Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap points to trillions of dollars in economic rewards if Australia seizes the opportunity to invest in the automation revolution.…
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This company wants to electrify the world of drag racing
One innovator is combining his passion for electronics and very fast cars to create a new breed of solar-powered dragsters. …
If engineers hope to change the future, they must first develop a new skill set
Pursuing smart solutions to the world’s biggest challenges requires that engineers play an active role in shaping the agenda of change. How do we get to that point?…
Drones, abseiling and 3D modelling give engineers a new view on structural audits
A company in Western Australia is shaking up the field of structural audits by using drones, abseiling engineers and 3D modelling to reduce time and cost.…
Curiosity is every engineer’s best asset – here’s why
If you became an engineer because you are curious about how the world works, you’re in good company.…
Barangaroo urban renewal project wins awards for sustainability and innovation
The Barangaroo South urban renewal project has nabbed Lendlease a handful of awards from the Property Council of Australia.…
How Defence Force innovations find a second life in the civilian world
“What starts its life as a defence force capability can quickly become a dual-use technology that transforms our lives.”…
Here’s why Australia should step up as leaders of the space travel industry
“If we are going to have an economy built on or increasingly built on innovation in Australia, I think space travel is a logical arena for that.”…
3D printing, composting and crazy designs: How one engineer is making shoes fit for the 21st century
The way we’ve made shoes is wasteful, labour intensive and hasn’t changed much in recent decades. Former NASA engineer Bill McInnis is going to change that.…
Form and function: How one engineer brings cutting-edge designs to life
High-tech construction wizard Adam Mitchell is responsible for making some of the most unique and striking structures in Australia possible.…