Thin is in
12 January, 2015 by Marc Doehnert, ANZ Business Development ManagerWith the decline in sales of personal computers and the rapid rise of cloud computing, many businesses are turning to thin clients.So what does this mean in terms of connectivity, cabling and power? Read on to find out.
NHP ISO appliance inlets
22 December, 2014NHP has released ISO appliance inlets to complement the existing range of ISO plugs and sockets.
Marechal DXN37C explosion-proof multicontact connector
15 December, 2014The DXN37C explosion-proof multicontact connector from Marechal is one of a family of multicontact connectors designed for signal and control applications.
Nexans' Direct Electrical Heating systems for two Norwegian sea fields
04 December, 2014Statoil, on behalf of Wintershall, has signed a contract with Nexans for the supply of direct electrical heating (DEH) technology. The DEH riser will connect the Kristin and Maria fields in the Norwegian Sea with the Kristin platform, ensuring the constant flow through pipelines.
JT Day offshore and onshore industrial cables
25 November, 2014JT Day has expanded its supplies of cable for offshore and onshore hazardous area sites through its Perth and Brisbane offices.
JT Day XLPE instrumentation cables
17 November, 2014Available in its Brisbane warehouse, JT Day has instrumentation cables that are standardised on a niche construction. The company has utilised XLPE insulation for all cable conductors across all sizes, including power cables because of the superior characteristics XLPE has over PVC.
Marechal PN12C multicontact connector
03 September, 2014The PN12C multicontact connector provides the user with the option of crimping as an alternative to soldering the wires.
JT Day industrial and marine cables
01 September, 2014JT Day's industrial and marine cables are designed for extreme conditions and environments. The range includes power and control cables; instrumentation cables (inc IS blue); variable speed drive cables; medium- and high-voltage cables.
Around 40,000 households and businesses at risk
28 August, 2014The ACCC has issued a national safety recall on faulty Infinity-branded cables. Around 40,000 households and businesses are at risk as this cable may become brittle from 2016 onwards.
Prysmian wins $137m Greek contract
11 August, 2014Prysmian Group has been awarded a new contract worth approximately AU$137m for the interconnection between the island of Syros (Cyclades) and the mainland power transmission System in Lavrion, Greece.
Prysmian flame-barrier cables
04 August, 2014Prysmian Power Cables and Systems has released the flame-barrier cables for use with non-barrier type glands.
Frederick Persson explains Prysmian's plans for growth
31 July, 2014The Italy-headquartered cable manufacturer Prysmian Group recently hired Frederick Persson* as chief executive officer for Australia & New Zealand. ECD Solutions speaks to the new CEO about the current market conditions and future plans.
Fibre-optic connectors: the make or break of a network
03 July, 2014The phrase 'fibre-optic technology' conjures visions of information speeding around the world at the speed of light, of high-tech data centres and previously unimagined capabilities in communications. What it does not evoke is visions of connectors. But without being able to connect fibres effectively, a network just wouldn't exist.
Anritsu G0306A video inspection probe
01 July, 2014Scratches, chips and contamination on optical fibre connector end faces reduce transmission quality and increase errors. The G0306A video inspection probe can reduce these issues by verifying the condition and cleanliness of connector end faces during the installation phase.
Cables that store electricity
05 June, 2014Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a way to both transmit and store electricity in a single lightweight copper wire.
