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Tag: Mechanical Engineering
Theoretically, two layers are better than one for solar-cell efficiency
Solar cells have come a long way, but inexpensive, thin film solar cells are still far behind more expensive, crystalline solar cells in efficiency. Now, a team of researchers suggests that using two thin films of different materials may be…
Sculptor creates freely available design for antimicrobial touch guard to save y
The Space Key can be used to touch toilet lids, turn-locks and door handles, slipping after use into a protective cover that kills possible pathogens
Velcro-like food sensor detects spoilage and contamination
Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help stem outbreaks and avoid food waste
Thermal imaging enhances engineers’ understanding of breast tumors
UT Dallas study aims to advance thermography for monitoring tumors
Now you see it, now you don’t: adding chameleon-like capabilities to defence drones
In conjunction with Australia’s Department of Defence, University of South Australia material scientists have developed a range of lightweight panels that can change colour on demand, allowing drones to match their appearance to the background colours of the sky. Ever…
Advancing the study of traumatic brain injuries
UTA mechanical engineer to expand research of blast-related traumatic brain injuries
Seaport expansion costs will greatly exceed sea-level rise adaption costs through 2050
Seaport footprints will need to expand by up to 3,689 square kilometers (1,424 square miles) worldwide in the next three decades to cope with the combination of sea-level rise and rising demand, according to a new study published in Earth’s…
NASA’s Webb ‘powerhouse’ solar array reconnects to the telescope
One kilowatt is about what it takes to heat up some leftovers in a microwave — or to power the largest and most technically advanced telescope ever built. Thanks to its solar array, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will stay…
A small number of self-organizing autonomous vehicles significantly increases traffic flow
With the addition of just a small number of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the road, traffic flow can become faster, greener, and safer in the near future, a new study suggests. The study, published in Journal of Physics A: Mathematical…
Eye of a fly: Researchers reveal secrets of fly vision for rapid flight control
Mechanical engineering researchers gain biological insights that could enhance robotics
University of South Carolina redefining aircraft production process
COLUMBIA, SC – September 1, 2020 – The University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Engineering and Computing will transform the manufacturing and simulation processes used in aircraft production through a $5.7 million NASA grant. The research team’s atom to…
True holographic movie is within grasp
Holographic movies, like the one R2D2 projected of Princess Leia in the Star Wars: A New Hope, have long been the province of science fiction, but for most of us, the extent of our experience with holograms may be the dime-sized stamps on our passports and credit cards.
True holographic movie is within grasp
Researchers produce dynamic holographic projection using ‘metasurface’ material
Research brief: Researchers 3D print lifelike heart valve models
Organ model could improve surgical outcomes for thousands of patients worldwide
Scientists to discover the unique ductile properties of aluminum
During experiments on high-performance wire arc additive manufacturing researchers produced a metal with unique ductility
Research shows potential to improve paints, coatings
BINGHAMTON, NY — New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York could lead to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings. In Roman mythology, the god Janus had two faces so that he could see clearly into both the…
Cutting surgical robots down to size
Origami-inspired miniature manipulator improves precision and control of teleoperated surgical procedures
Ventilators could be adapted to help two COVID-19 patients at once
As the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic approached, governments feared there would not be enough ventilators – machines that ‘breathe’ for patients when they cannot do so themselves – to help all those who needed one. Now, researchers from…
Ocean hitchhiker’s sucker mechanism offers potential for underwater adhesion
A new study has revealed how remora suckerfish detach themselves from the surfaces they’ve clung to – and how the mechanism could provide inspiration for future reversible underwater adhesion devices. The research, by an international, multidisciplinary team working across robotics,…
New syringe technology could enable injection of highly concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.
New research showcases Italian town as blueprint for ‘anchor entrepreneurship’ framework
New research from The Business School (formerly Cass) has shed light on how Mirandola, a small town in the North East of Italy, became a major hub for the production of medical devices and sets a roadmap for the origins of industrialisation in small, quiet communities.
