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Electric aircraft on the horizon as Monash commercialises rapid-charge lithium-sulfur battery technology

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Monash University engineers have developed an ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, capable of powering long-haul EVs and commercial drones. –New start-up, Ghove Energy, is advancing towards manufacturing and commercial applications of the disruptive battery technology –With rapid charging times, the lightweight Li-S batteries could soon power drones, with electric aircraft a future possibility –Researchers aim to … Continued

Groundbreaking projects and inspiring leaders shine at 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards

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Engineering’s brightest minds and most impactful achievements have been celebrated at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards, held last night in Brisbane. This year’s finalists, drawn from divisional winners at Engineers Australia’s local awards events, showcase innovation, sustainability and contribution to the community. Seven national winners were honoured across project and people categories including Project … Continued

“Can do” talent recognised at annual Hydraulink awards

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Hydraulic hose, fittings, and service organisation, Hydraulink, has recognised its top talent at its annual awards night, held in Melbourne recently.   Hydraulink network partners, franchisees, and HSSTs (Hydraulink Sales and Service Technicians) all put in strong cases to take out this year’s awards.   “It was another year where competition was fierce, and everyone … Continued

Global Symposium celebrates 40 years of Flow Battery innovation and charts future path

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Innovators, energy leaders and experts from around the world recently gathered at UNSW Sydney to commemorate a groundbreaking milestone in renewable energy storage: the 40th anniversary of the invention of the Vanadium Flow Battery (VFB).   The event, spearheaded by Emeritus Professor Maria Skyllas-Kazacos, whose pioneering work led to the creation of VFB technology, was … Continued

Engineering students unite to rescue the planet Gondwana

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  Monash University Malaysia has achieved a landmark victory, outshining teams from Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand to win the 2024 Warman Design and Build Competition. Held on October 26-27, the event saw Monash University Malaysia make history as the first team from their campus to capture the title.  Acting Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Bernadette … Continued

Researchers spinning fibres to help the Territory and beyond

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Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are using a state-of-the-art nanofiber fabrication facility located at the Casuarina Campus to create fibres that are 10 to 100 times thinner than a spider’s silk to solve some of the pressing issues the Northern Territory is facing.  Nanofibers are lightweight and have a diameter about 1/1000th of a … Continued

Innovation Symposium to explore promising future for Australia in Vanadium Flow Battery supply chain

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Advancements in long-duration energy storage, which are crucial for the future utilisation of renewable sources like solar and wind, will be discussed at UNSW Sydney this week. Emeritus Professor Maria Skyllas-Kazacos and her team at UNSW will host the 40th Anniversary Flow Battery Innovation Symposium, marking four decades since the groundbreaking invention of the vanadium … Continued

CDU engineers shine in global researcher ranking

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) engineers using research to build a more innovative and sustainable society are among the most prestigious academics in the world, according to a distinguished list from Stanford University. The Stanford University and Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks the most cited academics in the world, based on Elsevier’s Scopus database.  … Continued

BlackBerry QNX Research Reveals Rising Pressure on Software Engineers Leads to Critical Trade-Offs in Safety and Security

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75% of Developers Admit Deadline Urgency Often Compromises Functional Safety, Highlighting the Tension Between Rapid Innovation and Maintaining Certified, Robust Systems WATERLOO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today unveiled new research highlighting the mounting pressure on software engineers and developers to balance rapid innovation with safety and security. The … Continued