ContentsDecember 202501.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREKenya’s geothermal prowess ensures that nearly half of its power needs come from reliable and renewable energy.HARNESSING THE HEAT WITHINREAD NOW03.FEATUREAs new challenges face the national electrical grid, from AI data centers to EV adoption, will electric motors continue their electricity consumption dominance?TORQUE OF THE TOWNREAD NOW04.R&D PULSEHow equipping an underwater vehicle with a continuum manipulator with multiple degrees of freedom enhances its interventional capabilities.A GRIP IN THE DEEPREAD NOW05.NEWSHow an intelligent demand response strategy for hot water heat pumps can save energy by ensuring hot water is delivered when it’s actually needed.HOT WATER, COOL GRIDREAD NOW06.NEWSBiohybrid robotic jellyfish will help researchers gain new insights into the causes of climate change.GOING TO NEW DEPTHS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMINGREAD NOW07.NEWSAn Australian company is reengineering NASA technology to keep machines on track when GPS drops out.NAVIGATING THE UNKNOWNREAD NOW08.BEHIND THE ENGINEERINGBlending art, anatomy, and mechanical insight, Georgena Terry built the first bikes designed around women’s proportions, changing cycling forever.A BETTER BICYCLEREAD NOW09.VIDEOWazer’s advanced waterjet tool can prototype, tool, and produce parts faster and easier.POWERFUL CUTTING WITH AN AFFORDABLE WATERJETREAD NOW10.INFOGRAPHICDid you miss any of these top reads from Mechanical Engineering in 2025?WHAT MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WERE READING IN 2025READ NOW11.COLUMNHow a single solution ignited Ford’s journey into large-scale additive manufacturing.FROM ONE 3D PRINTER AND BEYONDREAD NOW12.COLUMNThe answer to bolstering the engineering ranks is already possible for many in the industry.HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE TECHNICAL WORKFORCEREAD NOW13.CAREER FOCUSMechanical engineers are vital to any reshoring efforts, but preparation ahead of such shifts will be critical.READY FOR RESHORINGREAD NOW14.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSRecent advances in engineering technology and applications.BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONREAD NOW15.ASME NEWSStudents reach beyond, ASME B31 Forever Medal awarded.RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW16.BIG QUIZTen questions about the engineering behind and facts about popular toys and companies that made them.ENGINEERING POPULAR TOYSREAD NOW17.VAULT 2015Carbon dioxide sequestration, utility-scale energy storage, distributed power generation—how one solution could accomplish all those goals and more.EARTH BATTERYREAD 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
