ERCO Lucy digital task light
ERCO has released the Lucy digital task light, an LED desk light designed with a minimal look to suit modern workplaces or public reading rooms.Featuring robust aluminium housing with a scratch- and...
View ArticleMagellan residential hybrid energy storage system
The Magellan residential hybrid energy storage system (HESS) is a complete inverter and storage system that takes DC power from the solar panels, converts it into useable AC power and stores it in...
View ArticleAustralian Energy Week
The recently formed Australian Energy Council (AEC) is apparently getting behind the inaugural Australian Energy Week event, which runs 20–23 June 2016 in Melbourne.AEC was formed after a process of...
View ArticleCSIRO drives green agenda with electric cars
Always trying to stay on top of science and innovation, the CSIRO is rolling out 10 fully electric cars to its national fleet as part of efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.The organisation has...
View ArticleRockwell Automation appoints NZ country manager
Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Nigel Williams to the role of country manager for New Zealand.Williams will be based in Auckland and responsible for all NZ sales activities. He...
View ArticleBusiness outlook gloomy
The latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey shows a distinct air of despondency in Australian enterprise, with 87% of SMEs perceiving the economy as slowing (35%) or standing still (52%), and only...
View ArticleTelstra deal prompts questions
Earlier this week Telstra announced a $1.6 billion deal with nbn co, which quickly drew the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The deal would see Telstra providing...
View ArticleSmart cities webinar: 4G LTE & infrastructure
Among all the talk of 'smart cities', how are cities actually using available cellular technology to enable this intelligence? Find out by sitting in on a Digi International-hosted webinar Thursday, 21...
View ArticleWA suburb trialling battery storage
A four-year residential battery storage trial, which has begun for the Western Australian suburb Alkimos, aims to provide insights into the benefits of integrating solar generation, energy storage and...
View ArticlePrysmian rolling out ultradense cable for TPG
Prysmian Group has announced it has begun rolling out an ultradense single cable solution in Melbourne for Australian telco TPG.The company said TPG sought the highest fibre count cable possible for a...
View ArticleNine interesting renewable energy projects
So with plump pockets at the ready, the agency has now revealed nine cutting-edge renewable energy research projects who will receive $17 million through the latest industry-researcher collaboration...
View ArticleFluke 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter
The Fluke 279 FC TRMS Thermal Multimeter is an integrated digital multimeter (DMM) and thermal camera test tool for electricians and maintenance technicians.The device lets users quickly and safely...
View ArticleCABAC HNS710RT-2 S-Click towel rail timer
The HNS710RT-2 S-Click towel rail timer from CABAC can be adjusted to an individual’s routine with a single two-second press of a button, setting up the desired interval and delivering warm and dry...
View ArticleWarranties to be standardised
Plans are underway to develop a new ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard for consumer warranties, providing guidelines for development of clear and effective warranty...
View ArticleTurbine power for Tasmania
Tasmania’s energy woes may be alleviated shortly, thanks to a new contract for supply of three clean-burning dual fuel gas turbines.The beleaguered state has been unable to maintain adequate power...
View ArticleWiring rules open for public comment
Standards Australia has released for public comment a proposed revision of the Australian and New Zealand Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations.The standard has been thoroughly...
View ArticleNetComm Wireless NF17ACV gateway
NetComm Wireless has introduced the NF17ACV VDSL/ADSL Wireless AC1600 Gigabit Gateway, designed to deliver a faster wireless experience on Australia’s nbn and New Zealand’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB)...
View ArticleAussie partnership produces superconductor
A research agreement between Siemens, Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Government’s Defence Science and Technology group has produced prototype high-temperature...
View ArticleEnergy storage — the new disruptor
Improvements in energy storage are happening quickly and threatening to disrupt existing business models and entire sectors. Consider the new Model Tesla 3 electric car — over 200,000 were ordered...
View ArticleJDSU HST-3000 Handheld Services Tester
The JDSU HST-3000 with Broadcom Bonded module (SIM) is designed for complete copper testing from plain old telephone service (POTS) to full spectrum very high speed digital subscriber line (VHDSL).One...
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