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- Solar and batteries for all NSW public schools: Labor motion passed
on 07/07/2026At the recent NSW Labor Conference (held over the weekend of 4–5 July), a motion was passed calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales. Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools and the NSW/ACT […]
- Upgrading electrics at the Smithsonian
on 06/07/2026When the Smithsonian Institution was preparing to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary this year, an overhaul of electrical infrastructure was an integral part of the plan. Founded by the United States Government in 1846, the renowned US museum and research institution has holdings […]
- Critical infrastructure for a mega fulfilment centre
on 05/07/2026Electrical contractor New Edge Group was in charge of planning the power infrastructure for a major new facility in Western Sydney. The project was the first of two new fulfilment centres, with $490 million being invested across both facilities. Spanning 80,000 square metres, the first facility […]
- Fortescue opens electrical skills training centre
on 05/07/2026Fortescue is addressing Australia’s electrical skills shortage by opening up a new centre to train the workers needed for its Pilbara operations. The Power Up Training Centre in Perth, WA, aims to provide apprentices and tradespeople with practical, hands-on training in electrical, mechanical […]
- Network operator fined after pedestrian receives electric shock
on 30/06/2026WA network operator Western Power has been fined $35,000 for failing to follow inspection requirements for powerline equipment. If the utility had conducted a proper inspection, this might have prevented the equipment subsequently falling to the ground and being tripped over by an 88-year-old […]
- Choosing the Right Cable: CAT6 vs CAT6A
on 30/06/2026Why Structured Cabling Decisions Matter More Than Ever In the world of structured cabling, few questions are asked more frequently than whether to install Category 6 (CAT6) or Category 6A (CAT6A) cabling. At first glance, the decision appears straightforward. Both cable categories support modern […]
- Tosi Lock 675 industrial remote access device
on 30/06/2026For process engineers managing distributed assets, remote sites and critical control systems, maintaining secure and reliable connectivity is essential. The Tosi Lock 675 industrial remote access device is designed to deliver robust, reliable communications, even in harsh environments. Built for […]
- Women step up to power new aerotropolis
on 28/06/2026Over the past five years, women and gender diverse recruits have made up 50% of Endeavour Energy’s apprentice intakes, according to the utility. Thirty positions are currently available for the 2027 cohort, with applications closing on 3 July 2026. Endeavour is eager to build a workforce that […]
- Klippon Connect terminal blocks with Weidmüller SNAP IN technology
on 28/06/2026Klippon Connect terminal blocks with Weidmüller’s SNAP IN technology are designed to make the wiring of control cabinets intuitive and simple. The pre-loaded clamping point allows direct and tool-free wiring of solid and flexible conductors even without ferrules. Stripped fine-stranded […]
- AEMO releases new ISP: industry responds
on 28/06/2026Renewables should underpin Australia’s future grid, connected by transmission and distribution, firmed with storage and backed up by gas. That’s the verdict of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) most recent Integrated System Plan (ISP), published on 25 June. Laying out the […]
- STMicroelectronics STDRIVE102 gate-driver ICson 08/07/2026
STMicroelectronics has introduced new STDRIVE102 gate-driver ICs for three-phase brushless motors, adding the STDRIVE102P and STDRIVE102BP that feature an SPI interface to simplify configuring the gate current and other settings. Designed for supply voltages from 6–50 V, the STDRIVE102 series […]
- HJK-MWIR medium-wave cooled infrared thermal cameraon 08/07/2026
The HJK-MWIR medium-wave cooled infrared thermal camera features a temperature sensitivity of more than 25 mK, a rapid response speed and a high frame rate of up to 1000 Hz in sub-windowing made. This enables the acquisition of the infrared thermal distribution of rapidly changing targets. The […]
- Spectrum Control EMI-filtered MIL-DTL-38999 connectorson 07/07/2026
The Spectrum Control custom EMI-filtered MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are designed to meet demanding military, aerospace and high-reliability application requirements. Spectrum Control has developed an expedited design-to-delivery process that produces fully customised filtered connectors in only 12 to […]
- WOLF Advanced Technology VPX3U-THOR-RD rapid development single board computeron 07/07/2026
Metromatics has launched the WOLF VPX3U-THOR-RD, also known as WOLF-16T9, for customers across Australia and New Zealand. The VPX3U-THOR-RD is a rugged 3U VPX rapid development single board computer featuring NVIDIA IGX Thor technology. Designed for demanding C5ISR applications, the module […]
- EXAIR Dual Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systemson 07/07/2026
The EXAIR Dual Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems are designed to provide a maintenance-free solution for protecting large electrical enclosures in hazardous environments. Designed for classified areas, including Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F and G; and […]
- How reliable is your computer chip?
