ContentsSeptember 202501.PLAYLISTA quick introduction to what’s in this issue. START HEREREAD NOW02.FEATUREA niche industry is responsible for the dense network of fiber-optic cables that crisscrosses the ocean floor.CONNECTED BY SEAREAD NOW03.FEATUREFrom the ocean depths to the edge of the atmosphere, meet the tools designed for inhospitable conditions.TOOLS OF THE (EXTREME) TRADEREAD NOW04.R&D PULSEMaking micromachining molds for scaled adhesive manufacturing more efficient.MACHINING FOR GECKO-INSPIRED ADHESIVESREAD NOW05.NEWSA vacuum-assisted extrusion technique aims to boost polymer print performance.HOW TO CUT POROSITY IN 3D-PRINTINGREAD NOW06.NEWSA fuel cell with a three-fold boost over current electric vehicle batteries could unlock electrified ships and planes.SUSTAINABLE FLIGHT REDEFINEDREAD NOW07.NEWSA new technique and platform drive cells to cartilage formation and may lead to new treatments for osteoarthritis.LAB-GROWN CARTILAGEREAD NOW08.MEMBER SPOTLIGHTDespite setbacks, this ASME Member is embracing opportunity and pursuing a graduate degree in engineering.MICHELLE DELKREAD NOW09.VIDEO PROFILEMeet ASME’s senior director of membership.DREW LENTZREAD NOW10.INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHTIMECE India is creating a platform where the future of manufacturing and aerospace is taking shape.A FIRST FOR INDIA’S ENGINEERING FUTUREREAD NOW11.INFOGRAPHICThese skills reflect what’s in demand for today’s mechanical engineering roles.FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREERREAD NOW12.E4CElectric vehicle usage is growing in Africa, particularly in Kenya.KENYA PAVES THE WAY TOWARD AN EV FUTUREREAD NOW13.COLUMNData centers are gobbling up energy faster than ever. Could nuclear reactors built on floating platforms save the day?FLOATING NUCLEAR TO THE RESCUEREAD NOW14.COLUMNReintroduced legislation threatens safety and technical standards development.WHY ENGINEERS SHOULD OPPOSE THE PRO CODES ACTREAD NOW15.COLUMNThe semiconductor industry needs breakthrough thinking in how to attract, develop, and grow its workforce.CHAMPIONING NEW PATHWAYSREAD NOW16.CAREER FOCUSEngineers are no longer limited to a single career for the entirety of their professional journey.CHOOSE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL ADVENTUREREAD NOW17.TECHNOLOGY FOCUSRecent advances in engineering technology and applications.MATERIALSREAD NOW18.ASME NEWSIMECE keynotes, ISHOW innovations, and more. RECENT ASME AWARDS AND HIGHLIGHTSREAD NOW19.BIG QUIZTen questions about engineering innovations that have reshaped the way we plant, harvest, and feed the world.FRONTIERS OF FOODREAD NOW20.VAULT 1915Weighing the advantages of steam turbines over traditional steam engines.TURBINES VS. ENGINES IN UNITS OF SMALL CAPACITIESREAD 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
