Emily Levin, a 3D print application engineer at HP, is working to advance 3D printing from prototyping to production. A member of Women in 3D Printing, which ASME acquired in 2025, Levin has developed multi-jet fusion polymers and printing processes for industries such as health care and manufacturing.

Engineers at the University of Texas at Arlington have developed the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton, a soft, air-powered device designed to help workers reduce muscle strain during tasks such as lifting and drilling. Tests show the exoskeleton can reduce biceps and triceps muscle activity by up to 22%, potentially helping prevent musculoskeletal disorders, which account for 30% of nonfatal work injuries.

The Neural-Enabled Prosthetic Hand, developed by Florida International University and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, represents a significant advancement for amputee soldiers. This innovative prosthetic integrates with the human nervous system to restore the sensation of touch, addressing the limitations of traditional prosthetics that lack feedback. By closing the sensory loop, NEPH allows users to feel grip force and hand aperture, enhancing their ability to perform tasks without visual confirmation. This breakthrough not only improves the quality of life for amputees by reducing phantom limb pain but also has potential implications for future military technology integration.

Researchers discovered "zombosomes," microscopic vesicles that move independently and carry organelles, in lab-grown brain cells. The vesicles can transport proteins linked to Parkinson's disease, potentially contributing to the spread of neurodegenerative disorders, according to the study in Cell Reports.

Wichita State University engineering students visited Mueller Elementary School to teach STEM skills through a hands-on project called "Clark the Pug." The activity involved creating a 3D prosthetic for a pug. "It's good for teamwork, how to work together, how to communicate with each other," says Terrance Williams, director of recruitment for WSU College of Engineering. "A lot of times, they're having to work in teams of four or five students, and they have to come up with a design together."

A study published in PLOS Biology found that microgravity alters the interactions between bacteriophages and their bacterial hosts. The research, which involved sending Escherichia coli and T7 phages to the International Space Station, found that both bacteria and phages accumulated different mutations in space compared with those on Earth.

Helical Fusion of Japan has developed a unique coil manufacturing machine in partnership with Sugino Machine to produce high-temperature superconducting coils for the Helix HARUKA reactor. This development marks a significant step toward commercial nuclear fusion energy, with key demonstrations planned by 2030.

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