Industry News
Automated Infrastructure Management standard now published
After more than two years of development, the international standard for Automated Infrastructure Management (ISO/IEC 18598 Information technology — Automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems — Requirements, data exchange and applications) has been officially published. [ + ]
New wearable technology for remote field service
CSIRO has been beavering away on new wearable technology that it hopes will improve the delivery of expert services to remote field workers, particularly in the mining industry. [ + ]
New president and board for EECCA
Hamish McGovern, managing director of Wattyl, has been nominated for the role of president of the Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association (EECCA) at the AGM held in Sydney. [ + ]
The economic impact of automated vehicles — webinar
Automated vehicles (AVs) have the potential to change the landscape across a number of industry sectors. [ + ]
CEC pushing for battery storage standards
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is pushing for battery storage installation standards in the wake of increasing adoption. The CEC says that setting the appropriate standards for safe installation is now vital and that it is leading the charge and working on behalf of the entire industry. [ + ]
More calls for ABCC reinstatement
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) is the latest industry group to weigh in on the ongoing Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) situation. [ + ]
New approach may polarise storage market
The CEO of energy storage company Redflow, Simon Hackett, says that the launch of Telsa's Powerwall 2 is welcome but runs the risk of polarising the market. [ + ]
Solar trading just got easier
Electricity consumers in Victoria will now be able to trade solar power with their neighbours in a first for the Australian renewables market, according to Powershop Australia. [ + ]
New investment in printed solar panels
Information from the office of the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, says Australia will lead the world in printed solar panel technology development, courtesy of a newly committed investment to the tune of $1.6 million. [ + ]
Charges laid over alleged altercation
An alleged altercation at a picket line in September this year has led to assault charges for an Electrical Trades Union (ETU) official. [ + ]
Madison Technologies partners with Mobotix
Madison Technologies has announced a new partnership with IP camera solutions manufacturer Mobotix that sees the company become the preferred Mobotix thermal partner for Australia. [ + ]
Investment in ute redesign pays off
Leading independent vehicle safety advocate the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has announced a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the upgraded Toyota Landcruiser 70 single-cab chassis. [ + ]
Weidmüller ups its stake in renewables
The Weidmüller Group has acquired Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems, strengthening its presence in renewable energy and expanding its portfolio of condition-monitoring technologies. [ + ]
Asbestos awareness
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, a campaign to better educate tradies, home owners and renovators about the dangers of asbestos and how to encourage work practices that ensure safe management. [ + ]
Vector Energy gets behind Tesla Powerpack
Renewable energy solution provider Vector Energy has signalled commitment to the Tesla Powerpack via a series of roadshows throughout Australia, running till early December. [ + ]