Industry News
Michelin Group and Rockwell sign preferred partner agreement
The industrial automation and information company Rockwell Automation has been awarded a four-year contract by The Michelin Group. [ + ]
Robert Gerard appointed first patron of the Australian Made Campaign
Australian Made Campaign Chairman Glenn Cooper AM has announced the appointment of Robert Gerard AO as the first ever patron of the campaign. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia welcomes new chair
Safe Work Australia's chief executive officer, Michelle Baxter, has welcomed the appointment of Diane Smith-Gander as chair of Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Fire hazard products recalled
It's been a busy week for product recalls, with a number of products representing a fire hazard due to rechargeable battery overheating issues. [ + ]
Pro-face joins Schneider Electric
Japanese-founded HMI and IPC supplier Pro-face is becoming Pro-face by Schneider Electric. [ + ]
New emergency communications system for Los Angeles
The emergency services agencies in Los Angeles will now be able to communicate directly with each other thanks to a new emergency data communications system. [ + ]
Redback and UQ sign solar deal
Energy storage start-up Redback Technologies has signed an MOU with the University of Queensland aimed at commercialising joint energy storage projects and future renewable energy research. [ + ]
Changes to negative gearing will put jobs and growth at risk
The Property Council of Australia is warning that changes to negative gearing will hit the economy during a time when the Australian economy is in transition. [ + ]
Barriers to overcome for indoor wireless networks
A new report suggests a number of barriers prevent the installation of an indoor wireless network despite the value it can add to a property and the prevalence of mobile devices. [ + ]
Melbourne Uni to invest millions in clean energy projects
To help achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2030, the University of Melbourne has received financing of $9.1 million from the CEFC to fund diverse clean energy projects. [ + ]
Smart buildings a hot topic at Total Facilities 2016
The Total Facilities event will showcase the latest solutions for facilities management with a particular focus on building automation, alongside technologies and software that improve data communications, lighting, infrastructure and energy efficiency. [ + ]
nomos system announces advanced interoperability for IoT
nomos system AG has announced an advance in interoperability for the Internet of Things (IoT). As more and more apps, proprietary ecosystems and alliances rush towards providing intelligent building automation solutions, nomos has created a software engine capable of connecting devices in all environments and creating universal interoperability, regardless of standards or protocols. [ + ]
NECA Victorian Chapter Director appointed
The Victorian Council has announced the appointment of James Keegan to the position of NECA Victorian Chapter Executive Director effective 15 February 2016. [ + ]
Cabcharge Australia streamlines with IR Prognosis
Electronic payment systems provider Cabcharge Australia has nominated IR Prognosis to provide more visibility and increased performance of its payments platform, application and transactions. [ + ]
AGL invests in residential energy storage uptake in Australia
AGL has committed US$20 million and joined other energy players to invest in the uptake of residential energy storage in Australia through Sunverge Energy. [ + ]
