Issue 39, September 2004

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Headlines

Coming to a waterfront near you: 65 tonnes of disruptive technology
With 1/3 of the world market growing dramatically in our region, an Australian company can become globally significant and achieve as much success, if not more, with a head office in Australia as in Europe or America. (more...)

Using mobile technology to manage distributed (or stolen) assets
Mobile phone standards have changed; it is now possible to transmit data to and from any serviced location at relatively low cost. Applications to the gas transmission industry and to vehicle security follow. (more...)

Breakthrough in gold discovery
Australian scientists have developed a powerful new technique for uncovering hidden gold deposits, especially in difficult terrain.  (more...)

A cautionary tale with a deservedly happy ending
Unlike the Titanic, an innovative Australian boatbuilding company has proved unsinkable by lifting itself from the depths of receivership. (more...)

Sydney: A city of plans and visions
It is often said that Sydney grew like Topsy. The reverse is true; Sydney has been planned from day one and has had more plans than most other cities. (more...)

Water, water everywhere
Pure clean water just for drinking and cooking and showering, reclaimed water for washing and gardening, storage and treatment for stormwater – how does Sydney Olympic Park do it? (more...)

What can you do with nanotechnology right now?
Are there potential exciting business opportunities in nanotechnology that make the technology worth the investment risk? (more...)

Help create wealth for the nation
When you are doing a great job, you set your sights even higher. There are not many ways to use technical qualifications and interests in an altruistic way. But here is one!  (more...)

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Events

Warren Centre Events

7 & 8 October 2004

Successful innovation

A two-day course on how to take your creation to the world – for PhD Students and postdocs

Venue: Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh

Email: fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au

 

Tuesday 8 March 2005 – Melbourne

Wednesday 9 March 2005 – Sydney

2005 Warren Centre Innovation Lecture

Paul Salteri, Group Managing Director, Tenix Pty Limited
Email: fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au

Difficulties with the above, contact Fiona Hearne (02) 9351 7205 or fionah@eng.usyd.edu.au

Other Events Supported by The Warren Centre

23 & 24 September 2004
Engineers Australia - Engineering Leadership Conference 2004
Venue: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Web:
http://www.tourhosts.com.au/engineeringleadership2004
Email:
EngineeringLeadership2004@tourhosts.com.au


27 to 29 September 2004
CHEMECA 2004
Venue: Australian Technology Park, Sydney
Web:
http://www.tourhosts.com.au/chemeca2004/
Email:
chemeca2004@tourhosts.com.au


21 October 2004
"Disruptive Technologies - Risk and Reward
An ATSE NSW workshop
Venue: NSW Department of State and Regional Development, Level 44, Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street, Sydney

Tel: (03) 9347 0622

Email: Dr John Nutt at ATSE or click here for more info.

14 - 17 November 2004
Planning Institute of Australia (NSW Division)
Venue: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Web: www.nswplanning.org.au

15 & 16 November 2004
ATSE 2004 Symposium - "Living Longer, Living Better"
Venue: Adelaide Hilton Hotel
see
www.atse.org.au for more details
Paula Williamson (03) 9347 0622 or
paulaw@atse.org.au


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