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- Funding available for battery tech training
on 03/02/2026The Australian and Queensland Governments are providing $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build Queensland’s future workforce in two critical areas: battery technology and disability support. The Grants are intended to drive innovation in vocational education and training, providing […]
- Osmose acquires WA's Mainswest
on 03/02/2026Through its Australian subsidiaries, multinational business Osmose Utilities Services has acquired the Western Australian company Mainswest, a civil and electrical contracting organisation specialising in the construction and maintenance of underground utilities. Osmose has also acquired the […]
- Cool, Clean and Connected: An Integrated Approach to Data Centre Reliability
on 03/02/2026As data centres continue to scale in size, power density and complexity, reliability is no longer driven by a single technology. Thermal management, fluid cleanliness and intelligent electrical infrastructure must work together to support uptime, efficiency and long-term asset protection. Modern […]
- Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing
on 01/02/2026Schneider Electric has formed a partnership with McLaren Racing, the British motor racing team that encompasses the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The partnership announcement follows a […]
- Understanding busway: Benefits, certifications, and busway options
on 01/02/2026What is a busway? Complete definition Busway, or busduct, is a widely accepted method of distributing power since its first inception in 1930’s automotive industry. A busbar is a metal strip or bar, usually made of copper or aluminium, that carries electricity through switchboards, distribution […]
- Unlicensed worker receives $20K fine
on 01/02/2026In Perth, a man who posed as an electrical contractor and carried out electrical work has been fined $20,000 and ordered to pay costs for not holding the required electrical licences. The man was sentenced at Joondalup Magistrates Court on 5 December 2025 for three matters under WA’s electrical […]
- ÖLFLEX Classic 100 CY clear sheath VSD cables
on 31/01/2026LAPP Australia’s ÖLFLEX Classic 100 CY series of clear sheath variable speed drive (VSD) cables are engineered for flexibility, reliable screening, and clarity in identification across installations. These ÖLFLEX VSD cables are designed with screened construction to mitigate high-frequency […]
- STULZ CyberRack Active Rear Door
on 28/01/2026STULZ has updated its CyberRack Active Rear Door. Building on the features of the previous model, the new CyberRack Active Rear Door is a space-saving, rear-mounted heat exchanger with electronically commutated (EC) fans that capture heat directly at the exact point of generation. The new model […]
- Alerting pilots and drivers to dangerous ice
on 27/01/2026Scientists from the University of Michigan have developed a pair of sensors that could help planes and cars avoid potentially fatal accidents. Ice on roads causes about 20% of weather-related car crashes in the US each year, while ice build-up on planes causes roughly 10% of all fatal air carrier […]
- SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution
on 27/01/2026SA Power Networks has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to take on insulator pollution, a growing problem in parts of regional South Australia. Powerline insulators are essential components of the grid that support and isolate electrical conductors. Insulator pollution occurs when these […]
- Porous gold metamaterial tunes electronic behaviour
on 03/02/2026Gold plays a crucial role in modern advanced technology thanks to its unique properties. New research now demonstrates that changing the material’s physical structure — its morphology — can fundamentally enhance both its electronic behaviour and its ability to interact with light. “This […]
- Internal quantum batteries to power scalable quantum CPUs
on 03/02/2026Scientists have unveiled a new approach to powering quantum computers using quantum batteries — a breakthrough that could make future computers faster, more reliable and more energy efficient. Quantum computers rely on the rules of quantum physics to solve problems that could transform […]
- Chip-scale optical amplifier enhances data and sensing
on 03/02/2026Light does a lot of work in the modern world, enabling all types of information technology, from TVs to satellites to fibre-optic cables that carry the internet across oceans. Stanford physicists recently found a way to make that light work even harder with an optical amplifier that requires low […]
- Quantum-inspired wireless tech to boost 6G performance
on 03/02/2026Researchers at Monash University and The University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that could make 6G networks faster, more reliable and energy-efficient. As the world moves towards 6G, devices and networks will need to handle more data, […]
- How power rivalry is reshaping semiconductor supply chains
on 28/01/2026Global supply chains have long been built for efficiency and cost. But in strategic industries, the challenge today is as much political as it is logistical. A new study from the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics shows how growing rivalry between major powers is pushing firms […]
- A greener method to produce high-performance graphene
on 27/01/2026A research breakthrough could open the door to more sustainable materials for a range of advanced technologies, from smart coatings, electronics and sensors, to self-healing systems. Published in the American Chemical Society journal Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, researchers from Monash […]
- Battery chemistry used to break down forever chemicals
on 27/01/2026Working with researchers from Northwestern University, the UChicago PME team turned the conditions that unfortunately degrade battery components into a new, powerful technique for intentionally degrading the water pollutants known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. “If somebody […]
- Molecular Velcro coating boosts solar cell efficiency
on 27/01/2026Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a robust coating layer that enhances the durability of perovskite solar cells. In tests simulating midday sunlight at 85°C, the solar cells reportedly retained over 95% of their initial efficiency after more […]
- Teledyne SCION VIS-SWIR camerason 20/01/2026
Teledyne Judson Technologies has launched the SCION Family of SWIR cameras — a line of high-performance, high-volume cameras for demanding applications. The SCION platform introduces a new class of SWIR imaging solutions with a 10-micron pixel pitch and formats of 640x512 and 1280x1024. SCION […]
- Novel network cuts latency and energy in smart factories
on 20/01/2026As manufacturers race towards smarter, faster and more automated production, the networks holding those systems together are coming under growing strain. Robots, sensors and autonomous machines all require split-second responses and iron-clad security — yet traditional 5G alone is not always […]
- Queensland Government opens $79m manufacturing grant program
