Archived News for Engineering Professionals - December, 2013
A new design could soon see the advent of home-use 3D printers that can make objects out of metal.
Queensland looks for good hand to help trim tunnel bill
The Queensland government is trying to lure casino money to help fund its $5 billion tunnel.
Worldwide trials for robotic delivery role
A report on the American light news program 60 Minutes claims that online shopping giant Amazon is planning to launch a fleet of drones to delivers its packages – an idea lifted from an Australian start-up company which is also already being used in China.
Business body says Government should bag billions from building
A report commissioned by the Business Council of Australia says the Federal Government must create a way to funnel trillions of dollars into infrastructure.
Operator finds gas will go, as eastern needs increase
A recent report by the Australian Energy Markets Operator says that the massive expansion of Queensland ports fails to allow for increased gas demands in Australia, and could lead to a domestic shortage.
Planning paths to budget cuts and better health
Suggestions have been tabled which could see governments hacking away at their health budgets and waistlines – with some better planning practices.
Science heist bags crystalline secrets
An astounding breakthrough has seen scientists use DNA to build near-perfect crystals from scratch, which mimic the structures that make natural crystals so valuable.
Thousands list their names to keep the sun free
The mere proposal of a Federal Government plan to tax solar energy has led to 25,000 Australians making it known that they support cheap energy, regardless of how the big providers feel.