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Charging ahead: the future for the electric vehicle industry
The electric vehicle revolution is off to a modest start, but the electrotechnology industry should now prepare for the surge that’s coming. Peter Vandenheuvel ... -
Instant disaster: the dangers of working with explosive materials
Molten metal, plasma, intense heat and light, gas, intense sound and pressure waves can all be released in milliseconds. Pat Mynett outlines the dangers. ... -
Gerard Lighting Group sells infrastructure division to Schréder
The board of Gerard Lighting Group (GLG) has agreed to a sale of its infrastructure lighting division in Australia (Sylvania and Austube) to the ... -
What further opportunities are there with solar panels?
As the number of PV systems grows, after-sales service and maintenance provide good business opportunities. Phil Kreveld explains. Solar panels on Australian roofs are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Insolvency in the electrical industry: what to do?
The construction industry accounts for up to 10% of Australia’s GDP, yet a quarter of all insolvencies occur in the sector. Sean Carroll looks ... -
RMS and TRMS in current and voltage measurement
The terms RMS (root mean square) and TRMS (true root mean square) need a bit of highlighting, particularly since nice sinewave voltage and currents ... -
Staying safe around fire ants as a sparkie
Solenopsis invicta can pose a threat to electricians, writes Paul Skelton. The very name of this invasive species means undefeated. Fire ants have become ... -
All new Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu has unveiled its fully redesigned D-Max one-tonne ute overseas ahead of an expected Australian launch around mid-2020. Isuzu Ute Australia is maintaining its ...
