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A house for life: Can we build homes that age as we do?
Automation, energy efficiency, customisation and aged-care best practice combine in a house that allows elderly occupants to get the most...
Top highlights from this year’s Australian Engineering Conference
Here's a look back at the featured speakers, interesting topics and innovations that showcased the best of Australian engineering.
3D-printing swarm robots pave the way for new construction possibilities
A new method that allows robots to concurrently 3D print concrete structures could bring on-demand design to construction sites.
Engineers reimagine the tape measure to make it smart and accessible
A team of Australian engineers blended hardware and software to create a device they say works like a “Swiss Army...
Information gathering vital in decommissioning facilities, says expert
What should you do when facilities such as factories, mines and power plants reach the end of their useful life?
New bridge designs could help make record-breaking spans possible
A long-span bridge that stretches 14 km from the Iberian Peninsula across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco? A team...
Innovation, disruption, and how to tell the difference
Exponential technologies are enabling disruptions at an unprecedented rate – so get ready for everything to look different in a...
Is the Australian Space Agency dreaming big enough?
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) is just 10 weeks old, but its future was the topic of a lively discussion...
Here are 10 big ideas for the future of Australian innovation
Day 3 of AEC saw a range of visionaries share their big ideas about the future of innovation and creative...
AEC Day 2: Robot rights, smart cities and award winners
Day 2 of the Australian Engineering Conference was filled with offsite tours, breakout sessions, heated debates about whether robots have...
