WEC 2019: Why engineers are vital to more liveable cities
It’s only fitting that a discussion about what makes for liveable cities should take place in the most liveable city ...
Tag: smart technology
Better transport infrastructure doesn’t always mean new projects, one expert says
Transport infrastructure is always a big ticket item come budget time. But it’s not always a case of “more is more".
Using smart sensors to improve measurement and data reliability
The self-diagnostic capabilities of intelligent sensors are helping plant managers and engineers manage their data and see when it’s time ...
Universities receive funding to drive innovation in automotive technology
A new Australian Government grant program is helping to build up the talent and technology that will deliver the next ...
Keeping people comfortable in their offices comes at no small cost
According to the Federal Department of Environment and Energy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is typically responsible for “70 ...
5 tech trends that are gaining a lot of hype right now
Advanced artificial intelligence, sensing and mobility tech for robots, and developments that could give people “superhuman capabilities” are among the ...
Cities of the future will be built on big data to enhance the human experience
Engineer, architect and designer Carlo Ratti wants cities to be smarter so that we can live in them in new ...
From country to city: How can better connectivity help people enjoy the best of both?
What should Australia’s transport networks look like in 30 or 50 years? There is no crystal ball to give us ...
Engineers find inspiration for new materials in an ancient art form
An old Japanese art form is inspiring engineers to create new smart structures.
Challenge, fail, learn, repeat: One engineer’s formula for innovation
After being named one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers in 2018, Neil Mackenzie has launched himself into an exciting new ...
