Electrical distribution

Hospital workers call for reliable power

25 March, 2025

A coalition of over 100,000 health workers is urging the federal government to invest in sustainable energy for hospitals.


How power and control cables form the backbone of industrial automation

17 March, 2025 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

In this article, cable company LAPP explores the various characteristics and applications of power and control cables.


Draft rule to reduce risk of power outages

18 February, 2025

Over the past few years, hundreds of thousands of Australians have been affected by long-duration power outages caused by severe storms, bushfires and floods.


Siemens Sitop PSU8400 and Sitop SEL1600 power supply system

07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Sitop PSU8400 3-phase power supplies and Sitop SEL1600 selectivity modules can be conveniently parameterised and diagnosed via integrated displays or IO-Link.


Getac ZX10 fully rugged tablet

07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Getac Technology Corp

Getac has launched its next-generation ZX10 10″ fully rugged Android tablet, which combines lightweight design with powerful AI-ready performance and intuitive Android functionality.


Exploring the link between extreme weather and major power outages

07 February, 2025

Understanding the relationship between severe weather and power outages is crucial for developing disaster response plans, especially as the climate changes.


LAPP OLFLEX 150 control cables

01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

The OLFLEX 150 control cables are UL certified, allowing machine builders to use and export compliant machinery to North America.


NEM's 'vital link' secures high-voltage tech

30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hitachi Australia Ltd

Hitachi Energy is providing high-voltage circuit breakers for Transgrid's HumeLink project, which will increase the renewable energy delivered across the National Electricity Market.


Hammond IP68 1550ZF enclosures

22 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

Hammond has introduced flanged versions of all 18 sizes in its heavy-duty 1550Z die-cast aluminium enclosure family.


NOJA Power EcoLink Reclosing medium voltage fuse alternative

17 January, 2025 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

This lightweight circuit breaker offers overcurrent protection, inrush restraint and reclosing technology in a compact form factor.


Qld tragedy prompts warning from regulator

13 January, 2025

WorkSafe Queensland has urged electrical workers to never assume a set-up is safe, and to always test before touching.


Treoflex TA35 flexible cable

01 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Treoflex TA35 is a high-quality flexible rubber cable designed for industrial and outdoor use.


The challenge of building portable switchrooms

16 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Switchrooms must comply with a range of safety standards — something that is further complicated when a switchroom also needs to be easily moved from site to site.


Siemens SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system

06 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has launched the SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system designed for motor control centres.


Six trends shaping the industry of the future

03 December, 2024 by Hubertus Breier, Board Member for Technology and Innovation, LAPP | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

With the rapid growth of industry, connectivity solutions are being put to the test.


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