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Lean and green initiative supporting business
A new initiative designed to support small businesses with rising energy costs was launched last week in Cairns, Queensland, by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).The Lean...
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Philips deal over Lumileds terminated
A deal worth around US$3 billion, that was to see a consortium led by GO Scale Capital acquiring an 80.1% interest in the Philips-owned business Lumileds, has fallen through.The healthcare and lighting...
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Loomi Dimmable Strip Light
Loomi has released the continuous Loomi Dimmable Strip Light, a deep-dimming LED strip light that uses Tru-Colour technology which incorporates more colours on the visible spectrum.The product can be...
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Using cardboard, tape and a pencil to produce energy
A small device made from cardboard, Teflon tape and a pencil is claimed to generate enough energy to power several diodes.A team from EPFL, along with researchers from the University of Tokyo, used...
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Strengthening power network at world's busiest international airport
ABB is set to upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport by international passenger...
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Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries
With news that the federal government is investing more than $112 million for young Australians to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries, TAFE...
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R&M field-mountable Cat 6A connectors
R&M has expanded its range of field-mountable RJ45 connectors with the Cat 6A solution. The high-performance FM45 Cat 6A connector is used for the flexible installation of Class EA channels in...
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Allied Telesis Active Fiber Monitoring security solution
Allied Telesis has released Active Fiber Monitoring, an alternative security measure to encryption or sensitive light meters, which can prevent eavesdropping on fibre communications. The technology can...
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End of solar feed-in-tariffs
Around the end of this year, three states will terminate part of their feed-in-tariff programs:Victoria’s Transitional and Standard Net metering programs end on 31 December 2016,South Australia’s...
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Registrations open for Total Facilities 2016
For those concerned with the built environment and workplace management, Total Facilities 2016 will be the event to attend this April in Melbourne.Registrations are now open to the free trade show,...
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Pysmian Afumex Green 1 kV electrical cable
Prysmian has expanded its Afumex Green line of cables with the Afumex Green 1 kV cable, suitable for powering machinery, equipment and lighting in commercial and residential buildings.The safe and...
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AFL Tactical Tight Buffered fibre-optic cables
The AFL Tactical Tight Buffered fibre-optic cables are suitable for use in installations where extreme environmental conditions are present and require a solution that may be retrieved for later...
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Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells
Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output.Instead of using doping impurities within the silicon structure...
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Would you feel safer under white or yellow light at night?
Research carried out by the University of Granada (UGR) suggests your perception of safety when walking down a street at night may be linked to the colour of the light illuminated.The research*,...
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Megger Cable Identifier Kit
The Megger Cable Identifier (CI) Kit, available to rent from TechRentals, is designed for the clear identification of electric cables prior to cutting, mounting or fitting.The lightweight unit comes...
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Fluke 902 FC True-rms HVAC Clamp Meter
The Fluke 902 FC True-rms HVAC Clamp Meter is a wireless meter designed to diagnose and repair HVAC systems and improve the productivity of technicians in the field. The lightweight (0.7 kg) meter is...
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ELEVEN Workwear Stove Pipe Pants range protective clothing
ELEVEN Workwear has launched its Stove Pipe Pants range, including the Combat Cargo and Super Easy Stove Pipe Pants, designed to offer tradesmen modern styling with workwear fabrics and...
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Melbourne to replace 15,000 street lights
The City of Melbourne will replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of an Emissions Reduction Fund project.The $14.4 million project is expected to create 10,000...
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Construction industry supports ABCC return
Key players in the construction industry say it supports the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), which was abolished under the Gillard government in 2012.The...
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Microsoft submerges data centre in ocean
A 17,000 kg container was placed on the ocean sea floor by Microsoft and remotely monitored for three months by staff at the Microsoft campus in Washington. Not something you’d typically hear...
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