| Directories / online resources |
| CSIRO SOLVE |
Science and technology Journal designed to inform business
and industry about new technology at CSIRO. The full text
of the journal can be downloaded. |
| Engineering fundamentals |
An engineering directory with online tools and technical
information. |
| Engineering World Wide Web Virtual Library, USA |
An engineering web links directory produced by specialists
in their field of study. The oldest directory on the Internet. |
| Engineer's
Edge |
A site containing online designs,
calculators and technical information. Join in the CAD forum,
register for the free newsletter or subscribe to the RSS feed.
|
| Galaxy - Engineering and Technology |
An Engineering
and Technology directory from Galaxy in the USA. |
| GlobalSpec |
An engineering search engine.The site has a publications
and articles directory and industry newsletters. |
| Google Scholar |
A searchable database of links to scholarly articles such
as books, theses, abstracts and peer reviewed papers. |
| Infomine |
Infomine is a database which
collects scholarly sites on all topics. |
| IPAustralia |
This
site, run by the Australian government, contains information
on intellectual property and has a searchable database of
patents issued in Australia. |
| Materials Science and Metallurgy@ Cambridge |
A directory of web links for materials science from Cambridge
University UK, |
| Materials Science resources on the web |
A directory of links on materials science produced by L J Pellack in Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship. |
| MMS online |
This is an online component of Modern Machine Shop. It includes
the full text of online articles (some have video clips),
equipment reviews, advice from the experts and discussion
groups. |
| My
iCrank site |
A directory
of mechanical engineering sites.
|
| Sciences,
Engineering, Computing and Maths @Yahoo |
Yahoo's
directory of engineering links. There are several thousand to flick
through, arranged by category. |
| Scirus |
Scirus indexes journals, scientists' homepages, courseware,
patents and institutional repository and website information.
Full text is not always freely available. |
| Sherline Resources |
Sherline is a producer of small precision manual and CNC
machine tools and accessories for light industrial and home
shop use. Their resource page has links and guides to finding
mechanical engineering information on the Internet. |
| TECHXTRA |
Techxtra
is an Internet guide to engineering, mathematics and computing.
Its mission is to provide access to quality networked engineering,
mathematics and computing resources. It's run by a team of
information specialists in the UK, is fully searchable and
includes over
150 freely available engineering e-journals. |
| Wikipedia
|
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that contains many
engineering terms. |
| Professional
organisations |
| Advanced
Manufacturing Australia |
AMAus represents its members in the advanced manufacturing
industry in Australia. There is a directory of members and
their capabilities on this site. |
| Air
Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association of Australia
(AMCA) |
AMCA represents its members on OH&S issues, industrial
relations, business, education and training. Policies,
a newsletter, careers advice and a members directory are available
on this site. |
| American
Welding Society |
Forums and past issues of the Welding Journal are available
on this site. |
| The
Australasian Corrosion Association |
The ACA was
established in 1955 to help organisations and individuals
in Australia and New Zealand protect against corrosion. There
are recent newsletters and leaflets on corrosion on this site.
|
| AAC-
Australian Aluminium Council |
This industry organisation represents all sectors of the
aluminium production process. This site includes information
on mining, refineries and smelting in Australia. |
| Australian
Industry Group |
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) represents and
advises employers in manufacturing, construction, automotive,
telecommunications, IT & call centres, transport, labour
hire and other industries. There is some information on
apprenticeships, OH&S and workplace relations on this
site.
|
| Australian
Institute of Refrigeration
Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) |
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
and Heating Inc. (AIRAH) promotes best practice within the
industry. This site includes sections on technical information,
employment opportunities, and a list of professional development
opportunities. |
| Australian
Manufacturing Technology Institute Ltd. |
AMTIL owns and runs the Austech Exhibition. There is a
recruitment section for employers and job seekers. The industry
magazine (AMT Magazine) can be viewed online. |
| Australian
Pipeline Industry Association Ltd. |
APIA represents the interests of Australia's high-pressure
transmission pipeline sector (predominantly oil and gas) |
| Australian Refrigeration Council |
ARC provides assistance to the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in complying with the new laws that involve the handling, trading or purchase of refrigerants. Refrigerant handling codes of practice and licence applications for handling can be downloaded from this site.
|
| Australian
Robotics & Automation Association Inc. |
The ARRA represents its members in Australia and New Zealand.
