Engineering

Food packaging could be made from the by-products of fresh fruit, through research conducted by chemists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Professors Jayashree Arcot and Martina Stenzel have been experimenting with the pseudostems of banana plants, and turning this discarded by-products of the banana harvest into a material suitable for food packaging. … Continue reading Food waste turned into fresh packaging →

The University of Sydney has launched the School of Biomedical Engineering, the sixth school within the Faculty of Engineering. The new school will focus on collaboration and teaching within the field of biomedical engineering, with contributions from disciplines including medicine, engineering, and life sciences. Leading the school will be professor Gregg Suaning, who hopes that … Continue reading Biomedical engineering school opens at USYD →

Engineers Australia announced that Dr Bronwyn Evans will take over as CEO of the engineering body. Having held roles in manufacturing enterprises such as Cochlear and GE Healthcare, while also being CEO of Standards Australia, Evans will lead an organisation in transition, according to Trish White, national president and board chair of Engineers Australia. “Over … Continue reading Engineers Australia appoints Dr Bronwyn Evans as CEO →

Two Queensland engineers were awarded the state’s top engineering honour last Friday night. Marking 100 years of Engineers Australia, the two engineers who won their awards have a broad background of experience and are active in their profession. Jothi Ramanujam took out the award for 2019 Professional Engineer of the Year – Queensland. Ramanujam is … Continue reading Engineers Australia names Queensland’s top engineers →

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has expanded its partnership with Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio, which owns the Vespa scooter brand. Previously, the collaboration involved UNSW Art & Design students. This year, the cooperation will include students from UNSW’s School of Mechanical Engineering. This expansion means that not only will students design concepts but … Continue reading Design and engineering students scoot to partnership →

Helping customers meet their needs time and time again is key for Blesbok Enterprises as the company sees value in forging long-term bonds. Blesbok Enterprises has been engaged in sourcing for companies worldwide for more than 15 years. Starting with sourcing a lock for its first, and still loyal, customer, the business has shown growth … Continue reading Staying loyal to customers →

The breadth and depth of engineering skill and talent in Australia is on show across the 30 engineers nominated for the list of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers. Compiled by create, the publication of Engineers Australia, the list is in its fourth year and attempts to acknowledge engineers in all fields and around Australia, while also … Continue reading Most Innovative Engineers announced for 2019 →

Having the knowledge to succeed in industry requires guidance and foresight, something that Swinburne University of Technology is hoping to provide in the inclusion of mentoring programs in its Bachelor of Engineering Practice (Honours). Having a mentor who has experience working in a student’s industry of choice enables the student to make smart decisions about … Continue reading Swinburne integrates mentoring into its engineering degree →

The Women in Industry Awards were held at The Park, Albert Park, on June 6, in Melbourne. With nearly 200 attendees from a diverse range of industries, it was a great night that celebrated the achievements of individuals who have made valuable and significant change to the industries that they serve in. We congratulate the … Continue reading Women in Industry Awards 2019: All the winners →

Young Aboriginal scientists, engineers, and mathematicians will congregate at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 28 to 29 May for the third annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Aboriginal student congress. STEM engages with more than 500 students from 140 schools from years five to 10 through a range of interactive, challenging, and culturally relevant … Continue reading Aboriginal students developing careers in STEM →

Monash University engineers are working with Australian farmers to help them improve irrigation practices, reduce water use and maximise crop harvest by using autonomous drone technology. As severe drought continues to devastate farmland and impact food supply across Australia, a Monash University research team, led by Professor Jeff Walker, has spent the past two years developing … Continue reading Autonomous drone technology improves irrigation practices →

The federal government has launched a new program that provides funding for engineers pursuing research in Australia’s automotive sector. The Automotive Engineering Graduate Program provides universities with grants of between $200,000 and $1 million to deliver research support for post graduate students to undertake engineering projects in priority areas for the automotive industry. The purpose … Continue reading New funding program supports automotive engineering research →

RMIT University is working with Altair Engineering to enable students and staff to use the company’s high-end engineering simulation design software. The technology is used by companies including Boeing, Telstra and GM Holden to reduce the weight of aeroplane and automotive structures, enhance the safety of Japan’s high-speed bullet safer, develop ultra-light bikes and drones, … Continue reading RMIT using Altair simulation software →

Australian school students will be able to apply for funding to participate in STEM events, following the release of the latest round of the Federal government’s sponsorship grants. The new program offers grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 for school primary and high school students to attend science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) conferences, competitions … Continue reading STEM grants open for school students →

Global engineering, project delivery and operations management group, the DRA Group (DRA), has announced on its website that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of G&S Engineering Services Pty Ltd (G&S). The sale and purchase is conditional on a number of normal course conditions precedent and, subject to satisfaction of those conditions, is expected … Continue reading DRA acquires G&S Engineering Services, expands into Australia →

Queensland engineering firm Fibercon has developed a technology that enables it to use recycled polypropylene plastic for reinforcing concrete instead of the traditional steel. Developed in conjunction with researchers from Queensland’s James Cook University, the technology has been used by Fibercon to recycle over 50 tons of plastic waste, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions, water usage and fossil … Continue reading Qld engineering company uses recycled plastic to reinforce concrete →

Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for infrastructure engineering, has announced the acquisition of Plaxis, the leading provider of geotechnical software, based in Delft, Netherlands, and the agreement to acquire soil engineering software provider SoilVision, based in Saskatchewan, Canada. According to Bentley Systems, the new acquisitions, along with Bentley’s borehole reporting and data management … Continue reading Bentley Systems acquires Plaxis and SoilVision →

Engineers from the University of Sydney (USYD), Australia and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) are collaborating on research in diverse areas ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and food technology to clean energy and waste management. The faculty-to-faculty partnership will see the USYD’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies explore new research opportunities with NTU Singapore’s College … Continue reading USYD & NTU Singapore engineers join forces →

The Victorian State Government will be introducing a mandatory registration scheme for engineers, which according to them, will be giving Victorian engineers an edge. The new scheme will ensure highly-qualified and experienced engineers develop and oversee the State’s most important projects – including the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel and the Level Crossing Removal Project. … Continue reading Registration scheme introduced for engineers in Victoria →

South Australian start-up ecoJet Engineering has developed a world-leading micro gas turbine (MGT) engine to provide a solution for affordable and uninterrupted on-site power supply. The company has been awarded a $96,500 grant through the South Australian Early Commercialisation Fund (SAECF), administered by TechInSA, to help bring its innovative generator to the global market. ecoJet … Continue reading ecoJet Engineering develops new MGT engine →