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The Nokia Drone Networks FCC certification setup with Rohde & Schwarz CMX500 radio communication tester. | Source: Nokia Last week, Swisscom Broadcast chose Nokia to deploy a drones-as-a-service network across Switzerland. By deploying 300 Drone-in-Box units, the companies said they plan to enable emergency response, perimeter protection, and infrastructure inspection, which will help keep public safety workers safe.
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Source: Flex Machine Tools Flex Machine Tools is demonstrating tapping, drilling, balancing and material handling products. This includes the FlexArm REM-24D electronic tapping arm, containing a multi-position head that is said to enable quick switches between vertical and horizontal tapping. Tailored to produce accurate tapped holes while minimizing the risk of tap breakage, the REM-24D tapping arm has a maximum reach of up to 70" (1,778 mm) and is designed for taps up to 7/8" (22 mm).
Image: Sundry Photography/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has announced that development is underway for the Pilbara’s first major transmission line, aimed at delivering clean electricity to the Burrup Peninsula. Plans are progressing for the delivery of a new high-capacity common use transmission line to link renewable energy generation in the Maitland Strategic Industrial Area with Karratha and major Pilbara industry players.
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Image: Sundry Photography/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has announced that development is underway for the Pilbara’s first major transmission line, aimed at delivering clean electricity to the Burrup Peninsula. Plans are progressing for the delivery of a new high-capacity common use transmission line to link renewable energy generation in the Maitland Strategic Industrial Area with Karratha and major Pilbara industry players.
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Image: zhu difeng/stock.adobe.com The Murchison Green Hydrogen project, NiWest Nickel Cobalt project and Australian Renewable Energy Hub have been awarded major project status. Projects awarded major project status are of national significance and will contribute to economic growth and employment. The Murchison Green Hydrogen project is a large-scale wind, solar, hydrogen and ammonia plant that will cost an estimated $15 billion.
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Adwo/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government is rolling out advanced firefighting trucks and state-of-the-art satellite technology across New South Wales. These upgrades aim to boost the safety and effectiveness of Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews as they face the upcoming bushfire season. The $69 million VaaN project, delivered in partnership with the NSW Telco Authority, will see over 5,000 RFS operational vehicles equipped with this new technology over the next three years.
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