Industry News
FLIR thermography training
Registrations for FLIR’s thermography training course will close on 20 February 2012. The course is designed for existing users of FLIR cameras, prospective users of thermal cameras and users of other brands of thermal cameras. [ + ]
Manufacturing industry’s success depends on innovation
Minister for Industry and Innovation Greg Combet toured an electrical manufacturing plant in the lower Hunter Valley last week. In a media release, Combet cited innovation as the key to its growth. [ + ]
Training centre for building industry opening in Melbourne
A $10 million Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) will open in Melbourne this July, providing training and experience for thousands of workers in the building and construction industry. [ + ]
First public network security tests to provide guidance for building more secure mobile network
First-ever tests - validated by EANTCc - that emulated more than a million subscribers using smartphones and tablets will provide guidance for building more secure mobile network. [ + ]
Government helps schools go solar
Over $25 million will be awarded to 784 Australian schools for renewable power systems in 2011-12. [ + ]
2012 Rockwell Automation on the Move
The 2012 Rockwell Automation on the Move (RAOTM) will offer plenty of opportunities for visitors to see, hear and interact with industry experts, hands-on labs and displays. [ + ]
ABB to buy Thomas & Betts for $3.9bn
The power and automation technology group ABB and North American low-voltage products company Thomas & Betts Corporation have announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9bn. [ + ]
Schneider recruits graduate energy generation class of 2012
Schneider Electric Australia has recruited 14 new graduates as part of its 2012 Energy Generation graduate program. The graduates, who will start with the company in February 2012, were selected from across Australia for both their technical skills and passion in wanting to solve the energy challenges facing the planet. [ + ]
Bill to abolish the ABCC should be rejected by Parliament - AI Group
The government’s Bill to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) should be rejected by Parliament, said Australian Industry Group CEO Heather Ridout. Those who comply with the law have nothing to fear from the ABCC and the existing legislation, she added. [ + ]
Free electrical safety forum
The upcoming Safety Automation Forum, part of the Rockwell Automation on the Move industry event, will showcase machine process and electrical safety techniques from leading industry safety experts. [ + ]
Siemens to acquire eMeter
Siemens has agreed to acquire California-headquartered platform and MDM application software company eMeter Corporation. [ + ]
2012 Global Energy Prize accepting nominations
Nominations for the Global Energy Prize will close 29 February 2012. [ + ]
Spirent named global leader in ethernet and cloud infrastructure test equipment markets
Spirent Communications has been named by Frost & Sullivan as the market leader in the 1/10/40/100G ethernet and cloud infrastructure test equipment markets, with 28.9 and 45.6% market shares respectively. [ + ]
Top Australian electrical firms recognised
The National Electrical and Communications Association has recognised 10 electrical and communications companies across Australia as being the best of the best in the industry.
[ + ]ABB to acquire Envitech Energy
ABB is set to acquire Envitech Energy to widen its presence in the North-American rail market.
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