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Fernando Palarca
BLDC MotorsRobotics
Monday - April 10, 2023
High Performance BLDC Motors for Robotic Lawn Equipment
As the weather gets warmer, gardeners are celebrating the return of the spring growing season. Flowers are blooming, birds are more active, and grass is turning green. As we emerge from our winter hibernation, many of us realize that our lawns are in need of some TLC. From mowing to watering and seeding, these yard […]
Fernando Palarca
Consumer TechnologyStrain Gauge Sensor
Monday - March 27, 2023
Power Meters Help Athletes Boost Cycling Performance
Pro athletes are constantly looking for new training methods and equipment that can help improve their endurance, form and technique in order to optimize their overall performance. This trend is expanding within amateur athlete communities as advanced technology becomes more accessible and user-friendly. Miniaturized sensors and wireless technology can be easily integrated into shoes, weights, […]
Fernando Palarca
Consumer Technology
Monday - December 12, 2022
Personalized Beauty: A Revenue Powerhouse for Retailers
The beauty and self-care industry has witnessed significant growth over the last decade as a result of targeted advertising and image-conscious consumers. With Youtube and Instagram channels geared towards makeup tutorials and skincare regimens, more people are exploring new products that promise to reduce wrinkles, cover blemishes, enhance features and more. While many retail chains […]
Fernando Palarca
Consumer TechnologyEnergy Efficient
Monday - November 28, 2022
Induction Cooking: A Greener Alternative
With the Holiday Season approaching, the heat is on in domestic and commercial kitchens and chefs and cooks will be busy at their ranges. Arguably though, the cooktop is the appliance used most intensively at holiday time, helping prepare vegetables, sauces, and everything else other than pies, meat and turkey. Today’s cooktops are powered by […]
Fernando Palarca
Consumer TechnologyOIS Actuator
Monday - August 22, 2022
Stabilizing Mobile Photography with Miniature Actuators
For most consumers today, it’s tough to imagine life before the smartphone— let alone life before the camera phone. Even at the lower end of the price and quality spectrum, any modern smartphone has camera capabilities that would’ve seemed impossible just 20 years ago outside the world of dedicated SLR and DSLR cameras. At the […]
Fernando Palarca
Consumer TechnologyEnergy Efficient
Monday - August 8, 2022
Server Cooling: Balancing Efficiency and Performance
Data. One of the most valuable things on the planet right now. From data collection, processing, and distribution – our increasingly digital world explains the growing need for efficient data storage solutions. The largest data center in the U.S. is over 7 million square feet and they continue to grow in size and server density. […]
Fernando Palarca
Smart Home
Monday - May 16, 2022
The Future of Smart Bathroom Technology
A few years ago, P&G debuted a small robot at CES that could deliver a roll of toilet paper while you were otherwise occupied. While this was probably just a silly gimmick to garner headlines (FYI, it worked), new research is focused on developing smart technology for the bathroom that is both practical and accessible. […]
Fernando Palarca
Electric VehiclesResolver Motors
Monday - April 25, 2022
All-terrain Vehicles Shift to All-electric Powertrains
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as “a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control”. These vehicles can be used for many applications such as land management, military and defense, agriculture, and recreation. While they […]
Fernando Palarca
RoboticsSmart Home
Monday - January 17, 2022
Evolution of Robotic Cleaners for the Home
When robotic vacuum cleaners first hit the market they promised to help eliminate one of the most mundane household chores. In reality, initial models didn’t live up to the hype – while they solved one problem, they had some unforeseen drawbacks. Unprecise mapping technology resulted in uneven coverage, and their small size meant the bin […]
Fernando Palarca