The augmented reality projects that are changing the world
In 1901, writer L. Frank Baum (author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) in his short story The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale imagined an electronic display that superimposed information on the real world, called a “character marker,” a “universal key” to understanding human nature. More than a century...
Leggi di piùAugmented Reality (AR) in 2025: how to make your business competitive
Augmented reality (AR), along with spatial computing devices and platforms, represents the future of digital interaction, enabling shared spaces where digital data can overlay the real world. Let’s find out what the major trends for 2025 will be based on international articles and reports. Sommario1 Human by Design: augmented reality...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality: the Top trends of 2024 (and previews of 2025 and 2026)
Sommario1 How Augmented Reality (AR) Systems improve productivity and user experience2 Key trends in AR in 20243 4 Gaming AR: Immersion and Engagement5 Mobile AR Tools: Accessibility and Innovation6 Wearables: hands always free7 RealWear smart glasses support in manufacturing and industrial sectors8 Prototyping and 3D Design: innovation in the creative...
Leggi di piùIndustry 5.0: active platform, how to apply
Sommario1 Who to target and how to apply for incentives under the Transition 5.0 Plan2 What is Industry 5.0?3 Difference between Industry 5.0 and 4.04 The evolution toward Industry 5.05 Transition 5.0 plan: incentives for green and digital transitions6 Allocated Funds and Goals7 Tax credit rates and structure8 Features of...
Leggi di piùVulnerability Assessment for SMEs: what to know to protect yourself effectively
The Clusit Report 2024 analyzes the main cyber threats in Italy and around the world, with a focus on the most affected sectors and prevalent attack techniques. Already in 2023, attacks have increased by 12 percent globally, with a 65 percent growth in Italy compared to the previous period. Particularly...
Leggi di piùAugmented Reality and tourism: how to improve the traveler experience
Augmented reality (AR): the travel industry is also now being transformed by the introduction of immersive navigation tools, which overlay digital information with the real world to enhance travelers’ experience. American Express Travel’s Global Travel Trends 2023 report states,“Travelers want authentic experiences that give them a taste of local culture...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality game changer in orthopedic surgical training
Augmented reality, RealWear wearable devices allow students to observe orthopedic surgical procedures up close in the operating rooms of the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Devices that show themselves, once again, to be true game changers in the healthcare sector as well. But not only that. The use...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality and remote assistance: the experience of Farid Industrie Spa
Sommario1 How augmented reality has improved remote assistance in the waste compactor industry2 Who is Farid Industrie spa:3 The Zoeller Group:4 Implementation of Augmented Reality Glasses4.1 Operation of the Remote Master system5 Case Study: Department of Sanitation of New York City6 Integration and benefits of working with Fastbrain Engineering6.1 Simultaneous...
Leggi di piùHow RealWear smart glasses have reduced downtime for farmers
HARDI International A/S has adopted RealWear Navigator®520 Smart Glassesfor Remote Technical Support, managing to solve problems,on average, in about an hour and a half per case. Here’s how it went. Sommario1 Who is HARDI2 Context and challenges3 The Innovation of RealWear Smart Glasses4 Economic and environmental benefits5 Communication without barriers6...
Leggi di piùSmart glasses for augmented reality: 13.3 million units by 2030
Smart augmented reality glasses, also known as “Smart Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses” will grow by +48 annually by 2030, with about 13.3 million units sold. This is stated in the report “Smart Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses – Global Strategic Business Report” by ResearchAndMarkets.com* published in globenewswire.com magazine. Emphasis is placed...
Leggi di piùAutonomous vehicles and shared mobility: future prospects
Humanity is at a crucial time for the future of the planet because of the excessive use of fossil fuels, which has led to severe climate change. To limit rising temperatures to +2°C, we need to limit CO2 emissions, with a “residual budget” estimated between 1500-2000Gtons*. This is according to...
Leggi di piùFastbrain achieves ISO 9001 certification: an achievement that enshrines the company’s quality and professionalism
By obtaining ISO 9001 certification for the activity of Marketing and support of computer products. System support services, Fastbrain adds a new milestone that attests to its commitment to business excellence. A path characterized by careful optimization of internal and external processes to ensure high efficiency and constant performance improvement,...
Leggi di piùTurin and Piedmont world cradle for automotive technology
It was held last March 26 and 27 at the Turin Chamber of Commerce the fourth edition of VTM – Vehicle & Transportation Innovation Meetings , the international business convention dedicated toautomotive and transportation. Sponsored by the Piedmont Region and the Turin Chamber of Commerce, the event was attended...
Leggi di piùEcobonus 2024: from June 3 applications
June 3, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. it is possible to apply for the new incentives for non-polluting cars provided by Mise and bookable on the Ecobonus platform. The main objective is to incentivize the scrapping of the most polluting cars (Euro 0, 1, 2 and 3 classes), which make up...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry: the Comber case
In a rapidly and unstoppably changing scenario, thechemical-pharmaceutical industry sector is also adapting, adopting augmented reality solutions provided by Fastbrain Engineering Srl. The company Comber chose us as its system integrator and technology consultant along with our partner Brochesia’s augmented reality software B-View, successfully optimizing operational activities under the banner...
Leggi di piùTransition 5.0 and tax credits: how they work
On Feb. 26, 2024, the launch of the Transition 5.0 plan was published on the MIMIT website : 13 billion in total for businesses including 6.3 billion for the Green and Digital Challenge. Let’s find out in detail how the incentives work. Already, the Transition 4.0 plan has proposed various...
Leggi di piùGraphene batteries. Developments, trends, and applications in the e-car landscape
Electric vehicle batteries and graphene: a future that is already a reality, in some cases. Here is how and why this innovative material is making its mark on the electric mobility industry, but not only. “Graphene, as an allotrope of carbon, possesses highly efficient and landmark properties and characteristics in...
