Taking the drag out of pumping
A new CSIRO technology that takes the energy-sapping ‘drag’ out of industrial pumping has been adopted by Glencore’s Minara Resources following a successful full-scale trial.The drag reduction...
View ArticleCSIRO-backed energy management system launched
Renewable energy start-up Evergen has launched Australia’s first intelligent home energy management system, with the technical backing of CSIRO.The system combines solar panels and batteries with smart...
View ArticleFinal countdown: one week till Smart Lighting Summit
There’s only one week to go until Australia’s Smart Lighting Summit, with smart and sustainable lighting as a central theme on the agenda, convenes in Melbourne from 6–7 September.With endorsement from...
View ArticleImproving efficiency in one of the world's largest copper mines
ABB has received an order from CompañÃa Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi (CMDIC) in Chile to upgrade the Ellipse enterprise asset management and MineMarket software solution, in order to boost operations...
View ArticlePCE Merz industrial cam switchgear
PCE Merz industrial cam switchgear can be applied in industrial applications. It has on/off, changeover, undervoltage release and multistep switches from 10–125 A up to 12 poles. Gold flashed contacts...
View ArticleRelayGo multi-voltage coil
The RelayGo multi-voltage coil has been developed to optimise energy consumption and work within a wide voltage range from 24 to 240Â V AC/DC. The multi-voltage coils allow many applications to be...
View ArticleAFL Mini Infinity fibre distribution frame
The AFL Mini Infinity fibre distribution frame is a high-density optical interconnect solution suitable for a range of communication environments. It accommodates 12 sub-frames. The product is suitable...
View ArticleHow well are you managing WHS?
If you are managing a small business, probably not that well, according to a new report from Safe Work Australia (SWA).SWA surveyed businesses to learn how employers perceive their own approach to...
View ArticleENA and CSIRO partner on Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap
CSIRO and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have partnered to develop an Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap.There are two upcoming workshops planned to explore the roadmap content as it...
View ArticleAFL Mini Infinity fibre distribution frame
The AFL Mini Infinity fibre distribution frame is a high-density optical interconnect solution suitable for a range of communication environments. It accommodates 12 sub-frames. The product is suitable...
View Articleigus isense intelligent plastics
igus isense intelligent plastics are self-lubricating and maintenance-free, as well as lighter, hard wearing and more energy efficient than traditional materials. They offer a long service life and can...
View ArticleWorld's first commercial tidal array
Nova Innovation has deployed the what it claims is the world’s first fully operational, commercial, grid-connected offshore tidal array in Shetland, Scotland. The second in a series of three 100 kW...
View ArticleBestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors
Bestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors measure displacement, distance, position, oscillations and vibrations at high speeds of up to 100 kHz. They provide high precision non-contact...
View ArticleEaton wall-mount power system
The Eaton wall-mount power system is suitable for users in the industrial control, electrical switching and telecommunications industries who require the capability to access and monitor reliable...
View ArticleTen tips for imaging
Optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras use spectral wavelength filtering and sterling cooler cold filtering technology to visualise the infrared absorption of VOC/hydrocarbon, SF6, refrigerants, carbon...
View ArticlePCE IP66/67 industrial plugs and sockets
PCE IP66/67 industrial plugs and sockets have good impact resistance, combined with high rigidity and solidity. The product offers high thermal stability, IP66/67 rating and good chemical resistance...
View ArticleFinger on the pulse
Schneider Electric is working with the FKG Group to provide expertise for the development of the company’s new Tier 3, 10 MW regional data centre, to be built in Toowoomba, Queensland.Pulse Data...
View ArticleModelling shows carbon targets achievable
A smart carbon policy could deliver savings to end users while simultaneously allowing Australian to meet 2030 targets, according to a report issued by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).The ENA...
View ArticleLamp testing uncovers illegal products
Tungsten filament incandescent lamps were phased out in Australia from 2009, apart from candle, decorative and fancy round lamps 25 watts and below. These lamps are not covered by the GEMS...
View ArticleConviction and fine over worker death
Essential Energy has been convicted and fined $300,000 for failing to comply with its duty of care for workers, following the death of a 47-year-old man in 2013.A SafeWork NSW investigation into the...
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