Congatec – a vendor of standardised and customised embedded computer boards and modules – and global IT service provider Luxoft introduce a next-gen automotive platform with SMARC 2.0 Computer-on-Modules. Launching with the conga-SA5 as the first official supported module, the Automotive Reference Platform (ARP) co-developed by Intel and Luxoft makes digital cockpit designs of next-generation … Continue reading SMARC makes digital cockpit designs smarter →

Upskilling keeps you relevant and employable in the face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s rapid rate of workplace change, but a survey by recruiting experts Hays shows the majority (71 per cent) of Millennials also believe it should lead to a salary increase “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here and rapidly gaining ground,” says Nick … Continue reading Millennials say upskilling equals more money; baby boomers less optimistic →

Silicon thermal energy storage systems are more compact than batteries and have the lowest levelised cost compared to any other form of storage, according to Dr Kevin Moriarty, executive chairman at 1414 Degrees. Moriarty has more than 40 years experience in mining and oil exploration and development before he saw an opportunity to move into … Continue reading The rise of silicon thermal →

Recognising the growing value of reducing energy consumption and maximising energy efficiency, Australian data centre provider NEXTDC selected a cooling solution from Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, for its new facility in Melbourne. By installing the Liebert EFC evaporative freecooling solution, NEXTDC’s M2 facility was able to lower energy consumption and achieve an Uptime Institute … Continue reading Vertiv helps NEXTDC achieve Tier IV Data Centre Certification →

NetComm Wireless has launched the 4G LTE Cat 6 Industrial IoT router with dual band WiFi (NTC-400) and cloud-based Remote Device Manager (RDM) platform. The NTC-400 series is engineered to connect and manage some of the most bandwidth intensive industrial and in-vehicle IIoT applications, such as large-scale fleet tracking, surveillance and 4K/UHD digital displays. Designed … Continue reading High-speed connectivity for IIoT with LTE Cat 6 industrial router →

Under the theme, From Innovation to Transformation, ABB showcased its latest industrial digital solutions to improve operating efficiencies and empower the digital transformation of its customers across the utilities, industries, transport and infrastructure sectors. ABB presented its industry-leading portfolio of digital solutions, ABB Ability at its inaugural ABB Customer World – Australia event held at … Continue reading Showcasing digital solutions to unlock customer value →

Heilind Asia Pacific, part of Heilind Electronics, has been awarded the Asia Pacific 2017 Content Per Customer Award from TE Connectivity, a vendor of connectivity and sensors. Heilind Asia received the award in recognition of the global distributor’s strong network to customers. TE Connectivity cited many criteria for the honor, including distribution channels, customer growth, … Continue reading Heilind Asia gets content per customer award →

Australian high-tech company Silex Systems has announced that the UK-based manufacturer IQE has purchased its semiconductor technology, worth US$5 million (A$6.4 million). The purchase was announced at the conclusion of a 30-month exclusive license agreement signed in September 2015 between SILEX subsidiary Tranlucent and IQE, a global leader in design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor … Continue reading Semiconductor technology earns Oz firm UK deal →

Vortical Tech LLC, developers of eco-friendly technology, has announced the first prototype of their turbine which generates electricity whenever tap water is used at home. The hybrid Tesla turbine converts kinetic energy produced by the flow of water into electricity. This technology enables homeowners to generate electricity every time they wash dishes, take showers, do … Continue reading Vortical tech hybrid Tesla turbine →

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used to prolong the shelf life of fruits, vegetables and salads with a specific level of CO2 to keep the produce fresher for longer. The optimal level varies widely according to the product.  On the production line, sample packs are taken at regular intervals and the CO2 levels checked by … Continue reading Sensor enables MAP gas analysers to be built by SCS →

Electrical  engineering manufacturer Phoenix Contact has released a new, compact, single-channel electronic circuit breaker – the PTCB. At 6mm wide by 106mm high, the PTCB electronic offers space-saving circuit protection and potential  distribution. It also helps technicians save on costs, as less space is required in the control box. The smart device protects 24V DC … Continue reading Space-saving circuit breaker from Phoenix Contact →

ABB Ability Ellipse suite unveiled to help utilities maximise asset performance and fast-track their digitalisation journey. ABB today announced the Australian launch of the new ABB Ability™ Ellipse software solution delivering a cross-enterprise approach to connected asset lifecycle management at its ABB Customer World – Australia event in Melbourne. The solution suite will enable electric … Continue reading ABB’s optimisation software supports digital transformation →

Backplane Systems Technology has released iBASE Technology’s new IDOOH-210-IR 21.5-inch outdoor sunlight readable industrial panel PC. The IDOOH-210-IR has been designed for deployment in an outdoor environment, with its 21.5-inch sunlight readable display. It features 24-hour operation in extended temperature environments and is rated for temperatures from -40°C and up to +50°C. The IDOOH-210-IR is … Continue reading Outdoor sunlight readable panel PC →

ProTom International will build a manufacturing hub in South Australia to assemble and test its cancer-fighting Radiance 330 Proton Therapy System. To be established at the Tonsley Innnovation Hub in the South Australian capital Adelaide, the ProTom Asia Pacific Centre of Excellence for Proton Therapy will assemble medical devices to be exported throughout Asia. The … Continue reading Advanced medical device manufacturer to establish centre in South Australia →

Power management company Eaton released its annual Blackout Tracker Report for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), which revealed more than 1.7 million people were affected by 327 power outages in 2017. Overall power outages in Australia increased by 19 percent, with Queensland overtaking New South Wales as the top blackout state after Cyclone Debbie caused … Continue reading Blackout Tracker report reveals 27 percent surge in power outages →

A delegation of about 50 Chinese technology leaders has visited the Sydney Startup Hub to meet with NSW startups and learn more about the state’s blockchain and fintech capabilities. The ‘China Blockchain Development Forum’ mission was led by Li Ming, the director of the China Electronics Standardisation Institute (the Chines equivalent to Standards Australia) who … Continue reading Sydney startup hub hosts China blockchain mission →

DroneShield, an Australian public company with US operations, has announced that it it received the first order for its recently rolled-out DroneSentinel product. “We are very pleased with the market response to our roll-out of DroneSentinel and its sister-product DroneSentry. Since we commenced marketing the products several months ago, we have been overwhelmed with enquiries … Continue reading DroneShield establishes a European hub →

School-aged space enthusiasts from every corner of Australia will now get the opportunity to control NASA robots inside the International Space Station (ISS), as part of the newly-expanded Zero Robotics competition. For the last three years, as part of its STEM outreach activities, the University of Sydney has supported nearly 500 students from 85 New … Continue reading Zero Robotics competition goes national in Australia →

MS Instrumentation and Calibration announces the release of a new flow switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) designed to provide a reliable early warning alert against potential pump problems in process industries. Many process industries depend on pumps to move process fluids and keep cooling systems up and running. Problems such as system variable demand, … Continue reading New dual alarm flow switch providing pump protection →

The Victorian State Government will be introducing a mandatory registration scheme for engineers, which according to them, will be giving Victorian engineers an edge. The new scheme will ensure highly-qualified and experienced engineers develop and oversee the State’s most important projects – including the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel and the Level Crossing Removal Project. … Continue reading Registration scheme introduced for engineers in Victoria →