MEA recognises top Queensland sparkies
12 September, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEO | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaDuring these tough economic times, it’s important to acknowledge how far sparkies have come not only in the industry, but in their business. This year, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) recognised important contributions to our industry at the recent North Queensland Excellence Awards and the National Apprentice Awards presentation.
Mouser and Maxim launch solution repository
11 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsMouser Electronics and Maxim Integrated have joined forces to create a comprehensive control and automation solution repository, which will feature the latest product selection for industrial system design.
KNX Award 2014 open for entries
03 September, 2013KNX Association is accepting applications for the KNX Award 2014. The awards will be granted during the light+building fair on 1 April 2014 in Frankfurt.
Bentley Systems' Bentley Utilities Designer software for utility networks.
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Bentley Systems Pty LtdBentley Utilities Designer is a comprehensive software application for the streamlined design and management of electric, gas, water and wastewater utility networks.
E2S D range alarm sounders and combined sounder/beacon warning signals
28 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty LtdFor use in harsh environments where high temperatures, shock and vibration or high UV levels are anticipated, E2S has introduced the D range of alarm sounders and combined sounder/beacon warning signals.
Canon VB-S30D, VB-S31D, VB-S800D and VB-S900F full HD pan tilt zoom (PTZ) dome cameras
27 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Canon OceaniaCanon’s full HD powered pan tilt zoom (PTZ) dome cameras (VB-S30D, VB-S31D, VB-S800D and VB-S900F) have been developed specifically for anti-crime and operations surveillance purposes and are IEEE802.1X compliant.
The great de-electrification
14 August, 2013 by Mike Sandiford, University of MelbourneOne of the certainties in the energy business used to be the regular year-in, year-out rise in demand for electricity [1]. Up until about 6 years ago, demand growth could be counted on with metronomic precision. Across our National Electricity Market - the NEM - electricity demand grew at about 2% annually.
Mobotix model S15, D15 and V15 cameras
07 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesMadison Technologies has released three camera models from Mobotix that possess a higher frame rate, better light sensitivity and better zoom capability using 5 MP sensors.
The Future of HVAC 2013 conference to investigate ideas and innovations
05 August, 2013AIRAH’s The Future of HVAC conference, to be held at Docklands, Melbourne, 13-14 August, will investigate the changes, ideas and innovations that are helping to shape the HVAC&R industry, and therefore the built environment.
IndigoVision 5-megapixel cameras
03 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Integrated Products Pty LtdThe IndigoVision 5-megapixel cameras, combined with IndigoVision’s highly optimised camera firmware and H.264 compression technology, are said to deliver outstanding image detail at low bandwidth.
Interworld Electronics PWR-RMT-RBT AC power switch
26 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe PWR-RMT-RBT is a network-attached, IP-addressed, web-controlled AC power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access the switch to remotely perform power on, off or power cycle (reboot).
Resi-linx launches new e-commerce website
26 July, 2013Resi-linx, an Australian supplier of structured cabling, audio and video distribution and IR control solutions, has launched a new e-commerce website to make distribution easier.
HaydonKerk environmentally and hermetically sealed switches
25 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe HaydonKerk range of environmentally and hermetically sealed switches is designed for high reliability in extreme environments.
Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial ethernet switch
24 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial ethernet switch includes an optional integrated network address translation (NAT) feature that allows for high performance and simplified integration of IP-address mapping from a set of local, machine-level IP addresses to the end user’s broader plant-process network. This can benefit manufacturers that are integrating identical machines into a production line, especially when multiple equipment builders are being integrated into a common production line.
Driving the Building Information Modelling revolution
18 July, 2013 by Andrew Chew and Meredith RileyA technological revolution is changing the way large projects are being built and managed in Asia, Europe and North America. Australia has been slow to adopt BIM, but can we afford lagging behind yet another innovation frontier?