It is concerned with robots, their applications and related
technologies. There are many web links on robotics from this
site. |
| Australian Safety and Compensation Council |
This is the web site for the organisation replacing the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. This body leads and coordinates efforts to prevent workplace death, injury or disease in Australia . Publications include National Standards for safety, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes. |
| Australian
Stainless Steel Development Association |
The ASSDA represents about 200 companies throughout the
stainless steel industry. This site offers technical information
on stainless steel, news and events. |
| Australian
Steel Institute |
ASI is Australia’s peak steel industry association
promoting the use of Australian steel in manufacturing and
construction. There is an employment section, a directory of manufacturers
and an industry news section. |
| Engineers
Australia |
Engineers
Australia is a professional body concerned with the interests
of engineers in Australia. There are many special interest
groups. Students can join for free. |
| GAA
- Galvanizers Association of Australia |
Galvanizers Association of Australia (GAA) comprises many
of the leading galvanizing companies throughout Australia,
New Zealand and Asia. Technical information, a directory and
case studies can be viewed at this site. |
| Manufacturing Skills Australia |
MSA work with the Australian Government and the manufacturing industry to ensure that the skills needs of businesses are being met.
Make It Manufacturing - careers website is an
MSA website that has information on career paths and choices
in the manufacturing industry. |
| National Association of Testing Authorities |
NATA promotes testing facilities qualified in specific types
of testing, including measurement, inspection and calibration.
There
are mechanical testing laboratories listed on this site. |
| Pump Industry Australia Inc. |
PIA represents companies and organisations with an interest in the Australian pump industry. There is a directory of companies involved in the industry on the website. |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Australia |
The association's main function is to represent the view of contractors on issues which may affect the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Contact details are given on the website. |
| Sheetmetal
Industry Association |
The newly formed SIA committee is made up of a number of
industry owners, suppliers and service providers. The website is under construction . |
| Standards Australia |
Standards Australia develops internationally aligned Australian Standards® of public benefit and national interest. The web site. contains general information on standards plus a link to the SAI Global databases on standards. However for Holmesglen staff and students, Australian standards can be best viewed from here |
|
Structural Steel Fabricators Association VLC |
The Structural Steel Fabricators Association is managed by the Australian Industry Group. Contacts are given
on the website. |
| Welding
Technology Institute of Australia |
The WTIA 's goal is to assist
in making Australian industry locally and globally competitive
in welding-related activities. The site includes technical
guides, conferences, meetings and research. |
| International
Institute of Welding |
The aim of IIW is to distribute the science and application of joining
technology and provide networking and knowledge exchange at
the global level. The WTIA is a member of this society. |
| WorkSafe
Victoria |
WorkSafe Victoria
manages Victoria's workplace safety systems. On this site
there is information on safety and accident prevention including a
manual for the Metal
Fabrication Industry - a guide to safety. There is also
information on injury and claims, laws and regulation, insurance
and health care providers. |
| Engineering Technology |
| AutoCAD |
Help and support can be found at the official Autodesk site or go to the autodesk user group international |
| Key Creator |
There are sections on the Kubotek website with company information, a newsletter and a gallery. |
| Machining Strategist |
A knowledge base section provides documentation and articles concerning Vero Software products. There is also a newsletter. |
| Emastercam.com |
This is the designated site for Mastercam users where patches and freeware can be downloaded. There is also a forum. |
| Powermill |
The Delcam website includes sections on case studies, online forums, and industry news. |
| Solidworks |
There are sections on technical alerts, news, videos, podcasts and case studies on this site. |
