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EnOcean Scores Double Victory at Elektra Awards 2008
EnOcean GmbH has received the Wireless & Telecoms Design Award for its self-powered wireless sensor modules and the Company of the Year Award in recognition of its technology innovation and business success in the building automation market, at the Elektra 2008 European Electronics Industry Awards. “This truly is a fantastic achievement for EnOcean and our energy-harvesting wireless technology,” says Andreas Schneider, Executive Vice President... [more]
EnOcean launches Dolphin system architecture for energy-autonomous sensors and wireless sensor networks
EnOcean has launched its Dolphin system architecture, setting entirely new standards in wireless sensor networks. Dolphin enables energy-autonomous actuators, bidirectional communication of sensors and innovative routing concepts, creating the foundation for a wide variety of new products and applications. EnOcean Dolphin allows on-demand matching and continuous optimisation of central system features such as energy budget, peripheral function... [more]
Electrical Safety Council sets up a dedicated office for Scotland
The Electrical Safety Council was established in 2005 with the aim of reducing deaths and injuries caused by electrical accidents at home and work. It provides guidance on the electrical safety of products, equipment and installations and promotes best practice among electrical installers. The charity has set up a dedicated office for Scotland. The council has recruited Tony Maskens, previously a manager at the British Standards Institution, t... [more]
Fire safety provision of Building Regulations does not appear to be properly understood or applied
Draka is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (buildings other than dwelling houses) Protected Power Circuits – does not appear to be universally understood, applied or enforced outside of the London area. The company points out that, under Clause 5.38: “In large or... [more]
LED light strips for high-end kitchen
William Ball have added funky LED light strips to its portfolio of high-end kitchen products. The light strips are easy to install, made from a self-adhesive aluminum strip that can stick to glass, wood, laminate or any other hard surface and energy efficient, lasting on average 30,000 hours. These strips are great for creating decorative shelving, using under plinths and as shown in the picture above with glass. They can be retro-fitted, o... [more]
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