ContentsApril 202501.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in the April issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATURERobots have been in operating rooms for years. Their role is set to expand.FRONTIERS OF ROBOTIC SURGERYREAD NOW03.FEATUREMaterials from decommissioned wind or solar farms have the potential for reuse.NEW LIFE FOR GREEN ENERGY DEVICES READ NOW04.R&DA tail based on the kangaroo’s could provided needed balance assistance. A TAIL OF TWO DEGREESREAD NOW05.NEWSA collection of geothermal drill bits may help industry reduce exploration costs.DIAMONDS ARE A DRILL’S BEST FRIENDREAD NOW06.NEWSA student research group makes beautiful music with its 3D-printed violin.PRINTING AN INSTRUMENT AS FIT AS A FIDDLEREAD NOW07.NEWSEngineers develop a material with an astounding strength-to-weight ratio.STRONG AS STEEL, LIGHT AS STYROFOAMREAD NOW08.HUMAN INTERESTAn engineering student highlights human connections with his mechanical creations.ART MEETS ENGINEERINGREAD NOW09.VIDEO PROFILEMeet ASME’s new chief strategy officer.ASME INSIDER: ANAND SETHUPATHYREAD NOW10.INFOGRAPHICIn recent years, money has poured into U.S. manufacturing construction.CAN THE FACTORY-BUILDING BOOM CONTINUE?READ NOW11. ENGINEERING FOR CHANGE Entrepreneurs are working to revitalize very-small-scale solar power devices.THE OFF-GRID SOLAR REPAIR ECOSYSTEMREAD NOW12.COLUMNAdvanced manufacturing requires competencies many engineers lack.BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIESREAD NOW13.CAREER FOCUSAI’s role across industries will force changes to which engineers must adapt.EMBRACING AI AS ENGINEERING EVOLVESREAD NOW14.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSRecent advances in engineering technology and applications.MANUFACTURINGREAD NOW15.ASME NEWSThe Society’s new AI position statement and a podcast with Lonnie Johnson.RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW16.BIG QUIZTest your knowledge of nuclear power, a clean-energy engineering marvel. NUCLEAR POTPOURRIREAD NOW17.VAULT 1935A prominent engineer discusses the importance of communication and exercising sound judgment.SELLING ONE’S SERVICESREAD NOW© 2025 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved.About ASMEPrivacy and Security PolicyPreference CenterASME MembershipAccess your BenefitsRenew your MembershipAdvertising & PartnershipsTerms of UseContact Us
