Engineers step into mixed-reality with the Hololens
Dr Steve Mackay8 June, 2016
Microsoft's Hololens is one of the more impressive devices being engineered in the augmented reality world. However, Microsoft wants to do one better and integrate more virtual reality into the Hololens than previously advertised. They're now calling the Hololens a "mixed-reality" device that they hope will thrill consumers all around...Read More
Australian students opt to study abroad
Dr Steve Mackay8 June, 2016
32,000 Australian students opted to study overseas in 2014. These statistics were compiled by a group named Universities Australia. The study showed that from 2008 to 2014 the number of students who left Australia to study overseas grew from 15,058 students to 31,912 students. Where are they going? The report claims a...Read More
The top 10 universities for engineering qualifications in the world
Dr Steve Mackay8 June, 2016
What are the top universities to study at if you are serious about having a career in engineering? What are the top notch institutes that would definitely get you employment in the engineering industry? Times Higher Education says they have come up with the definitive top 10 list. They have...Read More
Dubai to build world’s largest solar power plant
Dr Steve Mackay8 June, 2016
There's a new sheriff in town. It seems Dubai is wanting to be the leader in all forms of manufacturing and renewable energy lately. They have 3D printed full business offices and are now looking to build the world's largest solar power plant. This would eclipse the current record holder,...Read More
Dubai to build world’s largest solar power plant
Dr Steve Mackay8 June, 2016
There's a new sheriff in town. It seems Dubai is wanting to be the leader in all forms of manufacturing and renewable energy lately. They have 3D printed full business offices and are now looking to build the world's largest solar power plant. This would eclipse the current record holder,...Read More
Robot Revolution: Engineers become the new pizza delivery guys
Dr Steve Mackay7 June, 2016
Engineers are the new pizza delivery guys. Home delivery robots will soon be delivering your pizza straight to your door without you having to talk to a human face, your pizza might even be warmer. Multiple pizza companies are the first to be introducing robotics into their businesses. We've seen...Read More
Cisco loses best engineers in company shuffle
Dr Steve Mackay7 June, 2016
Engineering companies sometimes lose their staff to other engineering companies. We've seen it happen frequently inside the engineering teams of Apple and Tesla, where engineers resign and move on to 'greener pastures'. A recent management change within Cisco Systems Inc. - who are wanting to become the leaders in Internet...Read More
Engineering jobs growth abysmal in the United States
Dr Steve Mackay7 June, 2016
Engineering careers are far and few between in the United States. The Labor Department in the country said that only 38,000 jobs across all industries were added in the last month which would be the lowest growth numbers in the last five and a half years. The industries that particularly...Read More
Renewable energy investments in India and Australia
Dr Steve Mackay7 June, 2016
India India is hiking their investment into renewable energy from its current $72 million to a handsome $145 million over the next five years. They are currently participating in what is called the Mission Innovation. A movement that holds countries accountable in terms of accelerating global clean energy. To see which countries...Read More
Energy Storage Wars: Battle of the automakers
Dr Steve Mackay7 June, 2016
Daimler/Mercedes Mercedes producer, Daimler, is fresh off of releasing their new home and businesses powering lithium-ion batteries to Germany and have now created a dedicated branch that will assist with further innovation in the energy sector. The new entity's name is Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH. The entity will be leading the charge...Read More