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Cabling and automation leader LAPP Australia launches its own Harnessing Solutions division to boost productivity, quality, and safety

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One of the world’s leading providers of branded cable and connector systems, LAPP, is introducing to Australia a dedicated Harnessing Solutions Division to help industries achieve automation and digitalisation faster, more efficiently and with OEM standards of quality control, safety, and traceability.   LAPP Australia Managing Director Simon Pullinger says the new LAPP Harnessing Solutions … Continued

Women engineers celebrated as distinguished Ada Lovelace Medal awarded

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Rebecca Cook, Ground Terminal and Infrastructure Manager at Northrop Grumman Space Systems, is the UNSW Women in Engineering Ada Lovelace Medal for Outstanding Engineer winner for 2025.  Her prize was one of four presented at a ceremony for the UNSW Women in Engineering Alumni Awards, which are designed to recognise the amazing achievements of women … Continued

PN54 – First Copilot+ mini PC by ASUS to feature AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors deliver exceptional efficiency and performance

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ASUS launchs ExpertCenter PN54, a high-performance Copilot+ mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors and AMD Radeon™ graphics. ExpertCenter PN54 offers extensive connectivity, including WiFi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4, and is able to support up to four 4K displays. This mini PC enables retailers and business to maintain their competitive edge alike: … Continued

Is now a good time to invest in space resources?

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The space economy presents new investment opportunities as commercial space resource ventures grow, but investors must assess risks and regulatory challenges. Most investors build their portfolios through traditional assets such as shares, property and bonds. However, a new investment horizon has emerged that extends beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The space economy represents a potential opportunity for … Continued

Common low-grade clay found to strengthen low-carbon concrete

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Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.  The global production of cement – a key ingredient in concrete – is responsible for 8% of global CO₂ emissions.  Replacing some cement with clay reduces the environmental impact, but the high-grade kaolin … Continued

Bamboo’s Breakthrough Moment: National Summit to Launch Australia’s 10-Year Roadmap for Engineered Bamboo

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A three-city national summit will mark the first coordinated push to scale bamboo in Australia’s construction, land restoration, and climate strategy — aiming to shift the industry from curiosity to commercialisation. From 18–20 June, the Bamboo Society of Australia will launch the Next Frontier Summit, bringing together architects, policymakers, farmers, investors and global experts to … Continued

Certification standards under scrutiny as Australia sets sights on green hydrogen export

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A new study reveals potential gaps in Australia’s hydrogen certification framework that may affect its alignment with emerging international standards. The study looks at how well current certification schemes ensure hydrogen made from renewable electricity actually delivers climate benefits, using Australia’s National Electricity Market as a case study. Researchers say we need better ways to … Continued

UNSW program fast-tracks green tech from lab to market

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The Technology Translation Squad provides critical engineering support to green tech startups to help them commercialise their products sooner.   Australian universities have long been home to world-leading researchers making ground-breaking discoveries. While universities excel at fundamental and applied research, they’re not typically recognised for late-stage product development. But now, a team of engineers at … Continued