Introducing the first Australian-built electric car
The Australian-first electric car, designed with the mining industry in mind, kicks off production.
Earthquake-proof buildings? This shake table puts steel structures to the test
The world’s largest seismic shake table analyses how a six-storey building performs during and after a tremor, which could advance...
New rapid prototyping tech lets you customise designs on the fly
An American team has come up with an interactive rapid prototyping system that prints what you are designing – as...
This software makes hands-free computer operation a reality
A year 11 student has developed computer software to help people with upper body paralysis use their computers.
Do we need to redesign our brains for innovation?
Engineering innovation specialist David Cropley believes that for engineers to be innovative they need environments that encourage this.
What does it take to bring the world’s oldest underground railway up to speed?
Australia can learn something from London’s Crossrail project, which is bringing the world’s oldest underground railway into the 21st Century.
Water security for all Australians? One engineer shares how to get there
Dr Therese Flapper has shown a career-long knack for being involved in some of the country’s most important water security...
Cacti inspire innovative membranes to boost performance of fuel cells
Succulents are more than just darlings of the hipster world – they’re the new muse of CSIRO engineers working to...
Motorcycle design: What happens when you fine tune the forks?
Throttle jockeys, rejoice! One Australian engineer is reinventing the forks on a motorcycle to create a smoother and more stable...
A longer lasting, energy efficient light bulb is on the way
How many engineers does it take to change an energy efficient light bulb? Jake Dyson wants to revolutionise lighting like...
