Mechanical Engineering Magazine

Solar panels are laminated using plastic sheets, which are tough to recycle. A new method eliminates the plastic. https://lnkd.in/g-DBVgum

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and Mechanical Engineering Magazine are so kind and great to work with. I was pleased to be recognized in the 2024 "Watch List" in the ME Magazine and now it's available online! Engineers can be such a force for good if we'll work together to develop their whole skillset and put them in positions to succeed, not only focus on technical tasks to complete. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gV4Np_GR

An engineer’s job is to solve problems, but these professionals face unprecedented challenges and not all are caused by the projects they work on. https://lnkd.in/dbrCxwkP

Find out how much you know about the schools considered by the U.S. News & World Report to be the “best” when it comes to mechanical engineering and other undergraduate degree programs. https://lnkd.in/eav5XRa8

Higher silicon content in steel alloys used for electric motors offers numerous benefits and is now proving possible to produce thanks to 3D printing and iron-silicon powder. https://lnkd.in/d2ysnV2g

Congratulations to Julian Leland Bell, senior engineer, JTEC Energy, Inc., for being named to ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Mechanical Engineering magazine 2024 Watchlist! Innovation is the driving force of engineering. And innovators—the bold thinkers, the relentless problem solvers, and the daring dreamers—are the ones who lead the way to solving today’s challenges. With this sentiment in mind, Julian is one of 25 early career engineers who have already left their marks on industry, academia, and society. At JTEC, he is helping to develop a device for converting low-temperature waste heat into electrical power at very high efficiencies—the Johnson Thermal-Electrochemical Converter. https://lnkd.in/dq8G7Pzs

How has AC impacted everyday life? In the U.S., at least, it's present where people live, work, shop, and drive. https://lnkd.in/ddzMdfKh

Engineers who spend their time thinking, analyzing, and imagining often find it hard to unwind. But there are steps they can take to initiate and manage a digital detox. https://lnkd.in/eVaSsfyM

Congratulations to Nathan Barkley, pressure vessel team lead, Becht, for being named to ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Mechanical Engineering magazine 2024 Watchlist! Innovation is the driving force of engineering. And innovators—the bold thinkers, the relentless problem solvers, and the daring dreamers—are the ones who lead the way to solving today’s challenges. With this sentiment in mind, Nathan is one of 25 early career engineers who have already left their marks on industry, academia, and society. He is now working on a project to evaluate and recertify pressure vessels and heat exchangers built in the 1970s for new design conditions. “The concept is to use soybean oil instead of crude oil feedstock to make the diesel,” Barkley said. Whether the future of energy production is primary fueled by hydrocarbons, nuclear, hydrogen, biofuels, wind/solar, or some other technology, Barkley believes that pressure equipment engineering is needed to redesign aging equipment. https://lnkd.in/dYi3tU-x

A diverse workforce enhances employee engagement and addresses global customer challenges and employee resource groups (ERGs) are critical to foster a sense of belonging among diverse employees. https://lnkd.in/eiiCYmp7