Announcing 2023 Adelaide Chapter Committee

Following election for the positions of all Adelaide Chapter positions at the chapter’s March AGM, the Chapter is delighted to confirm that Michael Nicholas and Jack Nelson have been re-elected as the Adelaide Chapter Chair and Secretary respectively.

The above join re-elected committee members Shane Bissmire, Mae-Ryn Chong, Bill Filmer and Andrew Wilson, along with newly elected committee member Luke Dix. Welcome, Luke.

Announcing 2023 Brisbane Chapter Committee

Thank you to all who nominated to join the AMCouncil Brisbane Chapter Committee. All nominations were accepted at the chapter’s 8 March Annual General Meeting and the re-election of Ella Hingston as Chapter Secretary was confirmed. Sparshy Rablin (Chapter Chair) and Stephen Walker (Vice-Chair) who were elected last year in 2022 for a 2-year term remain in position.

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A novel and innovative approach to condition monitoring

Iberdrola, a Spanish multinational electric utility company, is using a combination of dogs and robots to monitor its solar plants. The company is employing specially trained dogs to detect and locate any potential faults in the solar panels at its facilities. The dogs are trained to identify the odour of overheating electrical components, which can help prevent fires and other safety hazards.

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Industry 5.0 The Next Industrial Journey

Last week saw the Melbourne Chapter host another great event where delegates gathered to discuss industry 5.0, the next industrial journey, and what significant implications it may have on all of us.  In his presentation, Clive Moore posed the question ‘can you sue an algorithm?’ and prompted the start of an ongoing conversation that as a technical community we have vested interest in.

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