Mechanical/​Mechatronics

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.

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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed new nanoscale technology to image and measure more of the stresses and strains on materials under high pressures.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
Altering the traditional intensity distribution of fiber lasers improves weld quality.
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Application Briefs: Automotive
Anand Gopalan, CEO of Velodyne Lidar, Inc., discusses lidar software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles
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Blog: Aerospace
University of Washington engineer James Koch observed patterns in a promising, but often-unpredictable rocket part: The rotating detonation engine.
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Blog: Materials
How does testing a metal 3D-printed part compare to testing a casted one? That's the elephant in the room, says industry pro Kevin Brigden.
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Blog: Photonics/Optics
See what caught Bruce A. Bennett's eye during Day 1 of Photonics West 2020 in San Francisco.
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Blog: Software
Researchers from the University of Illinois are looking at all the different ways to create a non-pneumatic automotive tire.
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Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Such machines, only a few tens of micrometers across, could be used in the human body to perform small operations.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
Machine and system designers now have greater options in choosing a motor to meet motion control requirements.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Systems of tiny robots could build high-performance structures, from airplanes to space settlements.
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Application Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is home to one of the largest buildings in the world — the massive Vehicle Assembly Building — and also hosts a number of one-of-a-kind facilities. The more...
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
These soft robots can be rolled up and carried in a pocket.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Conventional fastening mechanisms like nails, bolts, and welds are subject to manufacturing and inspection tolerances, differential thermal growth, and other sources of error that lead to over-constraint, among other...
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Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Today's advanced smart CNC controls allow manufacturers to optimize the manufacturing process right on the factory floor
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Encoder The AI25 hazardous series AI25 encoder from Dynapar (Gurnee, IL) is suited for Class 1 Division 2 applications where a Zone 1 or Division 1 encoder may have previously been specified. It features both BiSS and SSI...
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Such grippers would be suited for human-robot partnership in assembly lines in the automotive, electronic packaging, and other industries.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This mechanical gyroscope can advance motion sensing capabilities in consumer-sized applications.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
This technology could be used to create smartphones that don't scratch or shatter, metal-free pacemakers, and electronics for space and other harsh environments.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Low-viscosity plastic; coin cell holders; oxidation-resistant coatings; and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
These materials may replace metals as lightweight, flexible heat dissipators in cars, computers, cellphones, and refrigerators.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Life-saving sensors, soft hearing implants, and a new water-decontamination method
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Wraparound Self-Structuring Leaky-Wave Antenna (WSS-LWA)
This system has applications in the smart grid and military.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
This system autonomously prepares samples for online automated analysis.
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Briefs: Transportation
This controller minimizes the burden on the power grid.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The switch is a major new step toward building a computer that uses light instead of electricity to process information.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
3D Printing Technique Produces “Living” 4D Materials
3D/4D printing is merged with a chemical process to produce “living” resin, which has potential for recycling and biomedicine.
Technology Leaders: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Learn about the latest measurement technology designed to ensure accurate testing of helical compression and extension springs.
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Question of the Week: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Would You Cook with ‘Julia?’
Last week, we highlighted five CES 2020 technologies that are adding intelligence to everyday aspects of the home. One featured “Smart Home” technology included “Julia,” an all-in-one cooker that performs a variety of kitchen tasks: chopping, whisking, steaming, weighing ingredients, and even kneading...

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