For science and tech firms, a proactive and well-informed strategy for intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution is essential, which includes understanding the key benefits of bringing qualified technical experts to the table. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03rzd4r0
As VR use rises among children, driven by a boom in VR gaming and social and educational applications, important questions about its effects on developing minds and bodies are also surfacing. In their study "Effects of Virtual Reality Use in Children 10-12-Years-Old," published in the journal Frontiers in Virtual Reality, Exponent scientists Nichole Breeland, Ph.D., Ashley M. Clark, PhD, Ilke Öztekin, and Rachel Kelly, and co-author Karol Silva, PhD, MPH, explore the physiological and psychological impacts of VR use in this age group. Learn about their findings and opportunities for additional research: https://hubs.li/Q03w5gkh0
At Exponent, our goal is to foster an environment that acknowledges the humanity of all people. During Pride Month, we honor the achievements of LGBTQ+ people and acknowledge the ongoing challenges this community faces. We celebrate all our coworkers and their contributions to the success of our company — regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We want Exponent to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds, with differing perspectives, can feel safe and have an opportunity to grow and succeed professionally. Learn more about diversity at Exponent: https://hubs.li/Q03q9cbB0
The 2024 global AI life sciences market is expected to reach $8.88 billion by 2029. Capitalizing on this industry transformation means overcoming challenges such as bias in AI/ML algorithms and generating high-quality real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE). Find out about the challenges and opportunities facing pharmaceutical, in vitro diagnostic, and medical device manufacturers as they strive to capitalize on the promise of the diverse and fast-growing field of AI/ML applications: https://hubs.li/Q03kGLQZ0
During a recall, medical device manufacturers need to respond quickly and accurately but multiple factors make this effort challenging. Complex supply chains can add burden to tracing subcomponents and materials that have the potential to impact device performance and safety. Learn what manufacturers need to know to successfully overcome recall challenges: https://hubs.li/Q030294g0
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are revolutionizing the way utilities manage energy. With nearly 20 GW of battery storage added to the U.S. grid since 2010, BESS are crucial for storing renewable energy and providing backup power. However, integrating and managing these systems pose substantial challenges, including safety risks and regulatory compliance. Learn how utilities can effectively approach BESS integration, management, and safety to support a reliable and sustainable energy future. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q036GW010
January 20 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The legacy of Dr. King is about more than fighting injustice, it is about the power of collective action, finding strength in our diversity, and the importance of building bridges to create a more just and compassionate world. At the heart of Dr. King's vision was the belief that no single individual can accomplish the work of justice and equity alone. True progress requires many people coming together, working passionately and tirelessly toward a common goal. Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. At Exponent, we believe our diversity enriches us and equips us to tackle challenges in ways that no single perspective can. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Exponent: https://hubs.li/Q0334SC70
A rapidly changing regulatory environment for consumer electronics, EVs, and battery-powered devices in the EU and UK means tide-shifting compliance and product liability challenges for industry stakeholders. Learn how EU regulatory updates are impacting consumer electronics companies here: https://hubs.li/Q030KQY40
Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992, this day promotes the rights and well-being of people with disabilities — a group that has historically been marginalized. How can employers, coworkers, and affinity groups do better in supporting inclusivity in the workplace as it relates to persons with disabilities? Awareness is key to allyship. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Exponent: https://hubs.li/Q02ZKyvY0
Smart watches, fitness trackers, and other commercially available wearable digital health technologies (DHTs) have the potential to support early disease detection, enhance personalized patient outcomes, and inform optimized interventions and therapeutics. However, even with the incorporation of novel data-driven approaches using artificial intelligence and machine learning, few wearable DHTs have made the successful transition from the consumer products space into the clinical domain. Find out why and what DHT manufacturers can do to accelerate this transition.