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Revolutionary power-efficient solution for network energy infrastructure

An exclusive Australian supplier of DC Power Converters and energy solutions, Powerbox Australia, recently released EnergyHub by Enatel Energy at Comms Connect Melbourne Exhibition and Conference. More than 1500 people from a broad range of industries attended the event seeking out the very latest communications information, technologies and solutions. EnergyHub is a complete lithium-ion power solution for providers of power utilities, telecommunications and security, as well as transport operators. These industry sectors have historically relied on lead-acid battery solutions and worn the associated operation costs. Incorporating both DC rectifier technology and integrated lithium-ion battery modules, EnergyHub from Enatel Energy offers a truly dynamic li-ion solution. EnergyHub offers significant financial benefits because solutions are more efficient and less maintenance is required over the long term, vastly reducing operational costs when compared to the conventional lead-acid type batteries still widely used. As organisations begin to work with brand new EnergyHub, they will notice that this revolutionary system allows for much greater energy density and depth of discharge. “EnergyHub, which utilises li-on batteries, leaves more room for revenue-generating network equipment. Tight cell management from Enatel’s proprietary BMS in combination with the new RM848HE Rectifiers allows for optimised charging/discharging to improve system functionality,” said James Rutty, Business Development Manager of Powerbox Australia. “In addition, the EnergyHub requires zero set-up cost, can be easily scaled up to meet changing load demands and it shares a hot pluggable interface with EnergyPak battery modules to maximise usability.” According to Mr Rutty, safety of the system is ensured with the use of ‘Cold Terminal Design’, which stops voltage from travelling through the battery’s power and control pins to cut off the supply of current when it’s not connected to the charger. EnergyHub offers complete transparency of all energy data including battery cycle life, depth of discharge information, cell […]

Ranger Lifting welcomes William Essey

William Essey (right), technical sales specialist, is welcomed to Ranger Lifting by Ashley Thacker, general manager. Ranger Lifting has named William Essey technical sales specialist, as the New South Wales, Australia-based company continues to expand its team at new Prestons headquarters nr. Sydney. Essey stepped into the role last month (December) but resumes in earnest as the New Year gathers pace. Essey brings a wealth of relevant experience to the lifting and rigging equipment supplier, derived from 13 years in the marketplace, including a decade at Gunnebo Industries, a chain and component manufacturer. Recent roles include internal sales and purchasing in addition to regional and operations management. He was most recently sales manager at a fellow Sydney-side lifting and height safety equipment supplier. Essey, who is extensively trained and boasts a degree in economics, said: “I was looking for a new challenge and have known Ashley [Thacker, general manager] and Steve [Thacker, managing director] since I started in the industry. I was passionate about staying at distributor level, dealing day-to-day with the end user market. Once I was aware of the opening, it was a speedy process. We share the same approach to business in terms of being customer focussed and I’m aware of the value they place on good staff, which further enhanced the appeal.” Ashley Thacker said: “Ranger are always on the look out for the best talent within the lifting industry. We are principally interested in whether a person fits the culture and with Will we could tell he did straight away. I have always been impressed with his approach to dealings with clients and ability to problem solve. When Will first left Gunnebo to move to distributor level I was keen on making the acquisition but the timing wasn’t right. I was delighted when discussions […]

CRC Australia celebrates 50 years

CRC Industries Australia celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in 2019, marking a very special milestone for the Australian division of the global CRC Industries company. CRC Industries is a leading supplier of speciality products for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) professionals across a wide array of industries including Automotive, Industrial, Mining, Food and Beverage, Utilities and Defence. While CRC was first established in 1958 in a small Pennsylvania garage, the company started manufacturing in Australia after being incorporated as a propriety Company of Australia on 13 October, 1969. What many don’t realise though is that CRC’s journey ‘Down Under’ actually began almost a decade earlier, with CRC product distributed within Australia from the United States throughout the 1960s by the Balfour Buzzacott Division of Email Limited; which also distributed the product of the well-known Dymo Labels. Following the incorporation of CRC Industries Australia as an Australian Company, the business model switched to a focus on manufacturing and facilities at North Ryde in Sydney were established. By 1974, the installation of aerosol and bulk filling lines were completed, allowing locally manufactured CRC product to be sold throughout Australia and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. The company enjoyed such growth that by 1980, a larger facility was needed and was opened in Castle Hill in Sydney’s north west region. Progress continued for the company and in 2004, CRC Industries Australia acquired iconic Australian auto care brand Kitten to join its growing stable of products. To this day, Kitten sits amongst a full range of CRC products which are produced and packaged in the Castle Hill factory including market-leading products such as CRC’s famous 5.56, Brakleen, Penetr8 and CO Contact Cleaner. CRC Australia has also been proud to establish export agreements with more than 15 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region. “What an […]

