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UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable ‘wonder material’, using just discarded peanut shells. The development opens the door to cheaper, more sustainable electronics and energy storage devices and could help transform … Continued
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RMIT University researchers have developed a flexible nylon-film device that generates electricity from compression and keeps working even after being run over by a car multiple times, opening the door to self-powered sensors on our roads and other electronic devices. Certain materials – such as quartz, some ceramics and even bone – produce an electrical … Continued
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Key Facts: Compact edge computer features an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor and extensive I/O connectivity ASUS IoT, a global leader in AIoT solutions, today announced PE1000U, a compact DIN-rail-mountable edge computer powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processor. Measuring just 63 x 110 x 160mm, PE1000U features extensive I/O connectivity to … Continued
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Key Facts: HydroChem has acquired Western Australian chemical manufacturer Environex, a family-owned business with over 50 years of trading history Environex will continue to operate independently, maintaining its branded product lines and manufacturing operations in Perth, Brisbane, and Bunbury The combined entity will operate four manufacturing facilities plus eight dangerous goods storage facilities across Australia … Continued
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Key Facts: Engineering shows strong safety discipline with clear expectations and low tolerance for shortcuts, with only 9% reporting failed follow-up on incidents Digital experience needs improvement, with 17% still using paper-based inductions and only 34% finding safety software easy to use Despite paper processes, only 15% of workers report unclear or lengthy safety procedures … Continued
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Key Facts: New OpenGround Labs capability digitises geotechnical laboratory testing, enabling seamless transfer of soil and rock sample data from field collection to lab testing and reporting End-to-end digital workflow eliminates fragmented processes and manual data re-entry, improving data quality and accelerating project delivery for ground investigation teams Rebuilt Data Collector mobile app now … Continued
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Key Facts: Geoprofessionals spend over a quarter of their time on data management 80% of mining geoprofessionals rate data management as highly or critically important Only 39% of mining organisations have a defined data management framework 69% of civil geoprofessionals rate data management as critically or highly important Just 30% of civil organisations maintain a … Continued
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UNSW researchers have devised a process that identifies exactly how solar cells are damaged by ultraviolet radiation – and what happens when they naturally recover thanks to the sun. Engineers have developed a way to monitor solar cells at a microscopic level while they are operating – to discover exactly how damage caused by ultraviolet … Continued
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Monash University and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay researchers have developed a solar-powered desalination prototype that can produce safe drinking water continuously, overcoming a major technical barrier that has limited many existing systems. The prototype, known as SunSpring, uses a floating porous membrane embedded with microscopic carbon “flowers” that absorb sunlight and convert it into … Continued
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A research breakthrough could open the door to more sustainable materials for a range of advanced technologies – from smart coatings, electronics and sensors, to self-healing systems. Published in the American Chemical Society journal Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Monash researchers developed a green, solvent-free method to produce nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets using a bio-derived nitrogen source. The innovation … Continued
