature using electricity, making it both ...
Our guest this episode is Bibop Gresta, the co-founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT). We discussed the revolutionary potential of Hyperloop technology and Bibop's vision for the future. He emphasized the technology’s aim is to bring efficiency in transportation rather than just speed. Furthermore, we discussed the progress of the company. Bibop hinted at significant projects with the Italian government and the technology's energy-efficient design. In addition to the det...
Our guest this episode is Dave Evans, the co-founder and CEO at Fictiv, a manufacturing platform aiming to bridge the gap between digital design and physical hardware development. We discussed Dave's early interest in tools and mechanical work, his pathway into engineering, and his time working at Ford Motors. Dave highlighted the importance of creativity in engineering, emphasizing the intersection between art and science. He elaborated on Fictiv's goal to accelerate product development by l...
Our guest in this episode is Bibhrajit Halder, the founder and CEO of SafeAI, a world leader in heavy equipment automation. In this episode, we’ll explore Bibhrajit’s journey from childhood to founding one of the most exciting tech AI and automation companies in the world. SafeAI retrofits heavy vehicles with autonomous technology to make sites safer, more productive, and more cost-effective. The retrofit approach enables companies to upgrade their existing vehicles, lowering the barrie...
What if you could 3D-print food? A team at Columbia University has experimented with printing dough, meats, vegetables, sweets, made a seven-ingredient slice of cheesecake, and chicken samples that were then cooked by lasers. In this episode, researcher Jonathan Blutinger explains why 3D-printed food could transform cooking, and when listeners may be able to buy one of the printers for their home.
Motors are driving the zero-emissions race to electrification, but what if we could make them smaller and more efficient? David Calley, who spoke to Lexicon at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, is one entrepreneur working on the issue. His company, Arizona-based Elemental Motors, is digging into more efficient designs that could offer five or more times the torque density than comparably-sized motors. It could power robots, industrial applications and eVTOLs, paving the way for improvements in mobility.
Was there ever oxygen on Mars? An experimental study in December 2022 revealed it’s not likely, as part of research that could reveal more about whether life on Mars is possible. As entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and others chart a course for a city on the red planet, Lexicon takes a look at what awaits the future visitors.
Post-traumatic stress disorder affects around five percent of the general population. A method of treatment, known as transcranial magnetic stimulation, could help patients manage the disorder and find ways to improve their daily lives. Here's how it would work. Sanne van Rooij is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Studies at Emory University. She has a background in psychology and neuroscience, and completed a PhD with the Dutch military's mental health cen...
Tattoos are a prevalent form of expression in ancient and modern societies, but the molecular composition of many mainstream tattoo inks is hard to find. A team of researchers is exploring ways to reveal the composition of popular inks, and their findings could help improve understanding of how tattoos interact with the body. In this episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Dr. John Swierk, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Binghamton University, to discuss the chemistry of tattoo ink. Wheth...
In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Willian Santos, International Sales Manager at ABI Electronics, about the fight to repair industrial electronics. Santos advocates for a shift away from the "replace-not-repair" mentality, which contributes to the growing issue of E-waste. He highlights the importance of promoting a repair mentality to reduce waste, lower emissions, and preserve valuable resources. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of repairing industrial technologies inste...
Join us in this episode of Lexicon as we delve into the mysterious world of processor architecture and examine how RISC-V, an open standard, is shaking up the industry dominated by major tech companies. Learn about the implications of architecture choice for our devices and the potential benefits of a more open and accessible processor ecosystem.
Back in January, Kyle Monson began a 90-day trial of using ‘AI Interns’ as part of his creative team. Part publicity-stunt, part serious experiment, Kyle wanted to see how his teams could incorporate the use of tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Midjourney to assist with creative work, experiment, learn, and have some fun. In this episode, IE caught up with Kyle to find out what he had learned, and whether he planned to take Aiko and Aiden on full-time.
Are you unhappy with your job search results? In this episode, IE caught up with Nader Mowlaee, an engineer turned career coach, who shared some insights on: how to pivot your career path to secure your future; how to change your job search strategy during a recession in a highly competitive job market, and; what it takes to design a better lifestyle and career that you are satisfied with every day.
How can you take the principles and methodology from mechanical engineering and apply them to healthcare? From prevention and diagnosis, through to cure, mechanical engineering can help clinicians achieve better results in a number of ways. Having spent much of lockdown conducting research into making a table-top mobile vaccine printer for his PhD, our guest this week, Dr Morteza Sarmadi, is a great person to ask.