Look around you. Wherever you are—at home, in an office, in a café, or out on the street—chances are you’re surrounded by the work of engineers. From computers, factory equipment, and roads to skyscrapers, airplanes, and urban landscapes, their work has shaped nearly every area of our daily lives. There are many types of engineering today, and the fields are specialized—aerospace engineers and civil engineers don’t spend a lot of time in class together. But they all share a common purpose: putting knowledge to work to make possibility practical. Since it’s National Engineers Week, we wanted to... READ MORE >

Where are you in your professional journey today? What will it take for you to move ahead professionally in 2019? What’s the next step for your career and your capabilities? Our Twitter poll at the beginning of the year asked, “What will it take to reach your career goals in 2019?” The results are clear: At AU, you can find classes, content, connections, and more to help you meet and maybe even exceed your career goals this year. Let’s dive in. READ MORE >

It’s easy to take what engineers do for granted. Sure, sending satellites into space or robots deep into the sea may be exciting, but every time you turn on a light, cross a bridge, or drink clean water, you have an engineer to thank. Engineers Week is all about celebrating what engineers do and how they contribute to our world—while also inspiring the next generation of engineers to get started on their journey. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) started the event in 1951 and selected the third week in February to coincide with George Washington’s birthday, since our nation... READ MORE >

You can be the best race car driver in the world, but if you’re behind the wheel of an economy hatchback, you’re probably not going to win the race. The same goes for those who work in the fields of design, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction. Hardware matters. Whether it’s your processor, graphics card, memory, storage, or peripherals, every choice you make can impact productivity. And that can have a big impact on your bottom line. Software gets better every year—that’s the good news. The bad news? Your system can be taxed more with each improvement. Try running today’... READ MORE >

Once upon a time, bigger was better when it came to automation in manufacturing. Systems were expensive and took months to install and program. Tasks were specific. Robots lived in cages to ensure human safety. That time is over and the robots have been freed from their cages. The future of manufacturing is nimble. A new generation of automation is playing an important role in the transformation, enabling companies to think big without necessarily being big. ZDNet recently featured a piece on the topic of automation for small and medium-sized businesses. "A radical transformation in indus... READ MORE >