Issue 04/2018

Image of a mobile phone in a home that is able to control the indoor temperature, security and entertainment systems
Digital world

Smarter living

15 April 2018 by Natalie Mouyal
Nearly every aspect of our lives bears the imprint of smart technology. From home thermostats controlled via a smart phone to watches that monitor our health, the number of traditional devices that are becoming connected...
Tech & innovation

More power to you!

15 April 2018 by Catherine Bischofberger
Technology breakthroughs are lowering the cost of renewable energies while low-voltage direct current systems (LVDC) are being tested by experts both in the developed and developing world.
Chat bots make use of AI to help users find information
Digital world

AI empowers the workforce

15 April 2018 by Natalie Mouyal
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big buzz words in the tech industry. From robots to self-driving cars, digital twins and medical diagnosis, AI promises to deliver innovation on the scale of the discovery of...
Daimler e-truck
Tech & innovation

Planes, trains and automobiles

15 April 2018 by Catherine Bischofberger
New technologies will revolutionize the way we commute and transport goods over short and long distances, helped by a plethora of IEC International Standards.