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The article introduces the new technology as 3D scanning of objects through 3D scanner and also mentions the concept of reverse engineering. Topics discussed the scanner shows a detailed and accurate 3D reconstruction of the things; mentions the process of reverse engineering that become more streamlined, with software that integrates 3D scans into Computer-aided design; and highlights the future of reverse engineering as one of greater automation.

The article focuses on the purpose of remotely operated vehicles (ROV). It is stated that ROVs can map the sea floor, explore the ocean depths for scientists, and locate shipwrecks for archeologists. According to Chris Nicholson, founder of Deep Sea Systems International, ROVs are electromechanical equivalents of highly skilled human divers who go where man cannot go economically or physically. It is revealed that ROV plays a vital role in the development of offshore oil and gas reserves below ocean waters 3,000 to 4,000 meters deep. INSET: operating ROVs: it isn't playtime.

The article examines the unique designs of mechanical engineers that are used by biomedicine professionals for medical research. According to professor James Collins, the reverse engineering is one of the most relevant examples of methods that has moved from engineering to find a role in biomedical and other bioscience applications. The example of engineering design is the case of a portable 3-Dimensional laser scanner which can be used to verify the accuracy of manufactured parts. Details on the methods used in both biomedical and engineering fields are also considered.

The article discusses the importance of a hand which is considered as the most complex mechanical systems and can give a robot a kind of dexterity. According to the world's largest suppliers of robotic grippers which include Shadow Robot, and Schunk GmbH & Co., the flexible mechanical hands will unlock the potential of robots and replace lost limb in humans. It mentions that flexible hands make robots much more capable and will allow a firm to earn space on the factory floor over the next five to 10 years.

The article offers information related to mechanical engineering technology. A group of researchers at the Stanford University in Palo Alto, California is building autonomous helicopters which can be taught the same way as humans learn. The new Honeycomb x-y positioning base that integrates two linear stepper motors into a single plane in a lightweight honey comb series has been developed by Baldor Electric Co. of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The 1FN6 synchronous linear motor has been developed by Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.

The article looks at a six ton machine that walks on eight legs, called the Walking Beast, designed by Martin Montesano. The Beast took 3 years, cost $50,000 and is powered by a Chevy V8 engine. Montesano, who was inspired by walking machines like those in "The Empire Strikes Back," found the formula to determine how to make eight-legs connect and walk properly online.

The article reports on the effort of engineers to build a ship that can adjust buoyancy by using flowing water. It reveals that the design developed by Michael Parson, a professor of marine engineering, and his colleagues reduce transport of invasive species. According to Parson, the standard ship design evidences that only the bottom half of the propeller sees much free flowing water and therefore provides most of the propulsion. It is observed that the design works well and may provide an unexpected seven percent improvement in propulsion.

The article announces the launching of the Innovation Transfusion Program by the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA). Under the program, employees of NASA's payroll can spend one year working in high-technology environments outside the agency where they can offer their expertise and ideas. It also supports innovation workshops between NASA and external organizations that have novel approaches for addressing problems of interest to the agency. It reveals that the program is available online at http://ipp.nasa.gov.ii_transfusion.htm.