Electrical distribution

How can we manage our grid workload efficiently and sustainably?

12 November, 2024 by Simone Doolan, Industry Director for Utilities and Telecommunications at IFS Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: IFS Australia

As national demand for electricity continues to grow, there are still questions surrounding our ability to manage this need.


Western Power to expand use of drones this summer

12 November, 2024

Western Power's network is among the largest in Australia, with several rural distribution feeders that are more than 100 km in length and pass through areas of bushfire risk.


WA Govt backs up Goldfields power supply

05 November, 2024

The Cook government has secured a temporary back-up power supply for the state's Goldfields region from renewable energy multinational TransAlta.


How multifaceted tech can help tame Australia's bushfire threat

15 October, 2024 by George Dragatsis, ANZ Chief Technology Officer at Hitachi Vantara

Following a warmer than expected winter and high fuel loads in many areas, Australian authorities are bracing for a destructive bushfire season.


Gearboxes for wind-harvesting kite ships

08 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

To support production of wind-powered hydrogen, startup OCEANERGY opted to use WITTENSTEIN alpha's robust TPK+ gearboxes with their smart cynapse functionality.


Safely guiding cables for pick-and-place robots

03 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Festo, a provider of automation solutions for processes and entire production plants, was looking for a cable guidance solution for its EXPT robot.


ÖLFLEX Heat 180 Silicon cable range

01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

These robust control cables are made with silicon insulation and sheath compounds, which makes them suitable for much higher ambient temperatures.


Electrical contractor finds a flexible solution

30 September, 2024 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

When electrical contractor Martin Cordina won a project that involved crimping a lot of cables, he knew it would be cost-prohibitive to purchase a specialised tool for a one-off job.


Conta-Clip KES-R M cable entry system

27 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Conta-Clip

The KES-R M cable entry system from Conta-Clip enables fast, tool-less routing of non-assembled electric cables and pneumatic tubes into control cabinets or housings.


DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL storage system

27 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Dewalt Power Tools

The DXL System comprises four new products: Deep Drawer, Shallow Drawer, 4-Wheel Dolly and Work Top.


Lumberg Automation Inner M12 Push Pull Connectors

25 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Belden Australia Pty Ltd

The connectors suit a range of industrial and transport sectors, including railway rolling stock, harbours, intralogistics organisations, supply chain operations and automation.


Clipsal Solis switches and sockets

23 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider

The Solis range from Clipsal by Schneider Electric is a series of light switches and sockets designed in consultation with electricians, architects, interior designers and residential homeowners.


Powering the circular economy

10 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Clean Tech Controls

When looking for a switchboard supplier, solar PV recycler ElecSome chose Clean Tech Controls, a company with a mission to support Australia's energy transition.


APS Power 3 Phase and Neutral RCBO

04 September, 2024 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

Compliant to AS/NZS 61009.1, the APS Power range of 3P RCBOs comes in nine models spanning from 6–63 A.


WBT optical fibre patch cords

01 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown Technologies

WBT manufactures and distributes optical fibre patch cords in many fibre types, lengths, sizes and connector options to suit diverse applications.


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