Advances in additive manufacturing are just the tip of the AI iceberg
AI technologies can help eliminate engineers’ biases and reduce complex design questions to basic principles. Generative design is quickly becoming...
How NASA uses generative design to triple component strength
Advances in generative design and AI are changing the way NASA creates some of its most complex machines.
Into the deep: The pros and cons of deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining is the next frontier. Do the economic and commercial benefits outweigh the environmental risks?
How the maglev bullet train is revolutionising high-speed travel
Super fast, high-tech maglev trains are not just cool. They’re transforming the way the world works. Here’s a look specifically...
How should Australia build a clean energy workforce of engineers?
Australia’s decarbonised future is fast approaching – and with the shift to renewable energy comes a requirement for a new...
9 useful AI tools for engineers
The arrival of user-friendly large language models (LLMs) has driven AI hype to deafening levels in the past few years,...
The future of the mining industry in Australia
The country’s mining industry is beset by workforce shortages. How can we reverse the trend?
Three young engineers share a glimpse into their careers in mining
For this trio of emerging mining engineers, the industry is more than just moving rocks around – it’s a rewarding...
White oil: The dark side of raw lithium
Sustainable methods of extracting raw lithium are vital in the world’s driest inhabited continent.
Are the days of lithium-ion batteries over? Here are some alternatives
A range of innovative battery technologies are emerging as potential alternatives for grid-level solutions.
