Archived News for Engineering Professionals
As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.
Melbourne rail plans tracking well
The window for expressions of interest to build a $600 million rail extension in Victoria will open this week.
Drones, subs and billions more in Defence paper
Australia will spend nearly $30 billion on new planes, submarines, soldiers and other military matters after the release of the Defence White Paper today.
Science cuts starting to get stupid
Labor, Greens and independent politicians have gathered to stop the latest attack on Australian science.
Expert chips at IA's big plan
Infrastructure Australia (IA) has put out a 15-year plan for 93 major projects that it says will only be possible after big changes.
Local sites labour with overseas asbestos
Authorities say asbestos is still being used on Australian building sites.
Open efforts slash 3D costs
Bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade laser cutter to create a low-cost laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials.
Thirteen called on thuggery claims
Thirteen NSW union officials have been accused of unlawful blockades and work disruptions, and were served with notices to appear in the court this week.
Morrison moves to pin down local profits
Multinational companies that avoid paying tax on Australian earnings could soon be forced to sell their assets.
New pipe to pump modern volumes in Victoria
Work has started on a $400 million Esso Australia pipeline project in Victoria.
China shifts thousands to fire new 'scope
China is about to fire up the world's largest radio telescope.
Glass crafted into deep data discs
Engineers are using advanced techniques to store mind-boggling amounts of data on tiny glass discs.
Barnaby's dam plans back on
Federal and state government eyes have turned once again toward water infrastructure for northern Australia.
Condom study could seed native grass industry
A massive new industry could open up in Australia following research on materials for the thinnest condom ever.
Federal funds keep mining ticking over
The Federal Government has congratulated itself for the successful Federal Exploration Development Incentive (EDI).
Infant ears in bio-printing baby step
Biomedical engineers have unveiled a ground-breaking new device over ten years in the making.
Tin chip could be key to new speeds
Tech engineers need to move away from silicon for computer chips, and researchers in the US may have found a good alternative.
Millions more recalled on airbag issues
German carmakers Volkswagen and Daimler have launched a recall of 1.5 million vehicles in the United States due to potentially faulty airbags.
New centre focused on frozen fields
A new state-of-the-art facility could see Tasmania carve out a name as the home of underwater robots.
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
Gravity waves change universal view
Our understanding of the universe was fundamentally changed at a press conference in the US overnight.