ContentsJuly 202601.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICEASME Executive Director and CEO Tom Costabile shares an update on the magazine’s evolution.THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGREAD NOW03.FEATUREThe convergence of AI and extended reality is reshaping the future of the human-machine interface.ENGINEERED TO REDEFINE REALITYREAD NOW04.FEATUREWith an increased reliance on technology, engineers are facing more ethical dilemmas than ever. Are they prepared to successfully navigate them?HOW TO BECOME AN ETHICAL ENGINEERREAD NOW05.R&D PULSENew research demonstrates how pressure significantly impacts the performance of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries.BATTERIES UNDER PRESSUREREAD NOW06.NEWSBy mimicking years of neutron damage in days, ion beam testing could accelerate the process of qualifying materials for advanced nuclear reactors.ION BEAMS SPEED QUALIFICATION FOR NUCLEAR MATERIALSREAD NOW07.NEWSResearchers are developing techniques to 3D print concrete underwater, enabling better construction in marine environments.BUILDING IN THE DEEPREAD NOW08.NEWSMulti-stable fabric that can hold multiple stable shapes could open the door to interactive lamps, wearables, and other responsive textiles.A KNIT ABOVEREAD NOW09.;SPECIAL INSERTAn exclusive ASME member benefit joins Mechanical Engineering. Inside are four curated content pieces that offer exclusive insights into the latest cutting-edge research and its implications, straight from the pages of ASME’s top technical journals.R&D PULSE — JULY–SEPTEMBER 2026EXPLORE NOW10.MEMBER SPOTLIGHTKevin McNeil believes better structural tubing can help smaller manufacturers compete in a robotics-driven future.BETTER TUBES FOR ROBOTICS-DRIVEN MANUFACTURINGREAD NOW11.VIDEOThe inaugural ASME Live offered face-to-face, in-depth training alongside built-in networking in The Big Easy.ASME LIVE TAKES NEW ORLEANSWATCH NOW12.INFOGRAPHICAs the United States marks its 250ᵗʰ anniversary, here’s a look at some engineering, and technological advances in which Americans had a hand.AMERICAN-BORN INGENUITYREAD NOW13.E4CA new desalination approach produces freshwater without brine.WASTE-FREE DESALTINGREAD NOW14.INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHTFast fashion is piling up, a group of students at the American University of Beirut is working on solutions.THE STEEP PRICE OF CHEAP FASHIONREAD NOW15.INDUSTRY WATCHHow Oklo is turning nuclear breakthroughs into scalable solutions.BEYOND THE REACTORREAD NOW16.COLUMNFueling the next 40 years of engineering innovation.THE HUMAN ENGINEREAD NOW17.CAREERBurnout is rising among engineers. But there are ways to stay effective when work is nonstop.7 WAYS TO BEAT BURNOUT IN ENGINEERINGREAD NOW18.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSA roundup of recent advances in engineering technology.ENERGY AND CLIMATEREAD NOW19.ASME NEWSASME’s 145ᵗʰ president, BSB Edge acquisition, Women in 3D Printing on Unconventional Engineering, and more. RECENT SOCIETY EVENTSREAD NOW20.BIG QUIZHow much do you know about the technologies that keep summer weather bearable?BEATING THE HEATREAD NOW21.VAULT 2011The view reveals how far we’ve come, how far there is still to go.THE PERSPECTIVE FROM SPACEREAD 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
