ABB retrofit switchgear

ABB has launched upgrade kits that keep old electrical systems working longer — and connect them to cloud-based energy management, supervision and diagnostics functions. The kits directly replace older Megamax breakers approaching the end of their working life with intelligent Emax2 circuit breakers, while retaining the original switchboard.

Improving efficiency in one of the world's largest copper mines

ABB has received an order from Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi (CMDIC) in Chile to upgrade the Ellipse enterprise asset management and MineMarket software solution, in order to boost operations at Collahuasi mine on Chile's Andean Plateau.

Taking the drag out of pumping

A new CSIRO technology that takes the energy-sapping 'drag' out of industrial pumping has been adopted by Glencore's Minara Resources following a successful full-scale trial.

MFB Class B and Class C security enclosures

MFB Class B and Class C security enclosures have been tested and approved by the Australian Government's Security Construction and Equipment Committee.

Technical team effort

When it comes to successfully designing, engineering and delivering end-to-end solutions in any industry, it inevitably requires the combined knowledge and expertise of various companies to achieve a desired result. When the brief is to think outside the box to not only improve productivity and performance, but to increase flexibility and make significant savings on time and money, this is even truer.

Interworld SM-8X8-C64KR-POE-HDBT video matrix switch

Interworld Electronics has added a 4K HDMI matrix switch over with Power over Ethernet (PoE) to its line of video matrix switches.

Historic solar-powered, round-the-world flight a success

ABB alliance partner Solar Impulse has made history by completing the first ever round-the-world flight powered only by energy from the sun.

Addressing IIoT challenges

Connecting disparate devices from multiple manufacturers is a key first step to creating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This article explains how protocol conversion addresses the challenges of connecting legacy equipment.

National renewable energy map adds value

An online map that helps renewable energy developers find the best locations for new Australian projects has recently received a major upgrade.

Swann SWDVK-8720T4D2 and SWDVK-4720P4 professional HD security systems

Swann has released professional HD security systems featuring a SWDVK-8720T4D2 8-channel digital video recorder and a SWDVK-4720P4 4-channel digital video recorder.

BuildingIQ acquires human comfort technology from CSIRO

BuildingIQ has acquired the OptiCool and ComfortSENSE subsystems (and the interface in between) from CSIRO.

ABB DRAF enclosed direct-on-line starters

The DRAF enclosed starter embeds AF technology, with an electronically controlled coil of AF contactors.

ATEN names Madison Technologies as distributor

ATEN ANZ, a recently formed subsidiary of ATEN International, has named Madison Technologies as an authorised distributor in Australia.

D-Link DCS-960L wide-eye panoramic camera

Panasonic Aero-PTZ rugged pan-tilt-zoom security camera

Panasonic Australia has unveiled the rugged Aero-PTZ security camera, which is designed for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.