Industry News
Strengthening power network at world's busiest international airport
ABB will upgrade its SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system for the power network at Dubai International Airport. [ + ]
Using cardboard, tape and a pencil to produce energy
A small device made from cardboard, Teflon tape and a pencil is claimed to generate enough energy to power several diodes. [ + ]
Quiktrak launches field services in Australia
Field inspection and inventory auditing services company Quiktrak has announced the launch of its field services in Australia. Scott Granger has been named its director of operations – Australia. He will report to Kim Plutte, chief customer officer of Quiktrak. [ + ]
Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries
Following news the federal government is investing over $112 million in youth education, TAFE Queensland is offering reduced fees across select trade areas for pre-apprenticeship courses. [ + ]
Faulty power cords put users at risk
AC power cord sets supplied with Microsoft Surface Pro and Pro 2 devices, as well as certain Pro 3 devices sold on or before 15 July 2015, have been identified as potentially dangerous. [ + ]
Philips deal over Lumileds terminated
Philips has announced its agreement with GO Scale Capital over its Lumileds business, worth around US$3 billion, has been terminated. [ + ]
Philips installs PoE lighting system at university campus
Philips has unveiled a 'first-of-its-kind, large-scale lighting installation' that uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a major university campus as part of Clemson University's Watt Family Innovation Center. [ + ]
Lean and green initiative supporting business
NECA's Lean and Green initiative is a support program that aims to tackle rising energy costs for small businesses. [ + ]
Austroads Strategic Plan promises more transparency
Austroads has released its 2016–2020 Strategic Plan, which the organisation claims repositions itself for a strong, relevant and sustainable future. [ + ]
Hager RCBO recall reminder
Hager is reminding wholesalers and electricians that the recall of its single module RCBOs from 2012 is still open, and it will continue to offer compensation for faulty returned products. [ + ]
TomTom Traffic and IFS join forces
IFS has collaborated with TomTom and developed a major feature enhancement to the IFS Mobile Workforce Management solution. [ + ]
Brightgreen receives B Corp certification
Aussie LED lighting company Brightgreen has been awarded certification as a B Corporation, a worldwide movement striving for higher social and environmental performance. [ + ]
App keeps qualifications up to date
Sydney-based start-up TradePapers has launched an Android and iOS application for sharing and reminding users to keep trade qualifications up to date. [ + ]
ARENA shortlists 22 solar projects in $100m funding round
From 77 down to 22, ARENA has announced the solar projects that have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of its $100 million solar PV funding round. [ + ]
Recall on Toyota Hiace van door glass
The ACCC has issued a recall on passenger-side, front-door glass for Toyota Hiace manufactured by Xinyi Group (Glass Co Ltd). [ + ]
