Engineering
Hackaday Links for September 14, 2025
Hackaday's weekly links roundup for September 14, 2025, features innovative tech projects, hacks, and engineering news. The compilation includes DIY electronics, open-source software, and hardware modifications. It serves as a resource for makers and engineers seeking inspiration.
Munro teardown reveals differing EV motor cooling approaches by Tesla and GM
Engineering firm Munro & Associates has dissected electric motors from the Tesla Cybertruck and Chevrolet Equinox, uncovering stark contrasts in their cooling strategies. General Motors opts for a simple, physics-based method, while Tesla employs precise, pump-driven cooling. These differences highlight trade-offs between simplicity and efficiency in electric vehicle powertrains.
Physicists uncover rotating crystals with lifelike properties
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A team of physicists has discovered unusual rotating crystals made of spinning particles that exhibit behaviors resembling living matter, such as twisting instead of stretching and self-reassembly after breaking. These materials, governed by transverse interactions, challenge conventional crystal growth rules. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest potential applications in technology and biology.
Japanese Scientists Double Steel Fatigue Resistance
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Japanese researchers doubled the fatigue resistance of steel, enhancing material durability. The achievement was reported on September 6, 2025. This could benefit construction and manufacturing.