April 29, 2022

Thermal Performance of Electric Vehicle Inverters

Given the need to cut carbon emissions, it’s no secret that electric vehicles (EV), including hybrid electric vehicles, have invaded the automotive landscape. In fact, sales topped over two million in 2019. So, as the trend toward electrified vehicles continues onward and upward, it’s also no secret that OEMs are making major investments in improving battery life.
June 8, 2022

Inverter Research: Using a Test Rig to Improve EV Batteries

What do a group of student researchers, thermal response, and MES have in common? They’re all part of a relatively new research project focused on the study of thermal management and predictive modeling to develop better EV batteries for the burgeoning e-Mobility market.
June 20, 2022

Developing Precision Machined Castings for Drivetrain Application

When you’re a world leader in driveline systems and components, you expect world-class performance from your suppliers. So, when there’s a supplier quality issue and you’ve already employed reasonable and customary tactics to resolve it (to no avail), it’s time for drastic measures.
July 28, 2022

What We Got Wrong About COVID

As we close in on the 3-year mark since first learning about the Coronavirus, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate how we’ve handled the pandemic. At MES we discuss our failures and celebrate learning from them as a group. As the world looks to turn the pandemic page and begin coexisting with this virus, it’s important to reflect on our mistakes as we make adjustments for the future.