on 05/02/2026The Queensland Government has opened the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program (TQMGP) with funding of up to $79.1 million on offer. The program will be delivered over three years to help small to medium-sized manufacturing businesses advance their operations and expand to global […]
- Kollmorgen AKME Series hazardous location servo motorson 05/02/2026
Kollmorgen has introduced the AKME Series of hazardous location servo motors with ATEX and IECEx global certification for use in locations that require Zone 2 and Zone 22 ratings. Built on the company’s AKM servo motor platform, the AKME series allows machine builders to develop machines for […]
- The missing middle: Solving the logic solver gap in SIS design
on 05/02/2026The logic solver is the decision engine of every Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It evaluates process inputs, applies voting logic, and triggers the action that reduces risk. Despite its importance, logic solver selection has long forced engineers into a binary choice: a full safety PLC or a […]
- foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
on 05/02/2026Registration is now open for foodpro 2026, the Australian trade event for food processing, packaging and innovation, returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26–29 July 2026. The four-day event will provide food and beverage manufacturing professionals with the […]
- ABB introduces DCS modernisation program
on 05/02/2026ABB has introduced what it calls its Automation Extended program, which the company says is a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernise without disruption. Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced […]
- Endress+Hauser acquires particle analysis specialist
on 05/02/2026Endress+Hauser has announced it has acquired SOPAT, a Germany-based specialist in inline process measurement technology, retaining the company’s staff in Berlin and Chemnitz. The company says the acquisition further expands its range of measurement instruments, solutions and services for process […]
- Roxtec CSP multi-cable cabinet seal platformon 04/02/2026
Cable and pipe seal provider Roxtec has launched the Roxtec CSP multi-cable transits, which are designed to be area-efficient, adaptable to cables of different sizes and quick and easy to install in cabinets and enclosures with high cable density. Roxtec CSP transits are compact sealing solutions […]
- Engineers Australia pre-budget submission calls for productivity boost
on 03/02/2026Engineers Australia has urged the federal government to bolster engineering capability, infrastructure productivity and skills reform in the 2026 Budget. The peak body representing more than 140,000 engineers has warned that, without decisive action, Australia risks falling behind the rest of the […]
- Registration now open for AMW 2026
on 02/02/2026Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) is returning in 2026, and for the first time it is heading to Brisbane. From 12–14 May 2026, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will host thousands of industry professionals eager to explore the technologies shaping the future of precision […]
- NOSHOK PTI Series pressure transmitters with IO-Link
on 02/02/2026The NOSHOK PTI Series intelligent pressure transmitters with IO-Link communication are designed to deliver high performance in a wide range of industrial applications. IO-Link technology enables the PTI transmitters to achieve smarter integration across automation and process networks. […]
- Roxtec CSP multi-cable cabinet seal platformon 05/02/2026
Cable and pipe seal provider Roxtec has launched the Roxtec CSP multi-cable transits, which are designed to be area-efficient, adaptable to cables of different sizes and quick and easy to install in cabinets and enclosures with high cable density. Roxtec CSP transits are compact sealing solutions […]
- Public safety networks shifting to LTE and 5G: survey
on 05/02/2026According to market research, annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based public safety broadband infrastructure and devices will exceed US$6.3 billion globally by the end of 2028. The market’s upward trajectory is coupled with realistic prospects of migration from land mobile radio (LMR) systems to […]
- BAI Communications awarded comms contract for Sydney Metro West
on 03/02/2026Communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications has announced it has been awarded a major contract to deliver critical radio communications systems for the Sydney Metro West project, as a partner to the Metro Trains West (MTW) consortium. Following the New South Wales Government’s […]
- Motorola launches role-based AI for first responders
on 02/02/2026Motorola Solutions has announced the launch of Assist Suites, a portfolio of role-based AI for public safety solutions that the company says is designed to deliver the right intelligence to the right person at the right time. Motorola says that Assist Suites synthesises multiple sources of data […]
- Large Area Wi-Fi validated with real-world deployment
on 02/02/2026Pivotel, in partnership with the Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN), recently deployed a novel Large Area Wi-Fi Solution (LAWIFI) at the NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships in South West Rocks NSW, delivering a single, secure, wide-area wireless network to support safety-critical […]
- Comms Connect NZ Call for Papers opens, exhibition almost full
on 01/02/2026The 2026 edition of Comms Connect New Zealand will be held at the new Takina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre on 27–28 May. The move to Wellington has met with strong industry support, with just three stands remaining on an expanded exhibition floor. Gold Sponsors for the 2026 event […]
- Zetifi partners with Geotab on connected fleet safety
on 29/01/2026Zetifi, an Australian wireless company that designs and manufactures smart antennas for cellular and radio devices, has announced a strategic partnership with Geotab, a manufacturer of connected vehicle solutions. The partnership will enable the companies to provide connected fleet safety insights […]
- Icom Australia appoints new Business Development Manager
on 28/01/2026Icom has announced the appointment of Troy Abel to its Australian team as Business Development Manager. “Troy’s appointment strengthens Icom’s capabilities in the commercial radio space and shows our dedication in focusing on the benefits of true narrowband in applications such as […]
- CIN to call for proposals for augmenting VaaN technology
on 28/01/2026The Connectivity Innovation Network has announced it will open a Call for Proposals focused on advancing Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) technology to extend Wi-Fi coverage around emergency service vehicles operating in regional, remote and low-coverage environments. The invitation is open to CIN members […]
- Silvus Technologies releases compact mobile tactical network radio
on 27/01/2026Motorola Solutions-owned Silvus Technologies has announced the StreamCaster MINI 5200 (SM5200), which it says is its smallest, fully featured mobile ad hoc network (MANET) radio. The device is designed to equip ground forces with next-generation mesh networking to securely share voice, video and […]
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