Navigating tomorrow. Insights from March events
At MakoLab, we keep a vigilant eye on emerging trends, potential innovations and events that give us an insight into the future of the automotive and aviation sectors and an occasion to present our own perceptions. March saw us attending three expos; SAE International AeroTech in North Carolina, 3rd Digital Revolution in Connected Cars in Munich and Airspace World in Geneva. Our delegates, Monika Maciejewska, Samir Nasr and Łukasz Puzder, set off to the events not only with great expectations of close encounters with cutting-edge technologies and trends, but also armed with their own ideas and observations, intent on verifying and showcasing them.
Since MakoLab would never let an opportunity of feedback from three major industry events pass by, our news team was quick to interview them, asking them to share their takeaways and tell us about the trends they saw emerging in front of them.
Our superpower? Open, enquiring minds
MakoLab is a trailblazer not only in terms of new software solutions, but also when it comes to identifying the technological and business potential in undeveloped and underdeveloped areas. This would be impossible without participating in industry events with a global reach.
Business developer and project manager Samir Nasr headed off to Geneva for Airspace World, a niche but prestigious expo and conference. The topic than interested him most was drones and he noted some potential solutions for drone manufacturers.
Change is in the air
Business developer Monika Maciejewska represented MakoLab at AeroTech®, organised by SAE International in Charlotte, North Carolina. During the interview with Insights, she focused largely on artificial intelligence (AI), a tricky topic but, given that it is used in data management and analysis, a subject that is definitely present in the automotive and aviation industries. In terms of aviation, it helps improve safety procedures and optimise flights. To give just one example, pilots can receive data-based guidance and instructions which enable them to save time and fuel.
For Monika, the latest trends in creating and shaping a new kind of employment were the crème de la crème of the event. Known as IDEAL, its name is an acronym formed from Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Leadership.
AI is the future
One common denominator of all three events was belief in AI technology. During the interview, our delegates discussed not only self-driving cars, but also self-flying planes and autonomous drones, presenting their own conclusions and those of panellists at the events.
Customer engagement specialist Łukasz Puzder, who was in Munich for 3rd Digital Revolution in Connected Cars, said that AI is indispensable and inescapable. At the same time, he pointed out that the automotive industry recognises that drivers are still going to want to be in control of their vehicles.
New beginnings begin here
Deacceleration is never a thing at MakoLab. More events are appearing on the horizon and we will have representatives at them at them all. And, as always, Insights will be here afterwards, sharing our knowledge of the latest trends and potential spheres of innovation with you!
Translated from the Polish by Cary Swift
Katarzyna Warmuz
Content Marketing Specialist
