Tag: RMIT
RMIT’s coffee concrete innovation wins national research award
RMIT University’s research team behind an innovative coffee-infused concrete has received national recognition, winning the Problem Solver category at Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards.
Australia-India collaboration advances satellite navigation tech
A new collaboration between Australia and India is advancing satellite navigation technology through the development of light-based microchip systems designed for low Earth orbit applications.
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.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