Leggi di piùRealWear and Fastbrain, the Gold partnership that transforms your business
“Thereis true progress only when the benefits of a new technology become for everyone.” Henry Ford Fastbrain becomes RealWear Gold Partner: not only a distributor, but also the only recognized hardware partner in Italy, able to solve problems and suggest solutions in line with business needs. Fastbrain Engineering s.r.l. was...
Leggi di piùSmart grid and internet of things (IoT) in smart charging
“The future is already here. It’s just not quite equally distributed yet.” William Gibson The phrase attributed to science fiction writer William Gibson seems tailor-made when it comes to smart grid management and smart charging stations. Let’s go into detail to understand what “smart grids” are and the practical applications...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality and the medical sector: the NHS Foundation Trust case study
Assisted and augmented reality viewers are changing the way medical education and clinical practice is done around the world, including Italy, as we have already highlighted in a dedicated article. RAI (intelligent assistive reality) technologies offer the medical industry several opportunities; far from the complete isolation of virtual reality, the...
Leggi di piùClassrooms of the Future: benefits of augmented classrooms
“Augmented classrooms”: from the interactive whiteboard to today’s and future perspectives, possible technologies contemplated in the School 4.0 Plan and the NRP, and potential to be explored. We discover the possible evolutions of the classrooms of a future that is already here, especially if attention is paid to technologies, practices,...
Leggi di piùNot just smart glasses: 6 epic failures to learn from
Smart glasses, futuristic cars, electric pens and beauty masks. What do they have in common? Epic failures – resounding failures – but each in its own way. “Have you ever tried? Have you ever failed? It doesn’t matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” The phrase, attributed to the great...
Leggi di piùAugmented reality in medicine: a revolution in medical education
For several years, augmented reality (AR) has become a landmark in the evolution of modern medicine. In the beginning there were applications for viewing diagnostic images in 3D. Today, new AR technologies are increasingly being used to improve learning and clinical practice, opening new frontiers to medical education and expanding...
Leggi di piùThe role of industrial augmented reality: applications and case studies
Industrial augmented reality (IAR) is ranked by the European Union as one of the main technologies that will drive the development of the smart factory.* A true “game changer” for industries, augmented reality enhances remote operations, visualization and training. Let’s look at some examples. Sommario1 A “silent” revolution in the...
Leggi di piùWallboxes and charging stations: main differences and installation
Indispensable for charging electric vehicles, wallboxes and charging stations perform the same functions but are technically different and placed in different environments. Let’s find out the main differences and how they are used. Sommario1 Wallbox, what is it?2 Charging stations, what is the difference with wallbox?3 How charging works4 What...
Leggi di piùBeyond textbooks: the evolution of education through augmented reality
Once upon a time, there was the textbook. Pages suffered and consumed by students and teachers and main means of learning. After the online expansion, in which a digital content part complements the text content part, accessible via QR code, CD Rom, app, the metaverse has arrived, far beyond the...
Leggi di piùWhy an e-shop only for Companies and VAT payers? All the benefits
Sommario1 Why an e-shop only for Companies and VAT payers? All the benefits1.1 What are the reasons for this downturn?1.2 Digital retail needs a boost1.3 A business-only e-shop? Here’s how it works1.4 The advantages of the Fastbrain e-shop1.5 How do we do it1.6 What is the B2B Fastbrain area1.7 FAQ...
Leggi di piùBonus Columns 2023 -2024 active: how to apply
Pronti i contributi per colonnine elettriche installate nel 2022 per privati e condomini. Attivi anche i bonus per il 2023 e 2024 a copertura dell’80% della spesa. Con una recente comunicazione il Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy (Mimit) ha annunciato la possibilità di fare domanda per ottenere...
Leggi di piùDigitalization Voucher 2023 and other facilities for SMEs
Digitization Vouchers 2022, now Voucher Connectivity, extended until December 2023, are still active, through an interlude with the European Commission. This was confirmed in a note published on the official portal of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (formerly MISE). Let’s see what they consist of and, how...
Leggi di piùCondominium charging columns: regulations, obligations and facilities
Charging stations for electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Italy, with more than 14,452 stations installed in the past 12 months (Motus-E). This is also thanks to the obligation established by Leg. n. 48/2020, which promotes the installation of this infrastructure in new buildings and those undergoing major renovations....
Leggi di piùAssisted Reality and inclusive learning: new opportunities in schools
Assisted reality offers schools unique opportunities to renew teaching, strengthen the role of teachers, and orient and build aninclusive educational community. Let’s see how. Sommario1 Inclusive teaching and learning: a better future for all without barriers2 Multisensory learning and augmented reality3 Tutoring and guidance for technology investment4 Uniting students with...
Leggi di piùInnovative technologies: smart glasses for augmented reality
Among the innovative technologies of the latest generation, augmented reality glasses or smart glasses offer the wearer the ability to work better by obtaining various useful information about the surroundings and the task at hand. In fact, with the help of images, video, audio and other relevant data, AR viewers...
Leggi di piùBonus Columns for businesses and professionals kicks off: what it is and how to apply
After the column bonus for individuals and condominiums, funds for businesses and professionals will also be distributed from October 26, 2023. Let’s see what they consist of and how to apply. Sommario1 What is the Bonus Columns for businesses and professionals2 Goal of bonuses, enhance electric mobility3 Who is eligible...
Leggi di piùGuide to innovative teaching with Augmented Reality: how to engage students
Intelligence is not what one knows, but what one does when one does not know. Jean Piaget Augmented reality has long been redefining the world of training, education and coaching. In fact, tools such as assisted reality viewers have opened horizons with experts, technicians, teachers and trainers with whom to...
Leggi di piùElectric vehicle charging stations: how to install them and who to contact
There are 65 million electric vehicle charging stations to be installed by 2035. This is revealed in a prospectus by Eurelectric-EY, against the projected 130 million electric vehicles. This is a huge step toward more sustainable technologies for the environment and your wallet. Since electric vehicles, as revealed by the...
