Bosch smart home system
The Bosch Smart Home System connects devices in the home with the internet as well as with each other via a single system platform.Users are able to intuitively set up and operate the system, which is...
View ArticleTap for a tradie
Australians can now pay for tradies through an app, with WhatsApp-style messaging and Uber-like payments now available through hipages.There are over 1.5 million Australians already using hipages, an...
View ArticleEnphase opens high-tech R&D facility in New Zealand
Renewable technology company Enphase Energy is preparing to launch its home energy solutions to New Zealand and Australia, with the official opening of its US$4.4 million expanded research and...
View ArticleCommitment to Clean Energy Innovation Fund welcomed
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has issued an announcement welcoming the Turnbull government’s commitment to innovation through the establishment of the $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation...
View ArticleKurth Electronic KE7200 Ethernet Performance Tester
The Kurth Electronic KE7200 Ethernet Performance Tester is a tool that verifies and troubleshoots all types of Ethernet cable installation, from essential copper wiring tests to active IP Ping.Its...
View ArticleGEMS fee review
The Department of Industry Innovation and Science is conducting a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. Fees are reviewed every three years to...
View ArticleLicence and permit compliance simplified
The Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) offers users a quick and easy way to identify the licences and permits required to run a specific business within Australia.The...
View ArticleContractor shortage stalls NBN rollout
Reports of a three-month wait for connection to the National Broadband Network (NBN) are circulating, with nbn co and service providers acknowledging that “recently escalated” demand has resulted in...
View ArticlePublic Lighting conference heads for Sydney
The Public Lighting conference is heading for Sydney, with organisers advising the event will run 2–3 November 2016.The conference will focus on developing lighting infrastructure as an...
View ArticleOsram Lightify intelligent plug and switch
The Lightify Switch and Lightify Plug from Osram provide smart home functionality. The switch can be individually configured for use with all Lightify products and the plug enables lights and other...
View ArticleSchoolgen powers kids' imaginations
The Schoolgen program developed by Genesis Energy in New Zealand aims to to bring solar energy to life in a fun, exciting way to foster the imagination of future leaders and decision-makers.Genesis...
View ArticleAccupack LDR40MH24-RS uninterruptible power supply
Automated Control and FEAS have introduced the Accupack FEAS LDR40MH24-RS uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The unit features an onboard 24 VDC switchmode power supply, integral batteries and serial...
View ArticleAmphenol AT Series Board Lock wire-to-board connectors
The Amphenol AT Series Board Lock wire-to-board connectors combine compact, flangeless, wire-to-board versatility in an environmentally sealed thermoplastic connection system.Suitable for power or data...
View ArticleSchneider Electric PowerLogic EM4300 wireless energy meters
Schneider Electric has released the PowerLogic EM4300 Wireless Energy Meter, designed specifically for retrofit situations. The meter is quick and easy to install, taking up a small footprint within a...
View ArticleARBS 2016 seminar program released
Australia’s international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, ARBS 2016, has announced the seminar line-up for this year's event. The seminar program promises a...
View ArticleLG Chem expands into solar storage
Lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Australian residential solar storage market. With its expertise and legacy in the IT and automotive battery...
View ArticleRepelec USBsockets wall socket range
Repelec has released USBsockets, a patented wall socket range that combines an Australian Standard approved dual 240 V power socket with powerful 3.5 A twin USB-powered charging outlets.The range is a...
View ArticleAES conference — early-bird rate ends tomorrow
The early-bird registration rate for the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition ends tomorrow (1 April), so you’ll need to get in quickly to take advantage. The event will take place 1–2...
View ArticleRackLink AC/DC rack distribution boards
RackLink has announced its growing range of AC/DC rack-distribution boards, designed with a 3 or 4RU form factor which can accommodate up to 24-pole DIN-mount hardware.There are a variety of predrilled...
View ArticlePonovo L336i Portable Protection Relay Tester
The Ponovo L336i, available to rent from TechRentals, is a portable protection relay tester designed for the relay test engineer working off-site. Weighing in at just 8.8 kg, this relay tester is a...
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