Mechanical engineering is a diverse and versatile branch of engineering that involves the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It applies principles of physics, mathematics, and materials science to create and improve machinery, tools, engines, and other mechanical devices. Mechanical engineers work in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and robotics. They are involved in developing new technologies, improving existing products, and solving complex engineering problems. Key areas of focus include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and materials science. Mechanical engineering plays a crucial role in innovation and technological advancement, contributing to the development of efficient and sustainable solutions across multiple sectors.
University of Florida and Georgia Tech engineering students developed a vehicle camouflage system for the U.S. Army, enhancing camouflage speed and safety, and demonstrating the…
Researchers have developed a new class of materials known as glassy gels, which combine the hardness of glassy polymers with the stretchability of gels. These…
A new AI controller for exoskeletons, capable of learning different human movements without specific programming, has demonstrated substantial energy savings, marking a major step forward…
A new training method for robotic exoskeletons using AI and simulations has been shown to decrease energy expenditure in walking, running, and climbing stairs. North…
A new study examines the way ant ‘rafts’ come together to ensure survival during floods. Fire ants form rafts to survive flooding, but how do…
Researchers from TU Delft and Brown University have developed string-like resonators that can vibrate longer at ambient temperature than any other known solid-state object. Researchers…
New materials engineered to be both stiff and heat-insulating could revolutionize thermal insulation applications in electronics. Scientists have successfully engineered materials that are both rigid…
In the future solar energy could be used to produce cement or steel, instead of burning coal or oil for this purpose. Researchers at ETH…
Researchers have developed a bone-like synthetic material using machine learning and 3D printing, aimed at enhancing orthopedic treatments. This new material could potentially replace traditional…
An autonomous robot created a shock-absorbing shape no human ever could. Learn what it means for designing safer helmets, packaging, car bumpers, and more. Within…
Swiss researchers have developed a solar energy method using synthetic quartz to achieve temperatures above 1,000°C for industrial processes, potentially replacing fossil fuels in the…
MIT researchers have uncovered that light can induce evaporation, not just heat, demonstrating this across various natural and synthetic water surfaces. This discovery could impact…
Despite superior individual components, robots lag behind animals in overall performance, suggesting a future focus on better system integration and control in robotics. Robotics engineers…
Scientists have developed a new method to control the relaxation time of ferroelectric capacitors using 2D materials, significantly enhancing their energy storage capabilities. This innovation…
Scientists have developed a metafluid with programmable response. Scientists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a…
Imaging being able to wear your smartphone on your wrist, not as a watch, but literally as a flexible band that surrounds around your arm….
Researchers observe the quantum coherence of a quintet state with four electron spins in molecular systems for the first time at room temperature. In a…
Drawing inspiration from the extraordinary adaptability seen in biological entities such as the octopus, a significant advancement in the field of soft robotics has been…