The widening horizon for multimode fibre
Connected and efficient buildings and data centres increasingly rely on a state-of-the-art physical layer infrastructure to support growing bandwidth needs over copper, fibre and wireless technologies....
View ArticleContainer convenience
NZ-based multi-utility contractor Northpower has clocked up first — an engineering and technology collaboration with Schneider Electric to design and construct the first prefabricated portable data...
View ArticleFluke Australia rugged laser levels
A family of laser level products from Fluke Australia provides precise reference points while surviving rough handling on the job. The range of professional-grade precision tools is designed to survive...
View ArticleSolar Design and Installation Awards finalists announced
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced the finalists for the Solar Design and Installation Awards.CEC Accreditation Manager Sandy Atkins said the high-calibre field of entries this year had made...
View ArticleDP Energy appoints new BDM
Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia. Way has played a formative role in the development of renewable energy...
View ArticleTektronix TBS2000 oscilloscope
The Tektronix TBS2000 is a next-generation basic oscilloscope that features a large display for easy signal visualisation and a comprehensive set of automatic waveform measurements that are coupled...
View ArticleWaste not, want not
The Polish city of Krakow has a new US$250 million waste-to-power plant thanks to Korean engineering company POSCO E&C.The facility is the largest daily waste incinerating plant in Poland, capable...
View ArticleDisruptive wind power technology licensed
A US wind-power company, SheerWind, has signed a licensing agreement with Mark Luke Wind Energy that will allow its INVELOX wind-power generating systems to be marketed and deployed locally in South...
View ArticleSchneider Electric lights up rural communities
Schneider Electric has launched ‘Light It Up’, a program to bring electricity access to rural communities across Asia Pacific. The company believes access to energy is a basic human right, and it is...
View ArticleAltai Super Wi-Fi underground communication system
The Altai Super Wi-Fi Underground Communication System (UCS) from Powertec Telecommunications is a portable, IP-rated, bespoke solution which generates a closed loop IP network above and below ground,...
View ArticleEnergy failure — ETU says NSW could be next
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) warns that axing more than 2600 frontline power workers since 2012 has left NSW at risk of falling victim to similar chaos to that experienced in South Australia...
View Article4000 m2 battery for Kingfisher solar project
Lyon Solar will build a 100 MW/100 MWh in South Australia to improve the state’s energy security, according to a recent announcement. At 4000 m2, the battery is one of the world’s largest and will be...
View Articleigus intelligent plastic components
Cables, energy chains and linear bearings from igus feature added intelligence and networking to enable Industry 4.0. During ongoing operation, they detect the degree of wear and emit an alarm as soon...
View ArticleSignificant step forward for large-solar sector
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on the conclusion of its large-scale solar funding round, which will support the development...
View ArticleABB to divest cable business
NKT Cables is acquiring ABB’s global high-voltage cable system business with a total enterprise value of €836 million (US$934 million). The business is part of ABB’s Power Grids division, which is...
View ArticleAnritsu Network MT1000A Master Pro multifunction tester
The Anritsu Network MT1000A Master Pro multifunction tester has a tri-wavelength OTDR module that provides field engineers and technicians with a comprehensive test tool to verify fibre lines in core,...
View ArticlePentair Schroff Interscale C cases
Pentair Schroff Interscale C cases feature an interlocking tabbed construction that provides integrated EMC protection and secures with only two screws.The product has integrated heat sinks and is...
View ArticleABB DC switch-disconnectors
ABB DC switch-disconnectors for 16–32 amperes have various DC voltage ratings with the same footprint area. The switches are specifically designed for DC use.Despite its compact size, the product’s...
View ArticleHawke International PL511 increased safety enclosure
The Hawke International PL511 increased safety enclosure is designed to reduce purchase cost and installation time.Installing and wiring a small enclosure can be a tedious task, with installation space...
View ArticleMegger CSU600AT is a high-current supply unit
The Megger CSU600AT is a high-current 600 A supply unit, designed for current tests on low-voltage circuit breakers and overcurrent devices, as well as the primary testing of protective relays. The...
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