Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
New focus for UGL after fiery few months
Big moves at engineering contractor UGL, with the announcement of the sale of one subsidiary and appointment of a new CEO.
Robot's riding quest asks important questions
A friendly pile of junk will be making its way across Canada in an experiment to see if robots can trust humans.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Car plans laid bare to drive open interest
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
Big steps in early days of Australia's new view
Just months after it was first commissioned, CSIRO's Australia SKA Pathfinder is now working as a fully fledged radio telescope.
Folding atoms on nano-scale to bring large possibilities
Faster and smaller electronics of all kinds may come from a new manufacturing technique developed in Australia.
New ports plan gives more room to expand
Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
Students send stream of sustainable ideas
A potentially revolutionary water saving device has seen three Australian students represent at a global engineering competition in Amsterdam.
US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution
One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
Orbital 'Hello' marks start of laser communications
Space communications have moved out of radio and into optical frequencies, with the launch of NASA’s latest technology.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.
Better silver treatment for drugs that miss
Medical engineers have created a new particle-based drug delivery system with some key advantages over previous versions.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Teaching test to ensure best base
Future teachers in New South Wales will have to pass a literacy and numeracy test before they head back into the classroom.
Advanced weld brings award of cheaper planes
Local innovations have changed the state of aircraft construction worldwide.
Home-grown thermometer brings billionths of degrees
Australian researchers have produced the world's most sensitive thermometer - three times more precise than the best thermometers in existence.