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Essence works with the Google Assistant to Deliver Voice-activated IoT Control   Combined solution increases business opportunities for service providers   Tel Aviv & Mountain View, Calif., February 6, 2018 - Essence, a leading provider of connected living solutions, announces that its WeR@HomeTM technology has been integrated with the Google Assistant, allowing WeR@Home customers to use the Google Assistant on their phone; voice-activated speaker, like Google Home; and more to operate their Essence-based IoT solutions.   Essence WeR@HomeTM Smart Living enables consumers to enjoy IoT’s possibilities through seamlessly and remotely managing their connected homes. The comprehensive Security, Safety and Smart Home solution is easy-to-install and simple to...

SME Leaders Named as Crain's Notable Women in Manufacturing SME is proud to announce that three of the organization's leaders are among 36 women named to "Crain's Detroit Business'" 2018 list of Notable Women in Manufacturing. SME's 2017 President Sandra Bouckley, Vice President of SME's Events & Industry Strategy Debbie Holton and Vice President of Tooling U-SME Jeannine Kunz were selected for their leadership in industry, at the workplace and within the community. All the honorees are featured in a special Feb. 9 edition of "Crain's Detroit Business." SME's 2018 Notable Women in Manufacturing: Sandra Bouckley, FSME, P.Eng., served as SME's...

December Manufacturing Technology Orders Cap A Good 2017 Orders for manufacturing technology climbed month-to-month and year-to-date in December 2017, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report from The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Orders totaled $447 million for the month, up 6 percent compared to November. At a cumulative total of $4.5 billion for the year, orders were up 8 percent compared to the year-end total in 2016. “The year ended as market growth looks to pick up speed in the first quarter of 2018 with the only constraint to growth being builders ability to deliver product fast...

Why offsite manufacturing is the future of housebuilding Offsite manufacturing must be prioritised to help solve housing crisis, writes Jonathan Hunter, director of Elecosoft Building more homes is a key part of the solution to the UK’s complex  housing problem, and we agree with many, that improving the speed and efficiency of housebuilding is crucial to enable the delivery of the 250,000 new homes every year that the country needs. The government has recently announced its commitment to boosting off-site manufacturing with policies aimed at supporting the sector. The industry too is recognising offsite manufacturing as a viable solution to skilled staff...

Unlocking millions of dollars in state incentives for solar power in L.A. County Research by GRID Alternatives and UCLA quantifies benefits of installing solar power on affordable housing GRID Alternatives Residents in affordable housing could collectively save $11.6 million annually on their utility bills rooftop if solar panels were installed, according to a new report. Karina Guzman is both property manager and resident of a low-income housing complex for working families in Southern California. Even with the job and relatively affordable rent, Guzman worries about paying her electricity bills. But relief is coming from what she found to be a...