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BLDC MotorsEnergy Efficient
Monday - June 13, 2022
Optimizing Battery Life for Power Tools with High-efficiency Components
Cordless power tools are becoming commonplace for both hobby and professional users because they are convenient and easy to operate. Being able to move around an area untethered offers users more freedom and can even help reduce the total time it takes to complete a job. As more consumers replace their corded power tools with […]
Kevin Haupt
Consumer TechnologyIngress Protection
Monday - June 6, 2022
How to Decode IP Ratings
Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings were established in 1976 by the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) in order to standardize the level of protection an electrical enclosure provides against the ingress of dust and water. Before IP ratings, manufacturers of components and devices would use vague language such as “water-resistant” or “dust-proof” – without a defined standard, […]
Jayme Meyers
Health and WellnessMedical
Monday - May 23, 2022
Sensors Support Smart Health Monitoring at Home
Two trends have begun to emerge in the healthcare industry – personalized, digital care and aging in place – that are supported by advanced health sensors and AI. Personalized medicine seems to have stemmed from the growth in fitness and wellness technology. Digital fitness trackers can monitor steps, heart rate, sleep quality and more so […]
Ryan Spencer
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
High PrecisionStepping Motors
Monday - May 9, 2022
Supporting Fiber Optic Expansion with Precise Splicing Equipment
Fusion fiber optic splicing is a method of permanently joining two optical fibers using a dedicated instrument to align, heat and fuse the ends together. This equipment used to be costly, cumbersome, and require significant expertise to operate. However, in the past decade, engineers have developed more portable and user-friendly machines to meet the needs […]
Kota Iizuka
BLDC MotorsEnergy Efficient
Monday - May 2, 2022
BLDC Motors Drive Efficient Air Purification
The air purifier market has witnessed major growth in the last two years due to two historic events. First, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people became hyperaware of the air they were breathing and second, when raging wildfires produced smoke that slowly covered the country from coast to coast. The most effective air purifiers utilize […]
Padampat Bhatia
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