The classical approach to organizational structure emphasizes the hierarchical chain of command. If your small business is run by a CEO who directs a number of executive managers, each responsible for ...

Adaptive structures and actuation systems represent a transformative approach in modern engineering, where traditional passive elements are combined with actively controlled components to respond ...

The Mimosa plant, which folds its leaves when they're touched, is inspiring a new class of adaptive structures designed to twist, bend, stiffen and even heal themselves. University of Michigan ...