Hydroelectric generators are used to generate power in many parts of the United States. One of their interesting details is that despite how massive they are—a typical 5–20 MW generator can measure 8–12 ft in diameter and weigh about 50 tons—they are built to extremely demanding tolerances.

My company, BMI, was contracted to install new keybars in a hydroelectric generator…

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors.

But this remains an extremely challenging problem for an autonomous robot, which would need to swiftly adjust its trajectory to avoid sudden obstacles while staying on course.…

When a training matrix is built and managed correctly, it’s the backbone of compliance. It ensures that every employee knows how to perform their job and creates the traceability auditors love to see.

The problem is that it doesn’t take much for a training matrix to spiral out of control. What starts as a handful of SOPs and just a few trainees can quickly balloon into a messy…