Industry News
ABB to expand Austrian energy grid
ABB Power Grids will supply gas-insulated switchgear to Austria's transmission system operator, Austrian Power Grid. [ + ]
ASI Electrics to distribute Quantify products in Vic
Intelligent homes technology pioneer Quantify Technology has signed an agreement with ASI Electrics for the distribution of its products in Victoria. [ + ]
Stanley tapes go pink to support breast cancer patients
In support of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, STANLEY is donating $2 from every sale of its Pink STANLEY FATMAX 8m measuring tapes to the McGrath Foundation. [ + ]
Partnership helps industry get wise to sensor tech
NERA and Innovation Central Perth have partnered to assist industry with developing and deploying sensor technology to diagnose problems and optimise efficiency in industrial processes. [ + ]
Schneider to launch new business innovation apps
The tools are reported to be integral to the digital transformation of manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, consumer packaged goods, water utilities and machine building. [ + ]
IPD acquires Addelec Power Services
IPD has acquired Addelec Power Services, a specialist provider of low- and high-voltage electrical services. [ + ]
Comments requested on network safety amendments
Building and Energy has invited those in the electrical sector to review and comment on proposed amendments to Electricity (Network Safety) Regulations 2015. [ + ]
Intelligent Home distributing Quantify tech
Intelligent Home Technology Centre and Quantify Technology have signed a distribution agreement that will see Quantify's smart home technology products sold via Intelligent Home's display suite. [ + ]
Lithium tech opens up chemical conversion
Lithium Australia has developed a technology that produces a range of high-purity lithium battery chemicals from spodumene feeds, without the need for roasting. [ + ]
Renewables investment slows with lack of policy
The Clean Energy Council has highlighted that investment in renewable energy projects has plunged to levels not seen since Tony Abbott was Prime Minister. [ + ]
NBN Co enhances network with automation solution
NBN Co has installed self-healing capabilities into its transit network with the deployment of Infinera's Transcend software-defined networking (SDN) solution. [ + ]
IPD exclusive distributor of GL McGavin
The full range of products from Sydney-based company GL McGavin is now being exclusively distributed by IPD throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
MOBOTIX extends partnership program
MOBOTIX has established a new platform from which partners can offer their solutions (created with MOBOTIX technology) to a wide customer base. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia program released
This year's program aligns with the event theme 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', focused on driving growth in the clean energy and renewable sector. [ + ]
Get excited for Nordic tech event Teknologia 19
Helsinki will host Nordic tech event Teknologia 19, showcasing the latest in the tech industry — including robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G technology and digitalisation projects. [ + ]