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Accelerate your business by using your voice

Ask any business owner or board-level executive involved in manufacturing about the demands of growing a business, and they would probably readily agree that it’s tough. Apart from juggling various elements to keep the business on a growth trajectory, there are the endless administration tasks. Regularly producing reports, quotes, estimates, proposals, plans and invoices can be daunting, and may even negatively impact on productivity. However, the challenge no longer needs to be overwhelming thanks to technology. Speech recognition is now more accurate, more powerful, and more usable than ever before, and it can help facilitate the growth of a business. Adopting a desktop speech recognition solution – like Nuance Dragon Professional Individual for the PC – can improve a business’s everyday performance and productivity. Save time producing documents Dragon does the typing for you as you speak and, as we talk three times faster than we can type, the productivity implications are considerable. Dragon quickly and accurately turns your spoken words into text. It lets you put your voice to work to easily dictate and edit documents, proposals, reports and more. With Dragon you spend less time producing documents, and more time on activities that boost the bottom line. Plus, as Dragon works with all Microsoft Office applications, you can also create spreadsheets and presentations by simply using your voice. The solution also lets you speak to send emails, and as it’s compatible with popular web browsers, you can also deploy Dragon to search the web and use social media with unparalleled speed, ease and comfort. Dragon rewards the user by helping you gain precious time. Work that may have taken hours – typing a large document or clearing your inbox – can now be achieved faster and without the need to type, and the time saved can be allocated […]

Aurecon announces new CEO to drive global growth

Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has announced the appointment of Managing Director Australia and New Zealand William Cox as its new Global Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation’s rapid growth and continuing diversification across Digital, Advisory and Asia. Effective from 1 February 2019, William will be based in Sydney. His appointment marks the end of current Aurecon CEO Giam Swiegers’ successful fixed four-year term, which saw the company more than double its profits since 2015. William said: “This is a terrific opportunity to steer Aurecon during a time of significant growth and change for our industry. Incredible technologies are helping us plan and build infrastructure in a way never seen before, truly changing the way we engineer, design and advise. “My focus areas for the immediate future are to consolidate and continue the growth trajectory in Digital, Advisory, and in Asia where we see immense potential in transport infrastructure, the built environment and fast-growing data centre sector.” As Aurecon Managing Director – Australia and New Zealand, William has a proven track record in building a financially successful, high performance culture with strong client engagement. William is a civil engineer with over 30 years’ experience in transport, aviation and infrastructure across Australia and the UK. William is also Aurecon’s Pay Equity Ambassador for the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and Aurecon’s representative for the Consult Australia Male Champions of Change. Under William’s leadership, Aurecon implemented female representation targets in Australia. In 2016, there was 26 per cent female representation and a target of 30 per cent was set for 2020. That target was reached in early 2018 and now the aim is 40 per cent by 2020. As a member of Aurecon’s Executive Committee, William has contributed to the company’s strategic direction, reporting directly to Giam Swiegers.

GoProto Expands into Asia Pacific

Leveraging HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology, GoProto will be able to meet industries needs for precise and functional prototyping or end-use production at its new facility in Melbourne. GoProto, Inc., a leader in advanced 3D prototyping and short run manufacturing, today announced expansion into the Asia Pacific region, with the launch of a new 3D printing and additive manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Australia. The facility will house the HP Jet Fusion 4210 printer, which is 10-times faster than existing rapid prototyping and 3D printing systems. Jesse Lea, President, of US operations says, “current technologies like SLS or SLA lack the combined precision, speed and function that’s demanded to push printed parts into mainstream manufacturing. HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology will accomplish high-end, functional prototyping and final part production to industries in search of short run manufacturing needs.” Added Robert Mesaros, Vice President & Head of 3D Printing for Asia Pacific & Japan, HP Inc., “Our ambition is to reinvent the way the world designs and manufactures. This expansion is testament to how HP is working with partners like GoProto to accelerate this transformation, enabling them to shorten and localise the design and manufacturing cycle for their customers.” General Manager, Leon Gairns, will run GoProto’s (ANZ) extensive portfolio of prototyping and manufacturing services, including CNC machining, cast urethane, sheet metal and injection moulding. For more information visit www.goproto.com.au

