Contents

March 2025

01.

PLAYLIST

A quick introduction to what’s in this issue.

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02.

FEATURE

Engineers are redesigning sports equipment to help reduce injuries.

STARTING AT SAFETY

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03.

FEATURE

Student-athletes who pursue engineering need uncommon focus and discipline.

ENGINEERING ATHLETES REDEFINE ROUTINE

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04.

R&D

Helical actuator could help a simple robot better maneuver.

NEW DIRECTION FOR INCHWORM ROBOTS

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05.

NEWS

Plastic and wood flour may one day replace steel and concrete.

PRINTING FLOORS FOR LOW-WASTE BUILDINGS

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06.

NEWS

Researchers harness the signal power of mycelia to activate robots.

MUSHROOM FOR BRAINS

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07.

NEWS

These temporary conductive tattoos can measure brain activity.

MIND-READING TATTOOS USING ELECTRONIC INK

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08.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Smart manufacturing research may transform industry.

HONGYUE SUN

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09.

Q&A VIDEO

Turning napkin sketches into viable, manufacturable products.

VIDEO: MEET SAM GATLEY

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10.

INFOGRAPHIC

How small vertical takeoff and landing aircraft can leapfrog over traffic.

PREPARING AIR TAXIS FOR TAKOFF

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11.

E4C

Designing technology with strict resource limits in mind.

THREE SOLUTIONS FOR CLEANER WATER

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12.

CAREER

Conveying depth of skill can be tricky, but several key strategies can help.

CRAFTING A RESUME THAT STANDS OUT

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13.

ASME NEWS

A roundup of Society news, including a key recognition of an inventor.

RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTS

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14.

BIG QUIZ

Test your knowledge of women who developed groundbreaking technology.

WOMEN INVENTORS

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15.

VAULT 1985

Mechanical control systems were showing great promise.

PNEUMATIC LOGIC—PRESENT AND FUTURE

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