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Ultrasound imaging has long been a cornerstone of medical diagnostics, helping doctors and healthcare professionals to visualize internal organs, monitor the growth and development of fetuses, and guide minimally invasive procedures. However, despite their widespread use and proven efficacy, traditional ultrasound machines need to be improved in their capabilities. 

I'm your host, Kevin Blevins, and today, I'm speaking with Josh Arnone, Senior Engineer at DeepSight Technology, a US startup company developing hardware, software, and AI technologies that vastly improve image quality and extend the depth of penetration of medical diagnostic ultrasound.

In this episode, Josh will help us understand how DeepSight uses different technologies with superior sensing capabilities to overcome the limitations of traditional ultrasound imaging. You will learn about using Siemens tools at DeepSight enabling efficient mechanical engineering and surface modeling. You will also hear about other projects at DeepSight, aiming to apply their sensing technology to various medical fields.

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The growth of startups has increased tremendously in the last decade. But bringing a successful innovative business from 0 to 1 is one of the hardest things you can undertake. A lot of people keep creating companies with good ideas or even great ideas but cannot launch the company for one reason or another. It could be a lack of funding or something as simple as knowledge of where to start. And that's where groups, consortiums, and especially companies like ventureLAB come in.

Today, Kevin Blevins talks to Avinash Persaud, Vice President of Hardware Catalyst at 

ventureLAB, a leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies. ventureLAB is Canadian-based and is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience.

In this episode, you will learn about the challenges faced by hardware technology startups and the role of organizations like ventureLAB in supporting their growth. You will also get to hear more about the types of infrastructure and labs available to startups at ventureLAB, as well as what companies can expect in the first few months of working with the organization. 

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Building a home is a process that is expensive in terms of cost and time. You face challenges such as cost overruns, variations from the approved design, and low-quality materials, among others. This is why companies are working to transform the currently expensive and inefficient construction process completely.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Craig Derian, VP of Engineering at Cover Technologies Inc. A US-based startup company designing and manufacturing Custom Homes. It develops homes that are well-integrated, modern, automated, efficient, and developed as a product. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how Cover is transforming the home construction industry and the progress they’ve made so far. You’ll also hear about their experience with Siemens' sets of tools. Additionally, Craig will share some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way and what we can expect from Cover in the future.

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Robots are here to stay! They are not a hyped trend that will fade away after a few years of excitement. That’s because they improve our quality of life by doing time-consuming and redundant tasks efficiently and reliably. They are tools that enable us to build better lives.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Amir Emacha, Co-Founder and CEO of Earth Robotics Inc. He’ll help us understand what their robot Lu does and its capabilities. He’ll also share with us why they choose the name Earth Robotics.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the progress that Earth Robotics has made so far and what its future aspirations are. You’ll also hear about the different levels of autonomy involved within the robotics world. Additionally, Amir shares some of the challenges they’ve faced and what they’ve done to overcome them.

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The space industry has grown tremendously over the last few decades and is expected to keep growing in the coming decades. Analysts are projecting that we’ll have thousands of launches in the year 2030 at an approximate cost of $10 million per launch. While capital seems to be flowing seamlessly into this industry, it has also opened up an important debate about the sustainability of those launches.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Brent Willis, CEO of Vaya Space, and Jack Blood, the Chief Revenue Officer of Vaya Space. Vaya is a US-based venture capital-backed startup company working on hybrid rocket propulsion technology. They’ll share with us how they got started and what inspires them.

In this episode, you’ll find out about the innovative technology developed by Vaya Space and the impact it's having on the industry. You’ll also learn about the progress they’ve made so far and the benefits of using recycled plastic. Additionally, you’ll hear about how the company uses Siemens NX to reduce the time to market.

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Carbon emission is one of the biggest challenges that we are facing in this century. Governments, as well as the private sector, are all working to create sustainable solutions to replace the existing pollutants. One of the ways to create an impact is to electrify transportation using the existing battery technology.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Porter Harris, founder, and CEO of Power Global – a start-up seeking to improve global access to safe, reliable, and modern clean energy technology through innovative electrification products and services. He’ll share with us the progress that the company has made so far and what we should expect from them in the future.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the impact that the company is seeking to create. You’ll also hear about the lessons that Porter has learned along the way on his entrepreneurial journey. Lastly, you’ll hear about how the Siemens Startup program has been helping his company.

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Carbon emission from transport is a challenge that needs to be tackled from sea, land, and air. While a lot of progress has been made in tackling land-based emissions, boats and airplanes are still lagging behind. However, most of the technology that has made electric vehicles reliable is now being adopted in building electric boats.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Ryan Cook, co-founder, and CTO of Arc Boats – a start-up focused on building electric sports boats that will help avert climate change. He is an experienced engineer who also worked at Space X for many years.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the co-founders chose to start an electric sports boat company. You’ll also learn about the challenges that they have faced in building the boat as well as the opportunities they see in that market segment. Additionally, you’ll hear about why the company chose to use Siemens NX and what their experience has been so far.

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Eating healthy was much easier and more affordable just a few decades ago because most people lived on fertile farms where they could grow some of their food. However, all that has changed thanks to climate change, increased demand, high cost of inputs, among others. One of the solutions to this problem is using indoor vertical farms to increase the production of healthy food ingredients.

Today, the host Kevin Blevins talks to Vilij co-founders, Terry Carr and Brandon Smith. Terry is an experienced designer and Brandon is a mechanical engineer. Their company is creating a technology-embedded aeroponic system that allows you to grow food indoors. They’ll share with us the impact that they expect their product to have and the progress they made so far.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the innovative strategies that the company employs to monitor the plants’ growth process. You’ll also hear about the challenges that they’ve faced along the way and how they were able to overcome them. Additionally, they’ll share some of the lessons that they have learned on their entrepreneurial journey.

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A few decades back, climate change and carbon emissions were rarely considered when designing buildings. Instead, a lot of focus was put on designing pretty buildings that were comfortable and affordable. This usually resulted in poor performance buildings that consumed too much energy and didn’t last long without requiring major renovations.

Evoke Buildings Engineering is seeking to change that by utilizing building science to design buildings that are both energy efficient and durable.

Today, I’m talking to two guests, Patrick Roppel, Building Science Specialist at Evoke, and Nicolas Proulx-Jones, Building Science Engineer, also from Evoke. They’ll help us understand the process of designing high-performance buildings and the science behind it.

In this episode, you’ll learn what the field of building science involves and what it takes to be designated as a building scientist. You’ll also learn what the term building envelope thermal bridging means. Additionally, you’ll hear why Evoke chose Siemens NX and how their experience with the solution has been so far.

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Most innovations in the recent past, within the transport industry, have been focused on carbon emission reduction and improving the users’ experience. These innovations have addressed critical needs and moved the needle further ahead in terms of safety and environmental impact. Now, the industry is about to undergo another disruptive innovation with the introduction of the Hyperloop.

Today, I’m talking to Rob Miller, the Chief Marketing Officer at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. He’ll help us understand the technology behind this disruptive innovation as well as how far along they are in development. He’ll also share some of the entrepreneurial lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the origin of the Hyperloop concept and the people who played an important role in getting it started. You’ll also learn about the underlying technology and the benefits that come with it. Additionally, you’ll hear about the progress that the company has made so far and the cities that they are partnering with.

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