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19 Feb 2019
Investigating automated mass transit in Australia
A Federal Government committee is investigating the potential convergence of new energy sources and automation, such as hydrogen-powered trains, and is about to hold its first hearing in which three peak organisations will present their views.
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12 Feb 2019
Engineers upping standards in the air
A group of international aviation engineering companies has teamed up to standardise and improve the quality of documentation for the retrofitting of aircraft and to provide a voice to resolve issues that affect certification approvals.
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1 Feb 2019
Bringing the Metropolis to Sydney
Australia’s first driverless metro train has passed its first full test with flying colours, having recently travelled along the entire 36 kilometres of Sydney’s $8.3 billion Metro Northwest rail line.
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17 Jan 2019
World's largest robot in Australia's backyard
Not many people are aware that Australia is home to the world's largest robot, hiding in plain sight in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. And it's on the move.
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30 Dec 2018
Engineer flags end of road for sports cars
Toyota's chief engineer and creator of the latest Supra model is in Australia working with the car maker's Australian engineering team to do last-minute fine-tuning to the A90 prototype for local conditions.
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19 Dec 2018
Space, no longer the final frontier
It has been announced that the headquarters of the Australian Space Agency will be based in Adelaide and is expected to create up to 20,000 jobs by 2030.
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7 Dec 2018
How you can help define the next 100 years of engineering
Here’s your chance to showcase your work at the World Engineers Convention 2019.
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3 Dec 2018
Better carbon fibre for Australia's industrial diet
Researchers at CSIRO are working on a carbon fibre recipe that is 20% stronger than what is currently available worldwide, and hailing it as a game changer for Australia.
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15 Nov 2018
Inspiring future micro engineers
A program aimed at inspiring the next generation of micro engineers is starting to pay off for an advanced manufacturing hub that develops products across a range of industries.
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16 Oct 2018
Major breakthrough with organic semiconductor
Engineers at ANU have invented a semiconductor with organic and inorganic materials that converts electricity into light, is thin and flexible enough to make mobiles bendable, and opens the door to a new generation of devices that will be biodegradable or easily recycled.
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