Integrated Inertial Sensing for Industrial Mobility Systems

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and its industrial integration partners are demonstrating how embedded power, connectivity, and sensing technologies are implemented within mobility, connectivity, and edge computing systems for professional applications. The cooperation is presented through application-oriented system demonstrations in an industrial context at Embedded World 2026, held from 10 to 12 March in Nuremberg, Germany.

Context of the Cooperation
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. develops electronic components, modules, and sensors used in embedded and industrial systems, including power devices, wireless communication modules, and MEMS-based sensing technologies. Its cooperation with industrial partners and distributors focuses on translating component-level technologies into deployable subsystems suitable for real-world operating environments.

Industrial applications such as mobile machinery, connected infrastructure, and autonomous systems require tightly integrated combinations of power management, connectivity, and sensing. These systems must meet constraints related to size, energy consumption, electromagnetic compatibility, and long-term stability. Addressing these requirements typically exceeds the scope of individual components, making cooperation necessary to bridge the gap between component specifications and system-level implementation.

Technical Solution and Responsibilities
The cooperative solutions combine Murata’s embedded components—including power management devices, passive components, wireless connectivity modules, and inertial sensors—into functional subsystems designed for industrial use. These elements support stable power delivery, deterministic communication, and accurate sensing within constrained embedded environments.

Murata provides the core components, electrical specifications, and reference architectures. Integration partners contribute system design, mechanical integration, and application-level configuration, ensuring that the components operate within defined performance envelopes when deployed in industrial equipment. Interfaces and communication paths are aligned with common embedded and industrial control architectures to support interoperability and maintainability.

Deployment and Implementation
The cooperative implementations are presented as functional demonstrators that reflect realistic industrial operating conditions. These demonstrators illustrate how embedded subsystems can be integrated into existing platforms without extensive redesign, supporting incremental adoption within established digital infrastructure.

Implementation activities include electrical integration, signal conditioning, and validation of system behavior under representative loads and environmental conditions. Engineering and application support are shared between Murata and its partners, with clear separation between component qualification and system-level testing.

Applications and Use Cases
Target application areas include industrial automation, mobile and autonomous equipment, connected infrastructure, and edge computing platforms. Typical use cases involve motion monitoring, wireless data exchange between devices and control systems, and reliable power distribution in compact embedded assemblies.

Operational benefits are achieved through improved system stability, reduced integration effort, and clearer alignment between component characteristics and application requirements. These factors contribute to predictable system performance and simplified lifecycle management.

Expected Impact
While no quantitative performance data is disclosed, the cooperation demonstrates how coordinated component selection and system integration can reduce development complexity for embedded industrial systems. By addressing power, connectivity, and sensing as an integrated technical problem, the approach supports scalable deployment and long-term operational reliability across industrial applications.

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