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The University of Michigan tested its walking robot for over an hour in sub-zero temperatures.

A new coating for metal self-heals within seconds when scratched, scraped or cracked.

This video explains how different drive technologies used in precision automation, micro-positioning and nanopositioning work.

IBM Q System One, a quantum computer designed for scientific and commercial use, is a fusion of cutting-edge technology, industrial design and systems engineering.

The centrifugal force provided by this inexpensive toy is sufficient to separate whole blood in four to seven minutes.

Learn how to fight obsolescence using these design principles from NASA’s Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment project.

The system continuously produces electrical energy and hydrogen through efficient carbon dioxide conversion.

Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument is a manufacturer of motion control and small power transmission components. Discover why engineers and OEMs rely on SDP/SI for high-quality components, subassemblies, and engineering expertise.

This morphing property enables the bots to travel through narrow blood vessels or under conditions of changing viscosity without undermining speed or maneuverability.

The method creates cell structures of 4D tissues that can change shape over time into a desired form.

A robot under development at Nottingham Trent University, U.K., promises greater precision in surgeries to correct scoliosis and other spinal conditions.

It could lead to the development of low-cost medical diagnostic tools and wirelessly powered environmental monitoring sensors.

The gait of an extinct lizard-like animal was replicated by means of digital simulations and robotics.

In February, a crowdfunding campaign is set to launch for a novel product claimed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit by up to 14 days.

The new turbine offers 30% higher annual energy production relative to its predecessor.

A European initiative seeks to build a 100 km superconducting proton accelerator ring with an energy of up to 100 trillion electron volts.

Lee Plug expansion plugs seal fluid passages without the use of O-rings, threads or sealants.