Infinity in a grain of sand: neural dust sensors monitor the body from inside
30 September, 2016Imagine tiny wireless sensors the size of a grain of sand that can be implanted in the human body to monitor nerves, muscles and organs in real time. Sounds like something from the movie Honey, I shrunk the kids, right?
ANSTO seeks engineering graduates
30 September, 2016A rare, exciting opportunity is open for engineering graduates at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Lucas Heights campus in south Sydney.
Conference to showcase corrosion prevention advances
28 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australasian Corrosion AssociationCorrosion is a continuing challenge to industries and governments around the world. It has been estimated that more than 3% of global GDP each year is spent on corrosion mitigation and repair, making it vital that the latest technologies and practices are applied to managing this insidious threat.
Explainer: The mysterious missing magnetic monopole
28 September, 2016 by T'Mir Danger Julius, Swinburne University of TechnologyAll the magnets we've ever seen have a north and a south, but there might be some out there that have only one end.
Empower employees to be safe and Fearless this Safe Work Month
23 September, 2016Every October, Safe Work Australia Month is held to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety.
Busting three IIoT myths
21 September, 2016 by Dan Matthews* | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaThere is no doubt that the IIoT market is evolving quickly, but there are several misperceptions, or myths, regarding the IIoT that are making decision-makers hesitate and sometimes delay or stop an IIoT project altogether.
Scientists unravel how natural gas is converted into methanol at room temperature
16 September, 2016Twenty years after the technique was developed, a collaboration between scientists at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, and Stanford University has revealed the mechanism behind the direct conversion process of natural gas into methanol at room temperature.
Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation open first joint European test centre
16 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdRockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser have opened their first joint test plant for validation purposes in Europe.
GE partners with Rio Tinto for Pilbara rail maintenance
14 September, 2016GE will provide maintenance services and support for Rio Tinto's locomotive network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, under a five-year agreement.
Funding to boost manufacturing in Victoria
13 September, 2016The Victorian and federal goverments have awarded grants in excess of $15 million to Victorian manufacturers.
New hybrid energy centre transforming low-emission technologies
09 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO has launched its Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems, a collaborative facility to research cutting-edge renewable and hybrid energy technologies.
Business peak body calls for companies to give back to students
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROPeak industry association Ai Group has partnered with CSIRO to increase the number of industry professionals showcasing real-life science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills and careers in Australian schools.
Exciting times? New opportunities arise when innovation meets need
02 September, 2016 by Manny Romero | Supplied by: WestermoAs our Prime Minister likes to remind us, we are living in "exciting times" and that's very true — however, how do we turn that excitement and opportunity into reality?
ABB elected to the Industrial Internet Consortium Steering Committee
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEric Harper, a senior principal scientist specialising in software architecture and sustainable technologies at ABB's Corporate Research Center in the United States, will represent ABB in the IIC Steering Committee.
HIMA Asia Pacific wins major safety award
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: HIMA AustraliaThe 5th Asian Manufacturing Awards sees HIMA Asia Pacific win 'Best Process Safety Systems Provider'.
