Why are timber buildings suddenly becoming more popular?
No longer relegated to ‘structures of a certain size’, timber buildings are making a comeback – and moving up in ...
Tag: innovation
How do you raise the roof on innovative design?
How did a materials-handling engineer get asked to design stadium roofs and ferry wharves? By keeping his eye on the ...
Mind-controlled tech is here thanks to Jordan Nguyen
Life for biomedical engineer Jordan Nguyen involves giving kids telekinesis-like abilities, learning from out-of-body experiences, and mind-controlled vehicles – all ...
When tech giants disrupt the construction industry, Andrew Harris wants to be ready
Andrew Harris isn’t worried about his competitors in the construction industry. He’s worried about a tech giant turning everything on ...
World’s largest radio telescope is a mammoth feat of engineering
This 500 meter behemoth will not only be the world’s largest radio telescope, but it will peer deeper into space ...
New award recognises contributions by women in engineering
Among the recipients of the inaugural Ada Lovelace Medal are NSW’s Chief Scientist and Engineer, who was recognised for her ...
Disruptive technology: With major challenges come opportunities for engineers
While many companies are eager to embrace ‘disruptive’ technologies, few are equipped to implement them in a meaningful way. Enter ...
Do we need to redesign our brains for innovation?
Engineering innovation specialist David Cropley believes that for engineers to be innovative they need environments that encourage this.
Motorcycle design: What happens when you fine tune the forks?
Throttle jockeys, rejoice! One Australian engineer is reinventing the forks on a motorcycle to create a smoother and more stable ...
Will 3D printing ever be the king of Australian manufacturing?
When it comes to 3D printing, is Australia falling behind the rest of the world?