Leggi di piùGaming accessories, the importance of the mouse
The mouse among gaming accessories is of great importance, on par with the chair, keyboards and all the components “put into play.” Those who are in the habit of playing games often, in fact, as well as those who use a mouse for work in their daily lives, need to...
Leggi di piùElectric car charging stations: why they are important for the environment
The charging stations for electric cars have less impact on environmental pollution. Electric cars pollute less than combustion cars, and charging stations and columns are their “refueling points.” Today, these are on the rise as a result of the boom in electric vehicle registrations. Let’s find out how and why...
Leggi di piùLenovo laptops: how they differ and how to choose them
High performance and competitive cost. With these words one could make an extreme summary of the qualities that make Lenovo laptops different from others. Lenovo’s favorite motto is, in fact, “Smarter technology for all.” That is, technologies of the best quality at the lowest cost, to compete actively with brands...
Leggi di piùElectric car charging stations, how do they work?
Electric car charging stations or electric charging stations are also known as charging points or power equipment for electric vehicles. It can charge the battery of all types of electric and plug-in vehicles (e.g., hybrid cars). The two main types are DC direct current with fast mode and AC alternating...
Leggi di piùBlue light filter for PC screen: how to recognize it and what monitor to choose
The blue light filter for the PC screen is also known as ” Low Blue LightTechnology“-literally low blue light-and reduces blue light emissions in monitors to prevent eye fatigue and diseases such as eye degeneration. When purchasing a monitor it is necessary, therefore, to pay close attention that this technology...
Leggi di piùHair dryer with nano-ion technology: regenerate your hair with nano-ions
Hair dryers with nano-ion technology are in the “high” hi-tech product range. In fact, if the technology is cutting-edge, cost is often a limitation, although these types of hair dryers are increasingly valued for their qualities and durability compared to a mid-range hair dryer. Sommario1 What is nano-ion technology2 How...
Leggi di piùHow to use the electric toothbrush correctly
Basic and very simple movements are all that is needed to use an electric toothbrush properly. Sommario1 Electric toothbrush: 4 tips to use and choose it best2 Differences in use between electric and manual toothbrush3 What is dental plaque?4 Which electric toothbrush cleans best? Electric toothbrush: 4 tips to use...
Leggi di piùJimmy cordless cyclonic vacuum cleaner: an extraordinary help for house cleaning
Cordless cyclonic vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly popular today, thanks in part to competition with top-of-the-line brands (e.g., Dyson or Rowenta) but also with cheaper models with similar or similar suction performance. Sommario1 Cyclone engine, what is it?2 Guide to choosing a vacuum cleaner with cyclonic technology Cyclone engine, what...
Leggi di piùFastbrain hosts Dell Technologies event workforce and cyber resilience solutions
On Wednesday, September 21, at the headquarters of Fastbrain Engineering S.r.l. “Dell Technologies workforce and cyber resilience solutions” event was held in Turin focused on the product roadmap for new Dell Clients. “Bring out the innovator in you” this is the “mantra” that encapsulates the Philosophy of Dell Technologies, now...
Leggi di piùCompany bonuses from 2022 to 2031: what they are and how to apply for them
Given the thousands of applications submitted, with the Budget Bill 2022 (Law Dec. 30, 2021, no. 234 a series of bonuses for companies have been extended by the MISE. The incentives, aimed at the business community, are designed to give support and new life to the productive world in the...
Leggi di piùHistory of the hair dryer: how it came about and how to choose the best ones
Inventing the hair dryer in 1888 was French coiffeur and inventor Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefroy. Sommario1 The hair dryer and its ancestors2 Why is a hair dryer also called a blow dryer?3 How the Phon works4 Ionizer and optional functions The hair dryer and its ancestors The first ancestor of the hair...
Leggi di piùAssisted reality for business: discovering RealWear Navigator 500
The Harvard Business Review devotes extensive space to the potential of assisted reality. He does so in an in-depth study entitled, “Why Every Organization Needs an Augmented Reality Strategy. One of the key reasons is that in the coming months AR (Augmented Reality) will transform the way we interact with...
Leggi di piùInnovative startup requirements 2022
That of innovative startups is a constantly expanding sector, thanks in part to the various incentives arranged by the government to support the development of this type of entrepreneurship. This trend is confirmed by the statistical report published by the Ministry of Economic Development regarding the last quarter of 2021....
Leggi di piùPNRR school: how it works and what technologies are needed
The PNRR School (or PNRR Education) is the National Plan for Resilience and Resilience dedicated to the school world. It is being implemented and included in the “School 4.0 Plan.” Sommario1 Schools for tomorrow’s Italy: digitization is priority2 School innovation, flexible and inclusive classrooms3 School NRP, what the main technologies...
Leggi di piùGuide small and medium-sized Creative Enterprises fund, assistance and technology coverage
With the enactment of the Budget Law of 2021 (Law No. 178 of Dec. 30, 2020), the “Fund for Small and Medium-sized Creative Enterprises” was established at MISE (Ministry of Economic Development), with an allocation of 40 million euros. Sommario1 What is the Fund for Small and Medium-sized Creative Enterprises2...
Leggi di piùCloud storage with Synology Nas: security gets smart
Research firm Gartner said the pandemic and surge of digital services are making cloud services: “the centerpiece of new digital experiences.” Beginning now and for the next few years, the words “cloud” and “storage” will, in fact, be increasingly relevant. The search for secure and “fluid” data storage modes in...
Leggi di piùDistance learning and remote work: the best tools
The tools best suited for distance learning, remote working and all activities related to “smart working” must necessarily adapt to the interconnection requirements that have now become a post-pandemic “must have.” Thus, banish unintuitive and inefficient systems. Let’s find out what solutions are best for those working or studying with...
Leggi di piùRealWear and Fastbrain: a partnership that looks at the world of work
The partnership between Fastbrain and Realwear is calibrated to offer stakeholders, customers, and businesses technologies that can ensure the continuity of work processes in total security and increase productivity. How? Thanks to the extraordinary potential of the assisted reality. Sommario1 What is assisted reality?2 Some data on assisted and augmented...
