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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Facility Focus: Communications
Stennis now is testing RS-25 rocket engines for the Space Launch System (SLS) that will carry humans back to the Moon.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
An A/C alternative, AI that sharpens blurry images, and a NASA energy harvester.
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Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Foam gasket tapes, data analytics software, ceramic tape, and more.
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Blog: Data Acquisition
Deciding between edge computing and cloud computing? Make sure to consider these four major factors, says our industry expert.
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Blog: Aerospace
Although life has not been found on Mars just year, a researcher from NYU thinks there could be life...under it.
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Briefs: Data Acquisition
These sensors monitor electrical loads from household appliances to support grid operations.
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Briefs: Automotive
The technology could help call attention to important traffic information when it’s dark, with potential benefits for both drivers and pedestrians.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
This technique offers enhanced resolution and improved system reliability for mapping and obstacle recognition and navigation for vehicles.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This gel-like material leads a path toward “mechanoceuticals.”
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
These are important traits in electronics and electrical systems including electric cars, industrial drills, and electric grids.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
An ultrafast image sensor with a built-in neural network can be trained to recognize certain objects.
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NASA Spinoff: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The NASA-funded nanoparticle lubricant also works in satellites and space vehicles.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This approach allows scientists to study the communication within plants, providing valuable insights to improve crop yields.
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Q&A: Transportation
A new system from Oak Ridge National Laboratory enables electric vehicles to be charged while on the road.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
New safety relay modules follow updated standards to give designers more options for a tailored electrical safety implementation.
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Products: Internet of Things
Data storage boards, modular plugs, equipment enclosures, and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Using ceramic material and graphene, the toughness of solid-state lithium-ion batteries can be doubled.
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Briefs: Energy
Lithium batteries made using this electrode type could be much safer than typical lithium metal-based batteries.
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Articles: Transportation
To achieve vehicle manufacturers’ ambitious goals for electric vehicles, Li-ion batteries need to be improved.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
Cell chemistries, thermal dynamics, vehicle packaging, and even weather present challenges for optimizing electric vehicle battery functional safety.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The battery design increases the number of possible cycles from tens to more than 100 with little degradation.
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Articles: Energy
A number of battery-related innovations have been assisted by a joining technology: ultrasonic metal welding.
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Briefs: Motion Control
Applications include absorbers, tuned mass dampers, harmonic absorbers, and seismic dampers.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Positioning devices, vibration transmitters, brushless DC motors, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
This technology can help robots walk up to 40 percent faster on uneven terrain such as pebbles and wood chips.
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Briefs: Motion Control
The gripper’s soft, sensitive fingers could enable robots to help with tying knots, wire shaping, or surgical suturing.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
This approach could be used to cost-effectively make soft robots and wearable technologies.
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Application Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
As an integral part of onshore and offshore drilling, mud pumps circulate drilling fluids to facilitate drilling oil and natural gas wells. Mud pumps stabilize pressure and support the well during the...
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Question of the Week: Aerospace
Will Electric Aircraft Take-Off in Everyday Aviation?
In May of 2020, the “eCaravan” aircraft, powered by a 750-horsepower electric motor and more than 2000 pounds of lithium-ion batteries, flew to a height of over 2500 feet, at over 100 miles per hour. The all-electric airplane was built by magniX, Seattle-based electric propulsion firm A...

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