Stay updated on advancements in mechanical components and mechatronics systems. New technologies in MEMs, fluid systems, and propulsion are driving breakthroughs in transportation, electrification, autonomous driving, and manufacturing.
Modern industrial applications demand electric actuators that can thrive in unforgiving conditions. This technical brief outlines critical design considerations for extreme environments,...
Laser invention to steer the next generation of moon landers…why Mars rovers keep getting stuck in the sand…are nuclear micro reactors the future of spacecraft propulsion? Read all about it in this compendium...
How smart actuators are revolutionizing vehicle technology…Qualcomm's superbrains are here to help with automated driving…building smarter safety systems through sensor collaboration. Read...
This eBook includes application examples that show how high-density power conversion can optimize vehicle power from the high voltage battery to an efficient, lightweight 48V zonal...
The second annual SAE Media Group’s Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards program proudly honors women engineers who are driving innovation and making significant contributions to the engineering profession across six key categories: Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Medical, and Robotics & Automation/AI. Meet Rising Star Award Winner Sadiyah Sabah Chowdhury.
Real-time laser weld measurement, powered by a patented implementation of Inline Coherent Imaging (ICI), delivers micrometer-scale weld measurements during fiber...
Read about innovations in smart sensors, super‐resolution microscopy, ultra high‐temperature measurement, and more in this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace and Defense...
Fluidic Systems metering and mixing machines are widely used in the Aerospace Industry for their accuracy in processing adhesive/sealants and coatings. This white paper compares...
In a cooperative project, Empa researchers investigated inductive charging of electric cars. This is not only similarly efficient to cable-based charging but could also simplify the integration...
Imagine simply telling your vehicle, “I’m in a hurry,” and it automatically takes you on the most efficient route to where you need to be. Purdue University engineers have found that an autonomous vehicle (AV) can do this with the help of ChatGPT or other chatbots made possible by artificial intelligence algorithms called large language models. Read on to learn more.
Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is critical in cars because it directly shapes the driver and passenger experience. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of...
Engineers face increasing pressure to design power distribution units (PDU) that can support higher complexity, greater electrification, and stricter safety...
Sea stars are creatures whose movements involve the coordination of hundreds of tiny tube feet to navigate complex environments — despite the lack of a central brain. In other words, it’s as though...
The Create the Future Design Contest recognizes and rewards engineering innovations that promise a better tomorrow. In this special report, learn about the amazing winners chosen in 2025 from hundreds...
Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future...
Relying solely on motor-based force/speed curves often leads to undersized actuators and costly system delays. This white paper explores the critical gap between...
As software-defined vehicles reshape automotive design, electrical and electronic architectures must keep up. Engineers now operate in an environment where compute consolidation,...
Pinggao Group focuses on the development and production of high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage electrical equipment. Different teams at the company use simulation to explore in depth the factors that affect the performance of high-voltage switches as well as to optimize switch designs and predict the operational status of equipment. Read on to learn more about the work.
Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously, can climb slopes at angles of up to 80°, and can carry loads up to 12 times its weight. Read on to learn more.
Researchers have developed five new ways to securely connect large concrete pieces. These connection methods are intended for a type of material called “precast concrete,” in which parts such as beams and columns are made in a factory and assembled later at a construction site. Read on to learn more.
Engineering safer, more secure EV chargers…the future of radial flux motors for mobility platforms...why the EV market will overcome tax credit losses. Read about these and other developments in this...
From packaging to life science applications to office equipment to factory automation, smooth motion, fast accelerating and highly accurate are hallmarks of high quality linear movement actuators. Together with...
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can...
Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials like metal, plastic, and...
Renishaw’s advanced probing technology played a crucial role in supporting major space agency’s cutting‑edge particle physics research. Recent breakthroughs in particle...
This white paper describes new technology that enable engineers to easily program key functions into a linear position sensor and the inductive sensing technology that makes it...
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