ContentsFebruary 202601.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREAt a time when decarbonization efforts are kicking into overdrive, thermal energy storage systems are getting glowing reviews. THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE ADVANCESREAD NOW03.FEATUREAs mechanical engineers and industrial designers contemplate how humans will prepare food in the future, they must weigh complex, and often contradictory, design requirements.KITCHENS OF TOMORROWREAD NOW04.WATCH LIST 2026Nominate an early career engineer for the Mechanical Engineering Watch List. Deadline for submissions: February 27, 2026.SUBMIT A NOMINATIONREAD NOW05.R&D PULSEThe use of 3D laser scanning can improve the designs of self-deployable tape spring booms in aerospace applications.A BOOM THAT DEPLOYS ITSELFREAD NOW06.NEWSThe pursuit of longer battery life, faster charging, and more power is constant. Can this be achieved with metals other than graphite?BEYOND GRAPHITE ARE BETTER BATTERIESREAD NOW07.NEWSCutting vehicle emissions is possible in ways beyond making changes to engines and fuel.PUTTING THE BRAKES ON WASTEREAD NOW08.NEWSA soft robotic skin lets millimeter-scale vine robots navigate complex, fragile spaces.SKIN THAT CRAWLSREAD NOW09.BEHIND THE ENGINEERINGEngineering students ensure clean water for a community in need.BRINGING YEAR-ROUND WATER ACCESS TO RURAL KENYAREAD NOW10.Wi3DP3D Print Application Engineer Emily Levin works to make the technology ready for prototyping and production.ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AS THE FIRST CHOICEREAD NOW11.VIDEOFourth Power’s “sun-in-a-box” thermal energy storage solution delivers high power density in a compact footprint.STORING HEAT, DELIVERING POWERREAD NOW12.INFOGRAPHICA timeline of key moments in 3D printing history.3D PRINTING’S WINDING ROADREAD NOW13.E4CIf the energy transition is sustainable, why is it so expensive?CLARIFYING THE ENERGY TRANSITIONREAD NOW14.STLLC CORNERA look at two projects underway at ASME STLLC, which is working to advance emerging technologies.FROM CONCRETE TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGREAD NOW15.COLUMNFundamental GD&T concepts are being omitted from most engineering programs. Learn why and a call to action.ENGINEERING EDUCATION FALLS SHORT ON GD&T READ NOW16.COLUMNThe top initiatives that are shaping the future of ASME’s Management Division.EMBRACING THE FUTUREREAD NOW17.COLUMNGrowing a future-focused, powerful engineering workforce requires authenticity and inclusivity.INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP DRIVES TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE READ NOW18.CAREER FOCUSThere are more ways than one for engineers to unlock better pay.PATHWAYS TO A SALARY BOOSTREAD NOW19.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSA roundup of recent advances in engineering technology.TRANSPORTATIONREAD NOW20.ASME NEWSA roundup of Society news, including E-Fest Tech Connect and Global Tokamak Fusion Power Plant Code.RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW21.BIG QUIZSee what you know about the trailblazing work made possible by these engineers and inventors.BLACK ENGINEERS WHO MADE HISTORYREAD NOW22.VAULT 1958Your production machines may be automatic, but can they think? Are they self-acting and self-regulating? A look back at 1958’s tech.COMPUTER CONTROL OF MACHINE TOOLSREAD NOW© 2026 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved.About ASMEPrivacy and Security PolicyPreference CenterASME MembershipAccess your BenefitsRenew your MembershipAdvertising & PartnershipsTerms of UseContact Us
