Industry
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...
Looking ahead: The path towards nationwide engineers registration
When the Professional Engineers Registration Bill 2019 was passed in Victoria in August, it represented a significant step toward strengthening the...
Over 100 years, an Australian metal firm went from rabbit traps to Olympic torches
The metal industry has changed a lot over the past century. We spoke with one company that has been there...
Upgrades needed to pave the way for autonomous vehicles
Automated vehicles might be in our future, but are our roads ready?
Sound as ever: Five great musical instruments invented by engineers
In Sydney tonight the Australian Recording Industry Association will host the ARIA Awards, the annual industry celebration recognising achievements in...
WEC 2019: Why engineering’s purpose is going to be more important than ever
Is the future of engineering human? It’s a big question, but a panel of experts had a go at finding...
WEC 2019: Why engineers are vital to more liveable cities
It’s only fitting that a discussion about what makes for liveable cities should take place in the most liveable city...
How would nanoelectronics change if air could be used for electron transmission?
If Shruti Nirantar’s vision of using air as a medium for electron transmission works, she could make a big impact...
Infrastructure spending not keeping pace with population growth, report finds
On-ground infrastructure spending has shown a downward trend over the past decade, according to Engineers Australia analysis. But will the...
WA company recognised for non-toxic, biodegradable solution to extract metals from ore
A Perth-based company recently took out the $70,000 WA Innovator of the Year Award for a solution that uses glycine...
