Industry News
Partnership helps industry get wise to sensor tech
NERA and Innovation Central Perth have partnered to assist industry with developing and deploying sensor technology to diagnose problems and optimise efficiency in industrial processes. [ + ]
Schneider to launch new business innovation apps
The tools are reported to be integral to the digital transformation of manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, consumer packaged goods, water utilities and machine building. [ + ]
IPD acquires Addelec Power Services
IPD has acquired Addelec Power Services, a specialist provider of low- and high-voltage electrical services. [ + ]
Comments requested on network safety amendments
Building and Energy has invited those in the electrical sector to review and comment on proposed amendments to Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015. [ + ]
Intelligent Home distributing Quantify tech
Intelligent Home Technology Centre and Quantify Technology have signed a distribution agreement that will see Quantify's smart home technology products sold via Intelligent Home's display suite. [ + ]
Lithium tech opens up chemical conversion
Lithium Australia has developed a technology that produces a range of high-purity lithium battery chemicals from spodumene feeds, without the need for roasting. [ + ]
Renewables investment slows with lack of policy
The Clean Energy Council has highlighted that investment in renewable energy projects has plunged to levels not seen since Tony Abbott was Prime Minister. [ + ]
NBN Co enhances network with automation solution
NBN Co has installed self-healing capabilities into its transit network with the deployment of Infinera's Transcend software-defined networking (SDN) solution. [ + ]
IPD exclusive distributor of GL McGavin
The full range of products from Sydney-based company GL McGavin is now being exclusively distributed by IPD throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
MOBOTIX extends partnership program
MOBOTIX has established a new platform from which partners can offer their solutions (created with MOBOTIX technology) to a wide customer base. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia program released
This year's program aligns with the event theme 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', focused on driving growth in the clean energy and renewable sector. [ + ]
Electrical standards keep Australia safe
With the kick-off of Electrical Safety Week, Standards Australia is highlighting the standards followed by members of the construction, manufacturing and electrical community to help make Australia safe. [ + ]
Get excited for Nordic tech event Teknologia 19
Helsinki will host Nordic tech event Teknologia 19, showcasing the latest in the tech industry — including robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G technology and digitalisation projects. [ + ]
Get battery trained to prepare for new standard
To prepare businesses for the new battery standard AS/NZS 5139, Glen Morris is running four-day solar and battery storage training courses at the Smart Energy Lab. [ + ]
MEA advancing apprenticeships
Master Electricians Australia is getting behind an incentive to boost electrical industry apprenticeships to address the industry's skills shortage. [ + ]

