Automation & Control

by Ellis Smith   |   May 02, 2019

Beyond What The Eye Sees

How to save harvests, money, and maximize yield with spectral imaging for cannabis.

by Ellis Smith   |   April 23, 2019

How To Boost Hemp Production Using Multispectral Imagery

In this episode of American Cannabis, MicaSense and Arbor Drone discuss how hemp farmers can gain valuable insight using multispectral imagery with the help of drones.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   February 07, 2019

Specialized HVAC Systems for Optimum Cannabis Cultivation

In the modern world where technology is seeping into every aspect of industry and agriculture, it is vital for cannabis cultivators to know the range of options expands further than the traditional HVAC system.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   January 15, 2019

Intelligent Automation for Consistent Cannabis

What do cannabis and intelligent automation share in common? They are trends imposing a significant impact on both economics and politics. Furthermore, they are paving the way for the future faces of the farming industry, as well as, the cannabis industry.

by Kristina Etter   |   December 27, 2018

What a Difference a Year Can Make: Braingrid, Past, Present, and Future

As Braingrid prepares to go public, we sat down with Michael Kadonoff to reflect on the year and predict the future.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 26, 2018

TriGrow Systems: Innovations in Consistency

From Washington to Massachusetts, TriGrow Systems harnesses high-tech innovation to bring consistency to cannabis grows across the nation.

by Keilah Keiser   |   December 24, 2018

Weed Vision: Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Cannabis Grow Houses

Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence are changing the world as we know it, even in the cannabis industry.

by Kristina Etter   |   December 17, 2018

Visual AI Provides Pocket-Sized Expertise

KindBot harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide cannabis growers an advanced technology solution in a pint-sized package.

by Kristina Etter   |   December 05, 2018

High-Tech Cannabis Grow Systems Simplify Homegrown

Just in time for Christmas! High-tech grow systems take the guesswork out of growing quality cannabis at home.

by Ellis Smith   |   November 12, 2018

First Line of Defense: Process Engineering

On-Demand Webcast: Process Engineering serves the first line of defense in making sure that everything you obtain is as safe and reliable as possible, including cannabis.

by Kristina Etter   |   September 14, 2018

AI and Machine Learning for Accurate Predictive Analysis

This week, CannabisTech took the opportunity to speak with Ally Monk, CEO of MotorLeaf, about this crystal ball technology designed for tomatoes, cannabis, and anything else produced under the sun… (or grow lights).

by Alexander Makowski   |   August 30, 2018

The Importance of Process Engineering

“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin

by Mark Doherty   |   August 02, 2018

Designing a Water Reclamation System for Indoor and Greenhouse Facilities

Whatever the method, implementing comprehensive water management provides huge advantages.

by Kristina Etter   |   July 25, 2018

AgriTask Empowers Farmers with Technology

A thoughtful conversation with Omri Krikeb, the Director of Agricultural Innovations at AgriTask.

by Stephanie Piantanida   |   June 13, 2018

Achieving Success Through Automation

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, leaving many companies struggling for success, automation has gained growing popularity. Companies are finding that through automation, they can achieve precision, effectiveness and increased profit margins.

by Tim Youngblood   |   June 06, 2018

OSRAM Positioned to be the Leading Horticultural Solutions Provider

Osram, the semiconductor manufacturer, sees horticultural lighting as a big part of their future. Will we see more acquisitions like this soon?

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 09, 2018

High-Density Sense and Control Solutions

Taking grow room sensor technology to the next logical step, Urban Gro recently launched a new innovative solution for managing grow room environmental conditions via the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Soleil Technologies incorporates low power sensor products and SaaS technology to provide growers with detailed and timely data about their operation.

by Bryan Sherman   |   April 09, 2018

Environmental Control of Cannabis Cultivation

Precise Control with Half the Energy

by Stephanie Piantanida   |   March 01, 2018

RF Technology to Kill Cannabis Pathogens

Cultivators are successfully using radio frequency technology to ensure they are meeting regulatory requirements for microbial contaminants.

by Kristina Etter   |   February 14, 2018

Automation, Control, Consistency

While it’s no secret, consistency is key to producing a quality cannabis crop with the maximum yield possible, maintaining consistency can be challenging as the business grows. Last week, during the Seed to Sale show in Denver, urban-gro received the Excellence in Technology award for their high-density, sense and control technology called Soleil – a data collection marvel in the future agricultural technology which aims to eliminate human error and create unprecedented consistency in grow rooms regardless of size.