University research

Batteries Battery Power Stock Image

Innovation

An answer to the world’s battery power prayers?

The reconfigurable carbon composite robotic machine tool built by the AMRC – image courtesy of AMRC.

Robotics & Automation

AMRC reveals potential robotics world first

L to R: Titanium powder obtained from rutile sand, Field Assist Sintered double cone preform, then pancake forging - image courtesy of FastForge.

Innovation

FASTForge to deliver cheaper aerospace titanium

WMG Driverless Cars Autnomous Vehicles

Industrial Data

Driverless cars: look, no hands!

A new technique for producing 3D printed organs could help reduce the use of animal testing in the pharmaceuitical industry - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Digital Transformation

3D printed organs offer alternative to animal testing

Honda tests an autonomous vehicle at GoMentum Station. Image courtesy of Honda.

Industrial Data

Smart road infrastructure to play a key role in self-driving technology

UNSW researchers inspect their quantum computing device. Image courtesy of UNSW.

Innovation

Australian scientists make quantum computing breakthrough

Adelaide scientist, Colin Hall, has been recognised with Prime Minister's science prize for creating shatter-proof plastic side mirrors for cars - image courtesy of the Dept of Industry, Innovation and Science

Ford buys up big on plastic side mirrors for F-Series trucks

Dr. Paddy Neumann, chief scientist and founder of Neumann Space and creator of the Neumann Drive ion rocket, studied aerospace engineering and physics at the University of Sydney - image courtesy of Neumann Space.

Revolutionary ion rocket can be fuelled by space junk and get to “Mars and back on one tank”

The huge spar was designed by Cranfield MSc students to test the capability of the new WAAM machine - image courtesy of Cranfield - metal 3D printed part

The largest metal 3D printed part ever made?

The Energy Observer solar powered boat will sail for six years around the world as a floating exhibition and clean energy laboratory - image courtesy of The Energy Observer.

Solar powered boat now a concept and commercial reality