Hardware Articles

Brooke Becher

Updated on April 07, 2025

This century-old technology helps stabilize the grid during peak demand and can restore power after blackouts. Here’s how it works.

Hal Koss

Updated on April 03, 2025

But you probably won’t own one anytime soon.

Brian Nordli

Updated on April 03, 2025

Daniel Belquer built a device that translates music into vibrations. We spoke with him about the prototyping process.

Stephen Gossett

Updated on April 03, 2025

When your mission is unprecedented, sometimes that means inventing a whole new toolkit.

Yuval Boger

Updated on April 01, 2025

Don’t let the lack of trained quantum specialists hold your organization back. Our expert explains how to build a quantum-ready workforce.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 31, 2025

By seamlessly blending simulated sight, sound and touch, VR headsets trick the brain into experiencing virtual realities as if they were real. Here’s a look at the technology behind the experience.

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 31, 2025

Known for being remarkably strong, lightweight and flexible, graphene stands to revolutionize industries from electronics to aerospace. Here’s a look at some of the top companies driving its development and innovation. 

Brooke Becher

Updated on March 26, 2025

Advanced materials are engineered to have enhanced properties — whether that be exceptional strength, improved conductivity or resistance to extreme temperatures. Here are some of the top companies leading the way in this innovative field.

Nona Tepper

Updated on March 25, 2025

The hardest part is perfecting the machine-vision technology.

Mae Rice

Updated on March 25, 2025

Not exactly. But 3D printers can help in other ways.