What if robots could feel? New touch technology

See how scientists from Cambridge University have developed a low-cost, flexible, and durable robotic “skin”—shaped for any application and trained with machine learning—that enables robots to sense and meaningfully respond to pressure, temperature, humidity, and even damage.

re:Members+ASM

ASM + re:Members Chapter Partnership ASM International has recently partnered with re:Members to help expand the support we offer to Chapters. Read below to learn more about this exciting development. Page Sections Who is re:Members? Benefits Why The Change? Is It Mandatory? Potential Costs Training/Support Outside USA/Canada? Account Access More Details Who is re:Members? re:Members […]

Symphony of Elements Exhibition at Sloss Furnaces Offers Metallography Education and Engagement

Against the backdrop of towering smokestacks and steel-laden history, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Ala., became a portal into the inner workings of modern metallurgy with the opening of the Symphony of Elements: Art and Science of Metals exhibition on May 23. This innovative showcase, running through August 2025, offers a rare and compelling fusion of technical achievements, advanced materials science, and visual art.

Instron launches new AVE3 Advanced Video Extensometer

Instron, Norwood, Mass., released the AVE3, an advanced non-contacting video extensometer that delivers precise strain measurement with unparalleled, micron-level accuracy for tensile, compression, and bend testing.