Archived News for Engineering Professionals
While solar panels gain popularity – and increase in efficiency – around the world, experts say some alternative design could help us gain more free power from the Sun.
Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.
Health-bot hacked to find flaws
Researchers have hacked into a remotely-operated surgical robot, to see what chaos could be caused by such a high-tech hijacking.
HoloLens hailed as architecture aid
Microsoft’s new wearable hologram projector could revolutionise building and architecture.
RET deal coming, but reviews remain
Bipartisan support on the level of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has finally been reached, swapping a mandated 8,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy for certainty in the industry.
Soil turned on new sites for F-35
Construction has commenced on $1.5 billion worth of storage for the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.
Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead
There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.
3D-printed basis to brew new organs
Research engineers have done what they do best – pinched ideas from nature to use in their own high-tech designs.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
High-tech gold tracker gets deep
Australian researchers are working on a portable, highly sensitive method for gold detection, which could allow mineral exploration companies to test for gold on-site.
Local duo take hold of hypersonics
Two Australian engineering students will get a chance to test their hypersonic ideas in a project that could revolutionise modern transport.
Pigs hit up for new food/fuel
Academics are investigating whether pig poo could fuel farms of the future.
Thousands fall on Worley Parson's poor outlook
Worley Parsons has become the latest victim of poor commodity prices, announcing over 2,000 people will lose their jobs across its operations.
Big bill follows bulldozer frenzy
A Darwin contractor was the victim of over $300,000 worth of vandalism on the weekend, after joy-rider broke in and went to town with a bulldozer.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Government building on safer basis
The Federal Government has put out new resources to keep Commonwealth-funded building projects safe.
State of solar project gets tech prize
An Australian group has won an award for its work on live-generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools.
Tesla heads home for new energy revolution
Tech firm Tesla is making a foray into the commercial energy market, with a series of new batteries designed to store energy at the home, business and utility scale.
Department urges dig for equality
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been held up as an example for women in leadership roles.
Drone docks give permission not to land
A University of Sydney researcher has successfully tested a method for docking and refuelling drones in mid-air.
BHP reveals its sweet dealings
The Tax Office is chasing BHP Billiton for more than $500 million in payments it avoided by shovelling profits overseas.