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something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world
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Recent Examples of innovations
With countries aiming to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero as early as 2040, there is a push for innovations in the transportation and construction industry, which have conventionally been the highest emitters of planet-warming emissions.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
The company, which also has a store in SoHo, said the project is designed to amplify the brand’s heritage and product innovations.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
This, in turn, opens the door for innovations that use blockchain infrastructure to further enhance transparency, efficiency and access to services.
—Federico Sendra, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The proximity of the teams should ensure engineering innovations can be tested and flow through to the manufacturing process more quickly.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, finance and energy often see dramatic innovations that can lead to better outcomes for society at large.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Swiss watchmaker has re-released the first Speedmaster that went to space, combining classic 1950s styling with modern horological innovations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The standard emphasizes understanding customer, partner and stakeholder needs and ensuring your innovations meet those needs.
—Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
By the start of the 20th century, other innovations included smokeless powder, dramatically reducing sniper signatures on the battlefield.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
The company, which also has a store in SoHo, said the project is designed to amplify the brand’s heritage and product innovations.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
This, in turn, opens the door for innovations that use blockchain infrastructure to further enhance transparency, efficiency and access to services.
—Federico Sendra, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The proximity of the teams should ensure engineering innovations can be tested and flow through to the manufacturing process more quickly.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Heavily regulated industries such as healthcare, finance and energy often see dramatic innovations that can lead to better outcomes for society at large.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Swiss watchmaker has re-released the first Speedmaster that went to space, combining classic 1950s styling with modern horological innovations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The standard emphasizes understanding customer, partner and stakeholder needs and ensuring your innovations meet those needs.
—Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
By the start of the 20th century, other innovations included smokeless powder, dramatically reducing sniper signatures on the battlefield.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Innovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovations. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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