Change is inevitable. It’s a fact of life. But in the manufacturing sector, one must be at the forefront of change or else risk your bottom line.

Kelowna-based ESS Technologies is making some noise with global smartphone manufacturer, LG Electronics.

They seem like something out of science fiction: electronic glasses that help individuals with severe vision impairments to see. But they’re far from fictional, and they’re improving vision and accessibility for legally blind children and adults in North America, Europe, and beyond.

Tests. We’ve all had to take them. From multiple choice to those dreaded long-answer questions, it’s an unfortunate reality we must all face. But what if there were a technology that could help treat test anxiety and enhance your decision-making skills under pressure?

For centuries, women have battled the fight against unwanted body hair. Hot waxes and lotions, razors and threads — you name it, most women have tried it.

Laurie engaged in a deep dive for Treefrog’s clients: Who are the people behind social media? What are their individual pinch points? How are end users reflected in social media posts? How could an in-depth examination of the people behind a company drive that company’s social media strategy?

Employee engagement is a buzzword in organizational development circles today, with a variety of approaches touted by the experts. But what if one solution lies in video games?

Health promotion is particularly important in mines, as their employees (primarily men) are less likely to get regular physical exams, seek health care, or proactively address mental health issues of excessive stress or depression, due to various social and demographic factors.

The research revealed that both external and internal factors played important roles in the implementation of data analytics in soccer clubs.

At the start of their collaboration, Professor Cort’s team set out to use game-like software to create simulations that mimic a worker’s motions during the installation of parts on the assembly line. The Ford ergonomics team could then use these simulations to evaluate which motions may pose increased risk to cause injuries.

In the early 1980s, the Canadian health care system was shaken by the tainted blood scandal. The problem saw thousands of Canadians infected with HIV and hepatitis C after receiving contaminated blood transfusions. From there, new protocols for screening and handling blood products were enacted to prevent the spread of these diseases through blood donation programs.