Transforming Paradigms Through Technology With Kate McAfoose
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Fig. 01Articles and MediaKate McAfoose, President of Chang Industrial and Professional Engineer, unpacks transformational technology implementation across multiple industries- benchmarking where autonomous vehicles are today and providing insight into where they are going. Kate clarifies the difference between automation versus autonomy and presents case studies of autonomous vehicles in action.
JAX Chamber's Jacksonville Information Technology Council (JITC) hosts monthly meetings with featured Breakfast Speakers and this month, Chang Industrial's Kate McAfoose, PE was the featured speaker.
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