Sustainability
"Sustainable Engineering" - Full Program - Michigan Engineering Mconne ..41:26Brought to you by mconnex (http://www.engin.umich.edu/alumni) "sustainability in engineering" is presented by steven j....
View ArticleSmart Prosthetic Foot
An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.“For amputees, what they experience when they’re trying to walk...
View ArticleBatteries of the Future
Batteries of the Future (Full) | MconneX | BrownBag Learning58:32Brought to you by mconnex (http://www.engin.umich.edu/alumni) about the series: what advancements in batteries are being made and how...
View ArticleBetter fuel injectors for motorcycles
A new fuel injection system designed especially for small engines aims to help cut emissions by up to 70 percent. The new system, called PicoSpray, is simpler and cheaper than current fuel injections,...
View ArticleWIMS2 Webinar: MEMS Energy Harvester
Friday, Dec, 7, 2012 3:00 pm EDT Register Here Abstract Energy harvesting is now attracting much attention targeting at their applications such as automotive sensors, implantable medical devices and...
View ArticleNano Recipes: Creating Materials By Design
The ability to mix and match properties at the nano level is key to making materials that are strong but lightweight or can store energy, says U-M researcher John Hart. Hart, an assistant professor of...
View ArticleCreating energy-efficient data centers
Many data centers use the same amount of electricity needed to power a small city, says U-M Professor Thomas Wenisch. With more than half a million data centers in the world, that’s a lot of energy...
View ArticleFrom running roaches to robots
U-M engineers are analyzing the reflexes of cockroaches to aid in developing steadier robots. Professor Shai Revzen is recording the reaction of running cockroaches being shoved sideways, discovering...
View ArticleWhat makes the perfect swing in baseball?
With opening day around the corner, fans around the country are gearing up to watch the big hitters. We asked U-M Engineering Professor Noel Perkins to tell us the factors that going into swinging the...
View ArticleNano and Micro Manufacturing Workshop
Wednesday-Thursday, May 22-23, 2013 Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center, Dearborn, MI Workshop Topics Industry Needs Barriers to Commercialization Manufacturing Processes Advanced...
View Articlewhat impact does your lawn have on our earth
It’s summertime, and lawnmowers can be heard in neighborhoods across America as homeowners work outside to take care of their lawns. That lawn care requires resources such as electricity, gasoline,...
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