on 07/07/2026Together with teams from IBM and the National University of Singapore, TU Wien has now shown that tests of novel insulators for semiconductor technology are almost always carried out in a way that does not provide reliable information. However, using a new practical method, suitable measurement […]
- FAULHABER BXI integrated drive system
on 07/07/2026The FAULHABER BXI integrated drive system is designed to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation robotics, where precision, force and dynamic response must work together. Designed for human-like motion — from delicate gripping to powerful joint actuation — the BXI delivers a compact […]
- Ultra-thin transistors pave way for more efficient chips
on 07/07/2026Atomically thin semiconductors can be scaled down to dimensions relevant for future microchips without losing performance, according to a new study published in Nature Nanotechnology. The finding removes a key obstacle to the use of two-dimensional semiconductors in next-generation electronics and […]
- New computational method predicts semiconductor properties
on 07/07/2026One of the main tools for this work is density functional theory, or DFT, a computer-modelling method that skips tracking every single electron and instead uses their overall cloud density to quickly calculate a material’s atomic structure and energy. DFT gives researchers a practical way to […]
- 3D-printed battery component enables custom cell designs
on 07/07/2026A team of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has developed a way to 3D-print an essential battery component in nearly any shape. Their innovation could free engineers from the constraints of standard rechargeable battery sizes and allow energy storage to be built directly into the […]
- Hawk Senator H80 Series 80 GHz radar level transmitterson 08/07/2026
Hawk Measurement Systems has announced the launch of its Senator H80 range of 80 GHz FMCW radar level transmitters designed to deliver greater accuracy, flexibility and cost-effective performance across liquid, slurries and solids applications. The Senator H80 Radar Series is said to offer plant […]
- Steelmaking returning to Newcastle with Greensteel Australia
on 08/07/2026Greensteel Australia has announced it will invest $500 million to build Australia’s first new steel mill in more than 30 years, returning steelmaking to Newcastle. To do so, it has secured a historic 70,000 m2 site at Mayfield North. The mill will be the first in the country to run entirely on […]
- AMCRC announces project to evaluate local titanium powder
on 07/07/2026A collaborative research project is set to strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities by evaluating the performance of a locally produced titanium powder for high-value industrial applications. Led by Coogee Titanium in partnership with the University of Queensland (UQ) and […]
- Pepperl+Fuchs G20 Ethernet motorised roller control system
on 07/07/2026The Pepperl+Fuchs G20 Ethernet system is a scalable solution designed to simplify the control of motorised rollers while delivering greater flexibility, efficiency and visibility across conveyor applications. The G20 Ethernet System combines a central Ethernet controller with up to 60 motor […]
- Pepperl+Fuchs Ex de panel solutions
on 07/07/2026Pepperl+Fuchs’ combined Ex de panel solutions are designed to provide the flexibility to integrate both sparking and non-sparking components into a single, fully certified enclosure system. Designed for hazardous areas, these modular solutions combine the strengths of Ex d flameproof enclosures, […]
- Isoil MV155 wireless data logger
on 07/07/2026The Isoil MV155 is a multi-parametric wireless data logger that can be powered by lithium or alkaline batteries or by an external source. Due to its shape, reinforced PA6 nylon case and MIL connectors, it is suitable for installation outdoors or in aggressive environments, where it maintains IP68 […]
- NSW to invest $12bn to rebuild Hunter train manufacturing
on 06/07/2026The NSW Government has announced a $12 billion investment in a new state-owned train manufacturing facility in the Hunter and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline aimed at supporting long-term local manufacturing, jobs and supply chains. Rather than buying trains project by project from […]
- Dual-bubble method removes more microplastics from wastewater
on 05/07/2026Researchers at RMIT University found more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater, using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles to achieve removal rates of more than 90%. The researchers say the dual-bubble approach can be adopted by wastewater treatment plants without major […]
