Sophisticated metal 3D printing machine from GE unveiled at UNSW
27 November, 2017UNSW is the only Australian institution and the only university outside of the United States selected by GE to receive the $350,000 machine.
Broadspectrum joins University of Newcastle in world-first clean-air project for coalmines
27 November, 2017World-first initiative seeks to decrease methane emissions from underground coalmining operations by up to 90% and reduce Australia's annual greenhouse output by up to 3%.
Bright future for Australian energy storage despite public uncertainty
20 November, 2017A report released by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) says that Australia has the potential to lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems if public uncertainty can be overcome.
Pump that can move molten metal offers new energy conversion and storage technologies
15 November, 2017Research conducted at Georgia Tech has demonstrated the possibility of pumping molten metal at over 1400°C using ceramic pump components, opening up new possibilities in high-temperature heat transfer and storage — a critical factor in efficient energy conversion.
Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry
10 November, 2017Australia is now one of only a handful of countries in the world that can produce its own carbon fibre, thanks to research by CSIRO in conjunction with Deakin University.
Researchers deploy autonomous drone to improve operations for mining industry
07 November, 2017Revolutionary drone payload from CSIRO Data61 dramatically improves the value of drone-based asset inspection and mapping.
Lockheed Martin to partner with two Australian universities on space technologies
06 October, 2017Lockheed Martin has announced it is partnering with the University of Sydney and RMIT University on research projects to develop advanced technologies that will have significant implications for both defence and commercial space-based applications.
CSIRO releases roadmap for oil and gas evolution
05 October, 2017CSIRO has released a roadmap addressing the long-term needs of the Australian oil and gas industry, identifying how research and innovation can support this evolving sector.
UNSW team to attempt to break their own world record in solar car
22 September, 2017Sunswift Violet, a four-seat sedan designed and built by engineering students at UNSW, left Sydney on Wednesday on a 4300 km drive to Darwin, where it will compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
QUT creates lithium-ion battery pilot facility
22 September, 2017Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has developed Australia's first pilot facility to produce commercial-grade lithium-ion batteries.
Australian researchers build first 3D-printed rocket engine
12 September, 2017Having previously scceeded in creating the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, Monash University researchers have now designed, printed and test-fired a 3D-printed rocket engine.
Helping the process industries find a way to Industry 4.0
05 September, 2017As far as the process industries are concerned, the road to Industry 4.0 is still long. Fraunhofer researchers and engineers are working on interconnecting process systems so that they can be serviced and maintained predictively, by combining operating data with employees' knowledge.
ANU announces major expansion to drive societal response to the AI revolution
04 September, 2017The Australian National University (ANU) has announced a major 10-year program to drive an artificial intelligence revolution in Australia.
BOC to collaborate with CSIRO on revolutionary $3.4m hydrogen project
25 August, 2017BOC has announced it will support CSIRO during its $3.4 million ammonia to hydrogen cracking and membrane purification project that is set to revolutionise the global supply chain for hydrogen.
Siemens announces $135m high-tech digitalisation grant
18 August, 2017Siemens is providing the largest ever software grant in Australia to support Swinburne University of Technology establish what is believed to be Australia's first Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future facility.
