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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
Lithium Ion BatteryPower Management ICs
Monday - October 4, 2021
Why an Electric Skateboard Shuts Off While Traveling Downhill
I picked up my electric skateboard and headed out of my house on top of a hill. With a fully charged battery, new shiny red helmet and cool Southern California breeze, I looked forward to a nice ride around the neighborhood. The brushless DC motor hummed loudly on the quiet street as I throttled the […]
Ohlan Silpachai
AutomotiveEV Charging
Monday - September 27, 2021
What’s in Store for Next Generation EV Charging Stations?
Recent extreme weather events have highlighted the need to shift towards more renewable sources of energy. We have also seen how this extreme weather can significantly impact outdated power grids, leaving cities in the dark for extended periods. The new administration has ambitious plans to tackle climate change threats and aging infrastructure in order to […]
Kevin Haupt
Connected LightingSmart City
Monday - September 20, 2021
How to Implement Dynamic Lighting Solutions with Smart Nodes
In previous blogs, we discussed smart node technology’s applications for making cities – and first responders’ jobs – safer. In this post, we’ll discuss what putting smart node-controlled dynamic lighting to work for first responders looks like. Dynamic lighting, or connected streetlight technology, refers to the ability to brighten or dim lighting levels using smart […]
David Claiborne
Connected LightingSmart City
Wednesday - September 8, 2021
How Can Smart Nodes Improve Emergency Response Outcomes?
First responder personnel face dangers every day in the line of duty. They interact with the community during moments of chaos and confusion. They’re often called to intervene during dangerous events. One of the most underreported dangers of their jobs, however, is from traffic collisions that occur when they’re traveling in emergency response vehicles or assisting […]
David Claiborne
Connected LightingSmart City
Monday - August 30, 2021
Guiding Smart Node Technology to Its Full Potential
Most of us today grew up with neighborhood streetlights that popped on with a welcoming glow at dusk. These traditional lighting systems were the ancestors of today’s smart nodes, or smart streetlight technology. While older versions were standalone, today’s smart nodes communicate in a network. Over the past decade, smart nodes have emerged as a key […]
David Claiborne