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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Products: Electronics & Computers
Displacement sensors, metal 3D printers, shielding materials, and more.
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Articles: Internet of Things
Specially designed brake controls are a critical factor of brake performance in any application.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Pneumatic technologies such as control valves continue to evolve, incorporating sensors, industrial network interfaces, wireless technology, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The tiny device accurately measures acceleration in smaller navigation systems and other devices.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
These actuators can compete with electrical and pneumatic systems.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Shape and environment can cause materials to move without motors or hands.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Servo drives, magnetic angle sensors, draw wires, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A prototype version could be demonstrated on a large cargo lunar lander.
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Articles: Robotics, Automation & Control
In North America alone, the gripper market is worth roughly $100 million — and that number is expected to climb up to 5 percent each year.
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Question of the Week: Propulsion
Will Turboelectric Aircraft Take Off?
A recent video on Tech Briefs TV highlighted NASA’s new idea for aircraft: the STARC-ABL. The concept under development aims to bridge the gap between current jet fuel-powered aircraft and future all-electric vehicles.
INSIDER: Electronics & Computers
Range anxiety, the fear of running out of power before being able to recharge an electric vehicle, may be a thing of the past, according to a team of Penn State engineers who are...
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Blog: Electronics & Computers
Software and electrical engineering is converging in today’s vehicles. A reader asks our expert: “How do you decide which items to test first?”
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Blog: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A robot being developed at Tel Aviv University "hears" electrical signals, thanks to a natural sensor: the ear of a dead locust.
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Special Reports: Photonics/Optics
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Rugged Computing - March 2021
From the battlefield to the oceans to the extremes of space, electronics and computing advances enable missions in the harshest conditions. To help you keep pace with the latest developments, we present this...

Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Researchers have demonstrated that they can attract, capture, and destroy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of federally regulated substances nicknamed “the forever chemicals”...
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Technology Leaders: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The importance of a proactive and systematic method for collecting machine and process data within a smart manufacturing environment cannot be overstated.
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Facility Focus: Sensors/Data Acquisition
See how NASA Langley tests a variety of advanced aircraft concepts. including ways to make flying both cleaner and quieter.
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Articles: Robotics, Automation & Control
Live discussions will explore electric vehicles, propulsion, advanced electronics, and more.
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Briefs: Green Design & Manufacturing
This technology has potential across many industries including water reclamation and treatment, and waste destruction in liquid waste streams.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The material is designed for high-temperature applications in aircraft, building insulation, personal protective clothing, industrial, and automotive.
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Products: Data Acquisition
Vision software, thermal sensors, ceramic pastes, and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The technology could continuously monitor fluid flow in pipes on the International Space Station and prevent satellites from colliding.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Sensors need to be flexible, stretchable, biodegradable, safe, and stable for use in the body.
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Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Is "SPE" the future of industrial automation and automotive? It certainly has the potential, says Mike Anderson.
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Application Briefs: Transportation
With new vehicles, automotive manufacturers will need to closely monitor the current flowing to the motor.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The sensor monitors the oil circulation ratio in real time for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
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Application Briefs: Transportation
See what kinds of sensors are supporting self-driving vehicles.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Rain detectors, beacons, flow meters, and more.
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Application Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
While ADAS has improved freeway and high-speed driving, the basic need for collision mitigation with pedestrians and bicyclists has mostly remained unaddressed.
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