Industry News
APS Industrial appointed sole distributor of KATKO
APS Industrial is now the sole distributor of KATO switching solutions in Australia thanks to a new agreement. [ + ]
CEDIA launches global search for new CEO
CEDIA has announced it will use a global executive search firm to help recruit its next CEO. [ + ]
Creative lighting guide for electrical contractors
Lighting Council Australia (LCA) has published a new Creative Lighting Guide designed in the main for electrical contractors and consumers. [ + ]
CEDIA releases Australian smart home industry study
CEDIA has released what it describes as a 'first-of-its-kind study' of the Australian smart home industry. [ + ]
Network-connected battery storage trial to begin in Queensland
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced five locations across regional Queensland to host a large-scale, network-connected battery trial. [ + ]
CSIRO plays a part in next-gen solar development
Australia's CSIRO will help develop next-generation concentrated solar thermal (CST) technology in the United States. [ + ]
Trade solar energy for slabs of VB
Victoria Bitter has launched Solar Exchange — a new program that enables beer lovers to trade their excess solar energy for slabs of Victoria Bitter. [ + ]
Construction industry gets automated
The ARC has funded a groundbreaking research initiative to improve the quality and productivity of the construction industry using robotic technology. [ + ]
Last chance to have your say on Australian WHS strategy
Safe Work Australia is asking industrty members to complete a five-minute survey about the current Australian WHS Strategy 2012–2022. [ + ]
Cable and connectivity innovator honours founder's legacy
As a member of the global LAPP family of companies, LAPP Australia is at the forefront of cable, connector and automation innovation. [ + ]
NEXTDC launches carbon neutral colocation solution
Data centre solutions provider NEXTDC has announced the launch of NEXTneutral, its new data centre carbon neutrality program. [ + ]
Surviving electric shock: a personal story
A new film, Jason Daniels' story – surviving an electric shock from overhead powerlines, highlights the importance of a safe work system. [ + ]
Upcoming Keysight Conference to display measurement solutions
The Keysight Multi-Industry Virtual Live Conference will showcase test and measurement solutions that accelerate innovation for a range of industries. [ + ]
La Trobe generating electricity with onsite renewables
La Trobe University is well on its way to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2029. [ + ]
Lighting efficiency regulation update from LCA
LCA has posted information on the latest published update from the Australian Government on the future of lighting efficiency regulation in Australia. [ + ]