Picture a device that can produce electricity using nothing but the ambient heat around it — such as in industrial facilities. It's a step closer to reality now a team from MIT has created an electrochemical cell which uses different temperatures to convert heat to electricity. Read More
Dutch company Holmatro, which makes hydraulic equipment and systems for use in rescue, industrial and special tactics operations, has introduced a new series of industrial hand pumps. Read More
Lighting expert Hella has launched a new range of high-power LED work lights with newly developed thermally conductive plastic housings for greater efficiency, speed and safety. Read More
Conquest, a family-owned business in Shepparton, Victoria, has brought out the 180DK-4 hydraulic ride-on sweeper ¬— a machine built on the same chassis as the superseded PB170 but with improved styling and ergonomics. Read More
A Queensland based engineering company has invented a remote pressure release system with aims of preventing high-pressure grease injection injuries that results from blocked grease guns. Read More
A new remote-controlled all-terrain belly guard jack, manufactured by safety and maintenance products manufacturer Safety MITS, has been designed to increase the safety and efficiency of tracked machinery maintenance. Read More
A new range of Mec-Flex safety gloves aimed at cutting down the level of hand injuries sustained in activities from simple handyman tasks right through to high-impact mining, oil and gas duties has been introduced by Elliotts. Read More
Farming sugarcane is a water and labour intensive task but Mackay farmer Paul McKay reckons his brainchild, the JCB Pump Buggy makes it all much easier. Read More
Enerpac has introduced a self-contained, self-locking portable lift system with a rated capacity of 181 tonnes to provide safe and secure lifting for heavy off-highway machinery including trucks, tractors, civil engineering machinery and implements. Read More
