Roberto Baldwin Its getting chilly outside. Why not curl up with the latest episode of the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast  ? One of the more interesting aspects of automotive production and design over the past decade is additive manufacturing. While most of what we hear about the process involv

(Image: sofiko14/adobe.stock.com) Endoscopic imaging system development requires coordination between various engineering disciplines, especially for optical illumination and imaging engines, particularly when adding fluorescence imaging capabilities. The optical illumination and imaging engines set

Photonics & Imaging Technology INSIDER The lab set-up for a new tool that can measure femtosecond lasers. (Image: Lund University) Ultrashort laser pulses — that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second — have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this

White Paper: Automotive SPONSORED BY: The transition from traditional electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle architectures to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) has increased the demand for development tools considerably. The choice of suitable solutions is limited by new heterogeneous multi-core

Robotics & Automation INSIDER A microrobot on a US penny, showing scale. (Image: Michael Simari, University of Michigan) Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machine

White Paper: Test & Measurement SPONSORED BY: Stereo microscopes are essential when precise 3D visualization of samples is required in laboratories or production environments. Because users may spend extended periods examining, observing, documenting, or dissecting samples, its crucial t

Overview The January 2026 special report on Photonics, Optics & Imaging presents cutting-edge advancements across diverse fields including quantum optics, machine vision, laser technology, and imaging systems, highlighting innovations with broad scientific and industrial implications. A key feat

Overview The January 2026 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Special Report offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the EV industry, focusing on technological advancements, safety innovations, market trends, and manufacturing developments. A significant focus is on imp

Roberto Baldwin Ouster and Qualcomm share details about their latest hardware. (SAE MEDIA/HYUNDAI) Self-driving vehicles are increasingly entering our roadways. Robotaxis from Waymo and Zoox are currently on US roads delivering passengers from place to place within very specific geofenced areas. Wha

Penn State University, University Park, PA The flexible sensor, ideal for use in the human body, uses laser-induced graphene to simultaneously but separately measure temperature and strain, potentially enabling better wound healing monitoring by providing clearer insights into inflammation and recov

Northwestern University, Cook County, IL Northwestern University engineers have unveiled a new technology that creates precise movements to mimic complex tactile sensations, including pressure, vibration, stretching, sliding, and twisting. (Image: Northwestern University) When it comes to haptic fe

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC The sensor is made from yarns consisting of two triboelectric materials, one with a positive electric charge and the other with a negative charge, which were integrated into conventional textile fabrics using embroidery machines. (Image: NCSU) A new study

National University of Singapore, Singapore Developed by researchers from the National University of Singapore, the ReSURF sensor features a versatile material that forms a self-assembling and water-repellent surface — a concept inspired by the oily protective layer of human skin. (Image: College of

University of California San Diego, CA An example VR scene for an office with building hardware mapped as mixed reality objects that can be interacted with. (Image: University of California San Diego) A new system that brings together real-world sensing and virtual reality would make it easier for b

RF & Microwave INSIDER VIAVI Solutions is combing augmented reality (AR) technology with smart wireless testing and RF analytics in an upgrade to its OneAdvisor 800 Wireless platform, pictured here. (Image: VIAVI Solutions) Viavi Solutions Inc. has integrated the RF Viewer augmented reality (AR)

White Paper: Design SPONSORED BY: This white paper outlines how modern vibration analysis and balancing systems help aviation maintenance teams detect, isolate, and correct jet engine vibration. It explains how overall engine vibration is composed of contributions from multiple rotating comp

White Paper: Design SPONSORED BY: This application note describes how direct RF digitization enables precise measurement of extremely weak radio astronomy signals centered near 100 MHz. Traditional down-conversion architectures add noise, phase distortion, and calibration complexity, while d

Motion Design INSIDER The wearable system glued onto a cloth armband. (Image: The researchers) Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a next-generation wearable system that enables people to control machines using everyday gestures — even while running, riding in a car, o

Motion Design INSIDER The movement of sea stars involves the motion of hundreds of tiny tube feet. (Image: Gerald Corsi/iStock) Sea stars are creatures whose movements involve the coordination of hundreds of tiny tube feet to navigate complex environments — despite the lack of a central brain. In ot

Motion Design INSIDER Researcher Jasmine Li in the Carnegie Mellon Robotic Caregiving and Human Interaction Lab. (Image: The researchers) Building on her experience volunteering at retirement homes, Carnegie Mellon researcher Jasmine Li decided to focus her research on assistive robotics that help p