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University of Canterbury showcasing innovation at SouthMACH

A world first: 3D printed titanium internal combustion engine, designed and created by the University of Canterbury for the Shell Eco-Marathon car. The University of Canterbury will be at SouthMach in the Innovation Quarter (stand 169). Come talk to UC’s academic and research staff and see innovation in action. The Shell Eco-Marathon car, which was racedContinueContinue reading “University of Canterbury showcasing innovation at SouthMACH”

Lilium reveals new air taxi as it celebrates maiden flight

Munich 16 May 2019: Lilium, the Munich-based startup developing a revolutionary on- demand air taxi service, today revealed its new five-seater air taxi prototype for the first time. The unveiling of the new Lilium Jet came as the all-electric aircraft completed its maiden flight in the skies over Germany earlier this month. The full-scale, full-weight prototypeContinueContinue reading “Lilium reveals new air taxi as it celebrates maiden flight”

NASA Seeks US Partners to Develop Reusable Systems to Land Astronauts on Moon

Artist’s concept of a human landing system and its crew on the lunar surface with Earth near the horizon.Credits: NASA As the next major step to return astronauts to the Moon under Space Policy Directive-1, NASA announced plans on Dec. 13 to work with American companies to design and develop new reusable systems for astronauts toContinueContinue reading “NASA Seeks US Partners to Develop Reusable Systems to Land Astronauts on Moon”

Sir James Dyson is looking for young inventors who are tackling big problems in ingenious ways

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the James Dyson Award, and the 15th year of empowering the next generation of engineers to solve the problems that will impact their future. The James Dyson Foundation is challenging innovative and entrepreneurial students and recent graduates to design something that solves a problem. Ingenuity can be foundContinueContinue reading “Sir James Dyson is looking for young inventors who are tackling big problems in ingenious ways”

New fuel cell technology runs on solid carbon

Advancements in a fuel cell technology powered by solid carbon could make electricity generation from coal and biomass cleaner and more efficient. Innovations in the anode, the electrolyte and the fuel allow the fuel cell to utilise more carbon, operate at lower temperatures and show higher maximum power densities than earlier direct carbon fuel cellsContinueContinue reading “New fuel cell technology runs on solid carbon”

3D modelling: key role in design of Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway

Design Joint Venture (DJV), a collaboration between engineering consultants, Beca and Tonkin + Taylor has highlighted the power of Seequent’s Leapfrog Works 3D geological modelling software in the design of a motorway extension from New Zealand’s Pūhoi to Warkworth. With an estimated cost of more than $700m (including maintenance over 25 years), the 18km PūhoiContinueContinue reading “3D modelling: key role in design of Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway”

Effective safety training can not only save lives but also aid productivity

Accidents, near misses and other health and safety incidents not only have the potential to cause serious harm to workers, but they can also seriously impact on the productivity and efficiency of a worksite. Having to close a section of your plant or halt work due to an incident; conduct investigations and complete incident reports;ContinueContinue reading “Effective safety training can not only save lives but also aid productivity”