Browsing: Drones

At recent Compressed Gas Association events—from a lively panel at our Annual Meeting to thought-provoking sessions during the Young and Emerging Professionals (YEP) Summit—one theme kept surfacing: the role of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, and machine learning (ML) in the gases industry. These conversations highlighted both excitement and unease. On the one hand, these tools promise safer operations, better efficiency, and new opportunities. On the other, many in our industry—especially small and mid-sized distributors—wonder what role, if any, such innovations play in their day-to-day work. The truth is, innovation isn’t just for the biggest players. These…