As the result of a detailed strategic review of the various business units within the company, Crisp Technologies has decided to split into two separate organisations to better focus on specific business areas.

Amtex Electronics has developed a customisable battery charger that maintains voltage levels in emergency service and rapid response vehicles.

Due to the continual growth of AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd in New South Wales, the company is again on the move.

Integrated Electronic Solutions (IES) was presented the EIA Gold Cup for Excellence in Engineering and Commercialisation, during the Electronics Industry Association (EIA) annual dinner, by EIA president Peter Charlesworth.

A combination of camera and software is going to help protect drivers from the dangerous effects of momentary drowsiness.

Yokogawa Australia has moved its central Queensland facility from Rockhampton to larger premises in Gladstone.

Peregrine Semiconductor Australia won the ‘AusIndustry Award for Excellence in Innovation and Commercialisation of R&D’ for the quality of relationships established with users and government, and the role that PSA has played in demonstrating the worth of Australian microelectronics designers to the global electronics industry.

Glyn High-Tech Distribution has been appointed as a distributor of ZigBee wireless solutions provider Jennic for Australia and New Zealand.

Recharging your notebook computer and mobile phone and a variety of other gadgets might one day be possible in the same way many people now surf the web: wirelessly.

Despite Brisbane’s traffic chaos, a steady stream of visitors attended the Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (QMan) 2006, held from 17-19 October. The exhibition attracted just under 1900 visitors and 94 exhibitors.

Zilker Labs has signed an agreement with Avnet to support Zilker’s business throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including major markets such as Korea, Taiwan, China and Hong King. Zilker Labs also has an Asian subsidiary, Zilker Labs Asia, Ltd, based in Hong Kong, that supports users throughout Asia.

Premier Farnell has formed a global franchise agreement with Cypress Semiconductors.

An electronics company in Brisbane is one of three firms that have recently installed HALT (highly accelerated life testing) chambers. The other installations are in New Zealand.

Lippert Automationstechnik has made Dominion Electronics sole distributor for its products in Australia and New Zealand.

Fuel cells are growing rapidly in popularity and the abundance and diversity of research means it can be difficult to stay in touch with new developments.