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RMIT develops static electricity-powered innovation to reduce air conditioner energy consumption
RMIT University has unveiled an innovation that harnesses static electricity from motion and wind to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other potential applications.
RMIT’s coffee concrete debuts in Victoria’s Big Build
An innovative development from RMIT University has been successfully utilised in a major infrastructure project, marking an advancement in sustainable construction practices.
Origami-inspired innovation turns flat materials into robust building components
A team of engineers at RMIT University has unveiled an innovative tubular system that uses origami-inspired techniques to create strong, flat-packable building materials.
Australian solar panel recycling tech showcased in Spain
RMIT University is leading an international consortium focused on advancing the reuse and recycling of solar panels, addressing a looming environmental challenge.
RMIT pioneers coffee-based concrete in world-first footpath trial
RMIT University and Macedon Ranges Shire Council have joined forces to pioneer a trial of coffee concrete footpaths, potentially bringing freshly brewed coffee-infused pavements to local streets for the first time.
New low-carbon concrete doubles coal ash recycling, halves cement use
Engineers at RMIT University have unveiled a low-carbon concrete that can recycle twice the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, cut cement usage by 50 per cent, and maintain high durability over time.
Engineers create energy-smart bricks from scrap materials
Engineers have pioneered the creation of energy-efficient bricks utilising scrap materials, diverting waste from landfills.
Nano-spiked silicon surface destroys 96% of virus particles, says researchers
A team of researchers, headed by RMIT University, has created and manufactured a surface with virus-killing capabilities, offering the potential for mitigating disease transmission in hospitals, labs, and similar high-risk settings.
Victoria’s textile, clothing & footwear manufacturing sector valued nearly at $1B, says report
In a collaboration between the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia, research conducted by RMIT has shed light on the true economic worth of Victoria’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) manufacturing sector.
RMIT unveils 3D-printed titanium metamaterial that shows supernatural strength
RMIT University researchers have crafted a new metamaterial from common titanium alloy using 3D printing, showcasing unprecedented strength-to-weight proportions never before witnessed in natural or manufactured materials.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
