10th Australian Space Forum, Adelaide 25 November 2020 (POSTPONED)

Austest Laboratories is exhibiting at the 10th Australian Space Forum to be held on Wednesday 25 November 2020 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia. RESCHEDULED TO 31 MARCH 2021 This will be one of the 1st exhibitions that can be attended in person since March 2020, with no quarantine requirements of people entering … Continued

Employment positions available, Sydney, Adelaide

Austest Laboratories is the leading Australian Testing Company, providing comprehensive test and certification services for defence, aerospace, rail, automotive, medical and other industries. We continue to undergo rapid growth and expansion and are therefore seeking dynamic individuals who are motivated and ready to join and grow with the team at the following locations; Austest Labs, … Continued

Austest now performing VRDT testing per AEMO requirements

The Short Duration Undervoltage Disturbance Ride-Through (VDRT) test ensures inverters to respond appropriately during short duration undervoltage disturbance events to mitigate any further potential risks to power system security. AS/NZS 4777.2 is undergoing revision to ensure the behaviour of small-scale generators, supports the reliable and secure operation of the power system. AEMO considered there is … Continued

COVID-19 and our Reservoir, Melbourne Lab

Austest Laboratories Reservoir Vic,  is classified as an essential service under Stage 4 of the Victorian Government permitted industry list, due to the provision of services supporting the Medical and Defense sectors. While we are currently experiencing minimal changes to project test or lead times, all our Australian labs operate under a COVID SAFE plan. … Continued

COVID-19 and Austest Laboratories

Austest Laboratories locations are open and we have implemented a range of strategies to protect our workforce, our customers and our business, noting we have prioritised testing for our medical device and medical packaging clients. While we are currently experiencing no changes to project test or lead times, we have ceased witness testing and face … Continued

9th Australian Space Forum Wed 19 Feb

Austest Labs is an exhibitor at the upcoming 9th Australian Space Forum being held in Adelaide, South Australia on Wednesday 19 February 2020 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Supported by the Australian Space Agency and SmartSat CRC, this biannual event provides the perfect opportunity to stimulate ideas, share information about emerging technologies and discuss industry … Continued

Austest adds new UPS standards to accredited scope

AS 62040.1 2019 is the new standard for UPS (Uninterupted Power Supplies) and multi-function products such as Inverters that have a UPS function.  This standard is based on IEC 62040-1:2017 (ED 2.0), MOD and has immediately superseded AS 62040.1.1 2003. As an adjunct, we also provide electrical tests to ST/AG/AC.10/11/Rev6, which covers the transportation requirements … Continued

Christmas 2019 and New Year Closing Times

Austest Laboratories (all locations) will be open up to and including Friday the 20th of December. We will re-open Thursday the 2nd of January 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers.

Vibration and Shock Testing for Engineers, Presentation Chatswood, 24 October

. Vibration and/or Shock testing is an important part of the qualification of new products. Join Praba, one of our most Senior Environmental Test Engineers next Thursday week at Engineers Australia Chatswood NSW. This presentation will begin with a summary of the mechanics and theory involved with Vibration testing and the basic governing equations determining … Continued