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Mobile points of service (POS) offer the same features as other portable POS devices from the convenience of a tablet or smartphone. POS are expected to deliver fast, secure payment transactions amid changing payment methods and rising customer expectations. They must offer high reliability, long battery life, ease-of-use, and quick processing speeds to accelerate checkout times. As retail and ser...

E-scooters have quickly risen in popularity in metropolitan areas and quickly growing cities. Lightweight, eco-friendly, and convenient, these e-scooters are two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles that integrate an electric motor and a controller that assists with increased propulsion. Of course, safety, performance, and cost are the greatest concerns for customers in any vehicle. In addition, new ...

Smart speakers are a growing market as end consumers expect more connectivity than ever in their day-to-day environments, and increasingly feature-rich devices available. Of course, any new speaker is expected to maintain exceptional audio quality, low standby power for extended playtime, and offer complete ease-of-use to the consumer. Smart speakers also integrate new features like voice command,...

Headphones and earbuds are following the trend of other portable electronics adding more features and increased connectivity into smaller solution sizes. New headphone and earbud designs prioritize wireless connectivity and smart features, along with long battery life for maximum use time. Next-generation hearables are gaining mass market appeal offer exceptionally complex features, such as biosen...

Portable media players — such as DVD/Blu-Ray players, MP3 players, and more — are a popular market that requires high-quality audio and video playback combined with a convenient user interface. Consumers have come to expect long battery life, and a broad range of input and connectivity options as part of a satisfying portable media experience. Visual displays are trending toward increasingly high ...

Bluetooth and wireless speakers are a growing market as end consumers expect more connectivity than ever in their day-to-day environments.Of course, any new speaker is expected to maintain exceptional audio quality and long battery life for extended playtime, be highly portable,and offer complete ease-of-use to the consumer. Increasingly high demand for features like voice command,more audio sourc...

The worldwide demand for electric bikes (e-bikes) is growing as consumers see e-bikes as an eco-friendly solution to long commutes and rising fuel prices. An e-bike is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor, a battery, and a controller that assists with increased propulsion. New designs — which accommodate shorter recharging times, lighter weights, and higher battery capacity for longer ridin...

Set-top boxes (STBs) and similar devices receive and output signals from a variety of input sources to TVs. As entertainment technology becomes progressively smarter, as well as more compact and efficient, providers are tasked with delivering long-term reliability and low power consumption in a user-friendly, cost-effective design. The recent surge of smart devices and ever-increasing consumer exp...

Refrigerators must offer customers the key features of reliability, effective cooling, energy efficiency, and convenience. These key appliances must keep food the correct temperature without being noisy or significantly raising power bills. New generations of refrigerators are integrating smart-home ready features such as touch screens, wireless connectivity, and predictive maintenance. As one of ...

Tablets, along with other mobile devices, are one of todays largest consumer technology markets. As this market continues to grow, it is changing and increasing in complexity faster than ever. Tablets are expected to have virtually the same processing power and capabilities as a laptop/notebook PC, in addition to nearly the same level of portable convenience as a smartphone. This crossover of cons...

Sewing machines — especially those used in large industrial and factory applications — must offer high speed and accurate motor drive control to keep up with high demand and shrinking production times. As factories become smarter and automated equipment seeks to ever-increase manufacturing output, sewing machine designs need to deliver more functionality in smaller sizes. Low power consumption and...

Portable points of service (POS) are tasked with delivering fast, secure payment transactions amid changing payment methods and growing customer expectations. They must offer high reliability, long battery life, ease-of-use, and quick processing speeds to accelerate checkout times. As retail and service spaces increasingly compete with online goods and service providers, efficiency and convenience...

Glucose meters detect glucose levels in blood samples, which is a critical piece of medical equipment for millions of people, especially those with diabetes. The majority of these monitors are electrochemical, and can be either continuous or discrete (single-test) meters. New glucose meter designs are expected to offer longer battery life and increased reliability, while integrating new features s...

Barcode scanners have long been an integral part of retail and logistics system needs, but growing consumer expectations for short checkout, ordering, and delivery times have made they more ubiquitous and crucial than ever. From checkout lines to warehouse order fulfillment, these devices are expected to be fast, connected, and highly secure with convenient user interfaces and high efficiency.Our ...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units for both industrial and residential applications must offer customers the key features of reliability, energy efficiency, and convenience. The best HVAC systems provide temperature adjustments and air circulation without introducing a lot of noise or raising power bills. New generations of HVAC units are integrating smart-home ready features ...

Inkjet and laser printers are incorporating more and more features into new designs. These printers must be able to quickly print high-quality renditions of documents or photos, as well as keep up with energy-saving trends that have increased the need for ultra-low standby power and reduced energy consumption. Growing customer expectations have put pressure on designers to expand system capabiliti...

Multi-function printers typically offer printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes more features within one consumer device. Both inkjet and laser printers are incorporating more features, easier wireless connectivity, and smoother user interfaces into new designs. These all-in-one printers must be able to quickly print or image high-quality renditions of documents or photos, and energy-saving tre...