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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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Blog: Electronics & Computers
Christopher Borroni-Bird and his team want to make an "e-kit" that provides a boost to wheelbarrows, bikes, and other non-motorized vehicles.
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Blog: Energy
Long-haul trucking may be the best candidate for hydrogen power. An industry expert tells us when we can expect more hydrogen fuel cells on the highway.
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Question of the Week: Power
Will We Ever Charge Our Cars (As We Drive)?
Cornell Engineering Professor Khurram Afridi wants you to be able to power-up your vehicle simply by changing lanes and driving over a charging strip.
Blog: Propulsion
A NASA expert answers your questions about the upcoming Artemis mission that will send astronauts back to the Moon.
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Special Reports: RF & Microwave Electronics
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Space Technology - October 2021
A new era of space exploration is set to begin with Artemis 1, the first in a series of increasingly complex NASA missions that will take humans back to the moon and then on to Mars. Read all about it in this...

Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Learn seven key design considerations for implementing electrohydraulic valves.
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Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Motion controllers, electric cylinders, cobot brakes, and more.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The technology could improve the control of prosthetic hands and provide a sense of “touch” for amputees.
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Application Briefs: Propulsion
See how COMSOL is supporting upcoming modifications to railway infrastructure in India.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The soft and stretchable device converts movement into electricity and can work in wet environments.
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Articles: Motion Control
Drive and control platforms provide the vital protection of people and machines in automated manufacturing efforts.
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Application Briefs: Data Acquisition
The global interoperability standard supports manufacturing and manufacturing DX (digital transformation) in the digital era.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
The tiny motors mimic how rock climbers navigate inclines.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Vibration-absorbing resonators could better soundproof walls and make vehicles more streamlined.
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Application Briefs: Materials
Ewellix (Gothenburg, Sweden) has developed a planetary roller screw that's now on Mars.
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Application Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Learn how to outfit your equipment with sensors.
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Application Briefs: Power
Eddy current displacement sensors can make measurements in harsh Industrial environments, even where pressure, dirt, or temperature fluctuations occur.
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Articles: Energy
A tiny investment in system capital expenditures can lead to huge rewards in reduced capital and operating expenses.
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Articles: RF & Microwave Electronics
To find out about the impact of 5G mobile broadband service on the IoT/IIoT, I interviewed Jai Suri, Vice President, IoT and Blockchain Applications Development, Oracle, and Mike Anderson, Embedded Systems...
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Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Pellistor/Catalytic Bead (CB) sensors can respond to flammable gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, methane, butane, propane, and carbon monoxide.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The system could one day replace LiDAR and cameras in automated manufacturing, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
High-voltage direct current cables can more efficiently transport electricity over long distances.
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Articles: Materials
These technologies provide a tantalizing glimpse into the future of manufacturing automation.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Battery-pack test systems, data management, connector clips, and more.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The approach achieves near 100% light emission efficiency at all brightness levels.
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NASA Spinoff: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A bulk metallic glass could slash prices of collaborative robots and lead to advanced 3D-printed metals.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Modern PLCs now include IT-capable software and communications protocols, empowering users to easily access edge-sourced data and integrate it with the enterprise.
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Briefs: Materials
The technology could be key to lighter, less expensive, and long-lasting batteries for future electric vehicles.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The camera was designed for use in space and other extreme environments.
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