As far as buzzwords go, the Internet of Things is in a league of its own. It has been described as the defining technological trend of the next decade, but is this true? Or just hype?…
Create June 2016
Marita Cheng is on a mission to help engineer a better world
Marita Cheng has started two companies and a global non-profit organisation, is on boards and regularly gives talks. But she’s not taking her foot off the pedal yet. …
Big Data: How to survive and thrive in a digital world
Big Data is accelerating our transition to a digital economy. Here’s a look at how it’s changing the way we live, work and play.…
Human-like robots walked up some stairs – here’s why that’s a big deal
Robotics is tricky, and human-like robots especially so, admits one of the field’s leaders. But each small step is one giant leap for robotkind.…
As mining takes a dive, engineers should chase new opportunities
For more than a decade, the mining industry drove the Australian economy in general and engineering in particular. But with the boom becoming a bust, we’ve had to rethink our strategies.…
Women in mining: One engineer advocates for stronger support networks
Sabina Shugg was used to being the only woman at mining sites. Now she speaks about her experience and how to get more women into this industry.…
Fat thumbs? This tech could mean error-free texting on smart devices
Sonar technology promises to turn almost any environment into a keyboard for smart devices, meaning you don’t even have to touch your phone to work it.…