Electrical & Power Generation Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Wind power generation saves environment, saves money 5/26/2011

Although European countries have been quick to pick up wind power, Australia is a relative newcomer to the concept.

Industrial caps & plugs: Flexible closures for every situation 5/23/2011

Industrial caps and plugs may not be glamorous, but you and thousands of others still need them, and they better be fit for purpose.

Is the government's renewable energy commitment all talk? 4/11/2011

The Australian government claims an ongoing commitment to developing renewable energy resources, but there is little evidence that its words are having much of an impact on industry. ...

Developing smart-grid technology 4/11/2011

Toyota Motor has agreed to develop and deploy telematic services, including its smart-grid technology for running electric systems more efficiently, on Microsoft's cloud-based Azure ...

TV backlighting boosts LEDs, but LED lighting needed for growth 4/4/2011

The surge in popularity for LCD televisions has provided a welcome boost for LED sales, but with market saturation approaching, new markets need to be found.

Biofuels: Turning waste into wealth 3/17/2011

Transforming waste plant material into a sustainable, low-emission fuel for the world’s cars, trucks and planes is the aim of a new research collaboration between CSIRO and leading ...

Saving on electricity costs: A how to for industry 3/14/2011

Electricity costs have steadily risen over the past five years, with prices expected to increase dramatically in the near future.

How secure is your smart phone? 3/11/2011

Chances are you lock your door when you leave home, don't leave the keys in the ignition when you run into the corner shop for milk and have some kind of security software on your ...

New type of plastic conducts like metal 2/23/2011

A newly discovered technique makes it possible to create a whole new array of plastics with metallic or even superconducting properties.

Solar power gives good electricity 1/19/2011

A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has confirmed the potential for Concentrated Solar Power to generate electricity for communities and mining interests ...

Killer heatwaves ahead 12/10/2010

With Australia facing its third wettest year on record and the world on track to be the hottest year in a decade, extreme weather conditions are set to continue, according to a study ...

Ambitious target does not quite measure up 11/19/2010

Renewable energy technologies have developed rapidly since 2000, and several are mainstream in terms of investment and employment creation.

Can plastics generate electricity? 11/9/2010

Feature of the week: It's been said that if you build a better mousetrap the world will beat a path to your door.

Don't hold your breath for air power 10/21/2010

Feature of the week: The continuing push for a sustainable fuel source is a topic that's gathering real momentum; from the public, government officials, and often from fuel companies ...

The high price of work stress 10/11/2010

Excessive pressure at work is costing Australia's economy $730 million a year due to job-stress related depression, a University of Melbourne and VicHealth report has revealed.

Safety awareness in PPE clothing 8/31/2010

Feature of the week: More safety awareness in producing personal protection equipment (PPE) clothing is imperative if accidents are to be averted in sensitive voltage areas.

Safety around electrically powered vehicles 8/11/2010

Feature of the week: Power regulators in each state are set to deliberate on a draft Australian Standard designed to unify methods of work around electrically powered vehicles, ...

Environmental policy – where do the parties stand? 8/11/2010

Feature of the week: All three major political parties have now laid out their environmental credentials for the upcoming election, and although all promise action, there are wide ...

Australian agriculture must adapt to climate change 7/8/2010

In Australia's first ever climate change adaption conference, scientists and decision makers delivered a clear message: agriculture and farming businesses must cope with the changing ...

Workplaces still lack women 7/6/2010

Only 38 per cent of Generation X, tertiary qualified women participating in a long-running University of Melbourne study or work full-time, compared to 90 per cent of Generation X, ...

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