The essence of mechanical engineering is problem solving. MEs combine creativity, knowledge and analytical tools to complete the difficult task of shaping an idea into reality. Mechanical engineering ...

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The teeth of a gear are designed to mesh with those of another gear. The interlocking teeth allow the gear to transmit torque to its partner without slipping. Two meshed gears can move in exact ...

A team of New York University scientists has created a gear mechanism that relies on fluids to generate rotation. The invention holds potential for a new generation of mechanical devices that offer ...

Mechanical engineers design, build and test the systems and machines we use daily. If you choose to study mechanical engineering at UW, you’ll study the foundations of energy conversion, materials ...