The 4IR in focus at CeBIT Australia 2017
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and its impact on people and businesses will be one of the key topics of discussion at the upcoming CeBIT Australia 2017 conference. Nicholas Davis from the World...
View ArticleSparkies welcome Vic regional rail plan
The Electrical Trades Union has praised the Andrews Labor government’s commitment to spend almost $1.5 billion in new funding upgrading and extending regional rail lines in Victoria.“The plan would...
View ArticleAllen-Bradley PowerFlex 755TL low harmonic drives
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755TL drives from NHP expand the portfolio of the PowerFlex 753 and 755 AC drives, offering low harmonic solutions along with precise motor control. The drive is designed to...
View ArticleWarren & Brown acquires NZ communications business
Warren & Brown Technologies has acquired Auckland-based company AC Technologies to expand its connectivity infrastructure offering for the New Zealand telecommunications market. Under a new...
View ArticleHioki CM3286-01 clamp tester
The Hioki CM3286-01 Cat IV (600 V) auto-ranging, Bluetooth-compatible clamp tester measures leakage current and mains current to 600 A, voltage to 600 V, single- and three-phase balanced power, energy,...
View ArticleA solution to cyber attack
Security in power system operations against cyber intrusion, malicious attacks and unauthorised operations is one of the main concerns of the utilities and distributed generator providers.Following a...
View ArticleWarren and Brown Technologies optical fibre ducting raceway
The Warren and Brown Technologies (WBT) optical fibre ducting raceway is an Australian-made solution designed for managing, routing and protecting fibre-optic cords between termination equipment, patch...
View ArticleAustralia's most attractive employers revealed
Schneider Electric, the global energy management and automation company, has been named as one of Australia’s top 10 “most attractive employers for job seekers” by employment firm Randstad.Work-life...
View ArticleAustralian-developed, energy-saving, colour-changing 'smart' windows
Australian researchers are developing a window that contains a glass that is able to change its colour and the amount of heat or light it transmits.Professor Huijun Zhao, director of Griffith’s Centre...
View ArticleThorn FlexPak LED high-bay luminaire
The FlexPak LED high bay luminaire comes with wireless control. It is quick and easy to install and commission. The luminaire is available in 8000, 13,000, 17,000, 23,000 and 31,000 lm, all with a...
View ArticleRittal RiLine Compact busbar systems
Rittal’s RiLine Compact busbar systems are designed for control units that require a maximum current of 125 A.Despite its size, the busbar system distributes power effectively in compliance with all...
View Article5 Martin Place wins top gong at Property Council awards
5 Martin Place has taken out the RLB Australian Development of the Year for 2017 at the Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney.“5 Martin Place’s...
View ArticleSubbies pay reform crucial
Electrical industry body NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association) has created a detailed submission to the federal government’s review of security of payments laws in the building and...
View ArticlePhilips TrueForce LED lamps for urban and high-bay environments
The Philips TrueForce LED includes TrueForce LED Urban, an LED lamp alternative for outdoor luminaires in public spaces, and TrueForce LED Industrial and Retail, a plug-and-play LED lamp alternative...
View ArticleNational energy event to feature grid edge experts
Australian and international experts will provide insights on the changing energy landscape at Energy Networks Australia’s Welcome to the Grid Edge Seminar on Wednesday, 10 May in Sydney.Australian...
View ArticleRedflow scores major telco sale
Energy storage company Redflow has scored its largest single sale of ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries, worth around AU$800,000, for multiple sites in the Pacific Islands.The batteries will be used for...
View ArticleWhy organisations need smart building infrastructure
While smart buildings can be viewed as just another app on the network, they are in fact more complex than that. Smart buildings will likely present a number of very demanding requirements, depending...
View ArticleBudget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Below are the highlights:Write-off extendedThe government is reducing the tax burden on small businesses and has already...
View ArticleWarren & Brown inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Warren & Brown Technologies has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame Awards, which were established in 2001, recognise individuals and companies who embrace...
View ArticleStick to electrical work when installing solar PV
Electrical contractors are licensed to perform a wide range of the electrical work which is often intimately part of the building. This often becomes an issue when installing PV panels. Electrical...
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