Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have, for the first time, demonstrated the maximum potential of ultra-thin 2D materials to generate electricity using sunlight. According to the research paper, published in the journal Advanced Materials, 2D materials could one day revolutionise technology like solar cells, mobile phones and sensing devices. While scientists have been … Continue reading ANU scientists demonstrate electricity-generating potential of ultra-thin 2D materials →

The Victorian government has appointed Stan Krpan as the inaugural chief executive officer of Solar Victoria. Krpan will lead the implementation of the Labor government’s Solar Homes package, which is to help households across Victoria cut their energy costs while boosting supply to the grid. Solar Homes aims to cut Victoria’s carbon emissions by almost … Continue reading Andrews government appoints first CEO of Solar Victoria →

New research undertaken by Swinburne, PwC, Siemens and the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) – as part of the Australian Industry (Ai) Group Industry 4.0 Forum agenda – has identified the ways in which manufacturing businesses and workforces must adapt to changes being wrought by Industry 4.0. The research report, titled Transforming Australian Manufacturing: Preparing … Continue reading New report: collaboration needed to drive Industry 4.0 innovation and growth →

World Metrology Day has been marked by the start of the redefined International System of Measurement (SI) Units. Last November, measurement scientists from around the world voted in favour of redefining the SI units. The four base SI units whose redefinition comes into effect today are the: kilogram (measurement of mass) ampere (measurement of electric … Continue reading Redefined International System of Measurement comes into effect →

Industry-led research to 3D print steel tools has won the Endeavour Award for best technology application. PhD student Jimmy Toton’s prize-winning collaboration with DMTC and Sutton Tools is the first convincing demonstration of 3D printed steel tools that are able to cut titanium as well as, or even better than, conventional steel tools. “It has … Continue reading RMIT 3D steel printing research wins at Endeavour Awards →

Cutting-edge technologies, processes and systems will be on show this week at manufacturing businesses around Queensland with the state government’s Inside Advanced Manufacturing series kicking off today. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said the week-long program shines a light on Queensland’s innovation success stories and the manufacturers of the future. … Continue reading Queensland’s Advanced Manufacturing series begins →

Even before the doors opened at 10am officially, visitors were packed and stacked in large numbers outside the halls of the Melbourne Convention Centre. With a big focus this year on the next industrial revolution and artificial intelligence in manufacturing, there were a large number of visitors from learning institutes that are interested to find … Continue reading NMW 2019 highlights Industry 4.0 →

New research has found that most employers are unprepared for the digital future of work and risk being left behind. The RMIT study examined demand and supply for digital skills in Australia – especially in the sectors of transport and logistics and public safety and correctional services – as well as a broader survey of … Continue reading Study shows industry workforce is unprepared for demands of the digital age →

The Australian Technology Network of universities (ATN) has welcomed Federal Labor’s plan, announced last week, to reform the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive. ATN Chair, Professor Attila Brungs said Australia was facing a major challenge to our global competitiveness, having fallen behind in OECD rankings for research investment, leaving the nation exposed in an … Continue reading Australian Technology Network welcomes Labor’s R&D Tax Incentive plan →

UNSW Sydney water engineers have revealed that investigating and managing groundwater resources more sustainably can be achieved at lower cost by using existing Earth and atmospheric tidal data. Groundwater exploration can be achieved at much lower cost and with less invasive procedures thanks to a new passive technique being championed by UNSW engineers. In an … Continue reading UNSW water engineers develop new groundwater analysis technique →

The 2019 Women in Industry Awards finalists have been revealed and showcase the exceptional women who have achieved success through leadership, innovation and commitment to their sector. This year’s awards encompass the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control and commercial road transport industries. Tickets to the 2019 Women in Industry Awards are on sale, with the … Continue reading Women in Industry Awards 2019 finalists announced →

Students in West Gippsland studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects are now able to use new facilities funded by the Victorian government. Minister for Education James Merlino today visited for a tour of the school’s $4.5 million new facilities and to see the recently completed $5.8 million STEM Centre at nearby Warragul Regional … Continue reading New STEM facilities for West Gippsland students →

Seqwater, the statutory water authority of the Queensland government, has worked with robotic researchers at QUT’s Institute for Future Environments to develop the Autonomous Motorised Monitoring Instrument, or SAMMI. Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said that the solar-powered, self-driving robot has the capacity to change the way Seqwater monitors it’s water quality. “Water quality … Continue reading Seqwater and QUT develop autonomous water monitoring robot →

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The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) will be the anchor institution for an expansive Innovation Precinct south of Sydney at Lucas Heights. The three tiered development will comprise a deep technology incubator, graduate centre and high tech industry component in close proximity to ANSTO’s state-of-the-art scientific facilities. The focus is on collaborative research … Continue reading ANSTO to drive new collaborative research precinct in Sydney →

Submissions have been invited by the Australian Government on a framework discussion paper about ethics and their application to artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia. ITEE engineers alongside engineers across all disciplines have been encouraged to have their say in the development of AI going forward. The government said the paper is intended to be a … Continue reading Engineers encouraged to file submissions on national AI ethics strategy →

Federal Labor has committed $20 million for the proposed $50 million Flinders University-led Australian Centre for Innovative Manufacturing (ACIM) at Tonsley, which is to connect Australian companies with the latest manufacturing technologies and research expertise, and provide training to modernise workforces. The 4000msq advanced manufacturing test bed facility at Flinders’ Tonsley Innovation District is expected … Continue reading $20 million promised for Australia’s first “Future Factory” →

The federal Labor opposition has committed helping deliver a $40 million SkillsTech TAFE campus at North Lakes in Queensland. The Queensland government has welcomed the sign of support. State training and skills minister Shannon Fentiman said the $40 million trades training centre at TAFE North Lakes would provide industry-standard skills for the electrotechnology, construction, engineering … Continue reading Labor commits funding for new high-tech TAFE campus in QLD →

Science & Technology Australia (STA) has announced that 60 senior women leaders from a range of industries, sectors and backgrounds will join its Superstars of STEM program as mentors. STA’s Superstars of STEM program seeks to change perceptions about scientific careers by supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with the skills, opportunities … Continue reading Sixty industry leaders to join Superstars of STEM program →

Designs for the $3 million refurbishment of the STEM Centre at Newton Moore Senior High School have been unveiled by the Queensland government. The works will see an expanded range of STEM activities for students and a dedicated room for staff collaboration. Class activities will include coding, designing and building prototypes such as solar cars, … Continue reading Plans outlined for Queensland high school STEM centre →