Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Staff rallies will continue as CSIRO fights to preserve its ranks.
Ladybird among 'bots by Researcher of the Year
A giant robotic “ladybird” has been awarded for its contribution to the future of farming.
Metal centres outline tomorrow's trades
Australian and Chinese researchers will come together at new sites dedicated to advanced 3D-printing.
Millions saved means monitor to continue
A trial for some high-tech water-saving equipment will continue, after reports of broad successacross Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.
Braille gloves give better haptic learning
A pair of high-tech gloves could help people learn how to read and write Braille, and they won’t have to pay too much attention.
New network needed to let 36-cores talk
Researchers have unveiled an experimental 36-core processor with a number of intriguing design points.
Port projects progress and stall in WA
A combination of action and delays at ports across Western Australia this week, with the launch of plans for a massive new project while another hits a hitch.
Big billions give GE power in France
One of the world’s best-known companies will buy a power outfit for over $17 billion.
Concentration key to bringing sunny times nationwide
If engineers just concentrate, they may be able to replace most of our power networks with solar technologies.
Nuclear nod from former hater
At a recent industry conference, a prominent environmental consultant said Australia and the world need to embrace nuclear power.
Penetrating view sees its way to US hands
It appears that the US Army may soon wield a handheld X-Ray gun, lifting yet another idea from the pages of science fiction.
Poor price keeps hitting once rich regions
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce says it has become a victim of the diminished global coal price, with low demand hitting businesses hard in rural New South Wales.
Big dam surprise in multi-million NSW plan
The New South Wales Government has dropped a big surprise on its people, announcing funds for a new dam as part of a new $325 million drought-proofing and water-saving scheme.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
New focus for UGL after fiery few months
Big moves at engineering contractor UGL, with the announcement of the sale of one subsidiary and appointment of a new CEO.
Robot's riding quest asks important questions
A friendly pile of junk will be making its way across Canada in an experiment to see if robots can trust humans.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Car plans laid bare to drive open interest
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.