Dalsa has released two models of its Genie GigE vision-compliant camera family. The Genie C1410 and Genie M1410 cameras feature a 1.7 cm sensor and are suitable for industrial imaging applications in a wide range of applications. [ + ]

The OLED lighting market will reach almost US$4.5 billion by 2013 and grow to $5.9 billion by 2015, according to the report 'OLED Lighting Markets 2008' by US analyst firm NanoMarkets. [ + ]

The Universal Powerline Association (UPA) has issued two market requirement documents for Powerline communication-based Smart Grid and C&C (command and control) applications to improve interoperability and meet regulatory requirements. [ + ]

A linesman died recently, four days after receiving an electric shock at Croydon in Melbourne’s outer east. [ + ]

In projects reflecting the importance of innovation both in new buildings and re-fits, five contracting companies were recognised at the 2008 NECA ACT Excellence Awards held on 5 September. [ + ]

The 2008 Western Australia NECA Excellence Awards and Apprentice of the Year Awards were held on 29 August, recognising the significant achievements of five companies and four apprentices in the electro-technology industry in WA over the last 12 months. [ + ]

A licensed electrical contractor was recently fined $1200 after an Electrical Safety Office inspector was obstructed from investigating wiring defects in a home in August 2007. [ + ]

A free household drop-off service for fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) has been announced by the ACT Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, John Hargreaves. [ + ]

Nilsen NT and Combined Electrical Contracting Services were recognised in the Electrical Contractor category of this year’s Excellence in Building and Construction Awards at the Territory Construction Association presentation on Friday 15 August in the Darwin Convention Centre. [ + ]

The 2008 Victorian NECA Excellence Awards were held on 8 August to recognise the high quality of work carried out by Victorian electrotechnology contractors. [ + ]

Over 400,000 tonnes of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions were abated in 2007, according to the Minister for the Environment, Water and Climate Change, Jon Stanhope. [ + ]

According to environment lobbyist group Total Environment Centre (TEC), Australia’s carbon-intensive electricity industry is proposing to rip off consumers despite government support for free pollution permits and other compensation to coal-fired generators. [ + ]

A two-day WorkSafe Victoria campaign targeting construction sites in South Yarra has identified a large number of safety breaches. [ + ]

The 2008 Excellence Awards for the electrical and communications industry in Queensland were held on 1 August, with four companies recognised for significant achievement in the last 12 months. [ + ]

The NECA Queensland Apprentice Awards were held 1 August to recognise hard-working apprentices for their achievements in the electrical and communications industry. [ + ]