As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...

Panasonic is introducing design for disassembly for circularity, a concept that could be adopted for the built environment and help future proof housing.

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

Researchers from China and the United States have proposed a novel modular floating PV (FPV) solution to assess the behavior of offshore, multi-connected modules under combined wave-wind conditions.

Urban, market-rate housing that lower-income workers can actually afford is one of our country’s biggest needs. For multifamily designers, this challenge presents several opportunities for creating ...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has indicated it will certify NuScale’s 50-MWe (160 MWth) small modular reactor (SMR) design, marking another definitive milestone for the reactor vendor and ...

Modular Li-ion battery designs offer superb thermal runaway containment, serviceability, recyclability and scalability, making them ideal for various applications. However, they can have higher mass ...