The motivations for using biology as inspiration to engineering vary based on the project, but for Ling Li, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, the combination of flexibility and protection seen in the chiton mollusk was all the motivation necessary. “The system we’ve developed is based on the chiton, which has […]

DefenceTalkMilitary Occupational Specialty, or MOS 12B, Combat Engineer is now open to all female enlisted Soldiers of all components, according to Army Directive 2015-27. The June 16 directive from Army Secretary John M. McHugh makes available 20,563 additional positions for women and opens the last of the 16 engineer MOSs, which were closed to women. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-opens-20563-engineering-positions-to-women-64614/

DefenceTalkWith the steady increase in computing power, engineers are able to improve lethality with sophisticated computer models by eliminating unworkable designs. Mechanical engineers can understand the effects different caliber ammunition will have on targets. “We are able to get a more detailed small-caliber lethality analysis with more advanced computer technology, by quantifying the numerous constituents […]https://www.defencetalk.com/computer-simulations-improve-lethality-64297/

DefenceTalkA versatile new suite of modular appliances promises to make feeding Soldiers in the field a more energy-efficient, cleaner, cooler and quieter process. Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems, or PM FSS, and the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center’s Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate have teamed up to produce prototypes of the new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/modular-appliances-to-dramatically-improve-field-feeding-47461/