Look Ahead

Articles • October 24, 2024 • Alan Richter

Best of Both Worlds

Combining additive manufacturing and subtractive machining in one machine can save significant time and money — when the application is appropriate.

Articles • October 18, 2023

Speeding up materials discovery

Researcher uses a novel 3D printing method to produce materials in ways that conventional manufacturing can't.

Articles • September 19, 2023

Better-balanced robots

Quadrupeds, the next big thing in robotics, are now more nimble.

Articles • August 16, 2023

New view of microscopic processes

Electron microscope allows researchers to view reactions in real time

Articles • July 17, 2023

World’s whitest paint wins award

Groundbreaking paint from Purdue University researchers helps fight global warming

Articles • June 26, 2023

Precious metals, precious converters

Researchers strive to reduce precious metal use in catalytic converters.

Articles • May 19, 2023

Researchers focus on 3D repair

New method helps eliminate trial and error in laser-directed energy deposition.

Articles • April 25, 2023

The toughest material on Earth

Researchers probe metal that measures the highest toughness ever recorded.

Articles • March 14, 2023

Reducing part distortion

A German research team has developed a system that can be used to predict and reduce part distortion.

Articles • February 20, 2023

Math/science identities and careers

Survey shows that the odds of enrolling in a STEM major were 1.78 times larger for students with a science identity in ninth grade.

Articles • January 23, 2023

Boosting supply chain resilience

Institutions and industry leaders partner to make targeted supply chain improvements using robotic and automation solutions.

Articles • December 21, 2022

Hurricane-resilient wind turbines

Researchers find more flexible, lighter downwind blades can handle stronger winds.