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Mechanical Engineering - 01.07.2022 
Technology deployed to support people with disabilities
EPFL students taking the Assistive Technologies Challenge class have developed personalized systems for patients with motor impairments. Five years ago, César had a stroke that left him hemiplegic and therefore unable to use his left hand. Swan, a 15-year-old, suffers from dropped head syndrome. Caroline, who works in adult education, was born with hand deformities that make it hard for her to use a keyboard.
Mechanical Engineering - 26.05.2022
Mechanical Engineering - 24.05.2022
Mechanical Engineering - 22.03.2022
Environment - Mechanical Engineering - 15.12.2021 
The combustion engine is not yet dead
A lot has happened in 2021: In January, the Swiss government adopted the "Long-Term Climate Strategy for Switzerland" with the goal of net zero by 2050.
Mechanical Engineering - 02.11.2021
Mechanical Engineering - Campus - 23.07.2021 
EPFL now has its own Hyperloop test track
Engineers at EPFL's DESL lab, working in association with EPFL spin-off Swisspod, have built a Hyperloop test track on the Lausanne campus.
Innovation - Mechanical Engineering - 06.10.2020
Mechanical Engineering - 30.07.2020
Mechanical Engineering - Health - 12.05.2020 
Creating a low-cost ventilator for all
ETH Professor Kristina Shea and her team are busy developing a new ventilator. Their aim is to make it as inexpensive, modular and easy to use as possible - the ideal combination for any country that needs this medical device.
Innovation - Mechanical Engineering - 21.01.2020 
SNSF and Innosuisse support wind tunnels for drones
The HES-SO has obtained its first BRIDGE Discovery funding from the SNSF and Innosuisse as the initiator of a project to measure and reproduce the atmospheric turbulence of UAV wind tunnels.
Mechanical Engineering - 18.12.2019
Mechanical Engineering - 22.07.2019 
Swissloop comes second in the Hyperloop competition
At yesterday's Hyperloop Competition in Los Angeles, the Swissloop pod achieved a top speed of 252 km/h.
Mechanical Engineering - 29.05.2019
Mechanical Engineering - Materials Science - 09.04.2019
Innovation - Mechanical Engineering - 23.08.2018
Mechanical Engineering - 28.08.2017 
Swissloop finishes in the top 3
SpaceX held its second Hyperloop pod competition yesterday in Los Angeles. The Swissloop team including ETH students achieved an outstanding third place finish.
Materials Science - Mechanical Engineering - 10.07.2017 
Fine particles come into greater focus
An EPFL study has deepened our understanding of the fine particles produced by adhesive wear. This breakthrough could lead to cost savings and environmental benefits. Adhesive wear occurs when two surfaces - such as a brake pad and a wheel's disc, or a car tire and the road - rub against each other.
Mechanical Engineering - 06.11.2016
Mechanical Engineering - 15.10.2016 
From weighty silence to clamorous applause
The first ever Cybathlon took place a week ago in the sold-out Swiss Arena in Kloten. Founder Robert Riener takes stock.
Mechanical Engineering - 25.09.2016 
Learn how to walk
At first glance, exoskeletons conjure up images of futuristic robots from science fiction films. But the exoskeleton from the ETH team VariLeg is a real-life aid that could allow people with paraplegia to walk again.
Mechanical Engineering - Innovation - 03.03.2016 
Sonceboz and EPFL join forces to take mechatronics into the future
03. Sonceboz, a mechatronics specialist based in the Canton of Bern, has opened an innovation cell at EPFL Innovation Park.
Microtechnics - Mechanical Engineering - 30.04.2014 
Learning from the fins of the tuna fish
Michael Triantafyllou is a pioneer in the development of robots inspired by fish and other marine life.
Physics - Mechanical Engineering - 03.04.2013 
Observing Engine Oil Beneath Metal
Media Releases Matter and Material Research Using Neutrons PSI scientists reveal how lubricant oil disperses in a functioning clutch Lubricating oil is essential for engines.
Mechanical Engineering - 23.12.2011
Mechanical Engineering - 22.11.2011 
In vivo cyclic loading decrease bone resorption rate.
