Unlocking the value of automation
04 April, 2017 by Ben Green, Director, Smart Space | Supplied by: Clipsal by Schneider ElectricThanks to the proliferation of IoT in recent years, automation today is part and parcel of an electrical contractor's toolkit. Indeed, an electrician's role is so much more than lights, switches and power points.
Clipsal opens new showroom in Canberra
04 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal by Schneider ElectricClipsal by Schneider Electric has opened a new showroom in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Treotham Automation partners with Lapp Group
04 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdTreotham Automation has been appointed as an authorised Australian distributor of Lapp Group cable and connection technology products.
Mitsubishi Electric e-series chillers
30 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaMitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a range of inverter-driven chillers to the Australian market. The e-series modular chiller range is designed to answer the need for controllable, energy-efficient cooling and heating, with reduced plant size and a host of benefits.
Home automation just got ridiculous
27 March, 2017In the age of increasing automation around the home, the yet-to-be-commercially-available ThreadRobe is taking things to new heights.
$50 million in funding for smart cities
22 March, 2017The federal government's Smart Cities and Suburbs program has been officially opened by Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor.
Too many links in the chain
14 March, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessIntelligent buildings, home automation, smart cities, the Internet of Things. With the promise of more connectivity and a better life, these topics have been talking points for decades, but will new arrivals in the automation market change our approach for good?
Hot topics at Total Facilities 2017
13 March, 2017Did you know that after just one hour of sitting, 90% of our fat-burning enzymes stop working and our bodies start to hibernate and shut down? Or that occupants of naturally ventilated buildings are more tolerant of their thermal environment, despite experiencing significantly warmer temperatures than those in air-conditioned spaces?
Panasonic i-PRO Extreme surveillance technology
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic has launched its next-generation i-PRO Extreme surveillance technology platform, a native end-to-end H.265 system designed to maximise the performance and video surveillance systems whilst protecting against cybersecurity threats.
Andatech SolarCam smart outdoor wireless security camera
02 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Andatech Pty LtdAndatech has introduced the SolarCam — a solar-powered outdoor wireless security camera — to bridge the gap between consumers who want complete control over their security needs without the hassle of CCTV systems.
Chamberlain PowerLift MyQ smart home garage door opener
27 January, 2017 | Supplied by: ChamberlainChamberlain has introduced a garage door automation solution — PowerLift MyQ. The DIY garage door opener offers users the ability to monitor and control their door using a smart device. Built using the company's encrypted MyQ technology platform, the app connects home owners to their home router, taking advantage of an increase in smart home connectivity.
Melbourne a guinea pig for connected transport study
25 January, 2017Melbourne University is developing a connected transport project for the heart of the city's CBD, according to a report on the Australasian Fleet Management Association website.
Smart street lighting for Swaziland
24 January, 2017 | Supplied by: gridCommThe Kingdom of Swaziland has a new smart street lighting solution and sensor network, courtesy of a partnership between gridComm and investment firm Somerset Group.
Mean Well LRS series enclosed power supplies
20 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedSoanar now offers the Mean Well LRS series of single-output enclosed power supplies. The range includes the LRS-35, LRS-50, LRS-75, LRS-100 and LRS-150 models — from 35 to 150 W — and directly replaces the superseded RS series.
InfoSyte energy management software
21 December, 2016 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP has partnered with Switch Automation to deliver InfoSyte, an energy management software solution tailored for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