Leggi di piùChange of season: how to best organize (also) with the Brother QL-810W label printer
“Sort by category, not by location. Follow the right order.” Konmari Method For the change of seasons or the reorganization of rooms in the home, whether closets, attics or pantries, “category” is the watchword. Here are some tips for a successful change of season. Sommario1 Improving the quality of life...
Leggi di piùSupport for self-employment Piedmont all incentives
Support for self-employment in Piedmont: Piedmont businesses are growing; as of 2021, 25 thousand new businesses will be registered. This is also thanks in part to state and regional grants and subsidies. Let’s find out what facilities and grants are currently allocated for businesses and the self-employed. Sommario1 Piedmont’s business...
Leggi di piùAll the facilities for young entrepreneurs
All facilities for young entrepreneurs still active. Let’s find out what they are. Youth employment is a significant resource for the development of the world of work; ISTAT data published in December last year paint a picture with still ample room for improvement. Let’s find out what current facilitiesare made...
Leggi di piùNational Enterprise 4.0 plan: all investments in brief
The National Enterprise 4.0 Plan will be finally approved by the Budget Law 2022, now merged into the Transition 4.0 Plan. . There are, in this regard, some new features, listed in the guide-for example, the change from hyper-amortization and super-amortization-in favor of the new tax credit. The focus of...
Leggi di piùHacker attacks and corporate data protection: what solutions to adopt?
Today, NAS, once equated to an external drive, is integrated into the PC and can help usshare and synchronize files, back up corporate data, and at the same time protect it from Hacker attacks. Let’s find out what are the most effective systems to adopt to curb this phenomenon as...
Leggi di piùWomen’s entrepreneurship funds: guide to facilities for technology endowments
By establishing the “Women’s Enterprise Fund,” the government wanted to facilitate the development of enterprises managed and led (mainly) by women. Let’s find out how to get useful technology equipment conveniently and with dedicated assistance. Sommario1 What are women’s entrepreneurship funds2 Women’s entrepreneurship: more than 8,000 applications submitted3 Fastbrain services...
Leggi di piùSiComputer, with Fastbrain to boost Italian digital market
The Italian digital market is not (yet) up to par with European competitors. There are, however, signs of recovery. In fact, today Italy’s SMEs (and beyond) are growing on the digitization side, thanks in part to smart working. In fact, Italy “climbs the rankings but remains at the bottom” (Ilsole24ore)....
Leggi di piùEnergy storage systems for charging stations and pick shaving
Battery energy storage systems for charging stations can help reduce demand costs through peak shaving, storing electricity during low demand and releasing it when electric vehicle charging stations are in use. Let’s see how. Sommario1 Storage systems, what and what are they?2 Peak shaving, what is it?3 Balancing energy supply...
Leggi di piùThe revolution in communication: from cave walls to assisted reality
“You can’t solve a problem on the same level that it was created. You have to rise above it to the next level.” – Albert Einstein “You cannot solve a problem at the same level at which it was created. You have to rise above it, to the next level.”...
Leggi di piùElectric cars in the global context: models, trends and future plans
“The European climate law makes reaching the EU’s climate goal of reducing EU emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 a legal obligation. EU countries are working on new legislation to achieve this goal and make the EU climate-neutral by 2050.” “The European climate law makes it mandatory to...
Leggi di piùThe European electric car situation: incentives and impact on the environment
European e-car incentives are planned until December 2023, dedicated to vehicles in the 0-20 g C02/km emission range, including battery cars. We take stock of the European situation regarding Electric Mobility Bonuses and registrations. Sommario1 Electric car bonus, beneficiaries2 Europe and e-car, second only to China3 EU: how European e-car...
Leggi di piùAssisted reality: how technology is changing the way we work
In recent years, the advent of assisted reality (AR) technology has revolutionized the way we do our work. RA leverages the combination of multimedia and physical elements that, through various applications, improve efficiency, productivity, and the overall experience in various work settings. Sommario1 Brief history of Assisted Reality1.1 AR and...
Leggi di piùAugmented and assisted reality: an overview of real-world use
People first, always. Keep your frontline team safe, protected and productive with hands free access to critical data, documentation, and communications right when they need it most. (RealWear) People first, always. Keep your frontline team safe, secure and productive with hands-free access to critical data, documentation and communications just when...
Leggi di piùSmart glasses: use cases and practical solutions
“When it comes to the future, our task is not to predict it, but rather to allow it to happen.” Antoine De Saint-Exupery Smart glasses are wearable assistive reality devices (wearables), and their diffusion around the world continues to grow. Sommario1 Smart glasses: the size of the global market2 Why...
Leggi di piùCondominium charging stations: renewable energy sources
Theinstallation of condominium charging stations is an important step toward a low-carbon future and through the transition to greener electric vehicles. The installation of wallboxes and charging stations in apartment buildings is becoming increasingly common in Italy. That is why it is important to combine the phenomenon with renewable sources....
Leggi di piùFastbrain presents “RealWear,” intelligent assisted reality, in Confindustria Cuneo
On June 28, a meeting on intelligent assisted reality “Presentation of the RealWear Navigator 500 and the peculiarities of Assisted Reality” proposed by Fastbrain Engineering was held at the headquarters of Confindustria Cuneo as part of the series “Solutions for Digital Transition and Industry 4.0.” This is the first in...
Leggi di piùCharging columns and NRP funds, all the news in May 2023
Charging columns and Wallboxes: are 741 million total funds under the NRP – National Recovery and Resilience Plan. A plan that could concretely boost the market and the development throughout the peninsula of an electric mobility-related economy. Funding, however, is still unavailable to applicants, and the deadline has been set...
Leggi di piùHard disk storage and SSD: differences and performance
Hard Disk Storage or SSD: what to choose for PC data storage? An HDD, that is, a traditional hard drive, which is less expensive or an SSD, a solid-state electronic “disk,” also known as an SSD? The choice is determined not only by storage speed but also by the type...
