Whether designing a window in an airliner or a cable conduit for an engine, manufacturers devote a lot of effort to reinforcing openings for structural integrity. But the reinforcement is rarely perfect and often creates structural weaknesses elsewhere.
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Research and Development product leaders like you and me drive innovation. We turn ideas and problems into safe and manufacturable products by exploring new technologies, materials, and processes to meet technical needs and customer expectations.
In this episode, we explore how the simple act of popcorn popping inspired researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to revolutionize the synthesis of MXenes—a class of 2D materials known for their radiation shielding properties.
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In this context, dynamic constraint checking includes software runtime checks (assertions that make checks over the correct behavior of the system) and hardware checks provided by some microprocessors, for example, memory protection provided by a Memory Management Unit (MMU).
Today's carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
A spherical prototype with "nimble dimples" can change its surface from smooth to dimpled, cutting through drag and generating lift.
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Segments of daily training for robots driven by reinforcement learning. Multiple tests done in advance for friendly service humans. The training includes some extreme tests, please do not imitate!
New smart textiles developed by researchers at ETH Zurich use acoustic waves and glass fibres to help make precise measurements. They are light, breathable and inexpensive, and offer great potential for medicine, sports and everyday life.
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The new design could assist the elderly as they age in place at home.
In addition to safety, weight is one of the decisive criteria in aircraft construction. This is why both aircraft manufacturers and airlines leave no stone unturned when it comes to making their planes lighter. After all, every kilogram saved pays off in the form of lower fuel consumption.
Autonomous mobility already exists... to some extent. Building an autonomous vehicle that can safely navigate an empty highway is one thing. The real challenge lies in adapting to the dynamic and messy reality of urban environments.
Understanding how to leverage infill effectively is crucial for maximizing the potential of 3D printing technology.
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With a novel simulation method, robots can guess the weight, softness, and other physical properties of an object just by picking it up.
Tariff headlines may cool for 90 days, but the policy pendulum is unlikely to stop swinging.
A robotic hand developed at EPFL can pick up 24 different objects with human-like movements that emerge spontaneously, thanks to compliant materials and structures rather than programming.
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