Innovation
If we want to be the ‘clever country’ we need more STEM investment
Australian students have fallen behind the global pack in STEM performance. Can a new government plan help to turn the...
Is this the most aerodynamic bike helmet in the world?
Bicycle helmets are the most intensely researched area of cycling aerodynamics. One mechanical engineer has pulled ahead of the pack...
Why private industry is the next wave of space exploration
As government investment lags behind, startups are seizing the opportunity to break into the big business of space exploration.
Engineering breakthroughs top this year’s list of the most innovative companies
Engineering and technology feature prominently among the cutting-edge products and programs recognised in this year’s Australian Financial Review (AFR) list...
What makes this new chemotherapy pump so innovative?
When William Mason set out to redesign chemotherapy pumps, he made sure to keep the end user at the heart...
This advanced R&D lab wants to predict the future of innovation
Lockheed Martin’s advanced research centre in Melbourne will focus on automation, radar systems, hypersonics and quantum computing.
10 of the world’s problems that can be solved with better industry collaboration
More industry collaboration means better outcomes for everyone involved. Here are some of the big issues that can be tackled...
Disruptive technology: With major challenges come opportunities for engineers
While many companies are eager to embrace ‘disruptive’ technologies, few are equipped to implement them in a meaningful way. Enter...
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...
Big Data: How to survive and thrive in a digital world
Big Data is accelerating our transition to a digital economy. Here’s a look at how it’s changing the way we...
