Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new technology is being trialled to improve the efficiency and ore output of mines, using atomic sensors to detect and separate valuable substances from the ore than surrounds them.
View cleared for Japanese nuclear
Japanese authorities have requested safety inspections at power plants that have been offline for nearly three years, signalling their intention to get the country’s nuclear network running again.
$10 million Tassie agri-tech injection
A system of sensors and some tricky engineering will give Tasmanian farmers a leg-up on nature, following a $10 million Federal Government spend.
Aero-engineers to turn the sky green
Engineers are developing the world’s first “hybrid airliner” to be powered by a combination of electricity, biofuels and wind energy.
Big builders bid for Ear and Eye job
The big players in Victorian construction are bidding for a high-profile government contract, to rebuild the iconic Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Engineering students get industry hands-on
The next batch of mining engineers form Queensland have been given a dose of industry life, after a program to expose students to real world experience on mine sites.
Professional interests turn to DIY tools
Professional engineers and bedroom hackers alike are jumping on board the open-source bandwagon, with a recent survey showing the adaptable and innovative new wave of gear could be the future for technological creativity.
Big players pitch for Port project
Practically all the big names in Australian construction are hedging bids for the $1.6 billion re-development of the Port of Melbourne.
Industry collaboration to dig the stars
The next minerals boom could come from outer space, with collaboration between two companies bringing asteroid mining closer.
Unions say; FLNG good for the economy, bad for workers
Floating LNG facilities could be the key to Australia’s energy employment future, says one major industry player.
Engineers call for higher industry emission reductions
Engineers Australia is looking toward a green future for the country’s large-scale industrial works.
New nano-transistor demonstrated
Researchers have created the highest reported drive current on a transistor, using a newly developed monolayer tungsten diselenide channel material.
Robots trialled as treatment for dementia
Following recent reports of ever-increasing rates of dementia in Australia, a joint study between US, Australian, British and German scientists may provide some help to sufferers now and in the future.
Second iron contract secures future for Leighton Holdings
Mining contractors Leighton Holdings has sealed the biggest deal in its history, signing on for $1.3 billion in work at Fortescue Metals’ Solomon Hub iron operation.
Funding committed for massive Sydney bypass
A joint funding agreement will see the construction of a 7.7km tunnel dubbed the ‘Sydney Bypass’.
Humanitarian efforts recognised in Top Engineers list
The CEO of Engineers Without Borders has been named in one of the industry’s top awards. Lizzie Brown has become one of just eleven women on the 2013 list of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Engineers.
IBM Loses Jobs In Oz
Asia and New Zealand will benefit as IBM slashes 1,500 jobs from Australia as part of a global restructuring plan announced earlier this year.
Mitigate Now, Spend Less On Recovery Later
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is out with its 2013-14 State of the Regions Report. And it is calling on the Commonwealth to help local governments mitigate against costly natural disasters.
NSW Budget Bolsters Infrastructure, Health, & Education Despite Tough Times
Road projects, Health, and Education are big winners in New South Wales’ 2013-14 budget announced this week, with nearly $800 Million going to upgrade the Pacific Highway.
Big possibilities for 3D printing in mines
3D printing of industrial parts has been called a “utility belt” for mining engineers, with the new technology set to change the way repairs are undertaken.
China Commences Carbon-Trading
China is launching its first carbon-trading scheme today in the city of Shenzhen. The plan is to increase it to seven cities by 2014 and take it nationwide after 2015.