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Electrical apprenticeship revolution becomes reality
A new trial electrical apprenticeship model will revolutionise the current system, according to the national Industry Skills Council, EE-Oz Training Standards. The pilot apprentice progression...
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Sydney innovator wins 2012 Australian Cleantech Open Award
Sydney-based LED lighting company enLighten has won the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies (Cleantech) Competition Open Award. The mission of the Cleantech Open, which is now in its second year, is to...
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Schneider Electric Australia launches PlantStruxure at 2012 User Conference
Schneider Electric has launched PlantStruxure at its user conference on the Gold Coast. The process automation technology allows industrial and infrastructure companies to transparently connect field,...
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Clipsal 56 series plugs and connectors
Clipsal’s 56 Series 32, 40 and 50 A size 2 plugs and socket connectors have undergone a design upgrade, to follow the redesign of the 10 to 20 A size 1 plug and socket connectors. The ‘snap-shut’ body...
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SunPower invests in Diamond Energy
SunPower Corp has announced its investment in Diamond Energy, a privately owned alternative energy project developer and clean energy retailer based in Melbourne. SunPower says aligning with Diamond...
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Brightgreen wins at Premierʼs Sustainability Awards
Brightgreenʼs energy-efficient LED retrofit bulb, the DR700, has taken out the Premierʼs Sustainability Award in the Products or Services category, as well as the coveted Premierʼs Recognition Award....
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Labelling in electrical environments
Professional labelling is essential for clear assignment of components and cables in electrical systems for building installations. Efficient and flexible printing systems are now replacing...
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Installation guidelines a joint initiative from AFAC & ASIAL
These guidelines have been agreed between the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL). They are intended to...
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Call for reform to cut red tape
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for policy and regulatory reforms to cut the increasing amount of government red tape that is costing electrical and...
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Call for nominations for 2013 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence
Organised by the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL), the 2013 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence are Australia’s premier security awards program. Nominations are now open...
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Molex Premise Networks network management infrastructure
Molex Premise Networks has released the latest version of MIIM, an intelligent infrastructure solution focusing on enhanced network management at the physical layer. MIIM continuously monitors and maps...
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Marechal decontactor systems
Marechal Decontactor systems with RCDs protect against shock and current leakage. They are tailor made to customers’ requirements and are available up to 100 A with trip levels of 30, 100 and 300 mA....
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PV sector to continue strong growth, IMS Research shows
Two recent studies by IMS Research reveal strong growth, but falling prices, in the photovoltaic (PV) sector. Microinverters and power optimisers continue to be the fastest growing segment of the PV...
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MEA urges electrical safety diligence
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has urged Sydney contractors and tradies to remain diligent with electrical safety precautions following two separate incidents in one week where a man received...
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Standby power energy savings
Monash University Clayton Campus in Victoria recently conducted a two-month pilot study to determine the financial benefits of installing the Australian designed EcoSwitch throughout the university’s...
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World-first energy storage system
ZEN Energy Systems has launched a world-first energy storage system that will enable customers to store and access power 24 hours a day. The company’s Freedom Powerbank was unveiled at the All Energy...
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Fluke Networks Optiview XG tablet
The new version of the OptiView XG v9 network analysis tablet from Fluke Networks provides network professionals with an intuitive, graphical view of network infrastructure to help speed up root cause...
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FLIR GF306 infrared gas detection camera
The FLIR GF306 infrared camera detects and visualises harmful gases including SF6, an insulating gas used in most types of high-voltage switches around the world. Thermal imaging cameras are more...
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Government claims evidence shows carbon tax working
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency claims reports published today show the carbon price is not the most significant driver of rising household electricity prices and is helping...
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Invisible barrier wards off metal corrosion
A coating so thin it’s invisible to the human eye has been shown to make copper nearly 100 times more resistant to corrosion, creating tremendous potential for metal protection even in harsh...
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