Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Researchers have combined the best elements of hydrogen fuel cells and traditional battery-based electrical power, to create a concept battery using proton power.
Super farm storms ahead despite reported lack of water
The company behind a massive farm project in Queensland will not be swayed by a report suggesting there is not nearly enough water.
Australian stacker contract seals $77 mil payday for Sandvik
Global engineering firm Sandvik has secured a significant contract, receiving $77 million for a materials handling EPC deal at an Australian coal mine.
Authority says get building or risk missing out in Asia
A former senior member of the Treasury says Australia may miss the boat to the ‘Asian Century’ if it doesn’t start building on a big scale.
Boss looks to blue skies for jetpack launch
An NZ-based company is drumming up funds to make every ten-year-old’s dream come true; developing the world’s first practical, commercial jetpack.
Cell-moving robots bring organ-building closer
Biomedical engineers in the United States have announced an advance in the field of tissue manufacture – bringing the likelihood of 3D-printed replacement organs even closer.
Old lens shines more light for solar efficiency
Micro-machining technologies could allow solar panels to wear contact lenses, enhancing their electrical efficiency.
Tests to lift necks from Nature's toolbox
Researchers are looking to nature for design advice, looking to pinch the secrets of their astounding neck joints.
Toll scores $90 mil offshore shifting deal
The Toll Group has inked a hefty deal with Japanese energy company Inpex, which will bring in $90 million over 10 years.
Chip helps bring bionic hearing inside
New developments have been made in the quest for a fully-internal cochlear implant.
Gains in gathering power from good vibrations
Researchers are trying to crack open an extremely common source of electricity – vibrations.
Rock scan pays off in spades
A university project using advanced technologies to look for crude oil has sold for $76 million.
Feeling bionic hand makes mechanical sense
A Danish man has become the first in the world to be fitted with a prosthetic hand that can feel.
Flows probed for better use of bore source in SA
Despite the city of Adelaide being placed in the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, underneath its streets flow substantial quantities of water.
Single molecule LED leaps to miniature extreme
Engineers have created an LED consisting of a single molecule, reaching the end point on the race to make miniature light sources.
Tests to find we can really know in weird quantum world
A team from the University of Queensland is not so sure about Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
Buy-out brings Calibre trans-Tasman reach
The Calibre Group has expended its broad portfolio, buying up New Zealand-based engineering and surveying firm Spiire NZ.
Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost
A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.
Indian market cuts bring zero-star cars
Alarming results have come from the first independent tests of five Indian-built domestic market vehicles.
Industry asks for engineers to check on Gladstone bund
A representative body for engineers has questioned why a technical design project in Queensland will not consult with engineering experts.
Search for life in space descends to smaller scale
A new technique could help scientists sift through space dust for the ingredients to make life.