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Nailing the sweet spot between engineering and medicine
The NX Nail is an Australian invention revolutionising hand surgery and helping AFL stars get back on the field sooner.
Engineering by heart
This electrical engineer-turned-cardiologist has designed innovative ‘Heart Trucks’ that are bringing specialist healthcare to people in rural communities.
“There is hope”: WA’s Professional Engineer of the Year on changing the world
Kala Senathirajah has been honoured with an Engineers Australia Excellence Award in recognition of her commitment to the water industry.
World-first fusion device powers student education
The first ever nuclear fusion device entirely designed and operated by students will be constructed at the University of New...
Ready to roll: Bringing the circular economy to life
The circular economy has become more than a concept. A number of innovative Australian companies are showing how the principle...
This 3D-printed microdevice could transform male infertility treatment
The one treatment available for male infertility is extremely difficult to perform. But a new, streamlined approach to the process...
Return to nature: Reinventing a Brisbane stormwater drain
A concrete stormwater channel in Brisbane has been transformed into a meandering stream through lush parkland, representing a new, sustainable...
Victorian engineers honoured at Excellence Awards gala
Engineers Australia celebrated the brightest minds and best ideas in Victorian engineering at a gala dinner in Melbourne last week...
These three companies are minimising the impact of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans
Plastic Collective, Tangaroa Blue and The Ocean Cleanup are each working to transform plastic pollution management and rethink approaches to...
Australian start-up builds Goldilocks baby monitoring system to find what’s just right for newborns
The Goldilocks suit, which tracks babies' breathing, temperature and other key indicators, aims to help parents understand the medical needs...
