Alex Shanahan

A/V Nerd & Plant Manager

Design Student Proposes Z-Shaped Electric Motorcycle

The Z motorcycle fits a large battery into its slim frame. Plus, a supersonic airliner and a robotic songwriter.

Startup's Robots Can Change Tires in 10 Minutes

RoboTire partnered with Mitsubishi and hopes to license its system to dealers and service centers.

Worker Loses Leg in Poultry Processing Equipment

The incident occurred at a facility operated by Australian poultry giant Ingham's.

Tool Maker Closes After Sears Sells Craftsman

Ideal Industries will shut down its Western Forge plant in Colorado Springs.

Defense Research Agency Proposes a Flying Machine Gun

The "Gunslinger" could be launched from miles away to attack multiple targets.

Air Force Adds to the 'Boneyard'

Retiring more than 100 planes to the famed military parking lot is expected to free up more than $4 billion.

Apple Watch Outsold Entire Swiss Watch Industry

Consumers purchased 31 million Apple Watches in 2019 — and 21 million from Swiss watch makers.

Border Wall Proposal Threatens Military Vehicle Maker

Oshkosh Corp. could face cuts under a plan to divert more than $100 million from an Army truck program.

Tesla Power Steering Problem Leads to Recall

Corroded bolts could make turning the steering wheel more difficult.

Bombardier Abandons Commercial Aviation

The debt-ridden company is selling its stake in the A220 program to partner Airbus.

Micro Machines Set to Return

Hasbro reportedly plans to revive the tiny toy vehicles this year.

Army Contractors Develop Smart Assault Weapons

Advanced optics and computerized feedback allow allow the SMASH system to lock onto a target.