- Orica hydrogen hub project reaches major investment milestone
on 05/07/2026ARENA has announced that Orica has made a final investment decision to proceed with its Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, which is set to receive $432 million in funding under the Hydrogen Headstart program. The project will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity powered by renewable energy to produce […]
- Redpost RPU-120+ pasteurisation temperature recorder
on 02/07/2026The Redpost RPU-120+ is a special-purpose electronic temperature recorder designed to monitor the tunnel pasteurisation process. The instrument passes through the pasteuriser with the product and after the run the PU value achieved, together with other data, is calculated automatically. Standard […]
- CSIRO testing quantum entanglement to secure GNSS timing
on 08/07/2026CSIRO has announced the development of portable quantum-enabled timing devices designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when GNSS signals are disrupted. GNSS satellites carry atomic clocks to transmit timestamped signals to receivers on Earth. The Global Positioning System […]
- One network, one device: how MCPTx is replacing the two-radio problem
on 08/07/2026For decades, workers in hazardous industrial environments have carried two communication devices: a VHF or UHF radio for site communications, and a mobile phone for everything else. That duplication carries a cost: separate infrastructure, separate maintenance contracts, separate training […]
- JVCKENWOOD completes acquisition of ESChat
on 07/07/2026JVCKENWOOD has announced it has acquired 100% of the shares in San Luis Aviation, Inc., trading as ESChat, making it a consolidated subsidiary. ESChat is a California-based company engaged in the broadband push-to-talk (PTT) business in North America. The acquisition is part of the company’s […]
- Who are the mission-critical communications users?
on 07/07/2026There are many types of operations that rely on critical communications. These include public safety and security, emergency services, critical infrastructure, public utilities, transportation, critical industries and related activities, where failures in critical communications would lead to […]
- From emergency vehicle to mobile command centre
on 06/07/2026For today’s police, fire and ambulance leaders, operations are being fundamentally reshaped by real-time data, distributed decision-making and the growing expectation of always-on situational awareness. Incidents are no longer managed from a single control room — they are coordinated […]
- ARCIA mid-year update: conferences, dinners and awards
on 06/07/2026The ARCIA mid-year update starts with a thank you to all our members and partners. The last financial year has seen growth in terms of memberships, partners and engagement, and it has been fantastic to see our industry community come together around the country. Whether it be for training, […]
- Malaysia advances 450 MHz utility connectivity
on 05/07/2026The 450 MHz Alliance reports that the use of 450 MHz technologies continues to grow worldwide in utility networks. As utilities continue their efforts towards digital transformation, reliable and resilient communications networks have become increasingly important to support mission-critical […]
- Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network
on 02/07/2026Satellite IoT company Myriota has announced the addition of cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) and AssetHawk asset tracker device, creating a hybrid IoT network that enables seamless asset tracking between cellular coverage and remote, zero-cell environments. […]
- New Zealand launches new critical communications entity
on 01/07/2026New Zealand’s SafetyNet Critical Communications (SafetyNet) launched on 1 July and is already delivering on its mandate to modernise the communications capability of New Zealand’s emergency services and wider public safety sector. Previously called Next Generation Critical Communications, […]
- Comms Connect Melbourne: Call for Papers closing soon
on 01/07/2026The 19th edition of Comms Connect Melbourne returns in October and the Call for Papers for the three-stream conference closes on 17 July. It is an opportunity for participants to share what they and their colleagues have been working on over the past 12–24 months. They will be able […]
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