11+ mon, 1+ week ago (777+ words) Comeup 2024, one of Korea's largest startup events, took place at COEX in Seoul on December 11-12. This annual gathering serves as a vibrant hub for both local and international startups and investors to explore innovative technologies and business models. This year, the spotlight was on emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, green technology, and health tech, highlighting their potential to shape the future. Interesting Engineering participated in this year's event as a judge. We recognized three standout startups from different sectors, awarding them prestigious shields. This article will introduce these companies and share the reasons behind our choices. Our first award went to Raion Robotics, a leading South Korean company revolutionizing the robotics industry with its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Known for its cutting-edge technology, Raion Robotics specializes in developing advanced robotics systems that integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning,…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago (841+ words) 2024 witnessed remarkable scientific innovation across various fields, including sustainable energy and materials science. 2024 was a year of incredible technological advancements. Yazan al Sayed/Interesting Engineering 2024 has been a landmark year for scientific innovation, with breakthroughs spanning diverse fields like sustainable energy and materials science." At Interesting Engineering, we have witnessed incredible advancements firsthand. We have covered the emergence of bioprocessing platforms using human brain organoids, record-breaking magnets pushing the limits of materials research, and highly efficient water extraction technologies combating global water scarcity." We have also explored hydrogen-powered drones capable of unprecedented long-range flights and groundbreaking chip-integrated lasers poised to revolutionize telecommunications and medical diagnostics." These are just a few highlights from a year that has showcased the boundless potential of human ingenuity. Let's look at IE's top 7 innovation stories of 2024. US-based Aquaria Technologies has developed atmospheric water generators (AWGs)…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (1857+ words) From NASA's Ingenuity helicopter to Blue Origin's rocket design, Loay Elbasyouni discusses how efficient power systems can transform aerospace and AI. From NASA's Mars helicopter to Blue Origin's next-generation rockets, Loay Elbasyouni has built a career out of solving problems others call impossible. Now Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and founder of the low-power AI startup AstraQua, the Palestinian-American engineer has worked across renewable energy, electric aircraft, and space propulsion'always driven by one purpose: using technology to improve life on Earth and beyond. In this conversation with Interesting Engineering, Elbasyouni reflects on his path from a curious kid who hacked radios to a leader in aerospace innovation, the lessons learned from startups and deep-space engineering, and the mindset needed to break through barriers, technical and otherwise. Interesting Engineering: It's been a whirlwind few years, from helping…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (732+ words) From mechanical to software, here's your guide to the core disciplines shaping engineering careers today. Engineers across disciplines play a vital role in designing, building, and innovating for the future. One of the world's most diverse and dynamic professions, engineering is a fertile career ground for those passionate about solving complex problems and creating the future. But with over 40 main disciplines and hundreds of subfields, deciding where to focus can feel overwhelming. Five fundamental disciplines form the backbone of the profession. Understanding these core fields is essential for anyone considering an engineering career. What mechanical engineers do: If you like working with your hands, understanding how things move and function, solving mechanical problems, and seeing tangible work results, mechanical engineering might be perfect. Top employers: General Electric (GE), Siemens AG, Boeing, NASA, Tesla, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, BMW, Ford, Rolls-Royce Salary…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) This is Interesting Engineering's roundup of the top seven stories in science, ranging from particle physics research to two-billion-year-old rocks that yield live microbes. IE's top 7 science stories. Yazan al Sayed/Interesting Engineering 2024 has been an interesting, exciting year for those with a scientific bend of mind, with fascinating, path-breaking research being conducted across the wide spectrum of scientific fields, be it neutrino experiments or radiation research. This was truly a year of research that brought together the ancient and the modern. From cutting-edge gravitational wave research unlocking the secrets of a 2,000-year-old computer to infrared spectroscopy discovering ancient, live microbes in a two-billion-year-old rock, 2024 has proved that one can never learn enough about the past. Apart from primordial rocks and millennia-old computers, important discoveries and developments also happened in quantum and particle physics, showing ample promise in improving our…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago (113+ words) As 2024 ends, we recall highlights like NASA's laser cat video, Chat GPT-4o, and Tesla's We, Robot. What a year for Interesting Engineering! Now that the end of the year is coming, we look back at the biggest science and engineering developments of 2024. Do you remember NASA's laser cat video? What about the launch of Chat GPT-4o or Tesla's We, Robot event? What an exciting year for Interesting Engineering. Published 3 days ago Published 4 days ago Published 10 days ago Published 13 days ago Published 14 days ago Published 17 days ago Published 18 days ago Published 19 days ago Published a month ago...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (464+ words) From technical leadership to management and entrepreneurship, this guide shows how engineers shape their futures. Education gets you started, and skills help you grow, but the real test is building a career. When you feel you are ready to start your journey or want to change your career, check out the latest'engineering jobs on our jobs board. Most engineers begin their careers in individual contributor roles and can advance through increasingly senior technical positions: Many engineers leverage their technical expertise to build new ventures: The traditional linear career progression is evolving as organizations adapt to rapid technological change and new work models: The first is the portfolio career, where engineers increasingly combine multiple roles and revenue streams. This includes: Another category is the specialist-deneralist hybrid, in which modern engineers often develop deep expertise in one area while maintaining broad competencies…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) Bristol has emerged as a key center for robot combat in the UK. A robot being pitted " one of the ways to win a fight. The robots, each weighing 3.3 pounds or less, went head-to-head at the UK Beetle Championship held at St Michael's Centre in Stoke Gifford, Bristol." The event was organized by the Bristol Bot Builders, a group dedicated to sparking interest in STEM subject " science, technology, engineering, and math " among people of all ages. The championship brought together teams from across Europe to showcase their small but agile robots in a series of head-to-head battles. Beyond the competition, the event offered participants and spectators a hands-on way to engage with robotics, innovation, and technology in a fun and interactive setting. Unlike the 240-pound machines seen on Robot Wars or BattleBots, Beetleweight robots are much smaller and lighter. These…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (420+ words) Freely combinable facade elements with decorative film " on the left, a PV module and, on the right, a sheet metal facade element without PV functionality. Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) has reached a major milestone in the Design-PV project, making solar modules more attractive for modern architecture. Nanoimprint lithography (NIL) is like stamping patterns onto a film, but at a microscopic level. A master roller with tiny structures is pressed into a liquid coating on a moving film. At the same time, electron beams quickly harden the coating, locking the patterns in place. Pigments or particles can be mixed into the coating to add color or decorative effects. Because this happens in a roll-to-roll process, it can be done continuously, producing films up to 1250 mm wide at speeds of tens of meters per minute. This ensures…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (625+ words) Guam has taken a major step toward diversifying its economy and boosting US defense manufacturing in the Pacific with the groundbreaking of its first advanced manufacturing facility, a move officials say could position the island as a regional hub for high-tech production. The Guam Advanced Material & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) broke ground Thursday in Dededo." The project, led by the nonprofit Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America, aims to produce advanced components for US Navy submarines and commercial industries across Asia, according to Kuam News. "Today is the day Guam joins the ranks of all 50 states, establishing a supplier of manufactured submarine parts for the United States Navy," said Neal Orringer, president of ASTRO America, during the ceremony." "We're building a Guam-based factory to make parts made in Guam, train local students to become mechanical engineers, and employ them in…...