Electrical equipment for machine safety
07 May, 2013 by Morand Fachot, IEC etechAny industrial machine that may cause accidents must be safeguarded. The addition of electrical equipment such as electromechanical sensors and switches that can activate safeguarding mechanisms - to keep operators at a safe distance or halt operation automatically in case of danger - can prevent accidents occurring or reduce their severity.
Safety switches needed in Qld homes, says MEA
07 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called on the Queensland Government to order the immediate legislation of safety switches as mandatory in all Queensland homes following a review of the state’s electrical safety regulations.
Allied Telesis promotes Scott Penno to APAC marketing director
07 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdAllied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/ethernet switching solutions, has promoted Scott Penno to APAC Marketing Director
Helping contractors stay one step ahead
07 May, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO, Master Electricians Australia | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIn a constantly evolving industry, it has always been critical for electrical contracting businesses to stay one step ahead of the game. Whether in keeping up to date with industry news or with regulatory changes, there are numerous administration duties that need to be taken care of on top of the day-to-day running of a business.
MEA launches new membership category
07 May, 2013Master Electricians Australia has launched a new category of membership that offers nationwide industry support to contractors and businesses within the electrical and wider sectors.
Victorian First Home Owner Grant will benefit contractors, says MEA
06 May, 2013The Victorian Government’s plan to increase the First Home Owner Grant will have positive flow-on effects for small electrical contractors in Victoria, Master Electricians Australia says.
New Zealand makes Ultra Fast Broadband installation easier
03 May, 2013Arranging fibre installation for Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice.
ABB to power one of Africa’s largest PV solar plants
03 May, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAutomation and technology group ABB has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
EMSc opens new office in Australia
02 May, 2013 | Supplied by: EMSc (UK) Ltd
EMSc (Australia), the Australian subsidiary of UK-based EMSc, has established a new office in Melbourne to meet the growing demand for its Powerstar voltage optimisation system in Australia.
RS Components and Philips Lumileds announce global distribution deal
01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: RSRS Components and Philips Lumileds have announced a global distribution agreement that will see RS Components able to stock the full breadth of the Philips Lumileds range at its 17 distribution centres around the world.
Cuts to SAAA payments hurting small business, says MEA
30 April, 2013Changes to the Federal Government’s Support for Adult Australian Apprentices (SAAA) payments are hurting small businesses, Master Electricians Australia has said.
International Standard for solar LED lanterns released
30 April, 2013The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new technical specification for solar-powered, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting devices, such as solar lanterns.
Protection against electromagnetic effects
30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: IEC e-techLightning is a huge natural electrostatic discharge between electrically charged areas within a single cloud, from one cloud to another or between a cloud and the earth. The discharge is accompanied by a flash or strike, can result in serious injuries or fatalities when people are exposed to it and can cause serious damage to equipment, installations and buildings when it hits the ground.
Organic photovoltaics will remain a small market
29 April, 2013 by Dr Harry Zervos, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechExOrganic photovoltaics, although potentially a disruptive technology, do not currently offer very high efficiency levels or lifetime and these characteristics limit their market uptake, says a recent IDTechEx Research report. However, OPVs can offer versatility in form factor, improved indoor performance and low capital expenditure for large-scale manufacture.
Visionstream secures NZ$500 million contract for Ultra Fast Broadband
29 April, 2013 | Supplied by: VisionStream Pty LtdVisionstream, part of Leighton Contractors, has announced a contract extension with Chorus worth over NZ$500 million to continue construction of New Zealand’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) network in the greater Auckland region.
