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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
EV Charging
Monday - April 18, 2022
Beyond Charging: New Opportunities for EV Infrastructure
EV infrastructure is currently very fragmented in the US and can cause frustration among plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners. For example, each company has their own dedicated app for which users need to create an account and link a credit card for payment. This means drivers could have multiple accounts for various EV charging providers, […]
Kevin Haupt
HVACStepping Motors
Monday - April 11, 2022
Electronic Expansion Valves for Precise HVAC and Refrigeration Control
Air conditioning has been around over 100 years and was initially invented as a means to control humidity within buildings. Over the years, the technology has evolved and gotten smaller so that most modern homes today come equipped with HVAC systems. Within the last few decades, engineers have been working to make HVAC equipment more […]
Kota Iizuka
MedicalRobotic Surgery
Monday - April 4, 2022
Robotic Surgery: The Next Decade of Innovation
In the past ten years, the range of surgical procedures performed robotically has grown as a result of advancements in both hardware and software. Manufacturers are also building smaller, more specialized equipment that promises to reduce integration costs and increase access. How will this technology continue to evolve and what can we expect in the […]
Ryan Spencer
AutomotiveElectric Vehicles
Monday - March 28, 2022
Creating Safe and Efficient Batteries for Electric Vehicles
To reduce the carbon footprint of vehicles on our environment, many carmakers have pledged significant investments over the next 10-15 years to further expand their lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles. Outside of the automotive industry, there has also been a trend towards cordless, battery-operated equipment. This has placed a strain on the industry to […]
Christian Voegerl
IndustrialStrain Gauge Sensor
Monday - March 21, 2022
Strain Gauge Sensors Can Extend Runtimes for Automotive Production Line Tools
Manufacturing safer vehicles is a critical focus for Automotive OEMs that are working to reduce, and eventually eliminate, traffic fatalities. Safety technology has evolved rapidly over the years – seatbelts were only required in American vehicles less than 60 years ago and today all new cars must come equipped with back-up cameras. While new safety […]
Kevin Haupt
AutomotiveV2X
Monday - March 14, 2022
How 5G Standards Will Impact Driving and Autonomous Vehicles
Observers of the automotive industry have long predicted that 5G (5th-generation) communications will have the ability to greatly advance autonomous driving and the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs). In short, 5G is an ultra-fast, ultra-reliable, ultra-low-latency signal that has the potential to be 100 times faster than the previous standard, 4G (4th-generation), by using higher […]
Christian Voegerl
Supply ChainVertical Integration
Monday - March 7, 2022
Vertically Integrated Manufacturing Supports a Stable Supply Chain
We are now entering year two of global goods shortages and unpredictable supply chains due to the pandemic. However, this phenomenon has been simmering beneath the surface for some time now with the increase in the total volume of goods shipped worldwide. In reality, it may take months or even years to get back to […]
Alvaro Espinoza
RoboticsStepping Motors
Monday - February 28, 2022
Closed Loop Stepping Servo System for Co-bot Grippers
MinebeaMitsumi recently developed a cobot gripper built on our hybrid motor technology. The simple mechanism is composed of a spiral cam shaft drive system and integrates high precision NMB ball bearings for increased efficiency and reliability. The lightweight design is compact and can be offers flexible mounting options. As a comprehensive solution, customers can combine […]
Kota Iizuka