Electric vehicle tech company named Queensland Exporter of the Year
Brisbane-based Tritium, maker of electric vehicle chargers, has a primarily overseas clientele. But what does their win mean for the ...
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Australia set to play a big role in the future of advanced flight
Boeing’s Australian arm is contributing to its development of high-tech flight systems like autonomous planes and vertical takeoff . Here's ...
Rethink Robotics revisited: A look back at the collaborative robots pioneer
Last week Rethink Robotics, an early pioneer in the field of collaborative robots, announced it was shutting down operations. In ...
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.
Better autonomous robots are on the job in factories and warehouses
A new deep learning system could be a boon for businesses that use autonomous robots.
5 ways to measure manufacturing equipment efficiency
Australia’s manufacturing industry is expanding steadily. Keeping tabs on the productivity and efficiency of equipment helps businesses maintain a competitive ...
These tiny ‘cockroach’ robots could be the future of engine maintenance
Cockroaches are fast and nearly invincible, which makes them terrifying to most people. But those qualities are perfect inspiration for ...
Additive manufacturing is the future, and it’s time we take it seriously
To benefit from the rise in additive manufacturing, Australia needs to move fast and get its act together, say experts ...
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 ...
