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RMIT Uni designs early fault detection software
A predictive early fault detection (EFD) system that predicts powerline faults that can cause blackouts or bushfires, designed at RMIT University by Melbourne-based IND Technology, is ... -
Energex takes a larger stand against copper theft
Energex has warned people responsible for copper theft that they’ll now appear on video as the Queensland government-owned energy distributor rolls out more CCTV cameras. Earlier ... -
Five market outlooks and insights for 2020
Reichle & De-Massari (R&M), Swiss developer and provider of cabling systems and network infrastructures, has presented its market outlook for 2020. Trend one: LAN cabling convergence ... -
Understanding of PoE crucial for electricians installing or servicing intelligent lighting
IDEAL Networks is urging electricians to master new skills and equipment to cope with the growing use of PoE in intelligent lighting applications. In particular, PoE ... -
Key tradies in short supply this year
Despite a downturn in local residential building, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has identified that there will be a demand for additional electricians, plasterers and tilers across ... -
Monash researchers develop world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur battery
Monash University researchers are on the brink of commercialising the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery which could outperform current global market leaders by four times ... -
The evolution of the PLC
New Year’s Day is normally a day for setting resolutions and making plans for the year ahead. However, back in 1968, engineer Richard Morley was nursing ... -
Countdown on to ARBS 2020
Over 250 exhibitors will take part in ARBS 2020, a conference aimed at HVAC&R and building service professionals. The event takes place in Melbourne Convention from ... -
TAFE NSW students build support for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
TAFE NSW building design, carpentry, plumbing and electrical students will be using hands-on skills in The Provident Project Management – House that Youth Built project to ... -
New device makes electric vehicle charging a two-way street
Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered new technology that lets electric vehicle owners power houses as well as the other way around. Lead researcher Seyedfoad Taghizadeh ...
