Energy-efficiency start-up appoints green tech expert as chairman
Perth-based energy-efficiency start-up Ecocentric has announced the appointment of Dr Ross Waring as chairman.Waring has an extensive background in pioneering green technology applications, oil and gas...
View ArticleCare and comfort
Medical and allied health services provider Primary Health Care Limited operates a network of medical and pathology centres across Australia, including the Campsie Medical and Dental Centre (CMDC) in...
View ArticleABB QuickSafe surge protection device
ABB has launched the next-generation QuickSafe surge protection device (SPD). The device combines the company’s patented thermal disconnection technology with a new integrated safety backup system to...
View ArticleSchneider Electric Altivar Machine ATV 320 and ATV 340 variable speed drives
The Altivar Machine range of variable speed drives from Schneider Electric includes the ATV320 and -340 models, which are designed to handle sophisticated automation architectures and demanding...
View ArticleVictorian Premier's Sustainability Awards — nominate now
Nominations are open for the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards, which recognise Victorian businesses that have either adopted sustainable measures in their enterprise, or minimised their...
View ArticleALL-TEST PRO 5 motor circuit analyser
The ALL-TEST PRO 5 motor circuit analyser, available to rent from TechRentals, provides a convenient means of analysing and maintaining electric motor health. Through stator and rotor analysis it can...
View ArticleVeEX VePAL CX380s-D3 test solution
The VeEX VePAL CX380s-D3 test solution is designed for analog and digital cable TV networks, featuring enhanced spectrum analysis, digital channel, DOCSIS 3.0/3.1, Sweep, MPEG analysis and Ethernet...
View ArticleRackLink individually protected power distribution units (PDUs)
RackLink has introduced a new configuration of PDU (power distribution unit) where each outlet comes protected with either a thermal overload breaker or user-replaceable fuse. This enables users to...
View ArticleSmart Cities plan to support public lighting policy
The Australian Government has announced a multimillion-dollar plan to assist in the creation of smart, interconnected cities across the country.Outlined in the Federal Budget 2016/2017, the Smart...
View ArticleProven strategies that optimise small server rooms
Data rooms of small businesses are usually unorganised, unsecure, hot, unmonitored and space constrained — often resulting in avoidable downtime and inconvenience. If employing the right management...
View ArticleA record year for renewables
2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the newly released Renewables 2016 Global Status Report.Renewable power generating capacity saw its largest increase ever, with...
View ArticleCP Electronics RAPID Series 3 Smart Lighting Control
The RAPID Series 3 smart lighting control system by CP Electronics comes with updated technology and an easy-to-use graphical interface. Fully addressable and networkable with modular mechanics, it...
View ArticleNational roadmap for smarter street lighting
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has forged a new initiative to advance Australia’s uptake of LED road lighting. The government-backed Street Lighting and Smart Controls...
View ArticleLED replacement risks
The recent extension of the Victorian Energy Saver Incentive (VEET) scheme’s commercial lighting upgrade operating hours (Schedule 34) has seen an explosion in direct selling of LED tubes, in some...
View ArticleSolar and storage training course
The Energy Storage Council is running another four-day residential solar and storage training course in Victoria, 14–17 June.The course will provide attendees with a detailed understanding of how to...
View ArticleNECA calls for expanded unfair contracts legislation
In the lead-up to July’s federal election, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling on all major parties to adopt an expansion of Unfair Contracts Terms legislation.The...
View ArticleSchneider Electric Altivar Machine ATV 320 and ATV 340 variable speed drives
The Altivar Machine range of variable speed drives from Schneider Electric includes the ATV320 and -340 models, which are designed to handle sophisticated automation architectures and demanding...
View ArticleData centre roadshow focuses on hyper-scale technology
CommScope is hosting an IT roadshow across Eastern Australia’s major capital cities from 21–23 June all about the evolving data centre.The opening session in particular will look at hyper-scale...
View ArticleGlass now has smart potential
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a method for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass without losing any of their unique properties — a major step towards 'smart...
View ArticleERCO Castor bollard luminaire
The Castor bollard luminaire from ERCO Lighting is suitable for illuminating open areas and pathways. The LED fitting is available with 360° radial beam for open areas or with a light aperture designed...
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