PARIS — Western navies are betting on modularity to keep their fleets relevant in the face of fast-changing technology, according to naval commanders gathered in Paris last week, with an ability to ...

Obsolescence, escalating costs, and the critical demand for greater flexibility consistently challenge test system engineers. In this environment, engineers can realize the profound benefits of ...

As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...

Today’s consumer electronics are lightweight, sophisticated, powerful –– and are contaminating the environment. The United Nations’s Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report estimates that some 62 million ...

What is our vision of public spaces from the past? Consider, for instance, a park—arguably the most iconic example of this typology. It is an environment designed with winding paths and rest areas, ...

In the ever-evolving world of technology that is driven by innovation, convenience has become the staple of modern day living. But what exactly is the driving force behind convenience? The answer is ...

Environmental sustainability is increasingly critical. It permeates many sectors of society. An increasingly unexpected place is the world of fashion. Clothing production and associated textile ...

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

In 1798, newly independent Americans faced the threat of war with France, at that time a formidable military power. The U.S. needed to quickly re-arm, so the Army signed a contract with Eli Whitney ...