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Aluminium Billet Two-Stroke Engine: A DIY Machining Proof-of-Concept
technology16 days ago

Aluminium Billet Two-Stroke Engine: A DIY Machining Proof-of-Concept

Using only a basic mill and lathe, Camden Bowen machines a billet aluminium into a single-cylinder two-stroke engine, exploring multiple fabrication approaches and the accompanying risks. The build achieves about 150 psi compression and runs with a spark and premixed fuel, though a slight flywheel wobble reveals a minor manufacturing glitch. Overall it demonstrates the feasibility of a DIY two-stroke engine while underscoring safety, cost, and practical challenges.

via Hackaday|
#aluminium#diy#engineering
Erie Engineer and Musician Daniel McAndrew Remembered for Kindness and Brilliance
obituary20 days ago

Erie Engineer and Musician Daniel McAndrew Remembered for Kindness and Brilliance

Daniel Wm. McAndrew of Erie, a lifelong electronics and engineering enthusiast who led Simulation Engineering at the International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots and later worked at Northrop Grumman, is remembered for his kindness, talent, and music; he is survived by his brothers Joey, Denise, JoAnne, Patrick, and Matthew, and was preceded in death by baby brother Paul; a private memorial will be held.

via Erie Times-News|
#daniel-mcandrew#engineering#erie
Meta Ties Engineer Goals to AI Tool Adoption in AI-native Push
business2 months ago

Meta Ties Engineer Goals to AI Tool Adoption in AI-native Push

Meta is tying some employees’ performance to AI-tool usage, setting targets for AI-assisted coding and broader AI adoption across engineering teams as it pursues an “AI-native” company model. Goals include 65% of Creation Org engineers writing more than 75% of their committed code with AI, 50–80% AI-assisted code for the Scalable ML team, and 80% of mid-to-senior engineers adopting AI tools, with 55% of code changes agent-assisted. Leadership changes and organizational reshaping accompany the push, while Meta says rewards will focus on impact from AI rather than usage alone and doesn’t clearly outline how reviews will tie in.

via Business Insider|
#ai#business#engineering
GB Skeleton Masterclass: Innovation and Teamwork Deliver Gold Without a Home Track
sports3 months ago

GB Skeleton Masterclass: Innovation and Teamwork Deliver Gold Without a Home Track

Team GB’s skeleton program thrives on cutting-edge engineering, elite coaching, and talent pipelines rather than a home ice track. Matt Weston’s Milan-Cortina 2026 gold extends Britain’s skeleton medal haul to 10, built on sled design, wind-tunnel testing, and a culture of open knowledge sharing among athletes, plus investment and UK Sport funding with a high-performance environment at Bath’s push track. The squad’s camaraderie and systematic preparation—expanded leadership from coaches like Martins Dukurs—drive strong results even with limited ice time and, at times, challenging equipment choices.

via BBC|
#engineering#skeleton#sports
Duffield's Record Gift Renames Cornell Engineering College
education4 months ago

Duffield's Record Gift Renames Cornell Engineering College

David A. Duffield, a Cornell alumnus and founder of PeopleSoft and Workday, is donating more than $520 million to Cornell, including a new $371.5 million pledge and a $100 million 2025 commitment, to establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering. The historic gift—the largest in Cornell history—will fund a $250 million Duffield Legacy Fund and a $50 million priorities fund, with the remainder supporting the Duffield Launch Fund to upgrade infrastructure and advance research in areas like quantum engineering, artificial intelligence, and health as part of the university’s final campaign, “To Do the Greatest Good.” It also includes plans to expand Duffield Hall, cementing Duffield’s name for generations and continuing his broader support of Cornell programs.

via Cornell Chronicle|
#cornell-university#duffield#education