Abigail Saltmarsh, Author at DirectIndustry e-Magazine

Abigail Saltmarsh

Abigail Saltmarsh is a freelance journalist with 25 years’ experience for industry publications (Packaging Europe) and national magazines (The New York Times, International Herald Tribune).

Medical IndustrySmart Cities

Smart Traffic Lights for Emergency Vehicles

November 19, 20206 mins2185 views

Emergency vehicles are sailing straight through traffic lights as part of an intelligent transportation system currently being deployed…

Medical IndustryPPE

Face Mask: Reducing Waste While Staying Safe

October 15, 20206 mins2149 views

With increasing evidence that face masks may help slow the spread of COVID-19, global use of personal protective…

Medical Industry

Streamo2: SodaStream’s Respiratory Device for COVID-19 Patients

October 8, 20205 mins2136 views

Equipment developed by SodaStream from the technology employed by its home carbonation machines to create sparkling water could…

Manufacturing

COVID-19. NASA Has Developed a Pendant That Signals When the Wearer’s Hand Nears the Face

September 24, 20204 mins1583 views

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) has launched a 3D printed pendant that uses vibrations to warn the wearer…

AutomotiveIndustry 4.0

Industry 4.0 and the Luxury Industry

August 31, 20207 mins5034 views

Speed, efficiency and high volumes – Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing, making strides in the world of mass…

Industrial Sectors

Beirut Explosion: Can Europe Avoid a Similar Incident?

August 14, 20207 mins1589 views

In the wake of the devastating explosions in Beirut, experts are warning of the potential for similar incidents…

Industry 4.0Oil&Gas

Preventing Industrial Accidents: How Does the Oil & Gas Manage Risk?

August 6, 20208 mins1718 views

The explosion of an ammonium nitrate warehouse in Beirut on August 4, 2020, reminds us that we must…

Medical IndustryPPE

Are Face Shields a Mask Alternative?

August 4, 20205 mins1775 views

Heralded by some experts as more effective than masks at protecting the eyes, nose and mouth from the…

Medical IndustryPPE

CIVILITY, the New High-Tech Mask is Ready for Pre-Order

August 3, 20206 mins7052 views

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, innovators have been exploring the most effective ways of covering the…

Additive ManufacturingManufacturing

How 3D Printing is Driving Innovation

July 23, 20207 mins4847 views

New technology, new materials, more integration and improved software – 3D printing has seen some exciting new developments…

Industrial ITMarketplaces

The Digital Identity Network : For a Safe Purchasing Journey

July 20, 20206 mins1539 views

Understanding digital identity and joining the network can protect e-retailers and customers from fraud and ensure a frictionless…

EnergyIndustrial SectorsManufacturingRenewables

Is Climate-Neutral Production Possible?

May 13, 202010 mins5366 views

With the calls for climate action getting louder, industry is coming under growing pressure to embrace greener manufacturing…

Medical IndustryRobotics

Disinfection Robots Against COVID-19

April 16, 20205 mins6706 views

Robots using different technologies are being deployed on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. Among these robots,…

Industrial ITMedical Industry

Summit – the Supercomputer Fighting Coronavirus

April 9, 20205 mins2118 views

IBM’s supercomputer Summit is playing a critical role in the global race against COVID-19 Summit, the fastest, smartest…

Medical Industry

The UK is Now Tracking Covid-19 With a Mobile App

April 6, 20205 mins1362 views

Nearly two million British people are now reporting their symptoms and helping to trace the virus in real-time…

Industry 4.0ManufacturingSupply Chain

Manufacturing-as-a-Service: Essential to Digital Manufacturing

April 5, 20208 mins4704 views

Industry 4.0 is transforming the world of manufacturing and on-demand manufacturing or manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) has an essential role…

AerospaceCompany ProfileIndustry 4.0

Self-Locking Solutions and Getting Smarter by JPB Systeme

March 3, 20207 mins2782 views

Taking his father’s self-locking innovation and his own IT skills, Damien Marc, CEO of JPB Système, is a…

