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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Technology Leaders: RF & Microwave Electronics
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: Propulsion
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: Test & Measurement
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: Communications
Is "SPE" the future of industrial automation and automotive? It certainly has the potential, says Mike Anderson.
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Application Briefs: Electronics & Computers
With new vehicles, automotive manufacturers will need to closely monitor the current flowing to the motor.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The sensor monitors the oil circulation ratio in real time for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
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Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
See what kinds of sensors are supporting self-driving vehicles.
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Products: Motion Control
Rain detectors, beacons, flow meters, and more.
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Application Briefs: Transportation
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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Articles: Photonics/Optics
The marking provides easy-to-see legends on plastic buttons under widely varying illumination conditions.
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INSIDER: Imaging
When SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule splashed down off the Florida coast in August following its first crewed mission, the two astronauts inside could not exit the capsule immediately....
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Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Dr. Axel Krieger from Johns Hopkins University explains how he is getting a robotic system ready for the fight against COVID-19.
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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control
Darin Skelly spoke with Tech Briefs about how he felt during the landing of the Perseverance rover, and what he's most looking forward to finding out about Mars.
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Blog: Materials
What can you do with a credit card sized pump? "Power clothing!" Prof. Jonathan Rossiter tells Tech Briefs?
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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control
In this episode of Here's an Idea, we look at a set of robots already helping out hospitals in the fight against COVID-19.
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Special Reports: Transportation
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LIDAR Technology - February 2021
LIDAR sensors and systems are the "eyes" of ADAS and autonomous vehicles. Read about the latest advances in this compendium of articles from the editors of Automotive Engineering and Autonomous Vehicle...

Special Reports: Imaging
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Test & Measurement - February 2021
Sensors to search for ancient life on Mars...nano-thermometers that could revolutionize temperature measurement...a major advance in semiconductor testing. These are just a few of the technologies you'll read...

Products: Software
The Agile Engineering Design System® is an integrated suite of software modules for CAE/CAM of turbomachinery.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Applications include aiding patients with impaired hand muscle strength and in manufacturing for operating tools for extended periods of time.
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Application Briefs: Energy
See why Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. is excited for the potential of additive manufacturing.
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Articles: Internet of Things
As 5G arrives, devices will need to expand I/O counts at the controller, as well as overall networking capabilities.
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Articles: Motion Control
When specifying servo motors for applications like a new machine or CNC retrofit, there are many considerations regarding servo motor performance and sizing.
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Briefs: Motion Control
The integrated tool eliminates the need for manual operators or additional custom fixtures.
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Application Briefs: Motion Control
New online tools — coupled with online libraries of pre-selected and tested component specifications — simplify machine design.
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