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Could the key to new engineering breakthroughs lie in a metal’s ability to respond, recover, and adapt? This article features Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) and its growing potential to reshape how engineering professionals approach structural design, robotics, and other advanced engineering applications. Infrastructure at Risk Ageing infrastructure has been a...Read More

Solar farms need thousands of panels installed before they can generate electricity, but the construction process remains labor-intensive.   This article examines three key challenges in automating solar-farm construction and their implications for installation efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. Navigating Unpredictable Site Conditions One of the challenges in automating solar-farm construction is...Read More

Wind and solar can power hydrogen production, but when renewable electricity falls short, the consequences can extend far beyond a single process.  South Africa's planned Prieska Power Reserve provides a case study for examining the engineering considerations involved in integrating wind, solar, and hydrogen production. While the project remains under...Read More

Perth’s next major water supply project is taking shape beneath the ocean, where engineering precision is making an ambitious infrastructure development possible. This article features Perth’s Alkimos Desalination Plant, highlighting three engineering achievements and what they could mean for the future of large-scale water infrastructure and sustainable water supply. Precision...Read More

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) celebrated the achievements of 139 graduates at its 2026 Perth Graduation Ceremony, recognizing academic excellence, resilience, and dedication to engineering education. Held on 6 November 2026 at Beaumonde on the Point in Perth, the ceremony brought together approximately 320 guests, including graduates, family members,...Read More

Behind every technological advance lies a challenge for engineering professionals: keeping their skills relevant to evolving industry demands. As Australia’s engineering profession responds to evolving competency expectations, professionals must continue to develop their capabilities. This article outlines three ways the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) supports learners in developing industry-ready...Read More

A data center designed today may face very different demands tomorrow as AI workloads evolve. The engineering challenge? Preparing infrastructure to keep pace.  This article explores three critical design challenges emerging from the rise of AI workloads and how engineering professionals can prepare data center infrastructure to meet growing computational...Read More

The most interesting engineering breakthroughs do not always come from inventing a new material. Sometimes, they come from discovering how to make a familiar one behave in an entirely unexpected way. This article explores three engineering lessons from a floating titanium that challenges conventional thinking about material behavior, structural design,...Read More

AI may perform well with predictable operating conditions, but what happens when sensors provide faulty readings, and the system encounters an unfamiliar problem? This article features three engineering methods that can help identify potential risks and evaluate whether AI systems can handle situations safely. Stress-Testing Methods An AI system that...Read More

What could make a riverbed a better place for a power line than solid ground? This article explores three reasons engineering professionals are rerouting power lines underwater and looks at what these reveal about choosing more practical and cost-effective transmission solutions. To Establish an Alternative Transmission Route Building overhead power...Read More