Taking Agriculture Underground Engineer Innovation: Conversations about Industry 4.0, Engineering AI/ML, Digital Twin, & Computer Aided Engineering.
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jamil Madanat, Chief Technology Officer of GreenForges, for a fascinating discussion about the innovative approach of GreenForges in agriculture and the potential of underground farming.
Key Takeaways:
Repurposing LED heat waste for buildings. (07:40)
A controlled environment offers predictable crop growth amidst climate crisis. (07:53)
Underground farming: protection from pests, weather and contamination. (08:19)
The four phases of plant growth in GreenForges’ system. (14:19)
Proper monitoring of plant conditions and ensuring optimal growth. (15:37)
The role sensors and cameras play in monitoring plant health. (16:10)
The potential for flavour engineering in controlled environment agriculture. (16:58)
The effect consistency in plant shape, size and flavour has on market appeal. (18:02)
The significant design changes influenced by simulation results. (22:39)
The initial focus of leafy greens and the potential expansion to berries, mushrooms and algae. (25:35)
Jamil Madanat - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilmadanat/
GreenForges - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenforges/
This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show.
For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune in to siemens.com/simcenter-podcast
#Agriculture #Innovation #SustainableFarming #Technology #GreenForges #UnderGroundFarming #Sustainability #Engineering #AgTech #Food #Simcenter
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jamil Madanat, Chief Technology Officer of GreenForges, for a fascinating discussion about the innovative approach of GreenForges in agriculture and the potential of underground farming.
Key Takeaways:
Repurposing LED heat waste for buildings. (07:40)
A controlled environment offers predictable crop growth amidst climate crisis. (07:53)
Underground farming: protection from pests, weather and contamination. (08:19)
The four phases of plant growth in GreenForges’ system. (14:19)
Proper monitoring of plant conditions and ensuring optimal growth. (15:37)
The role sensors and cameras play in monitoring plant health. (16:10)
The potential for flavour engineering in controlled environment agriculture. (16:58)
The effect consistency in plant shape, size and flavour has on market appeal. (18:02)
The significant design changes influenced by simulation results. (22:39)
The initial focus of leafy greens and the potential expansion to berries, mushrooms and algae. (25:35)
Jamil Madanat - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilmadanat/
GreenForges - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenforges/
This episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast is brought to you by Siemens Digital Industries Software — bringing electronics, engineering and manufacturing together to build a better digital future.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show.
For more unique insights on all kinds of cutting-edge topics, tune in to siemens.com/simcenter-podcast
#Agriculture #Innovation #SustainableFarming #Technology #GreenForges #UnderGroundFarming #Sustainability #Engineering #AgTech #Food #Simcenter
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