Leggi di piùAssisted reality and augmented reality: success stories and practical examples
Augmented reality (AR) and assisted reality (AR) are two rapidly evolving technologies that are revolutionizing several industries. Let’s look in detail at how they improve work efficiency, with some practical examples and the benefits they can offer companies. Sommario1 Assisted reality: improving work efficiency with real-time contextual instructions2 Examples of...
Leggi di piùRealWear: the intelligent assisted reality – Wednesday, June 28, 3 p.m., Cuneo
Event – 06/28/2023 – Fastbrain will be featured in a meeting focused on “RealWear: intelligent assisted reality as part of the series of meetings, “Solutions for Digital Transition and Industry 4.0,” on Wednesday, June 28, at 3 p.m. at the prestigious Confindustria Cuneo, located at 9 Vittorio Bersezio Street in...
Leggi di piùElectric mobility: data to February 2023 and incentives on domestic wallboxes
Good news on electric mobility: registered vehicles in February 2023 grew by +17.5 percent compared to the same month last year (Ministry of Infrastructure data). There were 130,365 newly registered zero- or low-emission cars compared to 110,915 units in January-February 2022. While the growth of the sector is obvious, the...
Leggi di piùAssisted reality data, useful applications, and case studies
The assisted reality continues to grow. According to data recently published by Statista, by 2024 there will be about 1.7 billion mobile AR (Augmented Reality) devices. A far cry from the 200 million in 2015. Let’s find out its potential, fields of application and some successful case studies. Sommario1 Differences...
Leggi di piùRecycling electric car batteries, how to dispose of them
Recycling of electric car batteries, until recently considered unrecoverable and rather polluting, now represents a revenue opportunity for companies, which is also useful in curbing the materials crisis. In fact, by recovering raw materials and building a dedicated recycling and reuse industry, the goal is to reach 100 percent supply...
Leggi di piùViewSonic monitors, why they are suitable for professionals
ViewSonic monitors: tell me what screen you use and I’ll tell you who you are. Every self-respecting professional, whether they do it for work or even for play (which is serious business), chooses the monitor based on the requirements necessary for an experience that is truly top-notch. This is where...
Leggi di piùGaming, the accessories for a top experience
Other than a game! If there is an industry that has known no crisis , not even in Covid’s time, has been that of gaming . In fact, the sector has been shown to be clearly growing and still has much room for improvement. According to the French portal financesonline.com...
Leggi di piùElectric brooms for household cleaning: the different vacuuming techniques
Electric brooms for household cleaning today offer different suction techniques associated with the various technologies, which differ in price and and effectiveness. La electric broom is an increasingly used accessory for speeding up the cleaning of home environments. What are the different suction techniques? And what are the most effective...
Leggi di piùGuide to subsidized business grant financing
The Italian companies today can take advantage of a range of subsidized financing to “climb back up the ladder” and position themselves more stably in the market after the latest period of crisis. Let’s find out all the incentives that can be activated, deadlines and how to access them. Sommario1...
Leggi di piùGaming and Instant gaming: differences, accessories and promotions
The industry of gaming represents one of the fastest growing industries globally. A statistical analysis conducted by the portal financesonline.com reports how there were “2.69 billion video gamers in the world in 2020. The figure will reach 3.07 billion in 2023, based on an annual growth rate of 5.6 percent.”...
Leggi di piùThe facilities for women’s entrepreneurship.
For women-owned businesses , there is a gap that the Italian government, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economic Development, is trying to fill with a series of concessions and economic aid that can still be accessed. Let’s find out in detail what they are and how to apply....
Leggi di piùCanyon and Fastbrain: the benefits of a partnership focusing on gaming, peripherals and smartphone accessories
The range of partnerships of Fastbrain Engineering is expanding again, thanks to its collaboration with Canyon , a European company of reference in the field of computer, smartphone and gaming accessories . Fastbrain thus confirms itself as a central player on the Italian scene in the professional distribution of technology...
Leggi di piùFastbrain’s smart working packages: what they are and who can use them
Competitive and high-performing, smart working packages designed by Fastbrain Engeinering in partnership with Canyon, offer an extra edge to simplify working conditions. This is necessary as smart working, also known as agile working and home working, continues to grow in 2022 in Italy. Sommario1 Smart working: 2 out of 3...
Leggi di piùCapital goods New Sabatini: change business PCs and save now with rebates
La New Sabatini is an economic benefit from the Ministry of Economic Development aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises that want to invest in capital goods and machinery 4.0, production equipment hardware, software and digital technologies to improve the competitiveness of the Country System. This facility, which was recently extended...
Leggi di piùWaste electrical and electronic equipment: where and how to dispose of it
Electrical and electronic devices are particularly prone toobsolescence . As a result, they need to be replaced with more modern and up-to-date models within a few years. This mechanism results in the production of a huge amount of waste, despite the fact that many of the materials used in the...
Leggi di piùLenovo ThinkBook and ThinkPad: main differences and usefulness
The ThinkBook and ThinkPad series devices have some, substantial differences. Let’s find out about them in detail. Laptops, especially in recent years, have become very popular, establishing themselves as a viable alternative to desktop PCs even in contexts where portability is not an indispensable prerogative. The development of devices that...
Leggi di piùData storage: best systems and solutions for self storage
When dealing with data storage , one should split up two fundamental aspects. The first is that, however, it is something indispensable for all workers , or almost. The second is that we are talking about an industry that has been greatly affected by the lack of raw materials and,...
Leggi di piùTell me the color of your logo and I will tell you who you are
Did you know that you can enhance your company logo by helping with colors and the right printer or label maker? Here’s how. Sommario1 Why the Company logo is important2 The meaning of colors: the 7 main ones3 Color labelers to enhance the logo Why the Company logo is important...
Leggi di piùWith Fastbrain and Goodram, storage has no more secrets
Continued expansion of business partnerships by Fastbrain Engineering , which also welcomes among its partners Goodram , a leading international brand in the field of data storage devices. The partnership will enable Fastbrain to offer its customers specific solutions for data storage optimization, an aspect that has become crucial in...
