NERA and Innovation Central Perth have partnered to assist industry with developing and deploying sensor technology to diagnose problems and optimise efficiency in industrial processes. [ + ]

The tools are reported to be integral to the digital transformation of Australian and New Zealand manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, consumer packaged goods, water utilities and machine building. [ + ]

Building and Energy has invited those in the electrical sector to review and comment on proposed amendments to Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015. [ + ]

IPD has acquired Addelec Power Services, a specialist provider of low- and high-voltage electrical services. [ + ]

Intelligent Home Technology Centre and Quantify Technology have signed a distribution agreement that will see Quantify's smart home technology products sold via Intelligent Home's display suite. [ + ]

Lithium Australia has developed a technology that produces a range of high-purity lithium battery chemicals from spodumene feeds, without the need for roasting. [ + ]

NBN Co has installed self-healing capabilities into its transit network with the deployment of Infinera's Transcend software-defined networking (SDN) solution. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council has highlighted that investment in renewable energy projects has plunged to levels not seen since Tony Abbott was Prime Minister. [ + ]

The full range of products from Sydney-based company GL McGavin is now being exclusively distributed by IPD throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

MOBOTIX has established a new platform from which partners can offer their solutions (created with MOBOTIX technology) to a wide customer base. [ + ]

This year's program aligns with the event theme 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', focused on driving growth in the clean energy and renewable sector. [ + ]

With the kick-off of Electrical Safety Week, Standards Australia is highlighting the standards followed by members of the construction, manufacturing and electrical community to help make Australia safe. [ + ]

Helsinki will host Nordic tech event Teknologia 19, showcasing the latest in the tech industry — including robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G technology and digitalisation projects. [ + ]

Master Electricians Australia is getting behind an incentive to boost electrical industry apprenticeships to address the industry's skills shortage. [ + ]

To prepare businesses for the new battery standard AS/NZS 5139, Glen Morris is running four-day solar and battery storage training courses at the Smart Energy Lab. [ + ]