A team from MIT has created what they think will be the dwellings that keep future Mars colonisers alive.…
This new innovation could put millions of old tyres to good use
A ground-breaking project has the potential to divert millions of used tyres from landfill and into permeable pavements for suburban streets, car parks, footpaths and bike paths.…
What can better connectivity do for the future of the construction industry?
Instead of worrying about whether machines will take our jobs, the construction industry should see technology as an enabler of bigger, bolder and better projects.…
Potholes could be a thing of the past thanks to this secret ingredient
Wherever there are roads, there are potholes – we’ve come to accept it as a given. But a recent discovery out of the UK might make it possible to have the former without the latter. …
Auto industry shifts focus to engineering cars of the future
Despite auto manufacturing heading offshore, engineers in Australia are still hard at work on the technology needed for building the cars of the future. …
Australia’s carbon fibre innovation makes its debut on the world stage
This Australian-first carbon fibre could pave the way for a manufacturing renaissance focused on creating next-gen materials.…
Solar-powered drones: What’s the secret to one startup’s success?
One startups vision of creating solar-powered drones has captured the attention of some big players in the business.…
Engineering breakthroughs top this year’s list of the most innovative companies
Engineering and technology feature prominently among the cutting-edge products and programs recognised in this year’s Australian Financial Review (AFR) list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies.…
This advanced R&D lab wants to predict the future of innovation
Lockheed Martin’s advanced research centre in Melbourne will focus on automation, radar systems, hypersonics and quantum computing.…
As we face Industry 4.0, are current engineering standards still relevant?
Australia’s forward momentum towards industry 4.0 is fast and furious. But when change is the only constant, what’s keeping us grounded?…