ASME TechCast

ASME Techcast talks with Boeing’s Melissa Orme about smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and the role of Women in 3D Printing.

As sensing systems move into tougher environments, material choice matters more than ever. In this episode of ASME TechCast, SCHOTT’s Tina Gallo returns to discuss the glass materials inside LiDAR systems and why material selection can make such a difference in performance. To learn more about SCHOTT’s specialty glass solutions, visit ⁠schott.com⁠ .

Paul Fakes of ASME’s Washington office examines the 2026 policy issues—from federal funding to AI regulation—that could shape the future of engineering.

Steam operations manager Zac McGinnis discusses the engineering, history, and enduring appeal of ASME Landmark No. 611.

Sustainability, clean technologies, and the push for decarbonization are somewhat loaded topics these days, but there's no doubt that this area is seeing plenty of interest, investment, and innovation. Milo Werner is a general partner at DCVC , a 15-year-old venture fund that invests in deep tech. Warner works on the energy and climate platform, investing in companies that are commercializing...

In this episode of ASME TechCast, we're joined by Bradley Hope, Steven Gerdeman, and Rahul Rajadhyaksha to explore how AI is reshaping design for manufacturing and where it meets its limits. Learn why rule-based systems remain essential, what the "cold start problem" reveals about AI's limitations, and how a hybrid approach will likely define the next generation of workflows. Thi...

Cobots are designed to work alongside people, assisting with repetitive or physically demanding tasks. As manufacturers face labor shortages, these robotic systems are becoming an important tool for supporting workers and keeping them at the center of production. In this TechCast episode, we speak with Christine Bush of Schneider Electric about how cobots are being deployed in modern manufacturing...

ASME TechCast kicks off a new series, “Meet Your Educator,” spotlighting engineering professionals at  ASME Learning & Development  who are providing specialized training to help engineering professionals advance their skills and grow their careers. In this episode, Chris O'Rourke, manager of the Educator Community, chats with welding instructor Logan Kucerak, owner and founder of Kucerak...

In this episode, we check in with Wyatt Roberts, Head of New Construction at Dandelion Energy, about what geothermal HVAC looks like in practice. Building on our previous conversation with Dandelion founder  Kathy Hannun, the discussion shifts to the MEP perspective. Learn how mechanical engineers can bring geothermal into their toolbox and adapt to its growing role in modern, high-performance bui...

3D Print Application Engineer Emily Levin is one of 13,000 members of Women in 3D Printing and works to make the technology ready, not just for prototyping, but for production.

Mechanical Engineering ’s editorial team gathers for an annual look back at 2025’s top stories, ranging from rededicating the last U.S. coal-fired passenger locomotive in the U.S., to NASA’s Artemis mission, to unique tools engineered to be used in extreme conditions.

The global additive manufacturing industry is currently valued somewhere around $30 billion, depending on which analyst you ask, but many projections expect that value to grow beyond $100 billion as soon as around 2030.  But according to Women in 3D Printing, a global organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and inspiring women who are using Additive Manufacturing technologies, women only...

Do you ever think much about paint and coatings? Or the fact that pretty much everything in the built environment has some sort of protection on it? Paint and coatings are a $200 billion global industry, according to the American Coatings Association. Engineers are constantly developing new and innovative protections to ensure structures can withstand the elements and even improve a building’s ene...

If you see a concrete structure of any kind, be it a building, road, or maybe piece of art, in all likelihood it’s supported by rebar. While there are a few varieties of steel rebar, from the standard steel to epoxy coated, they all suffer from corrosion issues.   Two doctoral graduates from MIT launched a startup called Allium Engineering a few years ago that’s taking aim at that issue by manufac...

Multiple setbacks haven’t stopped engineering student Michelle Delk from embracing opportunity and pursuing a graduate degree.

When it comes to engineering and design, no matter the end goal, be it a device or structure or sweeping plan of action, the idea that engineering is done for the betterment of humanity is a constant, whether it can be tangibly quantified or not. As Sita Syal and Julia Kramer, assistant professors in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, recently wrote in their study, “ Design and...

What do rockets, robots, and a looming recession have in common? They're all part of the August issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine, and our top picks for today’s podcast. Reusable Rockets Don’t Just Fly, They Sweat by Nicole Imeson looks at a surprising new idea for spacecraft design. Robots as Materials? by Nancy Kristof showcases research where biology and robotics meet in unexpected w...

Mike Zimmerman, CEO and founder of Z-Polymers developed a material that allows for the printing of commercial grade materials on consumer-level 3Dprinters.

In this special episode, Jeffrey Winters, editor in chief of Mechanical Engineering , looks back at some of his favorite articles from his 23 years at the magazine, and some of the writers who made them possible.

A new device is bringing together the two somewhat disparate worlds of engineering and ballet.  When most folks think of ballet, often the first thing that comes to mind are pointe shoes, which help make dancing on your toes possible. Traditional pointe shoes are still made with paste, fabric and cardboard, although some makers now use synthetic materials. But when it comes to learning how to danc...

In this final episode of our four-part series with SCHOTT, we explore the lesser-known capabilities of glass materials and why they deserve a closer look from engineers. Tina Gallo and Zach Wimmer return to share how SCHOTT collaborates with engineers across industries, guiding material selection and innovation at every stage. Learn more at schott.com .

In this episode, we speak with Zach Wimmer, Director of Applications Engineering at SCHOTT, about a specialty glass-ceramic engineered to withstand continuous use at up to 1100°F and thermal shocks from temperatures as high as 1700°F. Listen in on how NEXTREMA® is helping engineers solve tough challenges in high-heat environments. This episode is part three of a four-part series. To learn more abo...

Aaron Wemhoff, professor of mechanical engineering at Villanova University, examines waste heat generated by data centers and posits that the situation is as much an opportunity as a challenge.

Tina Gallo of SCHOTT joins us in this episode   to discuss the remarkable versatility of borosilicate glass. From its pharmaceutical origins to its role in fusion reactors, space telescopes, and microelectronics, learn how Borofloat® is helping engineers meet the demands of today’s most advanced technologies. This episode is part two of a four-part series. To learn more about how SCHOTT’s specialt...

Brown University doctoral student in fluid and thermal sciences, Eva Erickson, brought her engineering mindset to Survivor Season 48. As the show’s first openly autistic contestant, she went the distance—making it to the finale and finishing second overall. Erickson is one of 25 engineers selected for ASME's 2025 Watch List. Full list to be published in the June issue of Mechanical Engineering...