Leggi di piùGaming: can it be a job? How playing video games can become a career
That of gaming can become a real job ? Today’s numbers make it confirmo and they also tell us something else: the market is growing strongly. Let’s find out more in this article of ours. Playing video games has long been considered an activity for leisure time only. Since the...
Leggi di piùFastbrain Engineering in The Sun 24 Hours
The Sole 24 Ore , the nation’s leading daily newspaper for economic and financial information, dedicated a space to Fastbrain Engineering S.r.l., a Piedmontese excellence in IT distribution, highlighting how the company has achieved a leading position in the technology and Digital Transormation sector. Sommario1 2021 growth rewards Fastbrain’s signature...
Leggi di piùAssisted reality, what it is and what it is useful for
The assisted reality can assist a process or work step by assisting the user in specific means and ways, let’s find out which ones. In the Treccani dictionary, the concept of reality is defined as follows: “ Quality and condition of what actually and concretely exists “. However, technology has...
Leggi di piùFastbrain, new partnership with Jimmy
Jimmy , a brand owned by KingClean Electric Ltd. ., joins the roster of business partners of Fastbrain Engineering. In this way, the company also enters the home cleaning products sector, expanding the offer available to its customers, with a focus on the B2B sector . Sommario1 KingClean, the world’s...
Leggi di piùFastbrain becomes OKI authorized service center: all the benefits
As of March 1, 2022, Fastbrain Engineering expands the range of its business partnerships through a new collaboration with OKI , a Japanese brand specializing in printing technology solutions. Sommario1 OKI, for 30 years a benchmark in Europe2 The collaboration between Fastbrain Engineering and OKI.3 How OKI support provided by...
Leggi di piùTV Bonus form what changes and how to apply for it in 2022
Also in 2022 it is possible to apply for the TV Bonus. Here’s how. With the enactment of the Budget Law 2022, 68 million euros were allocated to finance incentives for the purchase of the latest generation of televisions and decoders. The measure is aimed at encouraging the replacement of...
Leggi di piùFastBrain, new partnership with SiComputer, under the banner of competitiveness and convenience
“If ants get their act together, they can move an elephant.” (Burkina Faso proverb) “Talent wins games, but intelligence and teamwork win championships.” (Michael Jordan) Fastbrain Engineering Srl expands the range of its business collaborations by inaugurating a partnership with SiComputer SpA , as the brand’s official distributor. In this...
Leggi di piùFood labeling: the latest regulatory updates
The topic offood labeling is of crucial importance because it affects everyone’s safety; not surprisingly, the Union of Chambers of Commerce has established the Labeling and Food Safety Portal , which holds monthly Labeling Open Days (in the form of individual online interviews). Each event is reserved for businesses registered...
Leggi di piùSwitch off and Bonus TV: procedures for accessing bonus TV
Italian TV has embarked, albeit later than originally planned, on the “switch off” process that will lead to the adoption of a new standard for broadcasting the TV signal. It is, in short, the “New Digital TV,” which, as MISE explains, “thanks to new technological standards, will make it possibleto...
Leggi di piùEnvironmental labeling, from regulatory updates to practical aspects
Environmental labeling is a packaging classification procedure governed by EU and national standards. Over the past few years, attention to the packaging of products placed on the market has increased considerably; on the one hand, legislators have placed emphasis on the labeling as a tool for providing consumers with accurate...
Leggi di piùNew year: how to reorganize the rooms in your home with labels
With the new year comes an appetite for a fresh start and the labels offer valuable support in revamping environments, reorganizing them according to more rational logic, simplifying and eliminating the superfluous. In fact,labeling can provide a great help in effectively and functionally sorting items in various rooms in the...
Leggi di piùWhy choose an IT equipment partner? All the benefits
Here are two good reasons right away for choosing a reliable partner for business IT equipment: 1) Adequate IT equipment is one of the fundamental assets for any type of business. 2) Another irreplaceable asset is to entrust its supply to a reliable and profitable partner that offers several guarantees,...
Leggi di piùHow to best organize your event with the right label maker
Organizing an event and getting great results is also possible with the use of theright labeling machine, which can give the proper asset to manage everything, simplifying the processes. Let’s find out how. Sommario1 Designing an event: what it means2 The role of labeling in organizing events3 Technical uses of...
Leggi di piùFrom USB to NAS: the new smart storage methods
Hard Disk, USB, NAS: we find out how data storage systems and modes have evolved, gaining in security, speed, flexibility and compactness of devices. Sommario1 Once upon a time there was “external memory”2 Internal storage devices: HD and SSD3 External storage: memory cards and USB devices4 What is a NAS5...
Leggi di piùEnvironmental protection: how to be sustainable in technology choices
The theme of sustainability environmental technology has now assumed a central role in the strategic planning of business activities. Indeed, the need to prepare management and operational processes in a sustainable manner directly affects the organization of various activities, as well as the management of human and material resources, including...
Leggi di piùIs the PC or printer not working? Fastbrain, No. 1 for technical support, takes care of it
Fastbrain launches a new technical support service dedicated to its customers. Thus, individuals and businesses will be able to rely on experienced and qualified technicians to solve all kinds of technical problems concerning the operation or configuration of printers, notebooks, and PCs. Sommario1 The benefits of professional assistance2 When and...
Leggi di piùTV scrapping bonus 2021: what it is and how to apply for it
The TV scrapping bonus is an incentive, introduced by the Decree-Law of May 25, 2021, no. 73 (better known as the “Supports Decree”), aimed at facilitating the replacement of obsolete television sets in preparation for the transition to the new DVB-T2 transmission standard. The process, also known as “swich off...
Leggi di piùThe best wireless labelers for home, business and smart working
The labels represent, in any area of use, an indispensable resource for meeting tracking, sampling and, consequently, organizing the location of a large quantity of items and objects. Because of this, label printers have become increasingly popular and used, gradually adapting to new technologies to provide users with versatile and...
