Does online engineering education get you the job?
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
As the world becomes more fast paced and more interconnected through the internet, some students decide that online tertiary institutions would probably fit them more than an on-campus solution to engineering studies. These students are usually cautioned and told that online qualifications do not lead to employment in the industry...Read More
Agricultural engineers in the spotlight due to global food security
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
The G7 (Group-of-Seven) nations have vowed to uphold a promise that would see agricutural innovation and investment be prioritized around the world. The statement made by the G7 read: "Motivated, skilled and enterprising farmers are essential for the growth of the agricultural sector. We will help farmers enhance their capability...Read More
Tesla releases prices for business-powering Powerpacks
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
Tesla has announced the price information on its commercial and utility-scale products. They will be selling what are known as 'Powerpacks'. Is it time to replace that old generator powering your workplace once the lights go down? Perhaps you should hold onto it a little longer. Critics are saying Tesla's...Read More
Industrial automation robots and how much companies will spend on them
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
The interconnectivity of the components in a factory. This used to mean all the engineers and assembly line workers being on the same page. These days it means connecting the robots on the assembly line to an Internet of Things network so that they can talk to each other and...Read More
Siemens develops digital enterprise portfolio to move into Industrie 4.0
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
Siemens have announced their entry into the fourth industrial revolution (Industrie 4.0) at Hannover Messe this week. The company is releasing a solution for companies of all sizes in every industry in what they are calling their 'digital expansion' solution. They indicate that they are bringing the virtual world and...Read More
The 3D printing market is volatile, says Makerbot CEO
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
The 3D printing industry has been reported on recently due to its successes in the market. It was said that the 3D printing industry would grow by another billion dollars due to personal 3D printers being purchased by enthusiasts. Moreover, an instructor from an Engineering Design Graphics department at San...Read More
Engineering’s fascination with birds continues, wind tunnels built to observe flight
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
Engineers and birds have an odd relationship. There is a recent fascination with what birds could teach us about building new aircraft or drones for that matter. Stanford University has joined the craze and has built a wind tunnel for birds and drones to test aerodynamics and how birds react...Read More
Engineering’s fascination with birds continues, wind tunnels built to observe flight
Dr Steve Mackay26 April, 2016
Engineers and birds have an odd relationship. There is a recent fascination with what birds could teach us about building new aircraft or drones for that matter. Stanford University has joined the craze and has built a wind tunnel for birds and drones to test aerodynamics and how birds react...Read More
Stanford researchers take on nanoparticles in energy storage systems
Dr Steve Mackay25 April, 2016
Engineers are obsessed with reducing computing down to the size of one solitary chip these days. The smallest of transistors can operate at gigahertz far greater than computing speeds. The buzzword around engineering is 'nanoscale'. Everything is smaller and more efficient, engineers are always looking to minimize the amount of...Read More
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 updates features for civil engineers
Dr Steve Mackay25 April, 2016
Civil engineers would be pleased to know an update for AutoCAD Civil 3D will be available to them soon. The software gives engineers the ability to give a virtual showcase of what a certain addition to a town might look like. The new AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 is an updated...Read More