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.
Tag: manufacturing
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 ...
Food-safe lubricants: Here’s what you need to know to avoid a costly recall
In today’s ever-expanding global economy, food and beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to ensure product safety, protect their brand’s ...
New rapid prototyping tech lets you customise designs on the fly
An American team has come up with an interactive rapid prototyping system that prints what you are designing – as ...
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?
