Browse innovative developments in materials and manufacturing that significantly impact military, medical devices, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. Advances in plastics, metals, and composites are transforming 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
New powertrain choices debut at NY Auto Show…an anode‐free battery doubles EV driving range…the industry shifts to fast‐charging standard. Read about these and other developments in this compendium...
In this interview, Joseph Mirabile, VP of Operations at Gather AI, discusses how drone-based systems make warehouse automation more efficient, the role of Physical AI in making these drones more intelligent and safer by enabling them to interpret complex, real-world conditions as well as offers advice for engineers evaluating Physical AI–enabled drones for warehouses. Read now!
As physical AI continues to advance, it will increasingly be able to tackle tasks previously limited to humans, especially those requiring rapid adaptability in operations that traditional automation and AI systems could simply not handle. Training physical AI models may seem like a daunting task, but read on to learn how to simplify it.
There's the cost of buying a VNA, and then there’s the cost of owning a VNA. Knowing the hidden costs of ownership in your test and measurement environment can help you avoid expensive issues with...
Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks through robotics, but for those just beginning their automation journey, the first...
Researchers create world's first electronic‐photonic quantum chip…speeding up a camera shutter a trillion times yields material discoveries…how LiDAR is going digital. Read all about it in this...
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Brian Ippolitto, Vice President of Space Systems at Marotta Controls, discusses how spacecraft component engineering is evolving to meet the accelerating demands of commercial space growth. Listen now!
Researchers at URochester’s Institute of Optics developed a new solar-thermal desalination process to produce fresh water in an energy-efficient way that does not leave behind brine and requires no chemical additives to pre-treat the water.
Modern military systems, from radar and electronic warfare platforms to communications networks, depend on radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers to transmit signals...
Northrop Grumman has built a new Gallium Nitride (GaN) chip that sets a new standard of performance for military and commercial use. The chip fully leverages the W-band...
During the 2026 Siemens Realize Live conference and exhibition in Detroit, MI, the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast interviewed Dr. Tom Stoumbos, Simulation and Test Leader at Northrop Grumman, about the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital simulation and testing tools to design, manufacture, and produce new satellites and space technologies. Listen now!
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 evolve,...
As 3D-IC systems grow more complex and heterogeneous to meet the demands of the AI era, the combination of human expertise and AI-augmented design methodologies will be essential.
NASA Glenn researchers have found methods for using combinations of diamines and disecondary amines to produce polyamide aerogels with tunable glass transition temperatures, for greater control of features such as flexibility or water-resistance. Read on to learn more.
See what's new on the market, including SPIROL's newest machined aluminum threaded Inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes; Mitutoyo America Corporation's CRYSTA-Apex V PLUS Series, a next-generation CNC coordinate measuring machine; Airmar Technology Corporation's next generation of its WeatherStation instruments; and more.
In a world first, researchers have used 2D materials, which are only an atom thick and retain their properties at that scale, unlike silicon, to develop a computer capable of simple operations. The development represents a major leap toward the realization of thinner, faster and more energy-efficient electronics. Read on to learn more.
In a paper published in Science, Stanford researchers show that niobium phosphide can conduct electricity better than copper in films that are only a few atoms thick. Moreover, these films can be created and deposited at sufficiently low temperatures to be compatible with modern computer chip fabrication. Read on to learn more.
In this interview, Argonne Scientist Jie Xu, also an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, discusses the results of her research and more. Read now!
Researchers successfully used laser-based 3D printing to make alloys from two different metals, Inconel 718 and René 41, without cracking. Read on to learn more.
See the products of the month, including a new method that automatically keeps a fleet of robots moving smoothly; inspiration for a new class of materials built on interlocking particles; and a new chip design that could improve how GPUs convert and manage power.
If you are building a high-accuracy gantry system inhouse, understand that the tolerance for error is measured in microns, while the number of interacting failure modes is vast. Read on for more tips.
A lollipop gripper is one demonstration of a new type of soft magnetic hydrogel developed by engineers at MIT and their collaborators at EPFL in Switzerland and the University of Cincinnati. The MIT team reports on a new method to print and fabricate the gel, which can be made into complex, magnetically activated three-dimensional structures. Read on to learn more.
For a variety of industries, helping hands are often hard to find, and it’s an issue that’s been consistent in recent years. Given this, many companies are considering transitioning to automation, including through the use of collaborative robots or cobots, for short. Read on to learn more about them.
ABB Robotics is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics’ RobotStudio® to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real-world robotics applications. Read on to learn more.
Ultimately, the success of the battery industry will not be determined solely by breakthroughs in chemistry or capacity. It will be judged by its ability to manufacture at scale, safely, sustainably, and affordably. And that only hinges on quality assurance. Read on to learn more.
The custom simulation app developed by the LaserBATMAN consortium can be used to help produce more robust battery designs with ranges that can support highway travel over longer distances with fewer failures — all while promoting the use of green energy. Read on to learn more.
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a new gel electrolyte that both improves the lifetime and safety of anode-free lithium batteries, an emerging battery architecture that could dramatically boost energy density while simplifying manufacturing. Read on to learn more.
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