Vibration harvesters get a boost with piezoelectric material
15 April, 2014Self-powered sensors and devices could soon be a reality, after researchers discovered a way to boost the energy output of lightweight polymer vibration harvesters.
Researchers develop an autonomous gas leak detection robot
31 March, 2014Detection of gas leaks in industrial facilities can not only be dangerous and time-consuming, but it is also susceptible to human error and interpretation. RoboGasInspector was conceived in order to provide a safer, more efficient and more reliable detection solution.
System delivers predictive maintenance without interrupting operations
31 March, 2014A new system developed in Germany has the ability to monitor the condition of lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and other fluids in industrial installations without interrupting ongoing operations.
RoboClam: coming soon to a seafloor near you
27 March, 2014The humble Atlantic razor clam (Ensis directus) has inspired the development of a robotic clam that can burrow through undersea soil quickly while using very little energy.
RMIT launches AICAUSE with industry partner ABB
24 March, 2014RMIT has launched the Australia-India Research Centre for Automation Software Engineering (AICAUSE) with industry partner ABB.
A flexible approach is needed for Australia's electronics industry
18 March, 2014 by Scott Watkins, CSIROAustralia's manufacturing industry could be given a welcome boost if it takes advantage of some of the latest research here and overseas to create ultra thin and flexible electronic devices, says Scott Watkins from the CSIRO.
Super-absorbent aerogel developed for oil spills
03 March, 2014Researchers have developed an aerogel made of cellulose nanofibrils and an environmentally friendly polymer. The material can absorb up to almost 100 times its own weight in organic solvents and has a strong absorbing ability for metal ions.
Production-line security for Industry 4.0
24 February, 2014In the future, production facilities will be able to communicate and interact with one another, and machinery will often be remote serviced. But no company boss wants to run the risk of opening the door to industrial espionage and sabotage with unsecured networks.
Medal win for bulk materials handling thesis
08 November, 2013An engineering student has won JCU's annual Charles (CN) Barton Medal for his fourth-year thesis, an in-depth investigation into improving the efficiency of bulk materials handling.
Cornell engineers train 'checkout chick' robot
07 November, 2013In a further step towards automation in the supermarket, Cornell University engineers have trained a robot to work as a 'checkout chick' in a simulated grocery checkout.
Can 3D printing rebuild manufacturing in Australia?
08 October, 2013 by John Barnes*, CSIROIt’s not easy being a small business in the current manufacturing environment. The face of manufacturing is changing, and businesses are eager for technological advances that could give them a competitive advantage. Maybe 3D printing can help.
Robotics could improve agricultural competitiveness
24 September, 2013If Australia is to become the 'food bowl' of Asia, the agriculture industry needs to regain its competitive edge. One answer to this, according to a University of Sydney professor, is robotics.
Soccer-playing rescue robots compete at UQ
23 September, 2013Hundreds of school students from Australia and around the world converged on the University of Queensland to compete in RoboCup Junior Australia over the weekend.
Robotics comes FIRST for Rockwell Automation
18 September, 2013Rockwell Automation has sponsored the biggest FIRST tournament in Australia to date. FIRST recently held the Asia Pacific Open FIRST LEGO League Championship and Invitational FIRST Tech Challenge in Sydney.
International collaboration on membrane technology project
06 September, 2013University of Sydney researchers recently received a $1.36 million grant from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia which will allow the international research team to continue its work in the field of membrane technology.
