PartPic: electronic catalog of industrial parts

PartPic has developed proprietary, patent-pending visual recognition software poised to digitally streamline the industrial parts industry’s entire value and supply chain (manufacturer to retailer to end-user). Industrial distributors, retailers and suppliers license the technology which is designed for seamless cross-platform integration (websites/mobile apps). A given company’s entire replacement parts inventory becomes part of PartPic’s vast database. An end-user in search of a part takes a photo through the PartPic app and said part is searched, identified by specific type and a point of sale is provided to facilitate ease of purchase; all made possible though PartPic’s detailed feature extraction algorithm. Beyond screws and rivets, the application possibilities are vast. Currently in Beta.

PlanGrid: construction industry disrupted

PlanGrid brings time, cost and user efficiency to the construction industry. Architects, designers, individuals and general contractors alike can use the cloud based service to upload, share, update and store blueprints and documents on iPads, Android tablets and smart phones. Entire teams can access, update and share information, as well as address & fix problems quickly and efficiently, with the security of knowing that everyone is literally on the same page of any given project whether in the field or in the office, on or offline. PlanGrid is the largest blueprint repository in the world. Available for Windows, iOS and Android #NeedEconomy #DesignTech

Sweeten upgrades the home renovation process

Sweeten endeavors to take the hassle out of home renovation and make it a positively memorable experience. 1. Homeowners post their renovation projects for free on the platform; 2. The Sweeten team proposes pre-vetted local contractors to choose from, providing samples of their work and former client reviews; and 3. Homeowners choose the contractors they like best, arrange personal visits and negotiate estimates with them direct before making a final choice. Besides being a user-friendly matchmaking platform for the renovation process, Sweeten keeps a blog which is arguably it’s most effective promotional partner. It features pictures of finished client projects, interviews with homeowners and contractors, as well as renovation-needy spaces for sale and more.