In biology, many RNA molecules act as sophisticated microscopic machines. Among them, riboswitches function as tiny biological sensors, changing their 3D shape upon binding to a specific metabolite.

For decades, scientists have relied on structure to understand protein function. Tools like AlphaFold have revolutionized how researchers predict and design folded proteins, allowing for new ...

Until now, designing complex metamaterials with specific mechanical properties required large and costly experimental and simulation datasets. The method enables ...

What began as a design tool 30 years ago has evolved into a comprehensive platform. Dassault Systemes’ user conference, 3DExperience World 2025, brought nearly 4,000 attendees to Houston from 79 ...

Mercedes-Benz's design chief says that AI is coming for the jobs of automotive designers. He said that AI today is about quantity, not quality, but that will change. But—and here's the kicker—can AI ...

Roughly 40 user-requested enhancements alone were made to Dassault Systemes’ SOLIDWORKS software for 2025, so when Machine Design reached out to talk about them, Manish Kumar, CEO and vice president R ...

Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) facilitate interaction between a human operator and a machine, allowing users to control machinery and receive feedback while ensuring smooth and efficient operation.

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world, but within this broad domain, two distinct technologies often confuse people: machine learning (ML) and generative AI. While both are ...