Engineers are cooking up ways to grow fresh food in space
Supporting the nutrient requirements of crew members is critical for deep space missions. Engineers are working on growing fresh food ...
Tag: automation
When transformation is more than the sum of its parts
In the space where incremental improvement and dramatic transformation come together, genuine innovation occurs.
Meet the engineer teaching robots how to get a grip
Robots might be adept at working on a production line, but ask them to load a dishwasher and you’re likely ...
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.
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 ...
Crane operation can be dangerous work – this device is reducing some of the risk
Instead of taking jobs away, this automated lifting device is working with its human counterparts to make crane operations safer.
Why automation and control engineering is the future
Today's society faces unprecedented challenges: climate change, food and water security, ageing populations and working within the digital world.
Automation is key to keeping miners safe while on the job, says one expert
One mining executive is determined to keep Australia’s underground miners alive on the job.
How 3D printing, generative design and automation will revolutionise the built environment
Advances in technology like 3D printing and generative design are helping cut costs, cut waste, and expanding the definition of ...
Why engineering workplace safety needs to move beyond hard hats and hi-vis
Engineers play a key role in keeping workers safe. Safety specialists weighed in on how to meet this challenge in ...
