Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new level has been set in the world of robotics, with engineers unveiling the fastest robotic runner ever built.
CSIRO helps shoppers face reality online
The risk of buying clothes online is well-known to shoppers these days, but science may help remove that fear.
Melbourne tunnel's 'shonky' foundations defended
The Victorian Government has had to justify the business case underpinning a multi-billion dollar tunnel project, which is already underway.
Passing accessories to nuclear ignition
A milestone has been passed on the path to a paradigm shift in energy production.
Rise of rail freeing-up routes, helping the planet
Rail is on the rise across the country, according to a report from the Australasian Railway Association.
UNSW swiftly sails on sunlight
The 2013 World Solar Challenge is on to test, compare and showcase the current level of solar-powered transport across the globe.
White lights on new LED technique, solar boost possible
A new polymer has been created which emits white light more efficiently than organic LEDs.
Chair's future furnished in 3-D
A mysterious new company is aiming to print wooden furniture in three dimensions.
Lasers get deep on graphene discs
A new storage medium is being developed in Australia which could make blu-ray seem like a floppy disc.
Rio's robots drive tension, save money
Mining giant Rio Tinto is helping usher in the robot revolution, with its plan to replace some of the world’s highest-paid train drivers with robotic equivalents.
Centre to teach science, maths and tech. for tomorrow
A new centre at an Australian university wants to create a new way to get young students into studying education in science, engineering and health.
Talk to halt female-techie's interests stopping short
An event this week has shown 50 high-achieving Year 10 girls what future awaits them in the worlds of engineering or IT.
Industry Minister holds on new plan for Holden
Australia’s Minister for Industry has visited the site at the centre of a beloved Australian industry.
Deep cut to ditch unloved tunnel
The much-lauded infrastructure project that saw $3 billion spent on a tunnel under the Brisbane River has been sold for a song.
East West fight seen as safety issue, justified
Protests may be hindering safety for workers turning the first soil on the massive East West Link project, according to unions.
Rolling ahead on big road build
Authorities say things are progressing as they should on the Hunter Expressway in NSW, soon to cut a big chunk off transport times from Newcastle to the Hunter Valley.
Sino Iron steps forward after years of rushing back
It seemed work on CITIC Pacific's huge $10 billion Sino Iron project would never be complete, but now the company says its ready to move into its early production phase.
Space printer bringing new age of astro-manufacture
NASA will soon be able to build the tools it needs from a small factory in space, with the Agency’s plan to fly a 3-D printer up to the space station.
Blood flow tracker for under a hundred
A hospital-grade lightweight blood flow imager has been cobbled together for around a hundred dollars by some US scientists, and they say it works perfectly.
Millions saved by Sydney's green thinking
A report has quantified the benefits of environmentally-minded building, with data showing the City of Sydney has saved millions with its Better Buildings Partnership.
Nanotube CPU tested as silicon fades
Another technology is being tried as a potential replacement for silicon in computer processors, with scientists creating a CPU made from carbon nanotubes.