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Special Reports: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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AI In Product Design & Manufacturing - June 2025
How swarm robotics could replace the assembly line in aircraft manufacturing…why AI‐powered engineering matters in automotive lightweighting…elevating welding operations with adaptive...

Special Reports: Connectivity
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ADAS/Connected & Automated Vehicles - June 2025
Autonomous trucking tech hits high gear…How Deere is advancing off‐highway autonomy…four keys to success for software‐defined vehicles (SDVs). Read about these developments and more in...

White Papers: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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Heat Pump and Flammable Refrigerant Application Solutions Using Explosion-Proof Relays
The HVAC industry has been moving toward more sustainable refrigerants due to requirements in international treaties, which is something to celebrate. The...

Blog: Semiconductors & ICs
Self-driving cars which eliminate traffic jams, getting a health care diagnosis instantly without leaving your home, or feeling the touch of loved ones based across the continent may soon become reality thanks to a radical breakthrough in semiconductor technology.
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White Papers: Aerospace
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Using Digital Twins to Accelerate Qualification of Fatigue Critical Components
Fatigue is a major challenge in aerospace alloys, requiring costly and time-consuming testing of numerous components. QuesTek’s ICMD® modeling software...

White Papers: Materials
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Blog: Design
MIT engineers have developed a resin that turns into two different kinds of solids, depending on the type of light that shines on it: Ultraviolet light cures the resin into a highly resilient solid, while visible light turns the same resin into a solid that is easily dissolvable in certain solvents.
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On-Demand Webinars: Defense
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In the evolving landscape of aircraft electrification and progress towards advanced air mobility, safety has never been more paramount in an industry that...
Blog: Design
Two researchers have developed a new AI tool that can predict the 3D shape of chromosomes inside individual cells — helping researchers gain a new view of how our genes work.
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INSIDER: Electronics & Computers
As the growth in global electricity need and supply continues to accelerate, efficient power electronics will be key to improving grid efficiency, stability, integration, and resilience for...
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INSIDER: Physical Sciences
Superconductivity is an advantageous property observed in some materials. It entails an electrical resistance of zero at extremely low temperatures....
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INSIDER: Design
The electric grid we take for granted involves large, expensive equipment, most notably power transformers. If one goes down, it can take more than a year to...
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INSIDER: Energy
Improving energy conversion efficiency in power electronics is vital for a sustainable society, with wide-bandgap semiconductors like GaN and SiC power devices offering...
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Quiz: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Automated factories are networks of separate but interconnected systems. The interconnections have been mostly hard-wired in the past but now we’re seeing more wireless systems. How much do you know about wireless industrial systems? Take this quiz and see.
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White Papers: Materials
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Built to Evolve: Hybrid Cross-Car Beams Explained
As automakers race to meet aggressive CO₂ reduction targets, lightweighting has become a central focus in vehicle design—especially for structural components. In this Inside Story, Envalior...

White Papers: Automotive
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The Difference Between Coiled Spring Pins and Slotted Spring Pins
There are two basic types of Spring Pins: Coiled Spring Pins and Slotted Spring Pins. Learn the primary differences between the two and discover why the Coiled Spring Pin is the...

On-Demand Webinars: Software
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Engineering teams are under more pressure than ever to adapt quickly, master new tools, and deliver results. Staying competitive means staying sharp, but how do you...
Blog: Design
One promising strategy to counter cognitive decline is through olfactory stimulation — engaging the sense of smell. Read on to learn how a team developed VR tech to do just that.
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On-Demand Webinars: Materials
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Medical device manufacturers need precise and reliable assembly solutions to ensure product integrity and performance, especially as devices become...
On-Demand Webinars: Energy
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Understanding the elements that contribute to successful battery manufacturing is critical to the trajectory of next-gen mobility. As demands for battery solutions and production strategies...
Blog: Design
A research team has developed a biocompatible ultrasonic receiver that maintains its performance even when bent. Read on to learn more about it.
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Podcasts: Manned Systems
Patrick North, Principal R&D Engineer, Ansys, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how simulation software optimizes the design of military satellites.
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Quiz: Materials
Reusable rockets represent a significant step forward in space exploration and commercial space travel, offering the potential for more affordable, accessible, and frequent space missions. Test your knowledge about reusable rockets in this quiz.
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On-Demand Webinars: RF & Microwave Electronics
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By evaluating key criteria, engineers can make informed decisions to enhance space mission success and the longevity of space systems. This 30-minute webinar will explore the key considerations for...
On-Demand Webinars: Automotive
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Aluminum heat exchangers play a critical role across a range of applications—from EVs and charging stations to wind turbines and ADAS...
On-Demand Webinars: Software
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Model-Based Design (MBD) is a development approach that uses models to design, simulate, and validate automotive systems and software. This 30-minute...
Blog: Physical Sciences
The work shows how a soft robot can use suction flow not just to stick to things, but also to sense its environment and control its own actions — just like an octopus.
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White Papers: Robotics, Automation & Control
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2025 Innovation Trends in Industrial Motion Control Automation
Like many manufacturers, you’re under pressure to quickly adapt to short-run, customized production. To meet these demands, the industry is embracing a new era of agility and...

On-Demand Webinars: AR/AI
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Requirements play a crucial role in every aspect of product development — but too often they’re buried in static spreadsheets or documents, remaining disconnected from designs. Outdated...

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