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Laser Directed Energy Deposition for Military Aircraft Repairs

Rosebank Engineering, RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing, and Swinburne University of Technology have launched an additive manufacturing initiative to repair worn military aircraft components. Supported by the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, the alliance focuses on qualifying laser directed energy deposition to bypass long-lead-time overseas parts replacements. This engineering innovation aims to meet stringent aerospace structural benchmarks directly on the factory floor.

Letizia Giugliano

Mechanical Engineering

Engineered Crystal Defects Strengthen Metal Alloys Without Chemical Tweaks

Materials scientists have developed a two-step method that turns internal crystal imperfections into reinforcing networks across metal alloys. The innovation, documented by researchers at The Ohio State University, boosts mechanical strength and thermal creep resistance without altering chemical composition. Published on October 15, 2026, the technique provides new structural principles for extreme-environment machinery.

Letizia Giugliano

Mechanical Engineering

Future submarines will be inspired by squid

Two researchers from the University of California in San Diego studied the aerodynamic and propulsive advantages of a means of transport inspired by cephalopods Nature is always a source of inspiration for scientists, as in this case where a submarine model inspired by squid with advanced fluid…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca