NMB Tech Blog

Monday - January 30, 2023

Smart Building HVAC Automation is Driven by Sensors

Cost management is top-of-mind for many facility and building managers, and HVAC systems are responsible for a significant portion of operating expenses. Smart building automation has a role to play in keeping these costs under control. It can prevent over-cooling and under-heating, and can reduce system downtime and maintenance costs by tracking trends and initiating predictive maintenance. The key is to use the right monitoring […]

Monday - January 9, 2023

Cost Effective Flow Sensing Solution for Positive Airway Pressure Devices

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common breathing disorder that occurs while individuals are . While we’re sleeping, our airwards are typically more relaxed. Sleep apnea can cause narrowing and collapsing of the airways during this relaxed state interrupting normal breathing. There are many people living with OSA – about 5-10% of people worldwide. Many […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monday - November 14, 2022

EVTOL: The Intersection of Automotive and Aerospace

Innovators have pitched flying cars as the solution to urban congestion for decades. A practical flying sedan or SUV still seems a way off though, but another class of urban air mobility (UAM) transportation is on the cusp of commercialization: the Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft. Many startups populate the EVTOL space, and some will probably not survive. […]

Monday - October 31, 2022

Enhancing Vehicle Performance with Smart Actuators

Rising gas prices are driving renewed consumer interest in hybrid and electric vehicles. For consumers today, fuel efficiency is top of mind when purchasing a new car. Vehicle manufacturers are continually exploring ways to improve gas mileage and battery range to appeal to the growing number of eco-conscious buyers. In addition to fuel efficiency, today’s […]

Monday - October 17, 2022

In-Vehicle Applications for Advanced Haptics Technology

Vehicle technology is evolving at a faster pace than ever before. Less than ten years ago, many cars weren’t even equipped with screens or cameras! Despite long design lifecycles, vehicle manufacturers have been able to integrate high-tech enhancements that appeal to both drivers and passengers. Today, in the era of the smartphone, drivers expect to […]

Monday - September 26, 2022

Integrated Haptic Feedback Drives Advanced Simulation Technology

Creating life like scenarios with simulation systems has always been a challenge when touch feedback is required. Video is able to immerse the user to a certain extent while tactile feedback can provide non-visual cues to make training and simulation environments more realistic. This is especially advantageous in the medical and industrial fields where hazardous […]

Monday - September 12, 2022

New Haptic Technology Improves Communication With Digital Interfaces

The sense of touch transcends culture and communication barriers to bring people closer together. As our world becomes more mobile and remote, people are feeling quite literally “out-of-touch” with reality. New developments in the field of haptics are looking to transform how we communicate via touch within increasingly digital environments. According to IDTechEx, the Haptics […]