Engineering stories
Redesigned equipment is back in the Pacific as the Ocean Cleanup makes a second bid to trap plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.
Auckland's Termius secures USD $4.1m in seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors to revolutionise how network engineers manage SSH on multiple devices.
Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.
Metal industry leaders will debate productivity, sustainability and AI in a free new podcast aimed at New Zealand businesses.
Schneider Electric partners with ASC to boost Australian industry capability in support of Collins Class submarines and Future Submarine Program.
With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.
Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.
Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.
Visitors can now stay in a hotel carved into an abandoned Shanghai quarry, after decade-long construction overcame engineering setbacks.
Severe drought is accelerating demand for leak detection and pipe refurbishment as Australia tries to protect water supplies across vital networks.
Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.
Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.
Farmers could save on insulators as a wood-plastic fence post is said to be stronger, longer-lasting and easier to handle than timber alternatives.
FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.
Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.
More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.
The £620 million Darlington Upgrade Project is testing coatings and construction methods meant to protect Adelaide’s new motorway for decades.
Corrosion damage costs industry and governments billions each year, making the Adelaide gathering a key forum for prevention and repair.
Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.
