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OLED lighting materials market to hit $1bn in 2015, says NanoMarkets
OLED lighting is expected to generate US$1bn in revenues in 2015, according to industry analyst firm NanoMarkets. The report titled ‘OLED Lighting Materials Markets: 2012’ is the latest update from...
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Osram TopLED Black Series 30° beam angle colour range
Osram has added three colours to its TopLED Black Series 60° beam angle range. A 30° beam angle version is available with all five colours; red, yellow, blue, green and orange. The LEDs are suitable...
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Treotham alpha hypoid gearhead range
The alpha hypoid gearhead range provides the claimed highest torque for its size along with maximum efficiency and minimum space requirements. The range provides the flexibility to process engineers...
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FLIR Systems thermal fence
The thermal fence is a fully integrated virtual perimeter alert system which uses thermal security cameras for simultaneous threat detection and assessment. Its combination of thermal security cameras,...
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Rockwell Automation bags $2.5m+ process order
Nyrstar Hobart, a leading global multimetals company, has awarded a $2.5m+ order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team to replace a distributed control system (DCS) at the company’s zinc...
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Energy-efficient cooling system for electrical cabinets
Focus on reducing carbon emissions and rising energy costs have prompted manufacturers of air-conditioning systems - for use in electrical cabinets - to look for solutions to reduce energy consumption....
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Banner Engineering K50L Ez-Light indicator light
The Banner Engineering K50L sealed audible Ez-Light is a rugged, easy-to-install indicator light with an audible alarm, which allows it to be easily seen and heard from a distance. Featuring a fully...
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Test & Measurement MIG1203SOLAR instrument
The standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse test with the standard 1.2/50 µs impulse and the test must be within tolerances when the solar panel is connected. This requires the impulse generator...
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NECA NSW and ACT CEO resigns
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) NSW President, Stephen Griffiths, has announced that NECA NSW and ACT Chief Executive Lindsay Le Compte has tendered his resignation from...
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ABB to acquire Envitech Energy
Power and automation technology group ABB has agreed to acquire Canada-based Envitech Energy to expand its technology offering in the electrical equipment and solutions sector for rail infrastructure....
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Fluke Australia Compass for Pressure version 4.0 software
The Compass for Pressure version 4.0 software is a universal platform for all pressure calibration software needs. From piston gauges calibrating individual devices in the calibration lab to transfer...
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Brown & Watson Narva 2011 LED work lamp catalogue
Narva’s New 2011 Range catalogue introduces 24 specialised LED lamps covering applications such as mining, forestry, agriculture, earth moving and contracting through to recreational vehicles and...
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Rockwell Automation ethernet/IP-enabled motor control centres
The ethernet/IP-enabled motor control centres (MCCs) allow users to access more detailed production data, ultimately resulting in higher asset availability, improved productivity and reduced...
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Top Australian electrical firms recognised
Last week, 10 companies across Australia were recognised as being the best of the best in the electrical and communications industry at the annual Excellence Awards hosted by the National Electrical...
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The power of copper
Man first came to understand the value of copper around 10,000 BC. The Romans, Greeks, Aztecs and Egyptians were quite innovative in their use of copper and copper-tin alloys such as bronze and brass....
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A helping hand for struggling small businesses
The electrical industry in Australia is characterised by sole traders, family, micro and small businesses, which face daily challenges involved in running a company in difficult times. The electrical...
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Two policies that will hurt electrical contractors
The introduction of the carbon tax and the planned removal of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) are two government policies that will affect the electrical and communications...
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Don’t confuse price with total cost
The following cautionary tale, which shows the pitfalls of confusing price with cost, is a fairly accurate example of what we have been seeing in customers’ buying practices. What this story shows is...
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The significance of True RMS
The rapid changes in technology have meant that methods previously used for testing equipment are no longer accurate in many cases. Because an electrician comes across new technology on a regular...
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PowerSolar solar demo facility
PowerSolar’s solar demonstration facility, in Melbourne, is equipped with a total of 28 individual PV panels of 190 W each, providing a total maximum power of 5.3 kW. The PV array can be arranged in...
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