Leggi di piùTV Change and Bonus 2021: the guide to comply and how to fill it out
TV bonus 2021: how to adjust to the TV change as soon as possible? Here is a brief but comprehensive guide to adjusting to the TV Switch Off and filling out the application. Sommario1 Why is it changed?2 Switch off TV what it is3 The stages of the TV switch...
Leggi di piùDigital Europe Calls for SMEs: what they are and how to apply
The digitization will play an increasingly decisive role in the future development of enterprises. Indeed, as a testament to the importance of adopting andintegrating cutting-edge technologies into business operations, there are increasing efforts at the community level to incentivize the digital transformation process. In particular, back in March, the European...
Leggi di piùOperational rental: 5 reasons to choose it
Operational rental allows companies to invest in the best technology while gaining tax benefits, economic and management advantages, and performance solutions. It is aimed at SMEs, Micro -enterprises (Start-ups), SMBs, Professional firms and all entities that need to contain costs by equipping themselves with a technological fleet renewal, riding the...
Leggi di piùVirtual NAS what it is and what it is used for
NAS i.e., virtual Network Attached Storage is basically an integrated and Ethernet-connected device that has the basic purpose of having users access a system protected from external attacks by sharing a mass storage represented by one or more hard drives. Among the benefits: Centralization of stored data in a single...
Leggi di piùNew Digital TV: everything you need to know and how to adapt
The next two years will be crucial for the future of Italiantelevision broadcast ing, as they will mark another turning point after the transition from analog to digital signals. In fact, the transmission mode will change again, adopting a new technology: the DVB-T2 (“ Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation...
Leggi di piùOffice changes face: more productivity and safety signage
Today it has become more necessary than ever to respect for hygiene and safety standards, especially in closed places such as Offices and professional offices; these regulations will remain in place, as a preventive measure, to protect against infections and viruses in public places, even after the pandemic caused by...
Leggi di piùQR code: what it is and how it works
QR Code is short for Quick Response Code and is now essential for making instant access to information about any product through a simple action on the smartphone, saving time and the difficulties inherent in manual entry. Sommario1 What is the QR code?2 What information is stored in the QR...
Leggi di piùDigitization voucher 2021: ongoing funding for SMEs
I Digitization Vouchers issued by the state and regions between 2020 and 2021, are a series of aids offered to SMEs, often on a non-repayable basis. But not only that. There are other financing and tax benefits, all with the aim of supporting Enterprises in the process of digitization and...
Leggi di piùLenovo, new Smart products: Lenovo Go line, Yoga series notebooks, new monitors
The use of state-of-the-art technology equipment, in business or private settings, is increasingly oriented toward the integration of individual devices. In addition, there is a continuing trend to implement greater portability, moving functionality and applications to mobile devices. This, in practical terms, helps to increase flexibility, not only to optimize...
Leggi di piùBuyer’s guide to labeling machines for the neighborhood store
Among the resources available to neighborhood stores islabeling. As marginal as it may seem, it plays a very important role because it helps to optimize the process of inventory and stock management. More broadly, labeling is an important tool that the neighborhood store can use to increase its customer base;...
Leggi di piùHow to renovate and save on business technology
Having business technologies that are always “in good shape,” capable of making us perform well in terms of productivity and turnover, is essential today to hold our own against the best Italian and European companies. The data, however, paint a less than reassuring picture. In fact, only 26 percent of...
Leggi di piùOnce upon a time, the label maker: new smart labeling features in everyday life
The use of labels is extremely widespread today, as it meets specific practical needs, especially in relation to the sampling, storage and handling of objects of all kinds. It has ancient origins and has evolved greatly through the contribution of the technological process. Sommario1 What is a labeling machine2 History...
Leggi di piùAll the solutions for food traceability with labeling machines
The global growth of the agri-food supply chain has posed, with increasing urgency, the problem of food safety, relating to both raw materials and semi-processed products. One of the measures taken in this regard was the introduction of food tracking in order to make products or ingredients placed on the...
Leggi di piùDigital School Plan: how to renew technologies at affordable cost
The National Digital School Plan (PNSD) is a policy document, drafted by the Ministry of Education, to plan the implementation of “a comprehensive strategy for innovation in Italian schools.” The purpose of the Plan is to concretely direct the administrative activities functional to the technological and structural renovation of the...
Leggi di piùGuide to choosing labeling machines for medical laboratories, pharmacies, health care
The pandemic caused by the spread of Covid-19 has put a strain on the NHS, subjecting hospital facilities to great pressure although, asISTAT points out in its Annual Report 2021, “in 2020 outpatient and specialist services provided decreased by 20.3 percent compared to the previous year.” Conversely, the pandemic crisis...
Leggi di piùHow to Use the P-Touch Editor for Labels
The how-to P-Touch Editor is a software integrated with some types of printers that allows us to customize the labels we need for our business-from the store to the office, it is an intuitive, fast and easy-to-use system. Let’s find out its features and strengths. Sommario1 Label printer, needed to...
Leggi di piùSmart storage: how to integrate smartphones, notebooks and desktops to store (and find) media content
The shift to digital technology has long revolutionized data storage processes, fostering the steady dematerialization of archives. At the same time, digitization has brought out new needs and (potential) critical issues inherent in the acquisition and management of information and multimedia content. These certainly include privacy and protection of stored...
Leggi di piùWhy red and black labels make a difference
Attracting the attention of your store’s customers by better organizing your business is much easier with red and black labels-this way you can highlight key information making everything more intuitive and immediate. Today there are super “smart” devices designed to solve every aspect regarding labeling in a practical and fast...
Leggi di piùThe right labelers for the clothing store
Increasingly digital and smart, with labels changed quickly and often, databases updated automatically from all devices: clothing stores have very specific logistical and managerial needs, related to the unique characteristics of the business itself. It is necessary, in particular, that the overall organization of individual aspects inherent in the store...
