http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/topic/mechanical-engineering.html Mechanical engineering headlines from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology News Office. en-us http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/www/mitlogo-rss.jpg http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/topic/mechanical-engineering.html 88 31 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/thermo-0724.html MIT's cogeneration plant, which provides most of the electricity, heat and air conditioning for the campus, could get even more efficient if a team of students' project to harness surplus heat works as expected. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/thermo-0724.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/nanochips-0708.html MIT researchers have achieved a significant advance in nanoscale lithographic technology, used in the manufacture of computer chips and electronic devices, to make finer patterns of lines over larger areas than have been possible with other methods. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/nanochips-0708.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/protein-binding-0630.html MIT researchers have developed a novel technique to measure the strength of the bonds between two protein molecules important in cell machinery: Gently tugging them apart with light beams. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/protein-binding-0630.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/solar-dish-0618.html A team led by MIT students this week successfully tested a prototype of what may be the most cost-efficient solar power system in the world--one team members believe has the potential to revolutionize global energy production. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/solar-dish-0618.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/awards-engineering-tt0604.html Awards given in the MIT School of Engineering for the academic year 2007-2008. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/awards-engineering-tt0604.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/awards-meche-tt0604.html Awards given in MIT Mechanical Engineering for the academic year 2007-2008. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/awards-meche-tt0604.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/porsche-tt0521.html With a click and a hum, the sleek Porsche 914 pulled away from the curb while onlookers watched anxiously and the passenger gazed down at a laptop plugged into the dashboard. Why the drama? The 1976 Porsche was operating on 18 high-tech batteries. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/porsche-tt0521.html http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/itw-wheelchairs-tt0521.html MIT students in this year's 'Wheelchair Design in Developing Countries' class split into five teams and each came up with new variations on how to help bring mobility to people whose lives could be dramatically changed by it. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/itw-wheelchairs-tt0521.html