In vivo loading increases mechanical properties of scaffold by affecting bone formation and bone resorption rates.
Mechanical Engineering - 27.04.2011 
A new hydroelectric power plant tested on a 1:30 scale
The functioning of the new hydroelectric power plant in Veytaux is being studied in the machine hall of the EPFL Hydraulic Constructions Laboratory (LCH) on a 1:30 scale model.
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EPFL students taking the Assistive Technologies Challenge class have developed personalized systems for patients with motor impairments. Five years ago, César had a stroke that left him hemiplegic and therefore unable to use his left hand. Swan, a 15-year-old, suffers from dropped head syndrome. Caroline, who works in adult education, was born with hand deformities that make it hard for her to use a keyboard.
A lot has happened in 2021: In January, the Swiss government adopted the "Long-Term Climate Strategy for Switzerland" with the goal of net zero by 2050.
Motorways shape the sociology of cities in Switzerland
The development of transport infrastructure is a central issue for States, which spend billions to connect cities.
The development of transport infrastructure is a central issue for States, which spend billions to connect cities.
Engineers at EPFL's DESL lab, working in association with EPFL spin-off Swisspod, have built a Hyperloop test track on the Lausanne campus.
New turtle-like drone can fly twice as long
EPFL start-up Flybotix is showcasing its dual-propeller drone today at Xponential the world's largest tradeshow for unmanned and autonomous systems.
EPFL start-up Flybotix is showcasing its dual-propeller drone today at Xponential the world's largest tradeshow for unmanned and autonomous systems.
ETH Professor Kristina Shea and her team are busy developing a new ventilator. Their aim is to make it as inexpensive, modular and easy to use as possible - the ideal combination for any country that needs this medical device.
The HES-SO has obtained its first BRIDGE Discovery funding from the SNSF and Innosuisse as the initiator of a project to measure and reproduce the atmospheric turbulence of UAV wind tunnels.
At yesterday's Hyperloop Competition in Los Angeles, the Swissloop pod achieved a top speed of 252 km/h.
UNIL & EPFL help the international cycling union combat technological fraud
Advances in performance of batteries and electric motors has provided new technological possibilities including drones and transport devices like hoverboards, e-bikes and e-scooters - technologies th
Advances in performance of batteries and electric motors has provided new technological possibilities including drones and transport devices like hoverboards, e-bikes and e-scooters - technologies th
SpaceX held its second Hyperloop pod competition yesterday in Los Angeles. The Swissloop team including ETH students achieved an outstanding third place finish.
An EPFL study has deepened our understanding of the fine particles produced by adhesive wear. This breakthrough could lead to cost savings and environmental benefits. Adhesive wear occurs when two surfaces - such as a brake pad and a wheel's disc, or a car tire and the road - rub against each other.
A pioneer in advanced engine research
Rolf Reitz is a pioneer when it comes to internal combustion engines. The foundations he has laid have led to cleaner, more efficient engines.
Rolf Reitz is a pioneer when it comes to internal combustion engines. The foundations he has laid have led to cleaner, more efficient engines.
The first ever Cybathlon took place a week ago in the sold-out Swiss Arena in Kloten. Founder Robert Riener takes stock.
At first glance, exoskeletons conjure up images of futuristic robots from science fiction films. But the exoskeleton from the ETH team VariLeg is a real-life aid that could allow people with paraplegia to walk again.
03. Sonceboz, a mechatronics specialist based in the Canton of Bern, has opened an innovation cell at EPFL Innovation Park.
Michael Triantafyllou is a pioneer in the development of robots inspired by fish and other marine life.
Media Releases Matter and Material Research Using Neutrons PSI scientists reveal how lubricant oil disperses in a functioning clutch Lubricating oil is essential for engines.
In vivo loading increases mechanical properties of scaffold by affecting bone formation and bone resorption rates.
The functioning of the new hydroelectric power plant in Veytaux is being studied in the machine hall of the EPFL Hydraulic Constructions Laboratory (LCH) on a 1:30 scale model.
