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NMB FansSolar Energy
Monday - December 13, 2021
Solar Energy Installations Help Combat Climate Change
When looking at the aftermath of the increasing number of extreme weather events in recent years, renewable energy continues to be a main focus to counteract the results of climate change. Switching to sustainable energy sources such as wind, water and sunlight has the potential to decrease the effects of climate change in the future. […]
Jay Zhuang
Connected LightingSmart City
Monday - December 6, 2021
Smart Lighting Systems Open Cities for Success
Like Rome, smart cities aren’t built in a day. When starting the journey to smart city status, many municipalities find it makes sense to begin with smart lighting. At its core, smart lighting is defined as LED streetlights connected to an underlying network that centrally controls them. Once this infrastructure is in place, smart lighting becomes […]
David Claiborne
BLDC MotorsRobotics
Monday - November 29, 2021
Autonomous Warehouse Robots Help Alleviate Fulfillment Strain
The holiday season is upon us and consumer shopping is reaching peak levels even as we witness global goods shortages. In the U.S., Black Friday is starting to resemble Cyber Monday in that most of the deals can also be found online. Because of this, retailers are increasingly concerned about the rising cost of order […]
Kevin Haupt
AutomotiveSmart Access
Monday - November 15, 2021
Ditch Your Car Keys with Ultra Wideband Access Technology
Car keys are so 2020 – am I right? In this day and age, when smartphones have become a ubiquitous item in our pocket or purse, we shouldn’t need to bother anymore with traditional access methods. Keys are so easy to misplace or forget that they are not a practical option when more advanced methods […]
Christian Voegerl
AutomotiveV2X
Monday - November 8, 2021
Redundant Wireless Communication for V2X Systems
Autonomous vehicle sensor technology is improving and cars need a reliable method to share all of that critical information with their environment. Vehicles will need to communicate with other vehicles, pedestrians and bikers, traffic infrastructure and more if we are to realize true autonomy. Most automotive OEMs understand the importance of sensor redundancy in self-driving […]
Christian Voegerl
6LoWPANSmart City
Monday - November 1, 2021
The Scalability Advantages of Open Systems for Smart Cities
History is littered with examples of what not to do. While electronic health records were lauded as the future of healthcare – allowing for digital sharing of medical information, remote diagnostics, and tele-health – a lack of interoperability between platforms has left the industry with an expensive, Byzantine mess on its hands: many healthcare systems […]
David Claiborne
Miniature Ball BearingsPrecision Manufacturing
Monday - October 25, 2021
Breaking World Records with our Miniature Ball Bearings
Imagine speeding downhill at 80 MPH on a skateboard with only a helmet for protection. This is part of Thiago Lessa’s everyday life, and he understands firsthand the importance of reliable, high performance equipment. During his nearly 15 years of skateboarding, Thiago has won multiple races and became a World Champion in 2017. His approach […]
Junzo Masuda
Industrial MachiningWavy Nozzle
Monday - October 18, 2021
Taking CNC Machining to the Next Level
CNC machining (computer numerical control) is a subtractive manufacturing process where material is removed from a piece of metal. There has been a lot of hype in the last decade over its counterpart, 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and the technological advancements in both material and capabilities. However, in the background this well-established manufacturing method […]
Junzo Masuda
Smart City
Monday - October 11, 2021
Smart Waste Management for Cleaner, More Livable Cities
When it comes to smart cities, most of us imagine smart traffic lights, futuristic public transportation, and sustainable energy. Waste management is often overlooked, perhaps because it’s not particularly glamorous. Anyone who has ever lived in a city, however, knows that improper waste management can quickly affect the health and well-being of a populace. Delays […]
David Claiborne