Many in need of solutions to overcome complexities in testing for ground support, propulsion, avionics, payload systems, and bus infrastructure also need cost-efficient ways to verify each of these systems. Solutions to this challenge exist thanks to modern technology, including Hardware-in-the-Loop

White Paper: Medical SPONSORED BY: This application paper explores the role of sensors in medical pump design. It covers how force, bubble, and temperature sensors help improve safety, accuracy, and reliability—especially in critical care settings. With practical examples and insights from T

Overview The Automotive Test & Simulation Special Report from May 2025 delves into the latest advancements in automotive testing, particularly focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering workflows. This report highlights the evolving lan

Andrew Corselli Researchers have taught the CARL-Bot to position itself such that it can catch a ride on underwater vortex rings rather than fighting the turbulence. (Image: Gunnarson/Dabiri/Caltech) Caltech scientists led by John Dabiri (PhD 05), the Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanic

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER Zetian Mi (left) discusses research with group members Samuel Yang, Danhao Wang and Jiangnan Liu (right) next to the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) used to grow the thin layers of ferroelectric nitrides used in the study. The team discovered why these materials dont b

University of California, Berkeley, CA The wearable sensors provide real-time measurements of sweat rate and electrolytes and metabolites in sweat. (Image: Bizen Maskey, Sunchon National University) Researchers developed wearable skin sensors that can detect what’s in a person’s sweat. Using the sen

University of Bath, United Kingdom In the sensor, gold nanodisks are arranged in squares, shown on the bottom left. The arrangement causes the sensor to emit UV light (in blue). (Image: V.K Valev and D.C Hooper) Researchers have developed a new type of sensor platform using a gold nanoparticle array

University of Washington, Seattle, WA Shown here is a Manduca sexta moth with the sensor on its back. (Image: Mark Stone/University of Washington) Researchers have created a 98-milligram sensor system — about one tenth the weight of a jellybean or less than one-hundredth of an ounce — that can ride

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER Mohammed Hassan (right), associate professor of physics and optical sciences, and Mohamed Sennary, a graduate student studying optics and physics, holding the commercial transistor they used to develop a petahertz-speed transistor. (Image: The researchers) What if u

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER Measuring just two centimeters long and one-and-a-half centimeters wide, the device comprises a chamber, a collection of sensors, a programmable valve, an electronic circuit, and a small rechargeable battery. Instead of touching the skin directly, the chamber hovers

Medical-grade wearables are beginning to seamlessly integrate with diverse healthcare systems and electronic health records. (Image: ArtemisDiana/AdobeStock) This episode explores the challenges and breakthroughs in achieving interoperability as medical-grade wearables seamlessly integrate with dive

Typically constrained by battery life, wearables must balance the need for continuous monitoring with power efficiency. (Image: Elena Uve/AdobeStock) Wearable devices are typically constrained by battery life. This episode explores balancing the need for continuous monitoring with power efficiency,

Overview The Aerospace Manufacturing Special Report for February 2024 delves into the latest advancements and emerging technologies shaping the aerospace industry. It highlights the critical role of innovation in enhancing productivity and sustainability in manufacturing processes. One of the key th

One of the most widely used test instruments, the oscilloscopes primary function is to provide a graph — usually in an X-Y plot — of a signal’s voltage over time.Its applications include acoustic research, television-production engineering, and electronics design. So, how much do you know about osci

Overview The February 2024 Special Report on Test & Measurement focuses on the critical performance of electronic systems in military aircraft and warships, emphasizing the importance of reliable signal transmission for mission success. As modern armed forces increasingly depend on high-speed da

Wearables can increase patient engagement and gather robust data for a clinical trial. (Image: photon_photo /AdobeStock) Demonstrating the clinical efficacy and reliability of a medical device is essential. Conducting rigorous clinical trials and providing robust evidence to support the devices clai

Vivally is an at-home, non-invasive therapy for urge urinary incontinence and urinary urgency without the need for surgery, implants, or drugs. (Image: Avation Medical) Surgery- and drug-free at-home wearable neuromodulation represents a huge advancement for a variety of clinical conditions, includi

University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA This so-called “force sticker” is a thin, flexible electronic device that measures forces between objects in contact. (Image: David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering) Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed e

Pohang University of Science & Technology, Pohang, South Korea Detection of three-axial shoulder rotation motion detection vial multiaxial strain mapping. (Image: POSTECH) Recently, a Korean company donated a wearable robot, designed to aid patients with limited mobility during their rehabilitat

Stanford University, Palo Alto, California Artist’s depiction of the biodegradable pressure sensor wrapped around a blood vessel with the antenna off to the side. Layers are separated to show details of the antenna’s structure. (Image: Levent Beker) Monitoring the success of surgery on blood vessels