Industry News
Urine-powered wearable energy generator
Researchers have developed a self-sufficient wireless transmitter powered by a foot-pumped urine operating wearable microbial fuel cell. [ + ]
TE Connectivity opens new Christchurch facility
The NZ Prime Minister has opened the new TE Connectivity building in Christchurch, a purpose-built facility optimised for staff wellbeing and future flexibility. [ + ]
Last call for input into standards for workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals
The public consultation process on exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces closes this Friday, 18 December. [ + ]
VET reforms approved
The federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers. [ + ]
Philips and Cisco's connected lighting partnership
Philips and Cisco have announced a strategic partnership to tap into the future of smart, internet-connected LED lighting.
[ + ]A meeting of the minds for fleet safety
Fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider MixTelematics recently joined forces with Brake Professional, a not-for-profit global membership service for professionals working in the fields of fleet safety and road safety. The two companies came together to co-host a webinar exploring the topic of in-vehicle technology and the impact on fleet safety. [ + ]
Largest renewables-mining project goes solar
The first of more than 34,000 solar photovoltaic panels have been installed at Australia's largest renewables mining project in central Western Australia. [ + ]
Gordyn & Palmer wins NECA award
Gordyn & Palmer has picked up a NECA Excellence Award in the industrial project category for the intelligent design of a 600 tph crushing and processing plant.
[ + ]Safe work seminars
Safe Work Australia continues to deliver its series of virtual seminars, a valuable resource for anyone concerned with workplace safety and risk mitigation. [ + ]
Big year coming for builders, says MBA
Master Builders Australia (MBA) is predicting a big year coming up for builders based on a rise in approval numbers. [ + ]
Diesel reduction using solar
The Balladonia Road House in Western Australia uses diesel generators to power the air conditioning in the guest rooms and the cooking appliances in the lunch bar. [ + ]
simPRO steps up offshore push
Australian company simPRO Software has stepped up its international expansion plans with the opening of a new office in the Cambridgeshire town of St Ives, in the United Kingdom. [ + ]
Union support for Labor carbon reduction targets
In an unsurprising move, some of Australia's largest unions have released statements of support for the Labor Party's commitment to a sharp reduction in carbon emissions, should they succeed in the 2016 federal election. [ + ]
Storage costs to fall by two-thirds in 10 years, report finds
The CSIRO and the Energy Networks Association (ENA) have partnered to develop a 10-year transition plan for the electricity sector which is focused on customers and developed with stakeholders. [ + ]
New law protects small businesses from unfair contracts
A new law that takes effect on 12 November 2016 will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts. [ + ]
