The Hills group has announced the acquisition of Auckland’s Intek Security group, adding to its security offerings in New Zealand.
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Battery storage developer Redflow teams with Schneider Electric
Australian Battery storage developer RedFlow has signed a master supply agreement with energy management company Schneider Electric.
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Sparkies to fork out to replace Advancetech’s dodgy DC isolators
Electrical contractors are obligated to pay for the replacement of solar devices made by Advancetech, which was put in liquidation on May 15.
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Hewlett-Packard plans to cut up to 16,000 extra jobs
US computer giant Hewlett-Packard plans to cut an additional 11,000 to 16,000 jobs on top of the 34,000 positions it had previously announced.
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Hunter Ampcontrol jobs to be cut: ETU
A downturn in mining activity has been blamed by the Electrical Trades Union for what it says is an imminent round of job cuts at Ampcontrol.
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Nokia leads ethical supply chain, wages study
A report on the supply chains of 39 technology companies has found that only one, Nokia, was able to ensure a “living wage” to workers.
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Samsung ordered to pay Apple $US120m for patent infringements
A US court has ordered Samsung to pay fellow smartphone maker Apple $US119.6m ($129m) for the infringements of two Apple patents.
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Switched on: How speed and productivity keep Clipsal competitive
The company that produces the ubiquitous Clipsal switch, Schneider Electric, is able to remain competitive in Australia by combining highly productive practices, being very responsive to customers, and a strong brand. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s David Gardner.
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Redarc realises the power of investing
Lonsdale’s Redarc Electronics, a maker of power solutions for vehicles, has found success through ambitious goals and a constant re-investment of revenues in its people and facilities. Owner and CEO Anthony Kittel told Brent Balinski about what it takes to be a successful Australian electronics company.
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Liquidator refers Bramco director to ASIC
Bramco Electronics’ liquidator has referred the company’s former director to ASIC over his failure to cooperate in producing information.
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A flexible approach is needed for Australia’s electronics industry
Australia’s manufacturing industry could be given a boost if it takes advantage of the latest research to create ultra thin and flexible electronic devices
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AWA appoints administrators after more than a century
Technology services firm AWA has appointed PPB Advisory as administrator after more than a century of operation.
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Redflow in new battery manufacturing deal
Australian battery storage developer Redflow has appointed Flextronics as its manufacturing partner.
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Foxconn may expand manufacturing to US
Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, the major supplier of Apple’s iPhone and iPad products is considering expanding manufacturing to the United States.
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Graphene could offer exciting possibilities
Graphene is believed to have great potential in manufacturing applications including in electronics, defence and sustainable energy.
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Rakon to shut English factory
New Zealand-listed electronics manufacturer Rakon has announced that it will shut its Lincoln, England factory, shedding nearly 90 jobs.
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Obama announces North Carolina semiconductor innovation hub
US President Barack Obama has announced the first of three new manufacturing institutes to be unveiled in the next few weeks.
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Intel delays opening Arizona chip factory
Intel Corp. the world’s largest chipmaker, has delayed the opening of its new processor plant in Arizona because of a slump in sales.
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Apple gets curved screen manufacturing patent
Apple has been granted a patent on a method for manufacturing a “curved touch sensor” screen.
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Apple lodges patents related to 3D printing in Liquidmetal
Apple has lodged patent applications in the US and the company appears to be considering the use of Liquidmetal parts in its next generation products.
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