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Swiss company unveils autonomous drill machine to unlock shallow geothermal energy potential
Nicknamed Grabowksi and described as the ‘world’s most powerful worm,’ the new drill, which measures roughly 9 ft long and 5.3 inches in diameter is expected to help make energy locked inside the Earth cheaper and easier to access.
Turning data into action: Leveraging AI and edge devices for manufacturing optimization
Learn how to create an actionable roadmap to enable artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins and edge computing to optimize manufacturing environments in the world of Industry 4.0.
AI-powered flight booking? A new model makes it possible
Working in conjunction with ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, Tsinghua University’s UI-TARS has been developed to function as a GUI agent model that can be used locally on a personal computer or via the cloud on other devices to perform mundane tasks.
SAFE S.p.A. at Hyvolution Paris 2025: Innovation and 50 years of excellence
The company will showcase the Hydrus and SW H2 compressors, designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving hydrogen market.
Tolomatic introduces Drive Integration Tool to streamline servo linear actuator commissioning
The online tool streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator.
'Flexible' satellites are more common; deploying them remains a challenge
One trending technique among satellite designers is to engineer systems and components that fold away, making them easier to pack into the rocket. These systems must deploy correctly once released - so how do engineers manage it?
Revolutionary 3D-printed wall panels: Moisture control and healthier living made easy
To develop the material for the 3D-prited moisture absorbing walls, the team used finely ground marble quarry waste and a geopolymer binder composed of metakaolin and an alkaline solution, which bound the marble powder together to create a solid and durable material.
Transforming trash into tech: US firm to harvest rare Earths from e-waste for defense missiles
REEcycle’s goal is to recover four elements necessary for the manufacture of neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are essential in assorted defense applications.
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit - a feat 15 years in the making
New Glenn’s success is a big leap forward for Blue Origin and a good sign for an expanding, ambitious commercial space industry.
More human than human: New motor drive turns robots into agile machines
This high current capacity means the motor can deliver enough power for the accurate and challenging moves.
Freelancing in a gig economy: Is it worth it?
Since the pandemic, many employers and employees alike have learned the benefits of freelance work; this means the gig economy is here to stay.
Autonomous vehicle raises seismic survey efficiency
The MantaRay platform is engineered to recover ocean bottom nodes with minimal impact on the ocean floor.
Redex preloaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools
The systems help machine designers create zero-backlash preloaded systems that achieve precise positioning and improved stiffness in CNC applications.
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Just as candy concoctions require unique ingredients, so do cables specified for unique electrical environment applications.
Tackling the space junk crisis: On-orbit servicers
There are approximately 3,000 derelict satellites in orbit right now, but fixing them is cheaper than launching new. Here's how engineers are helping on-orbit service satellites deal with unpredictable targets.
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year, which will expand humanity’s horizons even further, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Column: Officials and governments make promises engineers must keep - here’s why it keeps happening
The companies and governments commercializing and deploying breakthrough technologies make it hard for engineers to get the job done right. That’s a tension unlikely to dissipate any time soon. But it is at the crux of the special role engineers play; they are responsible bridging today’s world and tomorrow’s world.
Temperature can affect pH measurements. Here’s how to compensate.
A slight difference in temperature can change the sample’s pH values, thereby causing significant measurement errors.
Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. receives APR Design for Recyclability Recognition for ADMER RA105A recycling agent
The new additive improves the mechanical and optical properties of recycled films and also ensures process stability during extrusion with recycled content.
Climate change could overwhelm our sewers — Here’s how green infrastructure could help
A projected increase in combined sewer overflows calls for green infrastructure solutions in urban areas.