Technology
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NBN Forum program announced
Program details have been released for the NBN Forum – a one day conference looking at the latest developments in the National Broadband Network. The NBN ... -
NMP’s EM270 dual 3-phase energy meter
The increasing need to monitor energy usage coupled with the requirements of NABERS, Green Star and Section J 8 of the BCA, has seen a costly ... -
TE Connectivity’s new headerless, small-profile pressure sensor
TE Connectivity Ltd. (TE) has announced a new backside compensated, headerless 86BC pressure sensor that provides reliable, accurate measurement in harsh environments. The new 86BC sensor ... -
Halloween chills brought into Australian homes with Philips Hue and Paranormal Activity cinematographer
To create the chilling effects seen in creepy movies and haunting TV shows, on-screen cinematographers use light to heighten fears, build suspense and, ultimately, intensify ... -
Apprentice death – a tragic reminder
The National Electrical and Communications Association has reminded electrical apprentices, electricians and contractors about the dangers of working with live electricity following the death of a young ... -
Prysmian Group awarded Australian nbn’s “Supplier of the Year”
Prysmian Group has been recently awarded nbn’s “Supplier of the Year” for 2015 at the nbn’s strategic supplier summit. Prysmian makes and supplies the optical ribbon ... -
ACCC puts electricians and builders on notice that they must replace unsafe Infinity cables
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace dangerous Infinity electrical cables that were installed in up to 40,000 homes and ... -
ABB celebrates 60 years of manufacturing in WA
ABB has hosted an event at its Malaga factory to celebrate 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia (WA). Guided factory tours were the highlight ... -
Contract disputes costing the economy $7 billion annually
Australia’s $300 billion construction industry is booming, with the latest ABS data revealing building approvals increased by 13.1% since August 2014, the largest annual increase on ... -
SKL electrical cables prohibition
A prohibition notice has been issued to prevent sale and/or installation of some SKL brand thermo-plastic sheath (TPS) electrical cables marked 2013. These cables were imported and ...
