Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha: India’s First Female Engineer
Although she only lived until 1979, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha — India’s first female engineer — will be remembered forever as a pioneer of equality, education, and engineering. Born the fifth child of seven in Chennai (formerly Madras) to a middle-class Telugu family, Lalitha married at just 15 and gave birth to…Read More
Justin Baker’s Journey From Puppeteer to Mechanical Engineer
Justin Baker always knew he wanted to work with his hands. He trained as an artist, learned aircraft maintenance serving in the US Air Force, then started a career operating animatronics that control the large, interactive puppets often used in live events, theater, TV, and film. He enjoyed working on…Read More
Meet Gwynne Shotwell: SpaceX President & COO
Image courtesy of NASA. Born to a brain surgeon and artist, Gwynne Shotwell knew she wanted a hands-on career. As a child, Shotwell was interested in machines, and she speculated that an engineer must “drive trains.” But when her mom bought her a book that explained engines, gears, and differentials,…Read More
What is Aerospace Engineering?
Decidedly the least grounded profession in the field of engineering, aerospace engineers examine our relationship with the world above us. Since the field’s official 1958 emergence, engineers have helped humans travel — commercially, militarily, and exploratively. Aerospace industry advancements have improved how quickly, safely, and efficiently this has been made…Read More
Somni Solutions Designs Fiber Optic Sensors for the Genova San Giorgio Bridge
« Back to Blog home page The Morandi Bridge in Genova, Italy was originally built in 1967 and served as a connector between Italy and France for over 50 years. In August 2018, a section of the bridge tragically collapsed during a storm because it structurally couldn’t handle the weight…Read More
Women in STEM: 5 Female Engineers You Should Know
« Back to Blog home pageImage courtesy of Pixabay. Throughout history, female engineers have been at the forefront of invention and innovation. Their contributions have paved the way for life as we know it, whether it’s an improved traffic stoplight design to robotics development in space. Unfortunately, however, their accomplishments…Read More
Cloud Collaboration Tips for Remote Machinists and Engineers
« Back to Blog home page Though many people may be tackling projects from the comfort of their homes, staying connected is more important than ever. Staying productive may seem especially daunting for technical team members — namely machinists and engineers — who work in tandem on multiple products. Thankfully,…Read More