UW-Madison Department of Mechanical Engineering

WiscWind team places second in Collegiate Wind Competition - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison A team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison won second place in the 2026 Collegiate Wind Competition and took first in the project development contest. Students on the WiscWind...

Not sorry to burst this bubble: How X-ray imaging revealed the source of defects in premium 3D-printed parts - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have discovered why defects form in 3D-printed high-end metal parts like titanium aluminide jet engine turbine blades. They used a bespoke synchrotron X-ray imaging system to identify the phenomenon, which occurs...

Meet UW-Madison’s Krishnan Suresh “Suresh’s industrial experience and enthusiasm for education are inspiring. His expertise in solving real challenges in computational design have near-term commercial applicability and he’s always willing to engage to help translate his research into real-world impact.”

With a nod toward industry demand, new system will create super-shock-absorbing foams faster - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison A new chemical v***r deposition system is expanding the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. Importantly, the system will deepen collaborations with industry partners who want to apply the college's innovative shock-absorbing...

Focus on new faculty: Adam Dempsey develops heavy-duty engine technologies to enhance sustainability - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison As a new associate professor in the UW-Madison Department of Mechanical Engineering, Adam Dempsey is excited to return to his alma mater and the department where he earned his PhD 13 years ago. “I’m actually...

Best wishes to Professor Riccardo Bonazza as he retires this spring!

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Professor Riccardo Bonazza retires in Spring 2026 Iconic and beloved Professor Riccardo Bonazza is retiring in Spring 2026 after completing 33 years at UW–Madison.

Robots to the rescue? - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison While fantasies of mechanical maids aren’t yet reality, autonomous aides are emerging in a few areas of the modern world. Highlight reels from the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, held in August 2025 in Beijing,...

Designing lunar surface missions for how the brain handles strain - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison As NASA plans crewed surface missions to the Moon and eventually Mars, researchers say managing cognitive fatigue may be essential for safe, effective deep space exploration. As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the...