3D Printed Parts That Can Kill Bacteria
Researchers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, have created 3D printed parts that are resistant to common strains of bacteria.
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What do engineers REALLY think about Tesla’s Cybertruck?
This week Tesla unveiled their highly anticipated cyberpunk inspired Cybertruck much to the amusement of the automobile industry experts. Elon Musk presented Cybertruck as a
Genoa Bridge collapse 2018 – how did it happen, could it have been avoided?
On 14th August 2018 the Morandi Bridge (Ponte Morandi) in Genoa collapsed with initial fears that more than 30 people lost their lives. As you
Bendable Smartphone and Smartwatch – Advancing Innovation
Bendable Smartphone Moxi Group, a small startup based in Chongqing, China is hoping to upset current smartphone technologies with their release of the first bendable
Electric Aircraft: the Sun-Flyer
Electric Aircraft gives Flight This innovation may have a huge effect on the world of aviation, by massively reducing the cost of flight time and
The Historic Arrival of Juno
According to Greek mythology, the goddess Juno was the only one able to see through her husband Jupiter’s puffs of smoke and cloudy disguises. By
3D Printed Drug Spritam Cleared By FDA
The medical industry is a fertile ground for some of the most promising and innovative uses for additive manufacturing. As the FDA begins to approve
SpotMini From Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics recently broke the mould with its ATLAS robot but the company has just released a new funky, flexible and extremely well advanced model
Flirtey announces first FAA approved delivery drone
If you think the idea of delivering goods using the latest drone technology is still some way off commercial reality then you need to think
Tell us about your happiest mechanical design moment …and WIN some amazing prizes!
THE PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED! WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY Great news! EngineeringClicks is giving away some fantastic prizes, courtesy of our friends at
Lilium Aircraft: The Future of Personal Flights
The 22nd century never seemed so close As the 21st century advances, science-fiction could soon be science fact thanks to Lilium aircraft. Whilst  we are
EKOCYCLE Cube – The Growing 3D Printing Frontier
With so much going on in the world of 3D printing, it is difficult to tell just where the technology could go in the next
Invisibility Cloaks in the Real World
Invisibility cloaks are no longer found only in the imaginary worlds of James Bond and Harry Potter. In fact, various forms of invisibility cloaks have
The Dyson Supersonic …bladelessly blowing you away
How do you create a new design to revolutionize and change the technology around an every-day device? A technology that hasn’t had fundamental changes in
Exosuit Development for the Battlefield
The exosuit or “Exoskeleton suit” is no longer just found in the realm of science fiction and the big screen, but is getting closer to becoming
Personal Delivery Robot – Starship Technologies
Your delivery man might soon be a cutting-edge intelligent robot trundling down the street on six-wheels. In early 2015 Starship Technologies launched an autonomous delivery
Supersonic Travel – the revival?
Most of us in the aeronautics industry remember the famous Concorde…the famous supersonic commercial jet that became reality but didn’t last long enough to become mainstream. In Denver,
The Robot Clam That Could Someday Help Lay Transatlantic Cable
The mechanics of animal locomotion have recently become a source of inspiration for many designers. One example of this is Assistant Professor Amos Winter’s project,
Tesla Motors go OPEN SOURCE with its electric car technology
For most people, Nicholas Tesla is known for his work in electromagnetism and the unit given his name. For a smaller portion of the public,
Bioprinting: 3D printing LIVING tissue
The bioprinting sector has taken a very large leap forward. The Drexel Biofabrication lab, led by Wei Sun, PhD,, has just printed its first living
The flying jellyfish machine: How nature inspired a new flight design concept
Human innovations are often inspired by, and at times copied from, the existing designs of nature. Human flight is one example where man adapted one
Tell us what you LOVE about mechanical design, and WIN a SpaceMouse Wireless!
 **NOTE: THE PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED** Yes folks! MDF is giving away a fantastic SpaceMouse wireless, courtesy of our friends at 3Dconnexion. It’s their
Bionic hand with sensory feedback
The most recent innovations in prosthetics aren’t coming from advances in manufacturing methods, but rather advances in technologies connecting the prosthetic directly to the user’s
Super-efficient nanoscale engine created
Of all the powering options available nowadays, heat engines were the first to be developed in the industrial years, and they remain a classic choice
3D Printed Brain for surgical training
When medical students train as surgeons they typically practice on cadavers or use simulators. A simulation allows students to hone their skills by looking into
