Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2013
Japanese authorities have requested safety inspections at power plants that have been offline for nearly three years, signalling their intention to get the country’s nuclear network running again.
$10 million Tassie agri-tech injection
A system of sensors and some tricky engineering will give Tasmanian farmers a leg-up on nature, following a $10 million Federal Government spend.
Aero-engineers to turn the sky green
Engineers are developing the world’s first “hybrid airliner” to be powered by a combination of electricity, biofuels and wind energy.
Big builders bid for Ear and Eye job
The big players in Victorian construction are bidding for a high-profile government contract, to rebuild the iconic Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Engineering students get industry hands-on
The next batch of mining engineers form Queensland have been given a dose of industry life, after a program to expose students to real world experience on mine sites.
Professional interests turn to DIY tools
Professional engineers and bedroom hackers alike are jumping on board the open-source bandwagon, with a recent survey showing the adaptable and innovative new wave of gear could be the future for technological creativity.