Adidas, one of the world’s largest sportswear manufacturers, is betting on 3D printing to create the next generation of bespoken sneakers for individual customers. Will we see a future when size charts become redundant, and “custom-fitted haute couture” no longer equates exclusive luxury?
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Machine learning as a tool to predict future earning power
This post discussed how a machine learning algorithm can be applied to predict student earnings post-graduation.
The Limits of Autonomy
Don't hold your breath for autonomous vehicles. They're much farther out than we expect
Open Innovation at Nestle – Establishing an extended innovation ecosystem
In a world of distributed knowledge and expertise, it’s clear that open innovation has clear advantage across the value chain. This essay discussed the challenges of traditional in-house innovation model and why it is important for Nestle to use open innovation model. Then it introduced several milestone initiatives Nestle has taken to apply Open Innovation and gave two recommendations for the management team to further consider.
GE Digital Windfarm – How Machine Learning is Helping GE Renewables Drive Process Improvement
Learn about how GE is using machine learning and virtual power plants to develop the next generation of optimized wind farms, driving down the cost of renewable energy to meet sustainability goals!
Bechtel Corporation: Responding to Additive Manufacturing in Construction
This paper analyzes the competitive threat and potential responses of the established construction corporation, Bechtel, to the disruptive technological advances of additive manufacturing in the construction sector.
Leveraging Technology for Global Health: 3D printing in Rwanda
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The Government of Rwanda (GOR) has registered some of history's most remarkable gains in economic growth, healthcare, and education. As an early adopter of technology, the GOR has welcomed the advent 3-D printing as a sustainable solution to major public issues. In this essay, I outline achievements primarily in the health sector and several paths forward to realize the potential of additive manufacturing in this rapidly emerging economic context.
Airbnb — Customizing Recommendations for Every Trip
Overview of Airbnb's strong implementation of machine learning: search engine, optimized pricing, photo-categorization and more
From Idea to 3-D in a Day: UPS and Fast Radius
Logistics behemoth UPS and high-flying 3-D printing startup Fast Radius have partnered to make 3-D printing accessible to the masses
AI chatbot behind Alibaba’s $31 billion Single’s Day sales miracle
This essay introduces how Alibaba uses the artificial intelligence chatbot, AliMe, to perform customer service.