Industry News
OzRoll launches 100 kW commercial solar system
OzRoll Industries has officially launched its 100 kW commercial solar system and demonstration site, which was developed in partnership with Schneider Electric. [ + ]
New LED driver delivers high efficiency
Researchers have developed a new LED driver that powers LED light bulbs with an innovative approach called multilevel PWM (pulse-width modulation). [ + ]
NECA national CEO to step down
Wes McKnight, president of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has announced that James Tinslay, NECA's national CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year. [ + ]
KNX Award 2014 open for entries
KNX Association is accepting applications for the KNX Award 2014. The awards will be granted during the light+building fair on 1 April 2014 in Frankfurt. [ + ]
Tradesmen on Time wins National Apprentice of the Year Award
A Brisbane electrical apprentice has taken out the National Apprentice of the Year Award. Dalton Pike from Tradesmen on Time, an Accredited Master Electrician, was presented the award at a presentation hosted by Master Electricians Australia. [ + ]
Canon's research arm appoints new MD
CiSRA, the Australian research and development centre for Canon, has appointed Keiji Ishizuka as the new managing director. [ + ]
Australian company to manufacture LV switchboards for Schneider
Schneider Electric has licensed Australian-owned and operated Mayfield Industries to locally manufacture Schneider's Okken low-voltage switchboards, for distribution to mining, water, and oil and gas sites across Australia. [ + ]
Fluke Corporation names new president
Fluke Industrial President Wes Pringle has been named as President of Fluke Corporation and will now be responsible for all Fluke global businesses. The company has also expanded the responsibilities of Jimmy Hwong, President, Asia Pacific. [ + ]
North Queensland electricians awarded
North Queensland’s top electricians were acknowledged at MEA’s North Queensland Excellence Awards. Fourteen awards were presented to businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding industry achievements. [ + ]
Opinions differ over Coalition's apprentice loan scheme
While training organisations have welcomed the Coalition's proposed apprentice loan scheme, others have been less pleased with the proposal, saying it is not the answer to low apprenticeship completion rates. [ + ]
Quick-charging station powers EV race winner
Toyota Motorsport GmbH, the engineering services supplier pioneering motorsport-related electrical vehicle (EV) technology, has received a customised electric vehicle EVlink DC quick-charging station from Schneider Electric. [ + ]
NECA to partner with Safety Show Sydney
NECA will partner with the Safety Show Sydney this year. The Sydney event is the last safety show for 2013 and will be held at the Sydney Showground on 3-5 September. [ + ]
Apprentice wages to rise after FWC decision
The Fair Work Commission has issued a decision to change a number of award provisions relating to apprentices. Apprentice wages will increase and minimum award rates for adult apprentices will be increased. [ + ]
ACT Solar Auction nets two big solar projects
Two new large-scale solar farms will be built in the ACT after Zhenfa Solar and Elementus Energy were announced as the winning bidders of the ACT’s Solar Auction. [ + ]
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
The Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies. [ + ]