Industry News
The future of highly automated driving
An announcement at the Paris Motor Show early in October by TomTom and Volkswagen Group Research highlights their combined commitment to the future of highly automated driving (HAD) systems.
[ + ]LED invention wins Nobel physics prize
Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of efficient blue LED that has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources. [ + ]
Fuel management reduces operating costs
At a time when escalating fuel costs are putting increased strain on business, the availability of a new fuel-efficiency solution is likely to be well received by Australian fleet managers. [ + ]
Workers compensation schemes and WHS analysed
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released the 16th edition of the Comparative Performance Monitoring report, which provides trends analysis on the work health and safety and workers compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand in 2012-13. [ + ]
7th Annual Field Service Management Summit - dates and topics announced
The 7th Annual Field Service Management Summit will run from 18-20 March next year at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. The event organiser, IQPC, has released a draft agenda for the conference, which boasts the largest gathering of field service management and workforce mobility professionals in Australasia. [ + ]
Hills appoints WA group manager
Hills has appointed Chris Arter as group manager for Western Australia. [ + ]
Prysmian hosts technology roadshow
Prysmian Cables hosted a technology roadshow across Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne during September, showcasing its latest fibres, cables and solutions. [ + ]
From best-of-breed to an enterprise approach
When Shellharbour City Council (SCC) wanted to replace desktops with laptops to have a truly mobile workforce, it realised part of that objective involved moving from a non-integrated best-of-breed philosophy to an integrated, futureproof enterprise solution. [ + ]
Fleet management professional development
The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA) is hosting a series of Fleet Forum Professional Development and Networking events around Australia and New Zealand throughout October and November. [ + ]
Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy merge
Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy have merged to create Geiger Group. [ + ]
CETA appoints Control Logic as Australian distributor
CETA, a global distributor of energy-related hardware and software products, has appointed Control Logic as its Australian distributor. [ + ]
Fertiliser company installs 100 kW solar system
SolarMax has provided grid-connected solar inverters to Martin's Fertilizers, an Australian manufacturer of bagged and bulk potting mixes, fertilisers and garden products. [ + ]
Schneider Electric recognised as one of the most attractive employers
Universum, the global research and employer branding consultancy, has recognised Schneider Electric as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers in 2014. [ + ]
Road lighting conference returns
The Road Lighting 2015 conference will return to New Zealand next year from 9-10 March at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. [ + ]
Compromising for the sake of savings
Crash test results just published by ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program) highlight the chasm between safety standards in passenger vehicles versus light commercial vehicles (LCVs). [ + ]