Why it’s wrong to generalise about geotextiles contributing to PFAS contamination
Australian researchers made the shock discovery, but one industry expert is warning engineers that it’d be wrong to tarnish the ...
Tag: safety
How do engineers keep theme park rides safe?
For the engineers charged with bringing theme park rides to life, it’s vital to balance intensity and safety.
Wireless seatbelt technology promises to keep bus drivers and passengers safe
This Australian-engineered, Bluetooth-enabled seatbelt safety system aims to reduce bus crash fatalities.
Whitepaper: Laminated busbar technology is a leap ahead for energy distribution
The next generation of low-voltage switchgear is creating new levels of efficiency and safety.
Australian engineers build world-first EX-rated inspection robot
Until recently inspecting tight combustible spaces could only be done by humans. The Magneto-EX aims to change that.
This Australian technology helps to avoid dangerous tailings dams collapses
In response to major catastrophic tailings dam collapses in recent years, an Australian team has developed a new slope stability ...
Researchers looked at the engineering ability of 99 countries – here’s what they discovered
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to engineering best practice, but a new partnership aims to create global benchmarks for the international ...
Can hazard reduction burning and cultural burning protect against catastrophic bushfires?
We spoke with three experts to learn what role different types of burning can play in protecting Australia from bushfires. ...
How data analysis and AI could help engineers make our roads safer
More than 1200 Australians have lost their lives in fatal vehicle accidents in the past year. Algorithms that predict where ...
