Origami—Engineering Inspiration

Researchers are using origami as the inspiration to create programmable surfaces that alter the physical properties of a uniform substance across a range of directions. Published in Advanced Materials, they describe programmable…

Thoughtworks: ML to Propel IoT

Thoughtworks released Volume 27 of the Technology Radar, a biannual report based on the company’s global observations, conversations, and frontline experiences solving tough business challenges. With the growth of computational power on…

Renault and Nissan Hash Out Reboot

The alliance between Renault and Nissan began in 1999. They are now dealing with their future. The companies' partnership reads like a mystery novel, complete with the arrest of the alliance chairman Ghosn on financial misconduct charges…

Tackling Engineer Shortages Head On

There is a desperate shortage of engineers. Purdue’s Engineering Professor Zhihong Chen is proactively attempting to solve the dilemma. The semiconductor industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the Chips and Science Act provides…