While most people interact with many of the technologies on this list on a daily basis, few actually stop to consider the intricate details and systems that are working behind the scenes to make our smartphones and streaming services possible in the first place. In our modern and digital age, it is understandable that most people overlook these things.
However, they are an important part of the physical infrastructure that keep modern technology running, and enables the digital expansion across the world. Medical devices, server racks and aerospace engineering all make use of a number of hidden backbones that enable the industries to function without fault. So let us explore some of these technologies!
Cables
Every industry that relies on electrical components, data transmission and so forth requires cable assemblies of varying degrees. Factories that produce our food, build our furniture and shape our future are all heavily reliant on proper cables that are safe, efficient and wired correctly.
From the cables we use to power our appliances at home, to the custom solutions that are produced by a specialized cable assemblies manufacturer, all these different types of cables help us transmit data, use electricity and connect different devices together.
Data Denters
An increasing number of data centers are being built all across the globe, as our digital world keep expanding at an ever growing rate. These centers stores our personal documents, videos and photos that we share on social media, but also helps power businesses, governments, and research institutions.
Without data centers we would not be able to stream endless content from Netflix or YouTube, check our online banking accounts 24/7, or use the internet the same way that we have grown accustomed to. Not only do these facilities use miles upon miles of custom cable assembly, they also make great use of the next hidden backbone on our list.
Microchips
These small electronic devices are a part of almost every digital device that we use in this day and age, from our smartphones and laptops, to the supercomputers used to power artificial intelligence and ensure that the math behind satellite launches is correct.
Despite the small size of these chips, they are incredibly complex and actually not produced in many places throughout the world. They make use of cutting-edge technology in order to turn basic silicon into electrical circuits that can run your smart fridge or help keep Wall Street running.
Cooling Systems
Almost every piece of electrical equipment that runs on an industrial level, and many home appliances as well, require some form of cooling in order to keep the devices from overheating and running at their optimal efficiency.
They are used in our convection ovens or personal computers, as well as in the massive data centers and factories that build these items. Cooling is an integral part of our modern technological revolution but often overlooked, which is why we classify it as a hidden backbone.
Final Thoughts
While these items are often overlooked, they are absolutely fundamental to our modern infrastructure, as they help drive the world in many different ways. Without these technologies we would not be living such comfortable lives, and industries would be hard-pressed to find alternatives.