Briefs: Electronics & Computers

Method Manipulates Electrons and Transmits Information Quantum-Mechanically

This technology could lead to the creation of fully functional quantum computers.

Briefs: Electronics & Computers

Heat-Regulating Material for Next-Generation Space Blanket

Squid skin inspires a new material with heat-regulating properties.

Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Innovators Recognized for Creating the Future 2019

Top prizes in the 2019 contest were awarded on November 8 in New York City.

Briefs: Energy

Ultra-Thin Layers of Rust Generate Electricity from Flowing Water

When combined with saltwater, rust can be a source of electricity.

Briefs: Electronics & Computers

Transport Method Boosts Capacity of Heat Exchangers

A simple modification can improve the capability of turbulent heat exchangers by 500%.

Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Macro-Fiber Composite (MFC) Actuator

This technology has applications in sonar, range measuring, directional-force sensors, flow meters, and vibration/noise sensing and control.

Briefs: Photonics/Optics

Adaptive Spatial Resolution Enables Focused Fiber Optic Sensing

This innovation dynamically provides fast signal processing and precision measurement.

Briefs: Test & Measurement

Washable Sensor Can Be Woven Into Materials

The device could impact composites manufacturing and health monitoring.

Briefs: Materials

Durable Polyimide Aerogels

Stronger and flexible, polyimide aerogels provide insulation and structural support.

Products: Semiconductors & ICs

Product of the Month: December 2019 Tech Briefs

The GNV-720 and GNV-725 humidity temperature meters from Global Specialties feature three environmental sensors.

Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

A Breakthrough in Earthquake Forecasting: Floating Buoy Measures Seafloor Motion

New measurements could help experts guess the location and size of the next earthquake.

Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Aluminum Joining Methods: Welding vs. Adhesives

Our expert examines the pros and cons of welding, adhesives, and other metal joining methods.

INSIDER: Motion Control

A Mechanical Gyroscope, Inspired by Insects

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory took inspiration from flying insects to create a miniaturized gyroscope, a special sensor used in...

INSIDER: Software

System Helps Autonomous Cars Move Safely

MIT and Toyota researchers have designed a new model to help autonomous vehicles determine when it’s safe to merge into traffic at intersections with obstructed views. The model uses its own...

INSIDER: Motion Control

Vibration Isolator Steadies Telescope Optics

If you’ve ever tried to hold a camera steady for a long exposure in low light, you know exactly what happens: the camera shakes and the image blurs. The same can happen with images from...

Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Answering Your Questions: Industrial CT Scanning vs. Medical CT Scanning

Computed tomography is being used in the medical and industrial field. An expert explains how the two imaging techniques differ.

Blog: Energy

'Direct Thermal Charging Cell' Turns Waste Heat into Power

A new charging cell wants to use low-grade heat from our industrial processes to power our devices.

Question of the Week: Transportation

Will We Develop Trust in Autonomous Drones and Vehicles?

For developers of A.I.-guided drones and autonomous technologies, failure is not an option.

Podcasts: Defense

Here's an Idea: A.I. in the Air

Will we be able to trust autonomous drones? We explore the question in our latest episode of Here's an Idea.