Rockwell Automation appoints NZ country manager
11 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation (NZ) LtdRockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Nigel Williams to the role of country manager for New Zealand.
Switch on to PowerTechED
06 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation will be bringing PowerTechED to the Perth Convention Centre on 24–25 May 2016. The event is dedicated to motor control and energy technologies with a strong emphasis on intelligence, information and safety.
Repelec USBsockets wall socket range
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Repelec (Aust)Repelec has released USBsockets, a patented wall socket range that combines an Australian Standard approved dual 240 V power socket with powerful 3.5 A twin USB-powered charging outlets.
ARBS 2016 seminar program released
31 March, 2016Australia's international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, ARBS 2016, has announced the seminar line-up for this year's event. The seminar program promises a range of high-profile and respected experts discussing the topics of most importance to the industry.
Osram Lightify intelligent plug and switch
30 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty LtdThe Lightify Switch and Lightify Plug from Osram provide smart home functionality. The switch can be individually configured for use with all Lightify products and the plug enables lights and other devices to be operated via smart control.
9 steps to home automation success
16 March, 2016 by David Gardner, Vice President, Clipsal & Schneider Electric Partner business | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIt's common knowledge that the rise in the adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. What is discussed less often, however, is the role electricians, electrical contractors and integrators play in guiding and educating consumers about their options.
Top intelligent building trends
12 February, 2016 by Ispran Kandasamy* | Supplied by: CommScopeOn average, people spend around 20 hours each day inside residential or commercial buildings, according to The Royal Institute of British Architects. As the world's population continues to expand beyond the current seven-and-a-half billion people, so will the number of buildings in which we live and work. Intelligent buildings can improve efficiency, cut costs and help attract and retain tenants and staff.
New drug and alcohol policy on construction sites
19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNew amendments to the Building Code 2013 require contractors on federally funded construction projects to maintain a code-compliant policy that stipulates how drugs and alcohol are to be monitored in the workplace.
Securing the Super Bowl
24 September, 2015
The White House has recognised a partnership between Allied Telesis, San Francisco 49ers, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Santa Clara, Santa Clara Police Department and Arini Geographics for a smart and safe Super Bowl 50.
Diagnostic testing of HV circuit breakers
08 September, 2015 by Robert Neimanis, Application Specialist | Supplied by: Megger Limited
Circuit breakers are not the most prominent items of equipment in a substation. They spend a lot of time doing nothing except waiting in anticipation. There comes a moment, however, when the circuit breaker must perform instantly and flawlessly. How can you test that yours will?
Sony SNC-VM772R 4K security camera
10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Alarmcorp Pty LtdThe Sony SNC-VM772R 4K network security camera offers clarity and sensitivity to critical video monitoring and surveillance applications.
Addressing oversupply in wholesale energy market
13 July, 2015 by Aleks Zids, Conference Director, EAEMO 2015The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently experiencing a period of chronic oversupply due to falling demand for electricity, the RET and a number of generators within the NEM operating past their intended life.
Career move: electricians and the security industry
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: ASIALThe rapidly growing security industry offers licensed electricians lucrative cabling opportunities and the move into this industry may be easier than you think.
Schneider Electric's energy reduction plans
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Find out how Schneider Electric plans to reduce its energy usage by 10% at a South Australian manufacturing plant.