New research showcases Italian town as blueprint for ‘anchor entrepreneurship’ framework
Study by The Business School (formerly Cass) uncovers how effective entrepreneurship can ignite economic growth of an entire community
Aerogel – the micro structural material of the future
Thermal insulation for miniature components -printed in 3D
Exoskeleton research marches forward with NIST study on fit
A shoddily tailored suit or a shrunken T-shirt may not be the most stylish, but wearing them is unlikely to hurt more than your reputation. An ill-fitting robotic exoskeleton on the battlefield or factory floor, however, could be a much…
Dinosaurs’ unique bone structure key to carrying weight
Trabecular structure different than mammals, birds
Machine learning reduces hazards in nuclear power plants
Nuclear researcher Juliana Pacheco Duarte is part of a team using nearly $800,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to build new prediction models for hazards that could impact nuclear power plants. According to Duarte, nuclear energy has…
WVU researchers earn $1.5 million DOE grant to develop technology to decrease natural gas emissions
With the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas production sites, engineers at West Virginia University are developing new technology that will not only harness the gas but improve gas consumption. Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from…
Smart AI makes all kinds of shapes on its own
Plastic is light, cheap, and can be made into any shape if heated, making it a “gift from the 20th-century god.” The key is to maintain its uniform quality but its sensitivity to process conditions makes processing autonomy difficult. It…
Novel method of heat conduction could be a game changer for server farms and aircraft
Jonathan Boreyko, an associate professor in mechanical engineering, has developed an aircraft thermal management technology that stands ready for adaptation into other areas. The research was published in Advanced Functional Materials on Aug. 18, 2020. Boreyko was the recipient of…
Alternative cooling strategies could mitigate COVID-19 and climate change
New radiant cooling technology keeps people cool outside
Flies and mosquitoes beware, here comes the slingshot spider
Running into an unseen spiderweb in the woods can be scary enough, but what if you had to worry about a spiderweb – and the spider – being catapulted at you? That’s what happens to insects in the Amazon rain…
Stanford researchers develop new way to study ocean life
Rotating microscope could provide a new window into secrets of microscopic life
Engineer developing out-of-this-world solutions for COVID-19 challenges
Xin Ning, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to translate foldable space tools into medical equipment on Earth
Molecular additives enhance mechanical properties of organic solar cell material
Computational experiments on semiconducting polymers show under harsh loading conditions — stretching and compression – the addition of small molecules enhances performance and stability; points to promising new direction for solar cell research
SwRI receives $1 million Air Force contract to sustain aging aircraft
Project allows for follow-on work involving tracking fatigue cracks, improving inspection methods
UBC helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics
New research creates sustainable and non-toxic replacement for traditional water-repellent chemistry
Rail industry to benefit from robot tech and data project
The Institute of Rail Research launches £1.8m project to improve maintenance of the UK’s railway rolling stock
Samara Polytech scientists improve casting technology
3D-printed burning-out models are used in the production of ceramic molds
SwRI receives $764,000 in ARPA-E funding to design zero-emission power plant
Project utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide, carbon capture and energy storage
Drivers respond to pre-crash warnings with levels of attentive ‘gaze’
MU study uses open road test to analyze drivers’ visual behavior in real world environment
USU launches NSF-funded engineering research center for electrified transportation
LOGAN, UTAH — The National Science Foundation has awarded Utah State University a five-year, $26 million grant, renewable to 10-year, $50.6 million, to develop an international research center dedicated to advancing sustainable, electrified transportation. The center is expected to raise…
UTA-based TMAC receives $3.3 million to help Texas businesses during pandemic
Federal aid will shore up health care supply chains
Propane could be the new diesel with $3.5 million US Department of Energy grant
CSU researchers awarded to develop high-efficiency propane engine
Droplet biosensing method opens the door for faster identification of COVID-19
Mechanical engineering associate professor Jiangtao Cheng and electrical and computer engineering assistant professor Wei Zhou have developed an ultrasensitive biosensing method that could dramatically shorten the amount of time required to verify the presence of the COVID-19 virus in a…
Droplet biosensing method opens the door for faster identification of COVID-19
Mechanical engineering associate professor Jiangtao Cheng and electrical and computer engineering assistant professor Wei Zhou have developed an ultrasensitive biosensing method that could dramatically shorten the amount of time required to verify the presence of the COVID-19 virus in a…
Shells and grapefruits inspire first manufactured non-cuttable material
Engineers have taken their inspiration from shells and grapefruits to create what they say is the first manufactured non-cuttable material. This new material, which could be used in the security and health and safety industries, can turn back the force…
Bouncing bubbles shake up emulsion studies
Some of the fastest video cameras ever developed have been used by KAUST researchers to clarify how molecular-scale changes to water surfaces may impact the performance of industrial-scale purifications. One factor that influences the stability of emulsions is how quickly…
A GoPro for beetles: Researchers create a robotic camera backpack for insects
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a tiny wireless steerable camera that can ride aboard an insect or an insect-sized robot.
Sandia weapons program meets safety, design requirements
Review shows B61-12 Life Extension Program work can move forward confidently