Industry
What engineering companies need to know about the new Modern Slavery Act
Engineering companies with a turnover of more than $100 million need to be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that...
Virgin Galactic edging closer to space tourism with new mission high
Last week, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity soared to a peak altitude over 80 km – earning its pilots astronaut wings...
Australian Space Agency lands in Adelaide as local industry poised to take off
Finding a permanent home for the Australian Space Agency is one giant leap forward as local industry gains a foothold...
Drones deliver vaccines to remote areas of the South Pacific in world-first trial
A Melbourne-based startup founded by a robotics engineer and former RAAF pilot has bagged world-first commercial contracts to ship vaccines...
UNSW students claim world record for energy efficiency with solar-powered car
A team of students from UNSW has recently set a mark recognised by the Guinness World Records after a six-day...
Sydney motorsport team gears up for annual Formula SAE-A competition
Student teams from more than 30 universities around the world have arrived at the Winton Motor Raceway in country Victoria...
WA to host world’s first base for Airbus solar powered pseudo-satellite
WA's skies will be home to the Airbus Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite, which can stay aloft in Earth’s stratosphere for up...
New strength and safety tests pit timber against concrete and steel
Thanks to innovative construction materials like cross laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber, wooden buildings are no longer mere houses...
Wind turbine designed to be used in cities wins James Dyson Award
Wind turbines are usually concentrated in large open areas with few obstacles to airflow, but a new design could clear...
Australian space and AI to receive $35 million in CSIRO funding
In a bid to give Australian industry an edge in emerging technologies, CSIRO has committed $16 million to build expertise...
