Industry
Here’s why Australia should step up as leaders of the space travel industry
“If we are going to have an economy built on or increasingly built on innovation in Australia, I think space...
3D printing, composting and crazy designs: How one engineer is making shoes fit for the 21st century
The way we’ve made shoes is wasteful, labour intensive and hasn’t changed much in recent decades. Former NASA engineer Bill...
New Defence Research Institute focuses on security – online and in space
Some big advancements in cybersecurity and space exploration are expected to feed directly into the Australian Defence Force.
Systems engineering needs to stand strong in the face of pressure, says expert
Test and evaluation are crucial parts of the systems engineering process. But, as one defence expert says, it's usually one...
Clean energy financier pledges $150 million to promote low emissions infrastructure
The CEFC has put $150 million behind Australia’s largest infrastructure fund to help reduce the greenhouse gases pumped out by...
Industry 4.0: New partnership helps build the workforce of the future
A new partnership will see $135 million invested in creating Australia’s first fully immersed Industry 4.0 facility.
3 ways the construction industry can make the most of new technology
The boom years for the construction industry are set to continue, which means it's a good time to start thinking...
Electric vehicles could get charged on-the-go with wireless tech
The popularity of electric vehicles is on the rise, but for distances over 400 km a single charge isn’t enough....
Solar-powered drones: What’s the secret to one startup’s success?
One startups vision of creating solar-powered drones has captured the attention of some big players in the business.
Electric buses are taking over public transport of the future
A ride on an electric bus might be a novelty now, but before the end of the next decade, almost...
