Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is helping furniture designers build a better chair
A set of futuristic chairs by master designer Philippe Starck was introduced to the world and made available to the...
Tritium is bringing fast, easy electric vehicle charging technology to a highway near you
Three former engineering students have built a global business manufacturing electric vehicle chargers in their home town of Brisbane.
Experiments with carbon fibre blades could make wind turbines more energy efficient
Engineers are developing carbon fibre composites to create longer, stronger wind turbine blades.
Mechanical engineer Louise Nance sees a bright future for Australia’s car industry
The car industry is a wide open road of opportunity and evolving technology for this young mechanical engineer.
Need a custom toolkit? Additive manufacturing can help with that
Tools that have been printed using lasers could be just the ticket for tough machining jobs in defence, aerospace, and...
The electric drill has its roots in Australia’s mining industry
As a designer of major power plants, drill pioneer Arthur James Arnot knew a thing or two about how electricity...
Engineers learn how to make more powerful surf fins from the experts: whales
To achieve a more powerful thrust through the water, a surfboard designer has turned to humpback whale flippers for inspiration.
Australia makes moves to become a major battery technology exporter
Expanding Australia’s battery manufacturing industry could deliver $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy over the next 15 years.
“Right engine, wrong time”: Why the crankless engine never found fame like its combustion cousin
Possibly one of engineering’s most under-appreciated innovations, the crankless engine was the right product at the wrong time.
How a tiny device could help the LNG industry avoid costly shutdowns
Western Australian engineers have produced an innovative technology for the oil and gas industry that has relevance around the world.
