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- "Small, practical actions" needed to retain apprentices
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on 04/08/2026The experiences of more than 12,000 current and former apprentices and trainees across Australia have been captured in a new report from Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA). ‘The National First Year Experience Report’ was officially launched on Tuesday this week at an event attended by […]
- Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
on 04/08/2026A recent report from industry consultancy GlobalData indicates that battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is on a sharp rise globally, thanks to demand from electrification, industry and the AI/data centre surge. The higher proportion of wind and solar power being introduced to the grid is […]
- Workers placed at risk of electric shock
on 02/08/2026An electrical contractor and an electrician have been fined at Perth Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to breaching WA’s electrical licensing regulations. The electrician and contractor received fines of $5000 and $20,000 respectively for installing an incorrectly wired home battery […]
- Former contractor faces court for alleged payment breaches
on 02/08/2026The former owner-operator of an electrical services company in Sydney’s Bankstown is the subject of legal action initiated by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). Hassan Korkomaz is alleged to have underpaid two young electrical workers who were employed on a casual basis at his former business, […]
- Prysmian ReelSm@art Plastic Drum
on 31/07/2026The ReelSm@rt Plastic Drum is a reusable, installer-friendly cable reel designed specifically for fast, single-person deployment of HFOC Universal Drops. Built to remove friction from field installs, ReelSm@rt features two detachable flanges that allow quick loading of cable coils and simple […]
- Reliable Protection for Distributed Infrastructure Environments
on 31/07/2026Across Australia’s infrastructure and utility sectors, enclosure systems are increasingly being deployed in exposed, decentralised, and high-demand environments. From roadside control systems and water infrastructure through to distributed energy assets and industrial automation, enclosures must […]
- Treoflex TA6 and SKINTOP®: Built for Demanding VSD Conditions
on 31/07/2026In variable speed drive applications, cable performance is about more than simply carrying power from the drive to the motor. A VSD cable must manage electrical noise, withstand voltage stress, maintain insulation integrity and support reliable operation in demanding industrial environments. […]
- Clean Fuel, Reliable Uptime: Diesel Monitoring in Data Centres
on 31/07/2026Backup generators are installed for the moment when everything else has failed. Yet the diesel fuel on which they depend may remain in storage for months, or even years, between sustained operating events. During that time, particulate contamination can enter through fuel deliveries, tank […]
- LAPP UL-certified cables and connectors
on 31/07/2026Australian machine builders targeting North America can avoid costly delays and compliance issues by specifying cables and connectivity components designed for UL requirements from the start. LAPP Australia’s extensive range of UL-approved products provides machine manufacturers with locally […]
- Overcoming the barriers to electrification
on 28/07/2026There’s a growing appetite for electrification and energy technology investment among Australian businesses, but many organisations are being held back by financial and implementation challenges. This is according to Schneider Electric’s 2026 Energy Tech Pulse Survey, whose findings come at […]
- High-entropy design enables next-gen semiconductors
on 04/08/2026Semiconductors such as silicon are the cornerstone of today’s essential technologies; however, the variety of materials available to power devices is limited. While metal oxides are durable, only a small subset is semiconducting as they are naturally insulators. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon […]
- Microwave brain chip compresses satellite data using AI
on 04/08/2026The work builds on integrated microwave neural network designed by Bal Govind and experimentally demonstrated with Maxwell Anderson. Together, they showed that the low-power chip could harness the physics of microwaves to emulate the pattern-finding abilities of the brain and perform computations […]
- Light triggers novel ferroelectric switching mechanism
on 04/08/2026Researchers at Flinders University have discovered an unexpected way that light can control tiny electronic structures inside advanced materials, a development that could help pave the way for more energy efficient memory devices, sensors and future computing technologies. The new study seeks […]
- Crystalline rubrene film enhances OLED design
on 03/08/2026Crystalline organic semiconductors offer excellent charge transport but can be difficult to incorporate into practical OLEDs. Now, researchers from the University of Toyama have developed an OLED using a non-epitaxial crystalline rubrene thin film. Using a two-step annealing process, the […]
- VectorNav VN-310E dual GNSS/inertial navigation system
on 31/07/2026The VectorNav VN-310E is a compact, tactical-grade dual GNSS/inertial navigation system (GNSS/INS) designed for applications requiring precise navigation, positioning and orientation in demanding environments. Integrating two multi-band GNSS receivers, precision MEMS inertial sensors and advanced […]
- Light-controlled semiconductor device directs electrons
on 29/07/2026Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a device that enables them to control the flow of electrons through a semiconductor using only laser light, no electrical power source required. This device was built to explore fundamental physics and realise a previously unobserved […]
- Semiconductor chips enable biomolecular sensing
on 29/07/2026Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have integrated the olfactory receptor of an insect called a jumping bristletail into semiconductor chips made of graphene, creating an electronic nose capable of sniffing out a variety of small organic compounds. This biomimetic bioelectronic […]
- Graphene hydrogel improves wearable biosensors
on 28/07/2026Researchers from Drexel University and Penn State University took on the challenge of improving the hydrogel material used in biosensors. The researchers reported a new formula for making a gelatinous substrate that is versatile, durable and adhesive enough to make a stronger connection. According […]
- Acoustic chip advances 6G and satellite RF systems
on 28/07/2026Tested on transducers vibrating more than two billion times per second, the new platform — named ‘Layered Acoustic Wave’ (LAW) — reduced the operating temperature rise by 70% and had a threshold power density of 36.4 W/mm2. This development could help provide new applications for […]
- Carbon nanotube design boosts thermoelectric output
on 21/07/2026Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have overcome a challenge that could open the door to more powerful wearable electronics and new ways to turn wasted heat into electricity. The researchers have developed a new molecular strategy that prevents carbon nanotubes — […]
- Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
on 06/08/2026A recent report from industry consultancy GlobalData indicates that battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is on a sharp rise globally, thanks to demand from electrification, industry and the AI/data centre surge. The higher proportion of wind and solar power being introduced to the grid is […]
- Tecpro Australia expands container cleaning solutions through Rotajet partnership
on 06/08/2026Food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve sustainability, reduce waste and maintain rigorous hygiene standards throughout their operations. One area receiving greater attention is the cleaning and reconditioning of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), drums and other reusable […]
- Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities
on 05/08/2026Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the United States and United Kingdom submarine programs under AUKUS. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) says that Adelaide-based advanced manufacturer AML3D is among the first companies […]
- Australian-made grid technology makes first export to Portugal
on 05/08/2026Australian company EcoJoule Energy has announced the completion of the first export of its EcoVAR low-voltage distribution STATCOM to Portugal, opening a new European market for the company. The 40 kVAR three-phase units were built at the company’s Brisbane facility and dispatched this month. […]
- Nanjing Iron & Steel Co joins HILT CRC
on 04/08/2026The Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) has announced that Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (NISCO), one of China’s established steelmakers, has become the first Chinese steel company to join HILT CRC’s collaborative ecosystem. HILT CRC says the new […]
- Queensland unveils critical minerals plan
on 04/08/2026The Queensland Government recently launched a plan that it says outlines its vision to be a globally recognised supplier of critical minerals that support secure and resilient supply chains. The government says Queensland holds significant strategic reserves of critical minerals, established […]
- IMARC 2026 will bring the mining world to Sydney
on 04/08/2026Mining’s critical delivery and sustainability challenges will be examined from all angles at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), which returns to ICC Sydney on 27–29 October after a record 2025 event. IMARC’s 2026 program, featuring speakers such as […]
- Researchers turn factory emissions directly into useful fuel
on 03/08/2026A scientific team led by the Université de Montpellier and Adelaide University has developed a system that uses a special organic liquid to efficiently convert CO2 from industrial emissions into carbon monoxide (CO), a key building block used to manufacture fuels and chemicals. The breakthrough, […]
- MCi Carbon and Hatch partner on mineral carbonation commercialisation
on 02/08/2026MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment for MCi’s mineral carbonation technology. Engineering, project delivery and consulting firm Hatch will support MCi in the development of commercial-scale mineral carbonation […]
- LAPP Black Sheath VSD ECO cables
on 31/07/2026LAPP Australia has expanded its variable speed drive (VSD) cable portfolio with the Black Sheath VSD ECO UV-resistant range, engineered to deliver stable motor control performance in demanding industrial and outdoor environments. Designed for use between frequency converters and motors, the cable […]
- Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to emergency call platform
on 06/08/2026Melbourne-based Intelematics has announced it has connected its one millionth vehicle to its Australian-built emergency call platform, eCall. The company says the achievement caps more than 25 years of Australian innovation and means more vehicles than ever are supported by lifesaving automatic […]
- Tait releases push-to-talk over cellular technology
on 05/08/2026Tait Communications has released Tait PTToX for Tait P25 Trunked Networks, a push-to-talk over cellular technology that it says seamlessly connects a Tait TN9400 P25 core network with broadband communications. The solution extends the reach of an existing Tait P25 trunked radio system without […]
- RSM New Zealand issues LoRaWAN licence compliance reminder
on 04/08/2026Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has issued a reminder regarding LoRaWAN compliance with General User Radio Licence (GURL) conditions. LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a low-power wireless technology widely used by battery-powered sensors that transmit small amounts of data at low […]
- Icom Australia RC-FS20 dispatch and radio management platform
on 31/07/2026Icom Australia has introduced the RC-FS20, a PC-based dispatch and radio management platform designed to bring multiple communication systems together into a single operational view. The RC-FS20 is designed to seamlessly integrate IDAS digital radios and Wi-Fi radio systems into one intuitive […]
- VeEX MTX150x Ethernet services test set
on 31/07/2026The VeEX MTX150x is a rugged, portable Ethernet services installation test set designed for field technicians installing, verifying, maintaining and troubleshooting Carrier Ethernet, metro, access, business services, fibre backhaul, microwave links and packet-based services up to 10 Gbps. With […]
- Ericsson to bring private 5G to Queensland's rail network
on 30/07/2026Ericsson has announced that its technology has been selected for the first stage of Queensland’s next-generation rail communications network ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The company will provide the 5G-enabled digital radio system (DRS) technology in partnership with rail engineering firm […]
- Softil and Flight Tactics announce TAK/MCX integration for iOS
on 29/07/2026Mission-critical communications (MCX) company Softil and US-based first responder technology provider Flight Tactics have jointly announced integration of iOS devices into the growing TAK/MCX ecosystem. Originally developed by the US Air Force Research Laboratory for Special Operations Forces, TAK […]
- Geotab secures TCA type-approval for GO9B device
on 28/07/2026Geotab has announced that its GO9B telematics device has been type-approved by Transport Certification Australia (TCA) as a Level 2 assurance device under the National Telematics Framework (NTF). As Australia’s freight and transport sector balances increasing compliance requirements with […]
- Google spinout Taara launches wireless optical link planner
on 26/07/2026Taara, a manufacturer of wireless optical communication systems, has announced the launch of Taara Link Planner, which it says is the industry’s first link planning product developed specifically for next-generation free-space optical communications. Taara Link Planner is the result of what the […]
- Mission-critical accessories specialist JUMA Communications joins TCCA
on 22/07/2026The TCCA has announced that JUMA Communications, a UK-based specialist in professional communication accessories and audio solutions, has joined the association as a new member. Headquartered in Derbyshire, JUMA designs and engineers its own range of communication accessories through its in-house […]
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