Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool
Acting as a “virtual spectrometer,” SpectroGen generates spectroscopic data in any modality, such as X-ray or infrared, to quickly assess a material’s quality.
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Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts
Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.
A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
MIT researchers developed a model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries.
Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel
The novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.
New 3D bioprinting technique may improve production of engineered tissue
The method enhances 3D bioprinting capabilities, accelerating process optimization for real-world applications in tissue engineering.
A new community for computational science and engineering
The stand-alone PhD program is building connections and preparing students to make a difference.
DOE selects MIT to establish a Center for the Exascale Simulation of Coupled High-Enthalpy Fluid–Solid Interactions
The research center, sponsored by the DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration, will advance the simulation of extreme environments, such as those in hypersonic flight and atmospheric reentry.
Study finds cell memory can be more like a dimmer dial than an on/off switch
The findings may redefine how cell identity is established and enable the creation of more sophisticated engineered tissues.
AI and machine learning for engineering design
Popular mechanical engineering course applies machine learning and AI theory to real-world engineering design.
J-WAFS welcomes Daniela Giardina as new executive director
Succeeding founding executive director Renee Robins, Giardina will help shape and implement the goals and initiatives of MIT’s eminent water and food program.
Soft materials hold onto “memories” of their past, for longer than previously thought
New findings could help manufacturers design gels, lotions, or even paving materials that last longer and perform more predictably.
Engineering fantasy into reality
PhD student Erik Ballesteros is building “Doc Ock” arms for future astronauts.
Imaging tech promises deepest looks yet into living brain tissue at single-cell resolution
By combining several cutting-edge imaging technologies, a new microscope system could enable unprecedentedly deep and precise visualization of metabolic and neuronal activity, potentially even in humans.
Materials Research Laboratory: Driving interdisciplinary materials research at MIT
The MRL helps bring together academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation in sustainability, energy, and advanced materials.
How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies
MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently.