Boosting mobile phone coverage
Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash recently attended the opening of Telstra’s 100th new mobile tower under the Mobile Black Spots Program (MBSP), where she sang the praises of the...
View ArticleTwig Ex Intrinsically Safe lone worker man-down unit
The Twig Ex Intrinsically Safe lone worker man-down unit is now IECEx compliant for Australia/NZ.The mobile lone worker communicator is loaded with features including: duress button, man down and GPS;...
View ArticleRedback Technologies to supply energy management services in UAE
Redback Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Duserve Facilities Management (Duserve FM) to collaborate on a pilot project trialling Redback’s solar solutions in the United...
View ArticleNew LED classifications come into play
New information from the E3 Program explains the recent alterations to LED product classifications in Australia.Changes to customs codes for LED lighting will make it easier to understand the number...
View Article25% reduction in PV production cost
A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed a dry process for manufacturing PV cells which could reduce development costs by up to 25%, according to the Community Research and Development...
View ArticleAnritsu MT1000A Handheld 100G tester
Anritsu introduces a 100G Multirate Module for its Network Master Pro MT1000A all-in-one tester that supports interface rates from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps and technologies including Ethernet, Optical...
View ArticleSub-unitized Premise MicroCore using SpiderWeb Ribbon (SWR) Technology
AFL sub-unitised premise MicroCore cables provide high-performance premise cabling. They enable even greater pathway density and allow the end user to realise savings in space, routing infrastructures...
View ArticleInterworld Electronics DSM Series serial console servers
The Interworld Electronics DSM Series serial console servers provide secure remote access to RS232 console ports on servers, routers, switches, firewalls and other network elements. They allow system...
View ArticleMegger EZ-Thump Portable Cable Fault Location System
The Megger EZ-Thump is a compact and lightweight portable cable fault location system which is also suitable for HV testing. It is designed for quick, accurate and safe fault-locating operations to...
View ArticleHioki Battery HiTESTER 3554 battery tester
The Hioki Battery HiTESTER 3554 battery tester is designed for assessing the deterioration and possible faults of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries. Determining the remaining life of...
View ArticleBuddy Ohm real-time resources monitoring platform
Buddy Platform has announced a solution for monitoring the consumption of electricity, gas, water, steam and solar power generation, called Buddy Ohm.The product helps measure the consumption of these...
View Articlesparc-FMA speakers announced
sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event 2017 is sporting an impressive line-up of internationally and locally renowned experts in facilities and smart lighting. A joint initiative of...
View ArticleUnlocking the value of automation
Contractors today are in the business of creating smart spaces: intricate and intuitive ecosystems that respond to the wants and needs of occupants. Awareness is growing and with good reason: there’s...
View ArticleTreotham Automation partners with Lapp Group
Treotham Automation has been appointed as an authorised Australian distributor of Lapp Group cable and connection technology products.The company says customers across the manufacturing and industrial...
View ArticleCEFC to invest $80 million in Bodangora wind farm
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing $80 million in the Bodangora wind farm project in the Central West, New South Wales. The $236 million, 113 MW wind farm is expected to generate...
View ArticleClipsal opens new showroom in Canberra
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra.Clipsal’s range of switch plates, home automation systems, and safety and energy-efficient solutions will be on display to...
View ArticleNHP founder Nigel Peck dies at 89
Nigel Hugh Peck, the founder of NHP, has died at age 89.The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) acknowledged Peck’s contribution to the electrical contracting industry over almost...
View ArticleRedback Technologies receives further funding boost
Australian energy technology company Redback Technologies has received around $1.96 million from the Queensland Government to further advance technology developments.Queensland Government owned...
View ArticleTax cuts to benefit small and medium electrical contractors
The government has secured a cut to the company tax for small and medium Australian businesses. The move will benefit around 3.2 million small and medium Australian businesses, employing over 6.5...
View ArticleMotion Technologies screw jacks
Motion Technologies has introduced five ranges of screw jacks from Pfaff Germany: standard screw jacks SHE, high-performance jacks HSE, quick-lifting screw jacks SHG, special lifting elements SSP and...
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