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A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead. Researchers from universities in Scotland and Italy are behind the development of the material, which has a unique lattice shape that allows it to twist into itself to effectively protect against a range of impact types and severities.

An EPFL PhD candidate in mechanical engineering has developed a clever device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those in boat propellers, turbines and hydraulic pumps.

Students at ETH Zurich have developed a laser power bed fusion machine that follows a circular tool path to print round components, thereby being able to process multiple metals at once.

Posted on: 24 July 2025 The new machine, the first of its kind in Europe, allows users to visualise what happens when tiny particles hit a surface three times faster than a bullet.

An international research team has developed certified biodegradable and recyclable multi-purpose foams.

The cells in our body are constantly exposed to a wide range of forces - cells pulling on each other, flowing fluids exerting pressure, the effects of actions like jumping or simply the pull of gravity.

Mechanical engineer Bas Kessels developed new methods for precision modelling. Earlier detection of damage to a bridge or jet fighter wing, mechanical lungs that adapt to the patient, or more efficient chip placement on a circuit board - it's all possible thanks to precision modeling.

The long-standing, trusting cooperation project between the Institute of Logistics Engineering and Österreichische Post (Austrian Post) will continue over the next two years.

As part of an international project consortium, TU Graz has developed new measurement techniques and methods to measure emissions from category-L vehicles in realistic operation and to determine corresponding limit values. The emissions scandal in the automotive industry that came to light in 2015 has set many things in motion.

They are standard on trains, but on container ships still a dream of the future: Large electric motors are constantly evolving and are used for numerous applications.

As leaders in innovation, University of Waterloo students approach challenges differently in pursuit of solutions for a complex future.

After a major setback, the students' indomitable spirits and another team's generosity propelled them to the finish With dedication, caffeine and the kindness of a competitor, the University of Michi

'Staying in control, combining all the parts and finally creating a working machine - that's the ultimate teamwork' Former ASML president Martin van den Brink will receive an honorary doctorate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the TU/e Research Day 2024, on June 13.

Hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine developed by University of Bath students runs for first time ahead of speed record attempt Published on Tuesday 16 April 2024 Last updated on Tuesday 16 April 2024 A team of engineering students at the University of Bath have achieved a world first by becoming the first undergraduates to build and successfully run a hydrogen-fuelled engine.

A formula racing car built by students from Hampshire has run its final lap and found a home on the podium at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu.

Oakwood School's Team Pink won first place in the Invention Challenge at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Randall Briggs '09, SM '18 created the GardenByte indoor herb garden to grow crops three times faster than they would do outdoors.