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Researchers from RMIT have developed an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories. The team took guidance from the way that the human brain works to develop an efficient method of store, delete and process information. The team looked to a technique called optogenetics, which uses light to control cells in living … Continue reading RMIT team creates light-sensitive electronic chip →

Researchers from RMIT and the University of New South Wales, (UNSW) have discovered magnetic properties within atomically thin structures that could be used for a new generation of devices, known as “spintronics”. With further research in this field, ultra-thin devices could be produced for industrial applications. This research created devices with three layers, a non-magnetic … Continue reading Researchers suggest possibility of ultra-thin electronics →

The Australian Defence Force has identified seven research proposals for innovative materials as worthy of pursuing for military platforms. Contained within the research proposals are methods of developing new adhesives to bind high temperature structures, the integration and repair of different composite types, and the joining of ceramic armour for greater protection against bullets and … Continue reading Joint AU-UK funding for advanced materials in defence →

Three teams from RMIT University have been selected as finalists for the Biodesign Challenge Summit, held in New York City. Two of the teams, Symbiome and Enzer, placed in the top nine of finalists, with Enzer winning the ORTA Prize for Bioinspired Textiles Processes, that was awarded to the team that explored sustainability in the … Continue reading Students design vision for biotech applications →

An international collaboration between researchers from RMIT University and the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (India) has led to the development of a new way to extract graphene. The method derives graphene from eucalyptus bark and is cheaper and more sustainable than current synthesis methods, according to a statement from RMIT. While the current cost … Continue reading Graphene extracted from eucalyptus trees →

The next generation of unmanned drones will act more like birds than machines, thanks to new study by researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne and ISAE-Supaéro in Toulouse. The study includes experiments with drones that can sense wind gusts and thermals, then use them to gain speed or altitude, just like birds do.  Dr Abdulghani Mohamed, who … Continue reading Next-gen drones can ride wind currents like birds, researchers say →

New technology developed by researchers from RMIT’s School of Science and the University of Wollongong, allows super-fast internet by harnessing twisted light beams to carry more data and process it faster. Broadband fiber-optics carry information on pulses of light, at the speed of light, through optical fibers. But the way the light is encoded at … Continue reading Tech breakthrough to allow 100-times-faster internet →

Metal additive manufacturing company, Titomic Limited, has signed a $2.6 million project with the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) to standardise the company’s patented Titomic Kinetic Fusion process – which produces load-bearing 3D forms from fusing Titanium powder sprayed at supersonic speeds. The project, which will be carried out in partnership between Titomic, IMCRC, CSIRO … Continue reading Partnership to standardise Titomic’s additive manufacturing process for defence, aerospace →

A robotic arm controlled by facial expressions, a solar-powered Tuk Tuk set to circumnavigate the globe and 3D printed body implants all made by the next generation of engineers will be on display at EnGenius 2018 – an annual exhibition organised by RMIT University that showcases third and fourth year projects from students in the … Continue reading Next generation of engineers showcase their work at EnGenius →

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 →

RMIT University has announced an Australia-first partnership with global tech education leader Udacity, which is set to bring Silicon Valley learning on Self-Driving Cars and AI Programming to Australia. Under the partnership, RMIT will introduce four new courses, including “Intro to Self Driving Cars online program”, “AI Programming with Python”, “Robotics Software Engineer” and “Front End Web … Continue reading RMIT partners with Udacity to launch self-driving cars course →

Researchers at the RMIT University are working with industry partners to investigate ways to integrate the mental states of air pilots with machine learning and decision-making. The Cognitive Human-Machine Interface and Interaction (CHMI) system analyses data inputs to determine the pilot’s state of mind and decide how much computer support is required to fly the … Continue reading New RMIT research explores pilot-machine interaction →

A DMTC project has developed a fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU) concept demonstrator that the researchers say could potentially replace or supplement diesel generators on armoured vehicles in the field. The demonstrator was developed by lead researcher Reza Omrani and his team at RMIT Bundoora with the collaboration of industry partner Thales Australia, and … Continue reading RMIT, Thales Australia develop new fuel cell system demonstrator →

The ARC Training Centre in Lightweight Automotive Structures (ATLAS) was launched this week at RMIT University by Senator James Paterson. ATLAS is led by RMIT University in close partnership with Deakin University and the Australian National University, lead partner the Ford Motor Company, CSIRO and 11 additional local and international partner organisations including those from … Continue reading ATLAS launched at RMIT, automotive industry to get boost →

In a media release last month, RMIT researchers have used liquid metal to create two-dimensional materials no thicker than a few atoms that have never before been seen in nature. According to RMIT, the breakthrough will not only revolutionise the way we do chemistry but could be applied to enhance data storage and make faster … Continue reading Liquid metal breakthrough by RMIT researchers →

RMIT’s new advanced manufacturing precinct is designed to reflect the shift towards a high-tech, high-skilled, highly collaborative industry, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.