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BYU origami-inspired chair design featured on Mark Rober’s Top 10 list

By Julie Walker November 07, 2024 01:42 PM
A futuristic BYU-designed, origami-inspired Flex Chair, cut out of a single piece of flat material and folded into shape, has made YouTuber Mark Rober’s Top 10 list. In a Nov. 2 video post, Rober spotlights the chair at #7 on his list of Crunch Lab builds in the past year, and credits BYU compliant mechanisms researchers for the innovative design.

BYU engineers, Toyota partner to create ‘new standard in automotive manufacturing’

By Abigail Haven October 28, 2024 08:00 AM
A new welding technique developed by BYU and Toyota for the Sienna’s sliding doors uses 40 times less energy, emits fewer emissions, and produces welds that are 10 times stronger. This new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, could prove critical as Toyota and other car manufacturers rely more and more on lighter aluminum parts.

Manufacturing Engineering instructor's personal motivation is leading him to longer-lasting joint replacements

By Elizabeth Williams August 22, 2024 02:56 PM
One assistant professor is making strides with his students to improve the lifespan of hip and knee replacements through friction stir processing.

Go Forth to Serve: Engineering International Studies

By Elizabeth Williams August 07, 2024 12:44 PM
A feature on our recent international study programs across engineering disciplines.