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Jan 9, 2026 • 43min

The 'Copper Cliff': how RF cables could rewrite AI infrastructure

In this episode, we sit down with David Kuo, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Point2 Technology, to explore the company’s radical approach to breaking  the data center “copper cliff.”  From RF-over-plastic waveguides to ultra-efficient retimers, Point2 is challenging a decade of assumptions about how AI clusters should be wired, and what’s possible when you rethink the link itself.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Dec 18, 2025 • 47min

DynamX: meet the heart stent that moves like a living artery

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Tamil Selvan Muthusamy, an interventional cardiologist trained in the UK and Europe, now practicing in Kuala Lumpur, to explore what may be the most important advance in cardiology in the last two decades: a new “bioadaptive” stent that actually moves and remodels with your arteries. We dive into why traditional rigid stents fail over time, how this new design dramatically cuts repeat heart events, and what it means for the millions of people worldwide living with coronary artery disease.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Dec 4, 2025 • 35min

ANYbotics and Equinor: engineering the future of autonomous inspection

In this episode of Lexicon, we speak with Dr. Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics, and Jasmine Assefi, Key Account Manager for Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, about how robotics is transforming operations at Equinor’s Northern Lights CO₂ storage project—the world’s first open-access carbon transport and storage facility. Together, they explore how “Roberta,” an ANYbotics robot deployed by Equinor, is redefining industrial autonomy, safety, and sustainability.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Nov 20, 2025 • 22min

Breaking the AI bottleneck: how open networks could break big tech monopoly

In this episode, we talk with Barun Kar, CEO and co-founder of Upscale AI, a company rethinking the hidden backbone of artificial intelligence: the network. Barun explains why today’s AI systems are hitting a wall, and how open-standard infrastructure could unlock faster, cheaper, and more democratic AI for everyone.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Nov 6, 2025 • 35min

From data to data centers: how AI is reshaping energy

In this episode, we talk to Kyle Baranko, Head of Product at Paces, about how the explosive growth of AI is reshaping the clean energy landscape. From off-grid solar microgrids to the future of small modular reactors, Kyle shares how data centers are driving unprecedented demand for electricity. He also shares his thoughts on how smart technology, faster project development, and new thinking about infrastructure could turn that challenge into a renewable energy revolution.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Oct 23, 2025 • 40min

The invisible killer in your basement: fighting radon with smart tech

In this episode, we talk with the Vice President of Ecosense, Dallas Jones, who shares how smart sensors and years of science are turning the tide on an invisible threat: radon gas. From tech breakthroughs to policy changes, this is everything you need to know to stay safe, stay informed, and breathe easier. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Oct 9, 2025 • 35min

Your silent witness: how dash cams became essential tech

In today's episode, we’re diving into the future of driver safety with Jessie Lee from VUEROID, South Korea’s leader in advanced dash cam technology.From AI-powered license plate restoration to ultra-reliable low-power recording, their latest S1 4K Infinite dash cam is redefining what it means to be prepared on the road.Whether you're a tech lover, an engineer, or just someone who drives every day, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Sep 25, 2025 • 42min

LQMs: meet the machines that think in numbers

In this episode of Lexicon, we’re joined by Fernando Dominguez from SandboxAQ to explore how artificial intelligence and quantum tech are merging to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems.From simulating millions of drug compounds in days to protecting our data from future quantum threats, we explore how LQMs will change everything. So, if you think AI is just about chatbots, think again. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Sep 11, 2025 • 39min

Digital twins and power grids: how SBS is redefining utility engineering

In this episode, we’re joined by Al Eliasen, CEO of Spatial Business Systems, to discuss how automation, AI, and digital design tools are revolutionizing utility infrastructure, from power grids to broadband. If you’ve ever wondered how we’ll meet the rising demands of electrification, renewable energy, and smart networks, this one’s for you.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Aug 28, 2025 • 45min

LINE-1: What corn, cancer, and lost tails teach us about DNA

In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome. We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a tool. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

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