Wireless technology to boost Sydney Roosters' title defence
18 March, 2014Defending 2013 NRL Champions the Sydney Roosters are using a motion sensor product to boost training, injury prevention and player rehabilitation programs. The dorsaVi technology, which is also used in OHS applications, enables many aspects of detailed human movement and position to be accurately captured, quantified and assessed outside a biomechanics lab, in both real-time and real situations.
Driver safety in the construction industry
17 March, 2014Q H & M Birt was contracted to work on the Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG). Vehicle safety and driver awareness were key considerations for the client on this job and Future Fleet recommended the MiX Telematics In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS).
ams AS5162 contactless magnetic position sensor
27 February, 2014The AS5162 contactless magnetic position sensing technology from ams provides accurate position data for the latest active chassis control systems in the automotive industry.
Narda Safety Test Solutions IDA 2 Interference and Direction Analyzer
26 February, 2014Narda Safety Test Solutions has equipped the second generation of its Interference and Direction Analyzer with I/Q analyzer functions. Based on the I/Q data, the handheld IDA 2 generates high-resolution spectrograms, persistence spectrums and time domain displays that were previously only available from high-cost laboratory instruments. Radio spectrum interference and impairments can thus be detected and analysed on the spot.
Reer Admiral AX-LR Long Range safety light system
24 February, 2014The Reer Admiral AX-LR Long Range safety light system from Treotham Automation is designed for the protection of workers up to 60 m away in a range of industrial applications.
Schmersal AZ300 mechatronic safety switch
24 February, 2014The Schmersal AZ300 mechatronic safety switch features an RFID-based electronic safety sensor and an IP69K rating.
Gill Instruments WindObserverIS intrinsically safe ultrasonic anemometer
13 February, 2014The Gill Instruments WindObserver Intrinsically Safe ultrasonic anemometer is now certified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for use in explosive atmospheres (Ex).
Civil construction industry puts the brakes on for safety
30 January, 2014An Australian-invented, aftermarket, automatic braking system that automatically applies the brakes when the rear sensors detect a person/object was recently trialled on a fleet of light commercial vehicles and trucks used in the civil construction/mining environment.
Sony Electronics W Series Rapid Dome IP Full HD/HD security cameras
22 January, 2014Sony Electronics has launched four Rapid Dome IP Full HD/HD security cameras that feature 30x optical zoom and what is said to be the fastest pan speed, highest frame rate and widest dynamic range available.
Long-range safety sensor
07 January, 2014The Reer Admiral AX-LR Long Range safety light system has been designed for the protection of workers up to 60 m away as well as those workers exposed to risks arising from the use of dangerous machines in a range of outdoor applications.
Mine to trial directional noise-monitoring technology
18 December, 2013Mount Thorley Warkworth will be the first mine to trial a new directional noise-monitoring system with the aim to be more effective in real-time management of noise.
Ensuring safety of biogas production with oxygen analyser
16 December, 2013A Scandinavian producer of Biogas has selected Michell Instruments' XTP601 oxygen analysers to monitor O2 levels for safety and quality at two sites in Sweden.
TC7000 intrinsically safe thermal imaging camera
05 December, 2013The TC7000 fully radiometric, intrinsically safe handheld thermal imaging camera is ATEX and IECEx certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous (explosive) gas, dust and mining environments.
Schmersal AZM 300 solenoid interlock
19 November, 2013Technology drives attention-powered car
07 November, 2013The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC) has revealed an 'Attention Powered Car' to raise awareness about the deadly impact of inattention on our roads.
