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Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Scientists at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications. Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials such as metal, plastic and…
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TECHNOLOGY
Space shuttle development process offers blueprint for creating breakthrough products
A new study that examined NASA’s space shuttle development argues that the agency’s design approach offers a template for creating breakthrough products that combine numerous interdependent features. The…
Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
A new international study has developed a method for predicting the lifetime of mechanical equipment used in clean-energy systems. The research, led by Tohoku University and East China…
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New mattress design aims to be more inclusive
US mattress company Sleepmax has come up with a new design that moves away from traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ ergonomics toward more inclusive engineering. A newcomer positioned in the mid-to-high-end…
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SUSTAINABILITY
Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Scientists at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for…
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Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
A new international study has developed a method for predicting the lifetime of mechanical equipment used in clean-energy systems. The research, led by Tohoku University and East China…
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New alloy design could power solid-state batteries that charge faster and last longer
A team co-led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new design strategy for metal alloy negative electrodes that could significantly improve the…
EDUCATION
Student designs and builds 3D-printed acoustic guitar
A mechanical engineering student at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has created a playable 3D-printed acoustic guitar. Unlike a traditional instrument, it’s made out of thermoplastic…
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Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal Award winners recognised at London ceremony
The winners of the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal Award, a collaboration between Primary Engineer and the MacRobert Trust, with support from WEIR and Christopher Ward, were recently recognised…
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Registration open for Immersive Design Challenge 2026
The 2026 Immersive Design Challenge from Siemens and Sony is open for registrations, challenging students worldwide to make a product or process more sustainable with immersive engineering. The…
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MATERIALS
Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Scientists at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for…
Continue reading Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
A new international study has developed a method for predicting the lifetime of mechanical equipment used in clean-energy systems. The research, led by Tohoku University and East China…
Continue reading Better lifespan predictions for clean energy equipment
Student designs and builds 3D-printed acoustic guitar
A mechanical engineering student at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has created a playable 3D-printed acoustic guitar. Unlike a traditional instrument, it’s made out of thermoplastic…
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MEDICAL
Engineers create new device to improve indoor air quality
Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan are exploring an air-cleaning device that can remove airborne pathogens, offering a powerful new tool for reducing the spread of…
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James Dyson Award announces global winners
The James Dyson Award has revealed its two 2025 global winners, each receiving S$50,700 for their inventions, which advance accurate water quality monitoring and improve life with Parkinson’s…
Spider-inspired robot crawls the gut to deliver precision therapy
A team of researchers at the University of Macau has unveiled a tiny, spider-inspired robot that may reshape how doctors diagnose and treat diseases of the stomach and…
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