Touch-sensitive woven skin
01 August, 2016Researchers have developed smart threads that can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics.
Don't wait to ask, FIFO workmates urged
29 July, 2016With up to 1 in 3 fly-in fly-out workers reportedly experiencing mental health difficulties, as part of a new campaign, suicide prevention organisation R U OK? is urging workmates to support one another before they hit rock bottom.
New product innovations unveiled at QME 2016
29 July, 2016True to tradition, the second day of QME 2016 was the busiest so far, with over 1500 visitors from the mining, engineering and construction industries to Mackay Showgrounds.
3D printing: a new threat to gun control and security policy?
27 July, 2016 by Daniel C. Tirone, Louisiana State University and James Gilley, Louisiana State UniversityThe threat of self-manufactured firearms is not new, but a critical barrier is collapsing. Until recently, most people didn't have the skills to make a weapon as capable as commercially available ones. However, recent developments in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, have made home manufacturing simpler than ever before.
Chemical engineers to focus on regeneration at Chemeca 2016
27 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersRegeneration, recovery and reinvention will be a key focus at Chemeca 2016, the largest annual gathering of Australian and New Zealand chemical and process engineers.
Has China reached peak coal?
26 July, 2016Researchers in Beijing argue that China's coal consumption has already peaked, partly as a result of changes in the Chinese economy, but also as a result of environmental policies.
Schneider Electric Australia and MPPIglobal aim to deliver productivity solutions to MMM
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has signed an agreement with MPPIglobal to work collaboratively together to deliver a real-time productivity (RTP) solution to its customers in the mining, metals and minerals industries.
Addressing the global skills shortage
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell recommends five key steps for protecting productivity and safety as workers retire and new technologies redefine roles.
Calls for a Silicon Valley-type hub for Brisbane
21 July, 2016A cluster of manufacturers in south-east Queensland are calling for a high-tech manufacturing hub for Brisbane.
Australian technology delivers low-cost magnesium
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsCSIRO and Enirgi Group have joined forces to develop and commercialise an affordable and low-emission technology for producing magnesium metal.
Are Australian companies doing enough to transform themselves?
19 July, 2016 by Rob Stummer* | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaRob Strummer, MD of IFS Australia & New Zealand, expresses his concerns over where Australia is ranked globally in relation to digital transformation.
15-second flash charging enables CO2-free public transport in Geneva
19 July, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdRevolutionary technology requires no overhead lines and offers a silent and zero-emission mass transit solution as a viable alternative to diesel buses, providing a model for future urban transportation.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines to join thought leaders at QME 2016
14 July, 2016The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dr Anthony Lynham, will be joining the thought leaders panel discussion at Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition 2016.
Half of Australian businesses unprepared for digital transformation
11 July, 2016Research from IFS indicates that 50% of Australian businesses are unprepared for digital transformation, despite 81% expecting it to play a key role in their future.
Pilz announces a new approach to safety training
05 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz, through its machineSAFE training business, is now offering a 4-stage machine safety training program that culminates in CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) certification.
