Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Boart bailed-out, looking to keep living
A mining company that has operated for over 100 years is in a rough patch, but a new deal may help it pay down its massive debt.
Beaming with success, physicists bring laser tractors closer
Physicists at ANU have built a tractor beam that uses a laser to repel and attract objects.
Migrant managers rise on policy shift
A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.
Downer buys up Tenix in $300m move
Mine engineering and services contractor Tenix has been sold to Downer EDI for $300 million.
Engineers inking while Qantas pilots keep thinking
Qantas engineers have struck a four-year deal that includes an 18 month pay freeze.
Pink bits for breast success
One of the world’s leading mining equipment companies is painting its drill bits pink to aid breast cancer research.
Easy mix for great power fix
Scientists at China's Nanyang Technology University (NTU) have developed ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.Chinese scientists have developed batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
Baird bays for change in business buddies
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Scanner lands to take better look than ever
Australia’s National Imaging Facility (NIF) has switched on a scanner that can take a closer look at the entire body that virtually any other in the world.
First lap for faster future cars
While many miss the long gone days of hand-built automobiles, a trade show in the US has shown a glimpse of the automated, extruded car-making future.
Locals' quantum quest leaps ahead on new bits
Two Australian research teams have broken quantum computing records.
Miners' mental marks as deep as any drill
Several recent events have come together as a strong reminder of the non-physical health risks of the mining industry.
Tomorrow's tech leaders learning today
One of Australia’s cutting-edge research facilities wants to help young engineers get ahead.
Traveller touches down after two-year run
A mysterious ‘space drone’ will touch down after orbiting the Earth for nearly two years.
Abbott opens up after casual moves and mass-sacking
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Laser links bring big thinkers down
One of Australia’s least-recognised national assets is gaining a big reputation on the cutting edge of international science.
Brains say Australian hands can build the future
While government figures seem to provide bad news with few solutions, CSIRO is looking to build a future for Australian manufacturing.