ContentsJuly 202501.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREWith unmanned aerial vehicles buzzing near airports, engineers look at worst case scenarios.DRONES VS. JET ENGINESREAD NOW03.FEATURECan the next clean industrial revolution be just around the corner?FULL STEAM AHEADREAD NOW04.R&D PULSEA design using 3D printing and selective laser sintering could improve this robot's strength.A BETTER DELTA ROBOTREAD NOW05.NEWSImproved thermophotovoltaics reach efficiency milestones.LESS HEAT, MORE ENERGY? READ NOW06.NEWSA soft ring robot has the power to move 12 times its weight up steep aerial inclines.CARRY ON, ROBOTREAD NOW07.NEWSConverting from biofuels to PV farms could yield more energy.ADVANTAGE: AGRIVOLTAICSREAD NOW08.MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThis thermal scientist investigates fires, explosions, and flow-related accidents.COLIN REAGLEREAD NOW09.ASME INSIDERMeet ASME’s Managing Director of Programs and Philanthropy.VIDEO: STEPHANIE VIOLAREAD NOW10.EXPLAINEREngineers are still grappling with how to make humanoid robots that walk with style.WALKING ROBOTSREAD NOW11.E4CInexpensive sensor is protecting infants from hypothermia.WEARABLE DEVICES FOR NEWBORNSREAD NOW12.COLUMNPlasmas might well be a platform technology for a sustainable future.THE ELECTRIC STATE OF MATTERREAD NOW13.CAREER FOCUSThe versatile bricks can find their way into the professional's toolbox.ENGINEERS ❤ LEGOSREAD NOW14.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSRecent advances in engineering technology and applications.MEDICAL DEVICESREAD NOW15.ASME NEWSThe new President of ASME, Women in 3D Printing, and more.RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW16.BIG QUIZTen questions about rides at all sorts of amusement parks.ENGINEERING AT THE FAIRREAD NOW17.VAULT 1925Transporting giant logs over rough terrain by wire.THE OVERHEAD-CABLE METHOD OF LOGGINGREAD 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