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Happy Birthday, André-Marie Ampère

January 20, 2015

André-Marie Ampère is recognized today as a founder of electrodynamics. Learn about the life and accomplishments of this French physicist and mathematician.

From Books to Technology: Pop-Up Fabrication Techniques

January 19, 2015

Fabricated “pop up” books aren’t just for kids: Researchers are using the same fabrication techniques to turn 2D micro- and nanostructures into extended 3D layouts.

Simulating Vibration and Noise in a Washing Machine

January 15, 2015

When designing a washing machine, you must account for a nonuniform distribution of clothing during operation. Simulation can be used to analyze vibration and noise in this household device.

Personal Thermal Management with Highly Insulating Clothing

January 13, 2015

Brr! Stanford University research suggests that by wearing highly insulating clothing, we can reduce or even eliminate the need for traditional heating systems! Read more >>

Biomechanical Model Evaluates Human Response to Vibrations

December 31, 2014

Take a look at a biomechanical model of the human body in a sitting posture, which can be used to analyze how vibrations (like those from a moving vehicle) affect different parts of the body.

Modeling a Surface Micromachined Accelerometer

December 23, 2014

There are plenty of MEMS manufacturing techniques, but surface micromachining is preferred because it can merge electronic components and freely moving mechanical parts onto one substrate.

Modeling Beam Neutralization with a Charge Exchange Cell

December 16, 2014

A charge exchange cell refers to an area of high-density gas that is placed in the path of an ion beam. You can model a charge exchange cell to analyze its neutralization efficiency.

An Analysis of Caustic Surface Generation at the Vdara® Hotel

December 12, 2014

The Vdara® hotel on the Las Vegas strip has a unique crescent-shaped design that unfortunately contributed to the development of a caustic surface on the hotel’s pool deck.


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