Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Perth-based company LNGL has secured a deal US firm Magnolia LNG to build a range of gas liquefaction facilities.
Rail CRC to put future on track
A new rail manufacturing cooperative research centre (CRC) has been launched to help Australia’s rail manufacturers expand into overseas markets and global supply chains.
Unmanned advance gets eyes on nature
Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Private firms want more local gov. works
The Civil Contractors Federation (CFF) says private contractors in South Australia are missing out on vital construction work because it keeps going to local government workers.
Shorten drops new renewable deal
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is pushing for half of Australia's large-scale energy production to come from renewable sources within 15 years.
Carbon wheels as a sign of car-making future
In a hint of Australia’s continued role in car manufacturing, a carbon fibre wheel made in Geelong will be featured on the new Shelby Mustang GT350R vehicle.
Drone race win flies Australia to top of new sport
An Australian man has smashed his international drone racing competition to take home $15,000 in prizes.
Gold leads precious metals' deep decline
The value of gold has dropped to its lowest point in nearly five-and-a-half years, hit hard by fears of massive selling in China, dealers say.
New book looks to get high-speed rail on track
An expert’s report says the private sector could build a high-speed rail service between Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for around a third of the previously estimated cost, and get it done in about a fifth of the time.
ARENA backs big solar for mine site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says it has raised the global bar by supporting a 10.6 MW solar PV installation at the DeGrussa Copper Mine in Western Australia.
Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery
The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.
New tech lab to build for tomorrow
A new hub will put futuristic manufacturing technologies in young Australian hands.
Queensland budget leaves builders looking
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Palaszczuk Government's $49.9 billion "real Labor budget", but business groups want more big projects.
Remote-controlled mouse tests mind-bending implant
A new research project has seen scientists wirelessly determine the path a mouse walks with a press of a button.
Solar fuel-splitter stepped-up with new material
Researchers have developed a very promising prototype of a new solar cell, which produces clean hydrogen gas fuel from liquid water.
Wood firms look for reasons to burn
Tasmanian firms are keen to fire up Australia’s newest form of renewable energy – native wood.
3D-printed soft-bots make big leap
Harvard engineers have unveiled their latest creation - a 3D-printed robot that is soft, rigid and explosive.
Local gaming orb turns globe-trotter
An odd looking but very useful Australian invention is touring the world.
New building lets UNSW take tech leap
The University of NSW has opened its new Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Precinct, which includes a range of exciting and high-tech additions.
Port plan faces PAC
Proponents of the planned T4 coal loader at the Newcastle Port face their final hurdle this week, with 100 speakers addressing a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing over two days.
Smart builds open new spaces
There is an architectural battle going on in our cities between transport infrastructure and human spaces, but some experts say there are big benefits to a truce.