A home smart enough to work for everybody
Good engineering requires a clear focus on the end user. Few engineers understand this better than Liam Highmore, whose company ...
Tag: automation
Australian researchers discover how to automate blood donations
Researchers at Swinburne University have created an automation system for processing blood packs, saving workers from this time intensive task.
It’s time to rethink construction payment processes
Construction companies can boost productivity and reduce risk by automating a common back-office process, writes Mike Antis, global vice president ...
Energy efficient hospitals: From smart to smarter buildings
Optimising and automating electricity systems in healthcare buildings is complicated. A new technical guide from ABB offers key design insights ...
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 ...
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.
