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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 We have also seen how this extreme weather can significantly impact outdated power grids, leaving cities in the dark for extended periods.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
AutomotiveStepping Motors
Monday - August 16, 2021
Custom Linear Stepping Motors for Adaptive Headlights
Adaptive headlights make nighttime driving safer by throwing light where the driver needs it. For maximum effectiveness they must move quickly, precisely and repeatably, and that’s where stepper motors come in. A stepper motor, or stepping motor, (the terms are used interchangeably,) provides precise rotation that can be used to drive linear motion. NMB Technologies […]
Kota Iizuka
Consumer TechnologyStepping Motors
Monday - August 16, 2021
Miniature Stepping Motors Support Shrinking Smart Lock Designs
The Importance of Smart Locks As you go through your daily life, you might not realize how often you use a smart lock. These are automatic locks you might find on any given door. They allow hands-free, quick locking and unlocking that helps with public health and safety. It’s worth mentioning that a smart lock […]
Kota Iizuka
Consumer TechnologyEnergy EfficientStepping Motors
Monday - August 16, 2021
Stepping Motors Drive New Smart Faucets
Smart devices are proliferating throughout our homes, but the last device you might expect to become intelligent is the faucet. The reality is though, a smart faucet can save money by reducing water and energy consumption. You can use it hands-free and adjust the flow to suit what you’re doing. It can even prevent scalding […]
Kota Iizuka