Design & Engineering

The approach could help engineers design more efficient energy-conversion systems and faster microelectronic devices, reducing waste heat. Adam Zewe | MIT News It is estimated that about 70 percent of the energy generated worldwide ends up as waste heat. If scientists...

Kreate said its new facility will be equipped with a dozen large-format 3D printers and a production part test lab with advanced equipment. ATLANTA—Product development and manufacturing company Kreate is aiming to establish a hub for cutting-edge technology and...

NEW YORK—Ergonomic products have long been characterized by a limited service life. But a designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products like seating and  height-adjustable desks is aiming to change that manufacturing model. Humanscale is working to...

Laser Photonics and Boston Engineering are working to integrate laser technologies into autonomous robots for use in the defense industry. ORLANDO, Fla.—Integration of laser technologies into autonomous robots for use in the naval defense industry is the focus of a...

3M’s Friction Shims are said to fit within most engineering tolerances, allowing for lightweight, compact designs in demanding automotive applications. ST. PAUL, Minn.—Despite their size, the small, thin steel shims manufactured by 3M Company are having a big impact...

HICKSVILLE, N.Y.—Designatronics, Inc., was awarded a new design patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a coupling device that is said to eliminate many of the issues associated with traditional fastening methods, the company said in a...

Origin Materials’ patent-pending design keeps caps connected to the bottles and enables mono-material recycling, eliminating the need to separate caps and bottles made from different materials. WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Materials technology company Origin Materials...

Spokbee’s platform provides manufacturers with an accessible and cost-effective way to test new materials and design ideas. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—The path to mass customization—the ability to produce personalized products at scale without sacrificing efficiency or...

By Beth Ridgeway, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The widespread commercial adoption of additive manufacturing technologies, commonly known as 3D printing, is no surprise to design engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

ALBION, Mich.—Caster Concepts, a manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, has expanded operations at its West Michigan Avenue facility in Albion to include a 3,000-square-foot advanced engineering area, the company said in a release. The...

Lyten and AEVEX are working to integrate Lyten’s American-made lithium-sulfur battery cells into AEVEX’s unmanned aerial vehicles. SAN JOSE, Calif., and TAMPA, Fla.—Lyten and AEVEX Aerospace have established a partnership to demonstrate, manufacture, and deliver...

The company recently won a Silver Award in the hand tools category at the 2024 Dealer Design Awards. ORANGE, Calif.—Fieldpiece Instruments received the Silver Award in the hand tools category of the 2024 Dealer Design Awards for its VC2G Valve Core Removal Tool with...

Quick-turn parts provider Protolabs collaborated with NASA engineers to rapidly manufacture a generatively designed sample-collection container. MINNEAPOLIS—NASA engineers recently demonstrated the power of their AI-driven design tool at the PowerSource Global Summit,...

Sony and Siemens are partnering to bring a new spatial content creation system to market later this year. PLANO, Texas—Siemens and Sony Corporation are partnering to introduce a new technology  that combines the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with...

With a shared commitment to optimizing workflow productivity, Chang Robotics and  Engineered Products are partnering to co-create customized autonomous systems. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Chang Robotics, a provider of advanced engineering services and autonomous technology,...