Mobility Engineering Technology

BWI trained its custom AI agent to work on air suspension, which is governed by a large set of design variables that interact in tightly coupled, non-linear ways. (BWI) The demands placed on suspension engineering have shifted in two directions at once. Vehicles continue to increase in mass while, at the same time, development timescales are being reduced.

White PaperRobotics, Automation & Control Key points Electric linear actuators provide better efficiency, precision, and lower lifetime costs than fluid power systems. Engineers must carefully choose between rod or rodless styles, screw types, and motor options. Correct installation and environmental protection are vital to prevent premature wear and ensure reliability.

Overview This document features an interview with Nick Longworth, Manager for Robotic Solutions at SICK, explaining how the company’s dLocate portfolio leverages AI-powered object localization to streamline and accelerate robotic picking automation. Traditional robotic vision often relies on predefined patterns, CAD models, or geometric features, which struggle with flexible, deformable, overlapping, or irregular items.

White PaperMaterials Key points Evolving regulations are forcing medical manufacturers to find alternatives to TPO-based UV adhesives. Hoenle's new TPO-free adhesives deliver up to 200% stronger bonds without sacrificing curing speed. These advanced adhesives and inline process controls ensure consistent medical device assembly quality. Regulatory requirements are transforming medical device manufacturing.

NASA has activated the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Wide Field Instrument. (Image: NASA) NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team successfully activated the Wide Field Instrument, a 300-megapixel infrared camera that will allow scientists to explore wide swaths of the cosmos very quickly without sacrificing exquisite detail.

Rocket Lab has introduced its new “Inverted Metamorphic (IMM) Apex” solar cell. (Image: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab Corporation has announced the production release of Inverted Metamorphic (IMM) Apex, the latest iteration of its next-generation solar cell designed to deliver exceptional efficiency and reliability for space applications.

Muon’s Starlight propulsion system validated on orbit to pave the way for customer constellation deployments later in 2026. (Image: Muon) Muon Space recently announced the successful first-ever in-space firing of a zinc-fueled Hall-effect thruster. The burn was executed aboard SERT-III, a dedicated propulsion test spacecraft designed, built, and launched by Muon in less than one year.

Automotive engineering teams face mounting pressure to shorten development cycles, reduce costs, and deliver increasingly complex vehicle programs. Companies are flooded with AI offerings, but many organizations are still struggling to move beyond isolated pilot projects and realize measurable value.

A laser communication link to be demonstrated between a LEO satellite and the PHOENIX 2 spacecraft during re-entry. Source: ATMOS Space Cargo. Background elements generated using AI-enabled tools.

From new metallic alloys and high-modulus thermoplastics to calculating the benefits and costs of using adhesives instead of traditional welding, lightweighting in cars touches nearly every aspect of performance, cost, and sustainability.