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DARPA extends grant to continue project for designing and manufacturing in outer space
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Realizing Breakthroughs
The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes.
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A new technology developed by U-M Mechanical Engineers offers hope for those who get carsick.
Charlie Bradley, instrument maker in the University of Michigan Department of Mechanical Engineering, was named one of the first recipients of an Excellence in Research Safety Award.
University of Michigan mechanical engineering faculty members use artificial intelligence to advance educational experiences for students, better preparing them for post-grad opportunities
Neil Dasgupta, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan, has been named the 2025 ASME Thar Energy Design Award winner.
Going beyond driving or tele-operating single vehicles, an up-to-date digital environment is needed to help humans operate fleets of autonomous vehicles.
Oldham joins approximately 3,000 of ASME's more than 75,000 active members to be recognized as a Fellow. ASME Fellows are members of the organization who "have been responsible for significant engineering achievements."