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Australian Engineering Innovations: #2

Many of us have been shown a fuzzy black and white photograph from our days in the womb, but did you know that the ultrasound is yet another example of enterprising Australian engineering?

Julia Watters

Aug 05,2013

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Ultrasound (1970s)

Ausonics Pty Ltd

Did you know that the ultrasound machine is a product of Australian research and innovation? Originally a waterbed-like contraption, ultrasounds give medical professionals the ability to scan internal parts of the body without the risk of x-rays. For this reason, ultrasounds are most well known for monitoring the health and development of unborn babies.

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