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  • Meet the Microrobots That Can Sense and Change Their Environment

    This is the first example of microscopic robots that can alter their physical environment, pumping liquid from hot regions to cold regions or vice versa.

    Cornell University physics researchers have made robots that for the first time can sense the temperature of their surroundings and react together to change it.



  • Wave Spring Design: 5 Questions Every Engineer Should Ask

    Specifying a wave spring involves more than load and deflection. In this Q&A, Rotor Clip Engineering Project Manager Ben shares practical insights into selecting the right wave spring for your application, including operating deflection, dimensional changes during compression, and common design mistakes to avoid. Learn how proper specification and customization can help engineers optimize space, performance, and reliability.



  • Accelerating Aerospace Inspection with Fast, Accurate 3D Scanning

    Aerospace manufacturers and maintenance teams face increasing pressure to improve inspection speed, accuracy, and traceability. Discover how FARO CREAFORM's latest portable 3D scanning solutions, including HandySCAN MAX EVO and MetraSCAN BLACK2, help operators inspect large structures, assess damage, and generate actionable measurement data faster. Learn how these technologies support more efficient aerospace production, maintenance, and quality assurance workflows.



  • How Mass-Produced Drones Are Changing the Economics of Air Defense

    Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have underscored a growing reality for defense planners: low-cost unmanned systems are reshaping modern warfare and placing unprecedented demands on manufacturing capacity, supply chains, and acquisition strategies. At the same time, the challenge of defeating inexpensive drones with significantly more expensive defensive systems continues to drive interest in scalable, cost-effective counter-UAS systems.



  • How Much Do You Know About Graphene?

    A single layer of carbon atoms tightly bound in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice, graphene has many uses in today’s engineering world.