ContentsJanuary 202601.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREIn the face of onshoring and sustainability shifts, massive ship-to-shore cranes are evolving—and the advent of AI is steering the way.FROM SHIPS TO SHORESREAD NOW03.FEATUREAfter decades of work to make practical fusion power a reality, there’s still no agreement on what a commercial fusion reactor would look like or function.FISSION WITHIN FUSIONREAD NOW04.R&D PULSEA unique bionic structure allows this robotic eye to look in all directions.THREE DEGREES OF FREEDOMREAD NOW05.NEWSA device that can detect tremors and neurodegenerative diseases with a mere pen stroke.THE FUTURE OF PARKINSON’S DIAGNOSISREAD NOW06.NEWSOptimized vehicle-to-grid charging could make renewable energy more profitable, reshape how power plants are built, and slash emissions.PLUGGING IN, POWERING UPREAD NOW07.NEWSResearchers take the first step in creating micro-engines by developing light-powered micro-gears.MICROMACHINES ON THE HORIZONREAD NOW08.MEMBER PROFILEConnections are vital to mechanical engineers for networking, training, and community engagement opportunities.JOSEPH RADISEK SHARES AND ADAPTSREAD NOW09.VIDEOHow an air-source heat pump system was installed at a historic landmark constructed in 1929.HISTORIC BUILDING’S GEOTHERMAL RETROFITREAD NOW10.INFOGRAPHICAs the world’s connectivity and automation needs increase, the need for more electricity is escalating as well.THE AGE OF ELECTRICITY ADVANCESREAD NOW11.COLUMNIn the age of cyber-physical solutions, we need T-shaped innovators more than ever, according to Chandrakant D. Patel.ENGINEERS FIT TO A “T” READ NOW12.CAREER FOCUSExpert tips on turning your engineering experience into a compelling resume.BUILD A RESUME THAT GETS NOTICEDREAD NOW13.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSRecent advances in engineering technology and applications.ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATIONREAD NOW14.ASME NEWSA landmark rededicated, Woo Medal awarded, Raman to lead NIST.ASME REDEDICATES NO. 611 STEAM LOCOMOTIVEREAD NOW15.BIG QUIZFrom composite aircraft wings to atomic-scale optics, test your knowledge of some manufacturing feats that pushed engineering to its limits.MANUFACTURING MARVELSREAD NOW16.VAULT 1998Advances in manikin software are enabling engineers to consider a fuller spectrum of user interactions with virtual products.HUMAN-CENTRIC DESIGNREAD 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
