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Engineers at RMIT University have invented a small ‘neuromorphic’ device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer. Team leader Professor Sumeet Walia said the innovation marked a step towards enabling instant visual processing in autonomous vehicles, advanced robotics and other next-generation applications … Continued
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Engineers from Australia and China have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun’s energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog harvesting and radiative cooling have struggled. The water-from-air device remained effective across a broad range of humidity levels … Continued
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As the world moves toward cleaner energy sources, a major challenge remains: how do we store renewable energy for when we need it most? Current battery energy storage technologies are relatively expensive to build and have traditionally struggled to store enough energy to meet the demand when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t … Continued
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A new range of rapid-response Pronal pneumatic lifting cushions in capacities from 30-80 tons is being introduced to Australia by actuation, isolation, and suspension specialists Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd. The new Pronal CPF Stack Bags – for which Air Springs is national distributor – are of a type used by militaries and civil … Continued
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Australian technology developed at RMIT University could enable more sustainable and cheaper production of bio-oils to replace petroleum-based products in electronic, construction and automotive applications. The technology, known as PYROCOTM, uses high temperatures without oxygen to convert treated sewage (biosolids) into a carbon-rich product called biochar, which can act as a catalyst to produce phenol-rich … Continued
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Traditional water filters struggle to remove smaller PFAS molecules, but a new Monash-designed filter changes that. Researchers at Monash University have developed a groundbreaking water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules, overcoming a significant challenge faced by conventional water filters. The research team designed a beta-cyclodextrin (βCD) modified graphene oxide (GO-βCD) membrane with … Continued
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Monash researchers have discovered that swimming sperm create swirling fluid vortices – shaped like rolling corkscrews – giving them an extra boost in the race to the egg. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the study reveals that these vortices attach to the sperm cell and rotate in sync, adding extra spin that enhances propulsion … Continued
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As the world accelerates toward a clean energy future, the demand for critical minerals and strategic materials (strategic minerals) has surged. These minerals — such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth elements — are essential for technologies like electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, hydrogen electrolysers and solar panels. These and other critical minerals … Continued
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A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before. Researchers from Monash University, the University of Sydney, and RMIT University have developed a liquid catalyst that could transform chemical production across a range of industries – from pharmaceuticals … Continued
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The next Federal Government needs to prioritise real action if it is to secure Australia’s economic future and overcome obstacles to delivering national priorities for infrastructure, energy and manufacturing, according to Engineers Australia. Now the date has been set for the 2025 election, Australia’s peak engineering professional body representing over 130,000 members is asking … Continued
