Women in Hydraulink: Lara Richardson drives focus on quality, friendly, and efficient service
Hydraulink Newcastle Branch Service Technician, Lara Richardson, right, with Branch Manager, Tim Ferris, left. A woman helping to serve the hydraulics industry in the busy Newcastle NSW region, is placing a strong and enduring focus on providing high quality, friendly, and efficient service. Lara Richardson is a Branch Service […]
Pathways forged for indigenous youth in uniform design and production
Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) proudly announces an industry-first collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs (IDL), marking a significant milestone set to champion and showcase Indigenous youth creativity and community engagement. Chris Dixon, CEO of ADA, emphasised the significance of this collaboration within the Defence and manufacturing sectors, stating, “This pioneering partnership […]
International Womens Day Profile:Ella Shakeri,Swisslog System Design Engineer
Breaking barriers: Ella Shakeri encourages more women to enter STEM and automation fields (Pic)Swisslog System Design Engineer, Ella Shakeri. Swisslog System Design Engineer, Ella Shakeri, is encouraging more women to enter STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs in general, and in particular her chosen field of career satisfaction, warehouse […]
International Women’s Day Profile: Lisa Wise, Hydraulink
Women in Hydraulink: Lisa Wise relishes problem-solving job A woman grasping her hydraulics career with both hands (literally), is enjoying the problem-solving nature of a job where no two days are the same. Lisa Wise is a Hydraulic Sales and Service Technician (HSST) based on the Gold Coast, part of […]
One million ‘Introduction to AI’ scholarships available to Australians
Artificial intelligence (AI) ‘scholarships’ are now on offer to one million Australians, in a bid to increase the nation’s literacy of a technology estimated to be worth $4 trillion to the economy by the early 2030s. The free ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence’ microskill course is provided by the National AI […]
Supportive atmosphere drives Avnil Singh to kick career goals with Hydraulink
Hydraulink Purchasing and Logistics Officer, Avnil Singh A driven young man with initiative and integrity is expanding his skills and furthering his career with the support of the national hydraulic hose, fittings, and service organisation, Hydraulink. Avnil Singh started with Hydraulink as a casual warehouse operative, then moved into […]
Decarbonisation spend to reduce in declining economic conditions
Nearly half of Australian businesses are likely to reduce their spend on decarbonisation initiatives if macroeconomic conditions worsen, according to ENGIE Impact, a sustainability and decarbonisation advisory firm. The finding is based on analysis of data from ENGIE Impact’s latest Net Zero Report titled “Aligning Corporate Vision with Decarbonisation Realities.” […]
UniSA launches new scaleup pathway for space startups
The University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) and Australian Centre for Business Growth (AuCBG) have joined forces to offer space startups a fully funded scaleup pathway on top of a $10,000 equity-free acceleration stipend. Supported through South Australian Government funding, companies that graduate from the ICC’s six-month […]
It’s time to get smarter about cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector
Article by Leon Poggioli, ANZ Regional Director at Claroty In the last decade, digital transformation has completely changed the way many of Australia’s industries operate, with the manufacturing sector being no exception. Advancements such as automation and the integration of IoT devices and other cyber-physical systems throughout production, packaging, and other […]
Rio Tinto to drive development of Australia’s largest solar farm at Gladstone
Rio Tinto will drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from the 1.1GW1 Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations. The agreement will bring more renewable power into one of Australia’s most important industrial hubs […]
Remaining robust and resilient: A CISOs top six recommendations for 2024
By Yubico’s Chad Thunberg 2023 saw a whirlwind of challenges – both old and new – but we also realised many opportunities to become more secure and stay ahead of evolving information security threats. As expected, it was another challenging year for information security as organisations continued looking for ways […]
Nickel Producer enhances quality of ore calcination through kilns
Société Le Nickel (SLN), part of the Eramet Group, is the world’s largest producer of ferronickel. Pictured is one of the five furnaces managed by Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Analytics Pavilion® software. Image copyright: Société Le Nickel (SLN), part of the Eramet Group. Characterised by the ability to resist […]
New compact and efficient compressor new trend for electric cars
Chilled Drinks and Food During Trips There is an increasing demand and trend for onboard refrigerators in cars, and technology is making this a reality. In response to automotive customers’ constant search for greater comfort, onboard refrigerators will be available as a standard or optional feature in both top luxury brands and more mainstream models. Electric vehicles in particular are already able to supply a cooling unit with power to keep drinks and food perfectly chilled. The BD Nano compressor from Secop sets new standards in reliability and cooling performance of the fridge. Its predecessor, the BD Micro, is the current benchmark in the automotive market and is already used in premium car brand models equipped with a fridge. The BD Nano provides a solution that is smaller, quieter, and more powerful than the BD Micro. Compact, Powerful, and Quiet The compressor BDN45F-A from the BD Nano new series is optimised for R134a/R1234yf refrigerants and offers – in a compact size – premium cooling performance, high efficiency, and low noise and vibration. The BD Nano’s footprint is 93 millimetres tall with a weight of just 1.5 kilograms, perfect for small cars’ fridges to maximise the room for food and drinks. Its efficiency (COP) can reach up to 1.53 W/W (ASHRAE LBP). The result combines low energy consumption, extended battery life, and an optimised total cost of ownership. At 58.7W (ASHRAE LBP), the cooling capacity of the compact Nano continues to push the envelope. It means the temperature pull-down is fast to quickly cool the content of the fridge. Thanks to improved acoustic comfort for noise-sensitive applications, Secop was able to reduce sound levels by 6 dB/A compared to the BD Micro, the predecessor of the BD Nano and current benchmark in the cars’ cooling solution market segment. Another strength of […]