Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.
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Phil Obendorf, CEO of PowerHub, a software platform for renewable energy asset management, has launched an innovative software capability for Community Solar invoicing and subscriber management. This addition aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for Community Solar projects. The new feature automates billing, simplifies subscriber management, provides analytics for data-driven decisions, and offers an enhanced user experience. PowerHub, committed to supporting renewable energy growth, is taking a significant step in revolutionizing Community Solar project management. Interested parties can request a personalized demo to explore PowerHub's capabilities.
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Ilya Espino de Marotta, is a female engineer who served as the keynote speaker at the Women in Engineering Summit (WES) held in Edmonton. Espino de Marotta gained recognition as the executive vice president of engineering for the Panama Canal Expansion Project, one of the largest engineering projects in history. Despite facing challenges and skepticism due to her gender, she successfully led the project. Her symbolic choice of wearing a pink hard hat helped challenge stereotypes and encourage more women to pursue engineering. The article emphasizes the importance of gender diversity in engineering and celebrates the contributions of women in the field.
A team of four engineering students from McMaster University developed Taco, an assistive tool that enhances the slicing of vegetables and fruits, catering to individuals with conditions like Parkinson's or tremors. The device adds a knife guide to a cutting board, allowing for thinner, straighter, and safer cuts. This invention garnered recognition at the Canadian James Dyson Awards, highlighting its potential impact on everyday life.
The LaserPecker 2 is a user-friendly laser engraving device that offers powerful features and an intuitive interface. It is designed to be affordable and simple to use for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals. The compact device can be set up quickly and works in conjunction with a smartphone for image transfer and engraving. With a significantly increased engraving speed of 600mm/s and three resolution options, it offers improved performance and precision, opening up new possibilities for users.
SmartHalo 2 is an innovative all-in-one device designed specifically for cyclists. It combines navigation, anti-theft protection, powerful lighting, cycling metrics tracking, and customizable display features. With its unique design and seamless integration with fitness apps, SmartHalo 2 offers a distinctive and user-friendly experience that sets it apart from traditional bike computers.
What technology or gadget are you currently enjoying and would recommend to other aspiring and licensed engineers? Let us know in the comments below.
Here are the news links to every Canadian Association. If there is anything beyond the standard stuff (elections, new appointments), I'll try to list them below. The news tends to slow down during certain parts of the year (e.g. Summer, X-Mas).
- APEGA News
- APEGS News
- APEY News
- ASET News- Chemical technologist honoured provincially as 2023 ASET Volunteer of the Year Award winner
- EGBC News- Individual Audit Program Begins July 1
- Engineers Nova Scotia News
- Engineers PEI News- 2023 Engineers PEI Annual Lobster Supper
- NAPEG News
- PENGL News
- PEO News - PEO is saying goodbye to the Experience Record (ER) submission at the end of June 2023. In its place will be the Competency Based Assessment (CBA) process. If you're moving to the new process, our 34 CBA course will help.
- Engineers Canada -Six transformative individuals recognized at Engineers Canada Awards Gala
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- To Design Better Tech, Understand Context- In this talk, biomedical engineer, Tania Douglas highlights the importance of considering climate and contextual needs when designing medical equipment for Africa, emphasizing the value of understanding the local context for effective and impactful solutions.
- The "E" Word: Why Engineering Needs All of Us- This TED Talk highlights the need to rebrand the "E" word (engineering) to attract more students to the field. It addresses the outdated perceptions that hinder students from pursuing engineering careers and offers actionable steps to inspire and empower the next generation of engineers.
"We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems."
--Lee Lacocca, American engineer and automobile executive
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Gavin Simone, P.Eng., PMP, LEED AP
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Thank you for reading this month. This month, I ask “What AI app that doesn’t exist yet, would be beneficial in your industry to help make your job easier and more enjoyable?”
An AI app that shows underground utilities would be very helpful for intrusive investigative work (excavation, drilling, etc.)
The AI app that is capable to provide the most effective repair or rehab option for defective sewer mainlines based on CCTV data
my dream AI app is one that takes out drudgery like filling out forms and reports and such. I think these are coming soon though so hopefully I won’t have to wait long.
An AI app that audits drawing checks against company standards and applicable standards would be useful.
An AI app that reads through the SAP financial reports, infers risks of under- or overspent. Trigger to some teams on why they are not working as per schedule, or have charged more than agreed amounts.