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In heavy industry, where projects are complex, capital-intensive, and built to last, the way you manufacture matters. The choice of manufacturing model can influence how much flexibility you have, how easily you can adapt over time to new technological changes, and how well your solution integrates into real-world operations. Contract manufacturing offers a pathway that supports integration, collaboration, customisation, and long-term scalability. At Alta Technology , we app

When people first hear about Alta Technology , there's often a moment of confusion. “They ask us: are you an Australian company or a Chinese company?" says Roy Zou, Alta's Managing Director, recounting a common question. "The answer is simple, we're proudly Melbourne-based, but we've developed something most Australian companies struggle to achieve seamlessly – direct access to world-class manufacturing capabilities." This misunderstanding reveals something profound about how

In mining, revolutionary change rarely happens overnight. The sector's measured approach to innovation is a pragmatic reality reflecting considerable capital investment in equipment with decades-long lifecycles. Did you know that successful transformations in mining can begin with a single vehicle? By retrofitting just one haul truck, operations can immediately experience substantial performance improvements including improved torque delivery and superior acceleration that t

The mining industry is at a pivotal technological crossroads. Much like how the music industry's transition from CDs to digital downloads positioned artists perfectly for the streaming revolution, today's mining operations face a similar transformative opportunity with hybrid retrofits. At Alta Technology , we see hybrid retrofits not just as steppingstones to decarbonisation, but as the groundwork for a comprehensive technological ecosystem that will define industry leaders

In response to climate change, the Australian rail industry is making significant strides towards decarbonisation, collectively aiming to hit net zero emissions by 2050. The Battery Electric Tender (BET) project, led by Alta in partnership with Aurizon and supported by ARENA funding, is at the forefront of this transformation. The Need for Decarbonisation in the Rail Industry The urgency to reduce global carbon emissions has cast a spotlight on the rail sector, which emits

Introduction In a world where energy efficiency is of paramount importance, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) play a pivotal role in controlling and regulating electrical energy. The transformative potential of IGBTs to manage energy systems will help to advance sustainability in the near future. IGBTs Explained IGBTs are semiconductor switching devices that combine the voltage control capabilities of Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) and t

Our Perspective The key to electrification has always been limited by 2 factors. The ability to store large amounts of energy and the ability to do so quickly. As battery makers continue to grow and advance, doubling their storage capacity every 5 years, DC/DC converters will also need to push the ceiling of voltage and speed of operations. Taking on more challenging projects in the heavy machinery world and allowing trickle down technology to benefit the wider manufacturin

Our Perspective The rise of battery energy storage systems (BESS) has been nothing short of transformative in the energy landscape. As our reliance on renewable energy sources like wind and solar power has grown, so too has the need for efficient means of storing excess energy for use when the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing. Introduction A Paradigm Shift in Energy Management BESS has emerged as the linchpin in the transition towards a more sustainable energy ec

Our Perspective As the trajectory of lithium battery technology advances at an unprecedented pace, organisations should prudently integrate these innovations into their economic and operational frameworks. While initiating pilot projects involving batteries is crucial for acclimating the workforce to the impending technological shift, it's essential to resist the allure of a complete transition to battery-powered operations just yet. Exercising strategic patience is likely to