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Five engineering AI trends for 2020
As AI starts to gather speed and practical uses become more apparent, here are five industry trends we are likely to see emerge throughout the coming year. [ + ]
Knowing your AC from your DC
In a world dominated by alternating current, it seems direct current has virtually disappeared from use. Does it still have a place? [ + ]
Connectivity chaos
We've enjoyed rapid technological change, but it's made it difficult to predict future demand. What happens when connectivity fails us? [ + ]
Ensuring network uptime
Why network redundancy is essential for the delivery of critical communications services. [ + ]
Could a new battery concept replace lithium ion?
A battery concept adopting an anode and cathode made of aluminium and anthraquinone could result in lower production costs and environmental impacts. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia focuses on clean energy transition
2019's All-Energy Australia event is themed 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', showcasing more than 290 industry-leading companies and innovative start-ups demonstrating transformative energy solutions. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast prepares to connect international submarine cable
The completion of the submarine cable landing station at Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast takes the region one step closer to becoming an international digital trade hub. [ + ]
It's time to create the grid of the future, says AEMC
The Australian Energy Market Commission has urged that action be taken to create an energy grid that can accommodate rooftop solar expansion and a national electric vehicle network. [ + ]
Good news for renewables
The Clean Energy Regulator says Australia will meet its large-scale renewable energy target in 2020. [ + ]
All aboard for the 5G experience
TE Connectivity (TE) is set to bring 5G next-generation mobile communications technology to the European rail industry and help transform its riders' experience. [ + ]
Successfully deploying PoE and POH
A BICSI presentation at the recent Integrate expo and conference in Sydney provided some much-needed guidance on cabling for PoE and POH applications. [ + ]
Energy cost cuts on Energy Efficiency Expo agenda
The inaugural Energy Efficiency Expo Australia — to be held in Melbourne this October — will feature more than 70 expert speakers who will focus on energy management fundamentals. [ + ]
Novel electrolyte could enhance supercapacitors
A newly developed class of ionic liquids may store more energy than conventional electrolytes, with less risk of catching fire. [ + ]
UNSW Maker Games winners design software to save lives
Responding to a challenge from Boral, UNSW Sydney's Maker Games winners designed a solution that allows workers to safely shut down dangerous machinery in industrial plants. [ + ]
What does the future hold for data centres?
Data centres will become vital for hosting mission-critical applications and streamlining information in the Internet of Things world. [ + ]
