Industry News
Final countdown: one week till Smart Lighting Summit
There's only one week to go until Australia’s Smart Lighting Summit, with smart and sustainable lighting as a central theme on the agenda, convenes in Melbourne from 6–7 September. [ + ]
Do you know which standards affect your project?
Do you know every standard referenced in the Australian National Construction Code (NCC) related to residential premises? Standards referenced in the NCC fall under the NCC's Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions and compliance with these standards represents the most common method of satisfying the NCC performance requirements. [ + ]
COAG acts for stronger, cleaner energy system
A COAG Energy Council decision to expedite the assessment of a new interconnector between New South Wales and South Australia can help Australia's energy system to be stronger and cleaner, sooner. [ + ]
Domino's drone deliveries
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (Domino's) has joined forces with drone deliveries expert Flirtey to launch what they say is the first commercial drone delivery service in the world. [ + ]
Data developments
A team of Dutch scientists has made a major breakthrough in rewritable memory storage, developing a one-kilobyte device with an information density they say is two to three orders of magnitude beyond current hard disk and flash technology, according to research published in Nature Nanotechnology. [ + ]
October is National Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety. [ + ]
Safety alert Ford MY14–15, F250-350 trucks
A safety alert has been issued on Ford MY14 and MY15 F250 and F350 trucks fitted with a specific steering box (specific steering box Performax Part Number 1000283-1). Through normal wear and tear, some vehicles may develop a condition in which contact between the steering knuckle and the steering stop occurs. [ + ]
Powerline electrocution deaths prompt safety warning
A spate of incidents in Queensland involving overhead powerlines has left two people dead and seven others seriously injured — and the state’s safety regulator claims all could easily have been avoided. [ + ]
NetComm Wireless launches new US R&D facility
NetComm Wireless has established its first research and development (R&D) facility outside of Australia with the launch of a new centre in Sunrise, Florida, United States. [ + ]
R&D funding up for grabs
Australian businesses will be given a leg-up in the form of research and development funding under the Global Innovation Linkages (GIL) program, which aims to advance Australia's international collaboration and to leverage entrepreneurial expertise from key overseas locations. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia virtual seminars
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device. [ + ]
Do your bit for National Safe Work Month
Australian companies that take part in National Safe Work Month this October could receive a reward worth $5000 from Safe Work Australia (SWA) for their troubles. [ + ]
Battery storage funding committed to SA grid
The world's largest battery storage 'virtual power plant' will be established in South Australia, designed to support renewable energy, improve grid stability and reduce power price volatility. [ + ]
Digital innovation in the commercial vehicle industry
The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles event, being held in Hannover from 22–29 September, promises a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitisation and electric mobility. [ + ]
Emerson sells Network Power to Platinum Equity
Emerson will sell Network Power to Platinum Equity and a group of co-investors. [ + ]
