KU Leuven Chemists have developed a new process, based on ionic liquid technology, for the recycling of the metals europium and yttrium from collected fluorescent and energy-saving lamps. [ + ]

The Australian Government has opened a new pilot program for applications under the Youth Stream of the Industry Skills Fund. [ + ]

Corrosion can cause dangerous and expensive damage to many types of structures including pipelines, bridges, buildings, water and wastewater systems.

According to information released by Unions NSW, 5000 seriously injured NSW workers have been cut off from weekly payments and 20,000 workers with long-term injuries have lost coverage for medical treatment as a direct result of the NSW Liberal Government's cuts to the state's workers compensation scheme.

According to Australian and New Zealand results from the Software for the Internet of Things (IoT) Developer Survey released by Embarcadero Technologies, 2015 will be a big year for developing business solutions with integrated ‘Things’ - such as industrial sensors, health monitors and smart buildings - to connect with existing and new business solutions. [ + ]

The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of organisations creating open, global standards that define the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced that Wulian is the newest member of its board of directors, joining the alliance at the 'Promoter' level. [ + ]

Philips Dynalite has appointed CRS as its Value Added Partner (VAP). The founder and CEO of CRS, Brendan Dessent, believes the addition of integrated lighting control and energy management systems is a logical extension of the company's already expansive product portfolio. [ + ]

BuildingIQ's Measurement & Verification (M&V) module has been named an approved way to directly generate Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) under the New South Wales Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). [ + ]

Lawrence Livermore researchers have identified electrical charge-induced changes in the structure and bonding of graphitic carbon electrodes that may one day affect the way energy is stored. [ + ]

Lawrence Livermore researchers have identified electrical charge-induced changes in the structure and bonding of graphitic carbon electrodes that may one day affect the way energy is stored. [ + ]

Panasonic Australia has announced a new partner program designed specifically for security systems integrators. [ + ]

Panasonic Australia has announced a new partner program designed specifically for security systems integrators. [ + ]

Standards-based application of lighting design is slowing the evolution of lighting to optimise road safety, and in the interests of road safety that needs to change, said Dr John Milton, director of enterprise risk and safety management for Washington State Department of Transportation in the US. [ + ]

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new truck rental and full-service truck leasing office in Melbourne - its second Australian outlet. [ + ]

IT infrastructure solution provider Dimension Data Australia is warning organisations that don't embrace digital customer engagement channels, including web chat, social media, SMS, smartphones and mobile apps, are likely to see customers move to competitors in the next couple of years. [ + ]