The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) has held its first information session on the successful adoption of sensor technology and how industry can best link up with research institutions. THe event was the first in the “Successfully Adopting Smart Sensing Technologies” series, and was held at the Western Sydney University Launch Pad at Werrington in … Continue reading Western Sydney University Launch Pad hosts event on sensor technology and industry collaboration →

An Internet of Things (IoT) project bringing together key industry and research partners will research new satellite navigation monitoring sensors for infrastructure design and construction projects. Monitum, a Brisbane company of professional surveyors and geologists, has teamed up with researchers at QUT and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), in the Mthing project that … Continue reading Research project to explore potentials of IoT sensor technology in infrastructure construction →

The Victorian government has announced more than $940,000 to support cutting-edge cyber security training and equipment under its Regional and Specialist Training Fund. State Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and the Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today visited FedUni TAFE’s Mount Helen campus to announce the funding, which is to assist FedUni TAFE … Continue reading Vic government funds cyber security training →

The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with Australian space start-up Myriota to enhance the capabilities of Australia’s space industry. Anthony Murfett, deputy head of the Australian Space Agency, welcomed the statement and its contribution to the transformation of Australia’s space sector. “This statement embodies the transformation we are … Continue reading Australian Space Agency signs agreement with space start-up company →

Industry and scientists will have access to a wide range of new instruments and research tools at Flinders University, including a multimillion-dollar photoemission electron microscope (PEEM). The powerful microscope – the only one of its kind in Australia – will be acquired by the newly established Flinders Microscopy and Microanalysis facility at the University’s Bedford … Continue reading New Flinders Uni research instruments open to industry →

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) been signed between the federal and Western Australian governments, securing a $6 million investment from the former in Western Australia’s space capabilities. The MoU was signed by federal science minister Karen Andrews and WA science minister Dave Kelly. Andrews said the agreement was centred on supporting WA’s space sector to … Continue reading Federal government invests $6m in WA space industry →

Applications are now open for the Queensland government’s $15 million Hydrogen Industry Development Fund, which will support sustainable and renewable hydrogen projects across the state. Speaking from the 16th annual BIO World Congress in Des Moines, Iowa, Queensland’s Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, Cameron Dick, said the investment will help create new … Continue reading Applications open for Queensland government hydrogen industry grants →

Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern), Australia’s only national, not-for-profit all-sector, all-discipline, PhD internship program is helping to push industry innovation via collaboration with universities. APR.Intern matches companies with PhD students and supervising academics to undertake three to five month, tightly-focused research projects. Delivered by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, the program is open to all … Continue reading Doctorate program helping industry link with researchers →

Over 140 Year 9 girls attended an intensive three-day science and innovation program at Flinders University. The Flinders University STEM Enrichment Academy conference featured a schedule of hands-on workshops, tours, industry talks and round-table discussions aimed at inspiring girls towards STEM journeys. The program featured leaders in industry and academia who eagerly gave their time … Continue reading School students engage with STEM at Flinders University →

Woodside Energy has teamed up with Monash University to develop a state-of-the-art “living laboratory” and a long-term research partnership to support Australia’s low-carbon energy transition. Woodside will contribute $16.5 million to the construction of the Woodside Building for Technology and Design, located in the Monash Technology Precinct. The Precinct houses Australia’s largest concentration of research … Continue reading Renewable energy research and teaching facility to be built at Monash University →

Over 100 local engineering professionals attended Engineers Australia’s South Australian office for the Engineered Safety Symposium 2019. The Symposium was held over two days and featured talks from leading practicing professionals, representing a cross-section of industry and academia. Topics included design for safety, systematic safety, engineered safety, safety in automation, cyber security, perspectives on reasonably … Continue reading Engineering safety event sees discussions across automation and cyber security →

According to the National Academy of Engineering (USA), engineers worldwide are facing a whirlwind of change. Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that engineers must update half of everything they know every couple of years. Additionally, demands from customers are also putting pressure on companies to adapt and evolve. For example, the fluid … Continue reading Lifelong learning at the HYDAC Training Centre →

Consultation papers that will inform the development of Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy have now been released. The nine issues papers have been developed by the COAG Energy Council Hydrogen Strategy Working Group after national and international consultation. Federal resources and Northern Australia minister Matt Canavan said the development of a world-leading hydrogen industry could prove … Continue reading National Hydrogen Strategy consultation papers released →

Two Western Australian mines are switching to wind, solar and battery power as a way of improving reliability with lower emissions at a lower cost. Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine is already constructing a wind, solar, battery and gas hybrid facility at their site 1,000 kilometres north east of Perth, which has received $13.5 million … Continue reading Western Australian mines power forward with hybrid energy projects →

Eight finalists have been announced for the the 2019 Western Australian Innovator of the Year program, which helps small to medium enterprises to develop their businesses and expand to create WA jobs. The program started in 2006 under the Carpenter Labor Government to showcase innovative and entrepreneurial individuals and businesses at the emerging or growth … Continue reading Finalists announced for WA Innovator of the Year →

Three Gold Coast substations are to receive $45 million worth of upgrades, with planning for another $8.5 million project also underway. Nearly 13,000 homes and businesses in Surfers Paradise will reportedly benefit from the upgrade project, which is in the planning and design stage. The project comes after the completion of multi-stage upgrades at three … Continue reading $45 million in upgrades announced for three Gold Coast substations →

Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) will join textile technology company Xefco and engineering equipment company Proficiency Contracting on a new $3.4 million manufacturing R&D project co-funded by the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC). The three-year project aims to scale newly-developed advanced coating technologies, which will result in better durability for textile coatings and … Continue reading Deakin University, IMCRC, team up with companies for advanced manufacturing research →

With support from the Victorian government, a global cloud-based records management company will base its Asia-Pacific headquarters in the state, providing more jobs within artificial intelligence (AI) technology sector. RecordPoint – which partners with Microsoft – will establish the facility in Melbourne, which is also to serve as the company’s AI and Engineering Hub. This … Continue reading RecordPoint to set up AI, engineering hub in Melbourne →