Myriota launches aboard Falcon 9 to aid fight against Australia’s drought

Myriota is rolling out its next generation technology that will continue to grow direct-to-orbit communications for hundreds of millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices thanks to today’s launch on SpaceQuest’s BRIO satellite. Launched as part of Spaceflight’s SSO-A SmallSat Express mission, the satellite will be delivered to orbit on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket; adding to Myriota’s growing constellation by testing and demonstrating its IoT network. The launch is an important step towards the creation of the world’s first real-time, 24/7 direct-to-orbit IoT platform; giving Myriota the capability to collect data from many millions of small IoT devices globally – such as sensors and asset trackers – and contribute to the business rapidly scaling from trial to commercial applications. It also coincides with Myriota’s recent milestone of achieving 250,000 data messages received from a wide range of customers since May last year. Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Myriota, Dr. David Haley, said the new satellite payload would complement Myriota’s existing satellite constellation while introducing a forward link to terminals, increasing device battery life and improving communication efficiency. “We are committed to delivering superior satellite connectivity and today’s launch is a valuable step in developing our direct-to-orbit communications capability,” Haley said. “New and existing devices using Myriota technology will benefit, and we’re excited to see the impact across a variety of different sectors.” The satellite will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit, providing regular and recurring communication opportunities multiple times per day, and place Myriota’s technology into the hands of industry heavyweights and developers to enable ultra low cost, and scalable IoT from anywhere on the planet. One such industry that’s set to be positively impacted thanks to the launch is agriculture, with Goanna Ag’s Chief Operations Officer, Tom Dowling, saying that farmers are becoming more reliant on data driven […]

Australian advanced manufacturing celebrated at Parliament House

The Industry Growth Centre Showcase coincides with the announcement from the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews on the formal extension of the Growth Centre Initiative.

Schneider Electric helps EastLink achieve top 5-star sustainability rating

The 2018 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment awarded EastLink the top 5 star sustainability rating for the third year in a row. EastLink ranked #5 globally of 280 infrastructure entities for environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability performance. Schneider Electric provided EastLink’s tunnel ventilation on demand project with solutions to help reduce energy usage by 70%  Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been reduced by an estimated 9,000 tonnes CO2-e annually. EastLink’s 40 km road network connects the Eastern, Monash, Frankston and Peninsula Link freeways with 250,000 vehicles using the motorway every day on average. With the growing usage of the motorway there was a need to find a solution to reduce the amount of power usage, GHG emissions and noise pollution. Technology solutions provided by Schneider Electric have driven significant improvements in energy efficiency, carbon emission reductions, noise reduction and sustainability. Following the implementation of Schneider Electric’s Ethernet Programmable Automation Controllers (ePACs), Variable Speed Drives and Citect SCADA, EastLink has achieved the following tangible improvements: Tunnel ventilation system electricity usage reduced by 70%, saving 6.2 GWh annually. Reduced electricity usage cut GHG emissions from power stations by 9,000 tonnes CO2-e per year. Audible noise from the tunnel ventilation stacks has halved, reducing noise for local residents. Savings in maintenance costs and longer lifespans for tunnel ventilation equipment are expected. In 2018, EastLink improved its GRESB (global ESG benchmark for real assets used by investors) sustainability score from 80/100 to 88/100, was awarded the top 5-star sustainability rating for the third year in a row, and has been ranked #5 globally of 280 infrastructure entities. EastLink also won the prestigious 2018 Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Australia National Industry Award, for its tunnel ventilation system improvements. The reason Schneider Electric was selected as a vendor to the EastLink project was its compelling offerings […]

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