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Liquid metal" made of tangled particles could form tough yet flexible structures - Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMech E
1+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) A new class of materials influenced by the humble office staple could one day form strong, adaptable and recyclable structures, according to researchers. Inspired by the rare combination of strength and flexibility found in structures made of tangled staples, mechanical…...
The machines are coming and it's going to be great: Oxa CTO Paul Newman on embodied AI in engineering - Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMech E
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1001+ words) Cookies are used to store and retrieve information from your browser. It may be about you or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect, but also to tailor your experience on this and…...
IMech E Design Challenge New Project Specification Contest - Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMech E
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (124+ words) Deadline 22 May 2026: We are delighted to announce we are launching a new device in 2027 and we want to hear from our Design Challenge Community on what you would like to see. For 2027, the Design Challenge Steering Committee is looking for…...
Shape-shifting soft robot could offer new possibilities for space exploration, wearables and manufacturing - Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMech E
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (691+ words) If you want a job done quickly and efficiently, conventional robots are hard to beat. Made of metal and rigid polymers, modern devices offer consistency and repeatability in industries including manufacturing and healthcare. Sometimes, however, that rigidity is a drawback…...