As government investment lags behind, startups are seizing the opportunity to break into the big business of space exploration.…
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A new startup wants to put ultrasound technology in every home
One engineer is borrowing techniques from the microelectronics industry to put ultrasound machines in every household. …
WA wages war on plastic waste with its first PET recycling plant
Perth-based mechanical engineer Darren Lomman is working to stop plastic waste ending up in our oceans, one PET bottle at a time.…
This software promises to help boost diversity in tech companies
One software engineer has developed a job interview platform to help recruiters get bias off the brain and boost gender diversity in tech companies.…
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.…
Building a better bra: Meet the engineers reinventing lingerie for the 21st-century
Borrowing engineering principles from the architectural world has seen two Carnegie Mellon graduates reimagine the bra.…
Why more young engineers are choosing the entrepreneur’s path
Starting a business isn’t for everyone, but it seems to be an increasingly popular choice for young Australians.…
This 3D printing startup helps students find their inner engineer
A NSW startup sees 3D printing as a gateway to get students interested in STEM. They’re working to get the tech in front of as many students as possible.…
This startup wants to convert your paper and plastic waste into oil
A local startup has developed a process, in partnership with the University of Sydney, to convert paper and plastic waste into a stable bio-crude oil.…