The (new) tallest building in the world


8 June, 2018
The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is about to be dethroned. 1,200 miles away, a new tower is nearing its completion in Saudi Arabia. In 2020, the tallest building in the world, the Jeddah Tower measuring in at one kilometer, will open. That is if engineers can...Read More

The largest, most efficient 3D printer in the world debuts


8 June, 2018
A startup in Melbourne, Australia, has introduced the world’s biggest 3D printer. The company in question is Titomic; they are experts in industrial scale additive manufacturing. They boast that they also have the industry’s fastest metal 3D printing production line. Source: Titomic They specialize in titanium, of course. They print...Read More

The 4G automated warehouse of the future is here


8 June, 2018
If you aren’t utilizing a service that delivers your groceries to your door now, you most likely will use one in the future. Thanks to automation, you won’t have to cast your mind to the nonexistent workers that are packaging all of your groceries up for you - because all...Read More

Order up! Engineering graduates open automated restaurant


8 June, 2018
Food and beverage processing has been achieved by heavy duty machinery controlled by ‘robots’ for many years. Now the world is poised to experience an automated dining experience. With the rise of automation the kitchen is beginning to look different. Not only are the chefs and kitchen staff being replaced...Read More

Insect robots have taken flight


6 June, 2018
Ahead of the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Brisbane, Australia, a group of engineers from the University of Washington have announced something that might have tongues wagging at the conference. They are releasing a study they have conducted that will show the feasibility of wireless, flying, robot insects....Read More

Engineering companies face new data protection laws


6 June, 2018
If you start an engineering company today a lot of your operations - both on-site and at the enterprise levels of your business - are vulnerable to being hacked. This is due to the number of technologies which are connected to a cloud-based or internet-connected framework. The infrastructural technologies of...Read More

Things to Do in Perth this Winter


6 June, 2018
While Perth is known for its beaches, wildlife and hiking trails, the cold and wet weather doesn’t always make these activities seem so appealing. So, we’ve come up with a list of things to do which will keep you warm and dry this winter. AQWA Source: Explore Tours Perth The...Read More

How Engineers Pumped Water to the Goldfields


28 May, 2018
The Swan River Colony was settled in 1829, and in its first 60 years Western Australia made little progress. In 1881 the state had a population of less than 30,000 people, however by 1911 the Source: Goldfields Tourism Network population had grown to 282,000. This was a result of the...Read More

Top Free Tourist Attractions in Perth


21 May, 2018
Perth is home to many natural attractions, including bush walks, beaches and waterfalls. Here are some of the top places you can visit for free. Kings Park and Botanic Garden  Source: Lonely Planet This is one of the largest inner city parks in the world, boasting a total area of...Read More

Fremantle’s Engineering Marvels


18 May, 2018
The port city of Fremantle is located approximately 25 minutes from Perth’s CBD and has played a large part in Western Australia’s history. In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle claimed the West Coast of Australia under the British Crown. That same year, the first British settlers arrived on the shores of...Read More