Have you ever thought about the hours of research, exploration and experimentation that went on to create the coatings that protect your car? That made digital mapping possible? That enables self-driving technology? During this installment of our 2020 Recap Series, we’re taking a look behind the curtain at the engineering that makes innovation possible.

From the infrastructure that creates the foundation of autonomy to the diverse teams and perspectives that help develop the technology, we take a look at how companies – and their people – are building the future. Discover the importance of coatings that color our world with PPG, explore the technology of mapping systems with DeepMap, dig into the infrastructure needed to make electric vehicles accessible with Cruise and learn how diversity in hiring is a key to success for Argo AI.

Tweet us! @saeintl on Twitter

Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube

Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

Subscribe to SAE Tomorrow Today or visit www.sae.org/podcasts to stay up-to-date on all the latest information from SAE. If you like what you’re hearing, please review and comment on your podcast app.