Artificial IntelligenceMedical IndustryRobotics

Coronavirus: How Robots Are Helping Fight the Outbreak

February 11, 20207 mins5411 views

As the deadly new coronavirus continues to spread, robots are being drafted in to help treat sufferers and…

Food IndustryPackaging

Sustainable Packaging: The Food Industry is Taking Action

January 12, 20207 mins6443 views

Milk protein, cornstarch, and even seaweed – the world is finally waking up to the problem of plastic…

Industrial ITIndustry 4.0

Hand in Glove: BeBop Sensors

July 22, 20194 mins1473 views

With the launch of Forte Data Gloves from BeBop Sensors an immersive experience in virtual or augmented reality…

CobotsRobotics

Cobots: an Affordable Revolution

April 1, 20197 mins1835 views

Human-robot collaboration is fast becoming a norm in automation, particularly among smaller manufacturers. With the collaborative robot offering…

Artificial Intelligence

Predicting Behavior Through Speech

March 25, 20195 mins842 views

An Israeli provider of voice-based technology has recently launched an innovative new tool. The Voicesense application analyzes speech…

AerospaceAutomationAviation

Robots Building Planes: Automation in Aeronautics

March 5, 20197 mins1887 views

The aeronautics industry is seeing increased automation, with robots achieving the accuracy and flexibility required for complex component…

Industrial ITIndustry 4.0Medical Industry

A Digital Future for Healthcare in Africa

February 12, 20195 mins1231 views

From screening apps for medical conditions to video games for vital training – digital technology is impacting healthcare…

AerospaceSpace

Amazing Space: New Players are Reaching for the Stars

January 29, 20198 mins1081 views

As technologies improve, costs plummet and investors become eager to enter a rapidly growing sector, the new space…

Robotics

Thinking Big with a Large-scale Robotic Braider

January 4, 20192 mins1279 views

A giant robotic braider, capable of creating complex composite preforms for widespread lightweight applications, is up and running…

MobilityTransportation

Siemens Mobility Demonstrates the World’s First Autonomous Tram

January 4, 20193 mins1157 views

The prototype of a smart, self-driving tram has been successfully tested in genuine road traffic in Potsdam, Germany.…

Artificial IntelligenceIndustrial ITIndustry 4.0

[SPS] Connect, Collaborate and Integrate

November 26, 20184 mins1497 views

Germany-based automation leader Festo is focusing on seamless connectivity, artificial intelligence and digitalization at SPS IPC Drives taking…

Machine ToolsManufacturing

Diamonds Are Industry’s Best Friend

October 22, 20186 mins1476 views

Diamond, a solid form of carbon with a high level of thermal conductivity, is maintaining its position as…

Manufacturing

Smart Adhesives: A Firm Future

September 24, 20187 mins1317 views

According to industry experts, research and development in adhesives is moving at a fast pace. Goals include increasing…

AerospaceSmart Cities

Moving Airports into Cities

June 29, 20184 mins934 views

Inner city, multi-level airports above railway lines – by 2040 a group of experts hopes its aviation ideas…

Food IndustryIndustry 4.0MaterialsPackaging

How Nanoparticles Improve Textiles & Packaging

November 3, 20176 mins1289 views

Lower production costs are boosting the use of nanomaterials in packaging and textiles. Nanominerals can improve food conservation…

Artificial IntelligenceRobotics

“Cognitive Robotics is the Ultimate Goal”

September 18, 20176 mins1297 views

Better safety systems and easier programming are making robots practical for an increasing number of manufacturers. For some…

AerospaceIndustry 4.0

Flying Towards Industry 4.0

July 4, 20177 mins734 views

Fully embracing Industry 4.0 is vital to the aerospace industry. That means accepting a cultural change as well…

Industrial ITVideos

Q&A. Cyber Attacks: Industry Fights Back

June 6, 20173 mins973 views

Tel Aviv-based industrial cyber security company Indegy was founded to prevent operational disruptions from cyber attacks, malicious insiders…

Industrial ITIoTMachine ToolsManufacturing

CNC Machines on Your Phone

April 17, 20176 mins1583 views

Apps have embedded themselves seamlessly into our everyday lives. Now, they are becoming integral to the world of…

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