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Top Five Emerging Technologies in the Engineering Space

Easter Prince December 4, 2018

The technology world is working continuously to innovate products to enhance revenue and user experience. The new mantra of sustainability stands as the cornerstone for all the scientific endeavors. DataTheta’s recent research has concluded that the following five technology will be the game-changer in the industry.

Internet of Things

The internet of Things is a cluster of data acquisition systems, interconnected by cognizant computing environment that transfers useful information. A simple version of this is the GPS that is connected to the school bus, which alerts the user automatically when the bus is proximate to the pickup point. This is a trending technology that will be adopted by heavy industries.

3D Printing

3D Printing or additive manufacturing is the creation of a 3D solid object from the CAD model. In this, the equipment adds layer by layer of material until the designed shape is obtained. It is deployed in creating prototypes and small objects such as eyewear, footwear, and prosthetics. The industry is embracing this technology and will make strides in the future.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is about creating submicron-sized materials that are functionally sound. These smaller workhorses are used in new drug discovery, creation of cosmetic formulations, stain-resistant textiles, etc. The mass manufacturing of nanosized materials is challenging and a lot of research efforts are happening in this domain. Our analysts predict this to be the next “big thing” technology.

Electric Vehicles

As the name implies the initiatives to replace the fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. These vehicles deploy electric motors for propulsion. Most automotive makers are working in the advanced stages of bringing EVs to the market. This is the next disruptive technology we will witness soon.

CAD-CAM Sustainability

The world is moving towards creating eco-friendly processes and products. There is a greater acceptance for the shift from a linear economy to a circular economy. CAD-CAM Sustainability is the emerging stream where the design and manufacturing of any product will leave a minimal carbon footprint. The product life-cycle will not have a dead-end of trashing any resource but will be reused to create a new product. The industry is working with a well-defined target to reduce waste generation by 2030.