Design & Engineering

By Lindsey Macdonald | Purdue University Research News WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, has embedded two full-time engineers into everyday operations at Purdue Applied Research Institute’s (PARI) Hypersonics Advanced Manufacturing...

Expertise in cutting-edge electronics for underwater minesweeping drones is a priority for the program. HERNDON, Va.—Global satellite communications company ST Engineering iDirect said in a release that its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC) was selected by Exail...

More than one in 10 advertised jobs in the U.S. are in the engineering sector, and salaries are 72 percent more than the average, according to a new report. FORT WORTH, Texas—Businesses across the United States, especially those in the manufacturing sector, are facing...

Ansys and IonQ are partnering to enhance engineering simulation through advanced quantum computing. COLLEGE PARK, Md.—Quantum computing company IonQ and Ansys have joined forces to integrate quantum computing into computer-aided engineering (CAE), the companies said...

DALLAS—StoneTree Investment Partners LLC, a lower middle market industrials-focused private equity firm, recently made an investment in Viking Engineering & Development, of Blaine, Minnesota, the company said in a release. Viking Engineering & Development,...

The Apex X-1 is reported to be well-suited for local small networks and rural FTTx deployments. SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Fiber optic cable and hardware manufacturer AFL recently introduced what it described as “the most compact sealed dome splice closure in the Apex Fiber...

The company is focusing on ‘future proofing’ high-density data centers with its patented cooling technology and software. SAN DIEGO—DDC Solutions, formerly DDC Cabinet Technology, has expanded its engineering leadership team as part of its strategic growth initiative,...

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...