Engineering

Rule-breaking discovery reveals new way to strengthen metal in extreme conditions
There's a reason why blacksmiths fire metals before hammering them. Heat always softens metal, making... Read more
'Dynamic plastic delocalization' can slow metal alloy cracking, engineers find
Metal alloys crack and fail through a mechanism called "fatigue" when repeatedly loaded and strained.... Read more
Why metal microstructures matter: AI pinpoints stress hotspots to guide safer designs
Metals are made of randomly oriented crystals at the microscopic-length scale. The alignment of the... Read more
Fast 3D imaging system developed for gas leak detection
Recently, a research team from the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hefei Institutes... Read more
New sound-based 3D-printing method enables finer, faster microdevices
Concordia researchers have developed a new 3D-printing technique that uses sound waves to directly print... Read more
The insect-inspired bionic eye that sees, smells and guides robots
The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are... Read more
Power of the collective: Modular robot boosts resilience by sharing resources
EPFL roboticists have shown that when a modular robot shares power, sensing, and communication resources... Read more
AI-guided micromachining advances next-generation biocompatible titanium alloys
Researchers have developed a new machine-learning-assisted approach to optimize micro-electro-discharge machining (µ-EDM) of a next-generation... Read more
Novel bond coat material enables thermal barrier coatings to operate at 1,200°C
A research team has developed a novel bond coat material that significantly improves the oxidation... Read more
Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues
3D bioprinting, in which living tissues are printed with cells mixed into soft hydrogels, or... Read more
Robots use radio signals and AI to see around corners
Penn Engineers have developed a system that lets robots see around corners using radio waves... Read more
New 3D-printing and manufacturing techniques grant more control over energetic material behavior
Much like baking the perfect cake involves following a list of ingredients and instructions, manufacturing... Read more
Fishers working alone may soon get a 'safety alarm'
Fishing alone is a dangerous occupation. A new safety alarm could save lives by automatically... Read more
Scientists develop eco‑friendly bricks using desert sand to replace carbon-heavy Portland cement
Scientists at the University of Sharjah report that they have successfully transformed desert sand into... Read more
Harnessing degradation: Researchers pave way for more precise, responsive shape morphing implants
An international research team has demonstrated a new approach to 4D-printed shape-morphing implants that opens... Read more