ABB DRAF enclosed direct-on-line starters

The DRAF enclosed starter embeds AF technology, with an electronically controlled coil of AF contactors.

ATEN names Madison Technologies as distributor

ATEN ANZ, a recently formed subsidiary of ATEN International, has named Madison Technologies as an authorised distributor in Australia.

D-Link DCS-960L wide-eye panoramic camera

Panasonic Aero-PTZ rugged pan-tilt-zoom security camera

Panasonic Australia has unveiled the rugged Aero-PTZ security camera, which is designed for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.

Preparing for the networked world

With the demise of analog, we are seeing the emergence of a rapidly growing array of exciting new technologies and applications.

Schneider Electric StruxureWare Power Monitoring Expert software

Schneider Electric has released the latest version of its StruxureWare Power Monitoring Expert software, designed for integrated energy management and electrical distribution management across entire facilities.

Solar air-con in action

CSIRO has helped develop a solar-powered air-conditioning system for use at Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre in Ballarat, Victoria and says it is a shining example of how to use the sun to cool buildings — making the most from the Australian climate.

D-Link mydlink Home app

D-Link has integrated IFTTT (if this, then that) functionality in the mydlink Home app across a range of devices including WiFi Smart Plugs, motion sensors and the WiFi Siren. Users can create conditional commands, referred to as 'recipes', and link multiple IFTTT products and apps together for a completely customisable home automation solution.

Stiebel Eltron WWK 222 and WWK 302 hot water heat pumps

Stiebel Eltron has released a range of hot water heat pump models to the Australian market. The range features two models: the WWK 222 (H) and WWK 302 (H).

Rockwell Automation wins gold

Rockwell Automation's Asia Pacific Business Centre (APBC) has been presented Gold at the 2016 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The Award for Excellence in the category of Innovation in Manufacturing Industries recognises the success of the APBC in achieving optimal performance and profitability through deploying The Connected Enterprise.

D-Link DCS-2630L full HD 180° ultrawide-view Wi-Fi camera

D-Link ANZ has launched the DCS-2630L full HD 180° ultrawide-view Wi-Fi camera, offering advanced features including HD video quality, two-way audio, sound and motion detection, microSD Card slot for local recording and automatic day/night viewing — making the camera a suitable start to a security solution for any home or small business.

Glass now has smart potential

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a method for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass without losing any of their unique properties — a major step towards 'smart glass' applications such as 3D display screens or remote radiation sensors.

Care and comfort

Committed to providing optimum patient care, a medical centre in south-western Sydney needed a suitable HVAC solution to deliver temperature stability across a range of rooms.

Rittal enhances product portfolio

Rittal is building on its existing product portfolio through the creation of a new business unit — Rittal Automation Systems (RAS). The new enterprise will assume responsibility for and expand upon the product range provided by its sister company, Kiesling.

Google Home — the new kid on the block

Google continues its quest for world domination, demonstrating a new virtual assistant hardware device — Home — which will hit the market later this year. The presentation was delivered by vice president of product management Mario Queiroz at the annual developers conference in Silicon Valley earlier this week.