Industry
This new measurement device combines multiple instruments in one
For one Australian scientific instrument specialist, tiny measurements have brought big success.
AI on board: How a self-taught coder developed an autonomous vessel for the Navy
This naval engineer saw an opportunity to apply his self-taught coding skills to some challenges on the open ocean.
Flow of ideas: The engineer dreaming up big things for Australia’s water sector
Saskya Hunter hopes to help more engineers dream big when it comes to the water industry.
The rich history and invaluable contributions of Australia’s nuclear reactor
Australia’s OPAL Reactor is responsible for a wide range of globally relevant nuclear science contributions, including invaluable medicines.
The engineering that turned the Sydney Opera House from an idea into an icon
Architect Jørn Utzon’s famous design for the Sydney Opera House is recognised all over the world, but it took the...
New battery cracks the ‘range anxiety’ problem of electric cars
Engineers have developed a battery that provides enough charge in just 10 minutes to drive an electric vehicle from Sydney...
Australia is home to three of the world’s ‘smartest’ cities
It may be home to less than 8 per cent of Australia’s population, but South Australia is leading the country...
Using past building industry failures to construct a safer future
An online reporting tool for the engineering profession wants to change the way we view failures in the building industry.
Behind the scenes at Australia’s first fully automated international shipping container terminal
Australia’s first fully automated international container terminal is setting a new bar for engineering excellence.
Firefighters are using VR and haptics to train how to face the real thing
Virtual reality and haptics are helping firefighters train in lifelike scenarios, and saving them from exposure to toxic retardants like...
