Technology
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Ignoring mercury… Lessons from Minamata
Events that took place in a sleepy Japanese town in the 1950s provide a stark reminder of the consequences of ignorance when it comes to the ... -
Scientists discover giant clams produce colouration much like TVs and smartphones
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that some species of giant clams produce their white colouration much like the displays used in ... -
Hager Electro bounces back from product recall
Despite an expensive voluntary recall of faulty single module RCBO circuit breakers in 2012, Hager Electro has since seen a doubling of sales for the product category ... -
Siemens energy optimisation cuts Robina Hospital power bill
The first Australian installation of Siemens Demand Flow energy optimisation system at Robina Hospital in Queensland is already 65% ahead of targets and on track to save ... -
Panasonic announces new ventilation fan range
Panasonic Australia has announced a new range of Direct Current motor ceiling mounted ventilation fans designed for installation in bathrooms and laundry rooms. Featuring whisper quiet ... -
Training and home automation companies partner
Melbourne-based registered training organisation MILCOM Communications has entered a partnership agreement with Ivoryegg Australia, a UK-based technical distributor with a focus on home automation through the ... -
NECA initiative to tackle rising energy costs
The National Electrical and Communications Association’s (NECA) Lean and Green initiative, which launched yesterday in Cairns, is a business support program that aims to tackle rising ... -
Siemon release a 2mm MTP fiber jumper
Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, today announced 12-fiber MTP fiber jumpers with a smaller 2mm diameter for improved pathway fill, airflow and accessibility in ... -
SolarEdge launches StorEdge internationally
SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, announced today the immediate international availability of its StorEdge solution. At the ... -
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
The findings of the final report of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the Australian Building ...