Leggi di piùThe best labelers for takeout, grocery and delivery
The public health emergency caused by the spread of Covid-19 has had enormous repercussions on restaurant operations, which are among the hardest hit by the restrictive measures aimed at containing infection. More generally, the contingencies related to the pandemic have altered consumption dynamics, forcing many establishments to change their product...
Leggi di piùIncentives and Tools for Business: June 2021
The development of business activity also passes through the business incentives provided by MISE* and the regions, especially those supporting emerging realities and small and medium-sized enterprises. Many of these tools are aimed at implementing an upgrade of technological equipment or increased digitization to ensure greater competitiveness in the area...
Leggi di piùNational Digital School Plan: what it is and how to access it
La Law no. 107 of 2015, better known as “La Buona Scuola,” activated the National Digital School Plan (PNSD), whose goal is the “launch of a comprehensive strategy forthe innovation of Italian schools and for a new positioning of its educational system in the digital era.” The PNSD is multi-year...
Leggi di piùFood traceability via QRCode: why it’s critical for your business
Food safety has, especially over the past few years, become increasingly important. As revealed in a recent DNV GL* survey, food safety is among the top concerns of consumers in Italy. In fact, as many as 83 percent of respondents said they were very careful about labels and transparency (ingredient...
Leggi di piùHow do you connect the printer to the mobile?
Connecting your printer to your smartphone takes only a few minutes; just follow steb by step the directions given by your printer’s parent company. In this article we provide versatile directions that can be applied to different printer models. First of all, it is necessary to consider that in order...
Leggi di piùIncentives and facilities for Enterprises from May 2021
Technological innovation is one of the aspects that, especially in recent years, has taken on a key role in supporting the development of Italian enterprises. Between 2016 and 2018, 77.5 percent of companies invested in or used key digital technologies, according to aninfographic published by ISTAT; the percentage rises to...
Leggi di piùDigital Transformation guide for growing your business: workflows
What is Digital Transformation? It is a process, first of all cultural and technological, in which essentially work flows and environments are transformed to improve the efficiency and productivity of Companies. “It is time for SMEs to invest in innovative technologies and solutions to increase business productivity and meet the...
Leggi di piùHow to apply for digitization vouchers 2021
Before delving into how to apply for digitization vouchers and other MISE (Ministry of Economic Development) initiatives to incentivize and support Italian entrepreneurship, let’s find out the type of supports made available, deadlines and enabling technologies to access them. Read our in-depth look at the ongoing 2021 Digitization Vouchers. Also...
Leggi di piùHow to reinvent your business in the days of Covid-19: digitizing your store and inventory management
The health emergency caused by the spread of Covid-19 has forced many businesses to undergo a major reorganization, which was necessary to maintain their competitiveness in a radically changed environment from that before the pandemic. First and foremost, this process goes through a radical technological renewal, resulting in increased digitization...
Leggi di piùInvestment in capital goods: how to make your Business competitive
Investment in capital equipment is a necessary step to increase productivity and business competitiveness of your company. Today, thanks to the Industrial Plan 4.0 (which later became the New National Transition 4.0 Plan) tax credits and incentives are granted to those who invest in: Functional goods for the technological and...
Leggi di piùIndustrial plan 4.0: what it is and the benefits for companies
When we talk about the National Industry 4.0 Plan, we refer to a nationwide strategy concerning current and future economic investment, productivity and innovation related to the so-called “fourth industrial revolution,” characterized by: Connecting physical and digital systems, complex analytics through Big Data and real-time adaptations; Use of interconnected and...
Leggi di piùCybersecurity and data protection solutions in the enterprise
The current state of the market related to cybersecurity and data protection in Italian companies is worth about 1.37 billion, with cyber attacks on the rise for 40 percent of SMEs. This is what emerges from the latest Report of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection Observatories of the Politecnico di...
Leggi di piùThe Office in Smart Working? Agile, economical and productive
“Smart working for many has meant working on the couch, at the dining table or in a makeshift office that doesn’t exactly inspire a productive workday.” VanityFair From Repubblica to Corriere to Vanity Fair to the prestigious Forbes magazine to government decrees, there is nothing but talk about Smart Working...
Leggi di piùHow to create functional labels for the changing office
“The world is changing, and with it the way we are used to working is changing.” Brother Italy Functional and intelligent labels can lighten the mental and operational load in Offices and Professional Studies, improving the dynamics of internal and external work and communication. In addition to facilitating and speeding...
Leggi di piùTechnology and inventory management
Sommario1 Hardware and software for inventory management? Here’s why they are useful2 Hardware and Software for Inventory Management: that’s what it’s all about3 Warehouse inventory: but what is it?4 Types of business inventory: here are which ones5 Taking inventory: here’s how6 Inventory: paper, Excel or WMS?7 Inventories with WMS: the...
Leggi di piùLabelers buying guide
Every business and professional activity requires a specific type of label maker: form and content, in fact, must be adapted according to what and how to label . There are label printers on the market designed to offer the best according to the industry. The “best” means choosing a labeling...
Leggi di piùHow to create custom labels for your business
Le personalized labels “In some situations they make our lives easier because they become cardinal points, a quick orientation system that activates the response mechanisms we have learned without having to think too much. They are a kind of effective system that links a complex reality to a simple response....
Leggi di piùSchool and the digital context: the teacher 4.0
The last historical period we have just faced has been difficult, a very hard test for everyone, including for the Italian School and education in general. The lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic-which no one expected-and all the consequences it has generated within the school facility, has brought unmitigated inconvenience....
Leggi di piùInternet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0
The Internet of Things, or the Internet of Things, is a key enabler for next-generation businesses, that is, for transforming the enterprise from 3.0 to 4.0, thanks to a set of tools that provide better control of the same. Let’s see everything you need to know about this sort of...
Leggi di piùTechnology and Smart Working
New digital technologies play a truly fundamental role in any person’s daily life, in every possible sphere. This is also valid in a professional context, where precisely because of digital, the concept of work has expanded, making physical space “virtual” through the principle of Smart Working. This means that communication...
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