Note: This article was originally published September 23rd, 2005 but we felt it was time for a little update based on some of the new products that surfaced to allegedly fix a non-existant problem.

Mechanical crystals, also known as phononic crystals, are materials that can control the propagation of vibrations or sound waves, just like photonic crystals control the flow of light. The ...

A fascinating nature of two-dimensional materials is that they are atomic layer thin films that can be electrically-driven into vibration and serve as nano-electro-mechanical resonators (NEMS) with ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The application of nanotechnology to biosensor design and fabrication promises to revolutionize diagnostics and therapy at the molecular and cellular level. The convergence of ...

Low-frequency resonance is a bigger problem than high-frequency resonance in general industrial machines. This little-recognized distinction is crucial in determining the best way to correct it.

Two groups of physicists – one in the US and one in Europe – have developed two different techniques to create and measure quantized mechanical oscillations. The research has fundamental implications ...

Graphene and carbon nanotubes could improve the electronics used in computers and mobile phones, reveals new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

F. P. Journe‘s Resonance timepieces gave rise to a new horological aesthetic, set a new standard for horological craftsmanship, and, most significantly, housed dual movements that synchronize ...

Mechanical resonance is a pervasive problem in servosystems. Most resonance problems are caused by compliance of powertransmission components. Standard servocontrol laws are structured for rigidly ...