News
31
Jul 2017
New Products August 2017
Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this July/August.
15
Jun 2017
Super J500 Jump Starter
Introducing a Battery Free, automotive battery Jump Starter from Battery Fighter
16
May 2017
Tekcell Factory Fire
Notification of Fire Accident at Vitzrocell Factory in Korea - Tekcell Products
05
May 2017
New Products May 2017
Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.
05
Apr 2017
MI Sydney HQ is Moving
Master Instruments Sydney Head Office will be moving from its current Marrickville location to a much larger, state of the art premises in Milperra.
23
Mar 2017
Drone Battery Testing
High Rate discharge testing of LiPo battery packs, commonly used in drones, is now much easier thanks to West Mountain Radio
23
Feb 2017
Heatshrink Kits
Dabble in the occasional battery pack repair? Check out these handy Heat Shrink Kits from Engineer Inc...
15
Feb 2017
Aussie Irons Review
The team at Silicon Chip Magazine have reviewed the cordless soldering irons from ARI
27
Jan 2017
Cadex C5100B Battery Analyser
Cadex have just released the next evolution of the C5100 single bay analyser and it's awesome!
17
Jan 2017
Imos Ocean Gliders
Master Instruments works with IMOS to improve efficiency and performance of their autonomous ocean gliders
12
Jan 2017
New XTAR Charger & Tester
Check out this intelligent multi-function battery charger, tester and USB power source - perfect for anyone with a fleet of batteries!
20
Dec 2016
New Products December 2016
Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.
20
Dec 2016
Stay Safe on the Road
Don't let your mobile phone distract you on the road this Christmas / New Year period.
21
Nov 2016
2016 Xmas Closure Notification
Advanced notice on the closure dates for the MI offices for the Christmas period
15
Nov 2016
Cordless Soldering Irons
Introducing the Australian designed and manufactured cordless soldering irons from Aussie Rechargeable Irons
19
Oct 2016
XTAR Charger Flyer
"What makes Xtar chargers so different?" brochure now available to download
17
Oct 2016
New Products October 2016
Here is a brief summary of some of the new and exciting products we are featuring this month.
07
Oct 2016
Drypower Lithium High Capacity Modules
The Drypower Lithium High Capacity modules are here!
30
Sep 2016
MI Link Merchandising Section
Did you know that as a MI Link registered user, you have access to a bunch of marketing materials?
23
Sep 2016
Engineer Inc Tools
Master Instruments has just added a range of high grade tools and accessories from the well know Japanese manufacturer Engineer Inc.
16
Sep 2016
New Fujitsu Chargers
From the team that pioneered the low self-discharge Nickel Metal Hydride technology over 10 years ago, comes a range of battery chargers for everyday use.
02
Aug 2016
MI Link is Active
Introducing MI-Link, Master Instruments' e-commerce platform.
27
Jul 2016
Pokemon GO
The Pokemon Go phenomenon is placing massive strains on battery life - help is here!
12
Jul 2016
Drypower Lithium Catalogue
Check out the new 2016 Drypower Lithium Range Catalogue and Frequently Asked Questions brochures.
05
Jul 2016
Enecharger PSU Range
Looking for a well presented universal PSU range? Check our these Enecharger models
21
Jun 2016
Paul Teague Joins MI
Paul Teague joins Master Instruments as our Sales Manager
14
Jun 2016
Crane Remote Batteries
Master Instruments' range of replacement Remote Control batteries for industrial cranes is expanding
31
May 2016
Can I Pack That?
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) has released a handy Smartphone App to help
20
May 2016
NBN Battery Replacement
National Broadband Network Battery Backup service replacement battery here
06
May 2016
USB Voltage & Current Reader
Want to know the output of your USB ports? We can help
22
Apr 2016
Cadex 2016 Catalogue
Check out the latest catalogue from Cadex. And some improvements to the C5100 storefront analyser!
18
Apr 2016
Battery Fighter BCA series
Next generation intelligent battery chargers from Battery Fighter here now
12
Apr 2016
Ansmann Lithium Coin Range
Introducing the Ansmann complete range of individually blistered lithium coin cell batteries
05
Apr 2016
Drypower Lithium Batteries
The Drypower Lithium range offers a multitude of benefits over tradiotinal lead acid battery technologies. Check it out here.
23
Mar 2016
Battery Fighter 3 Year Warranty
Battery Fighter chargers are now being offered with a FULL 3 Year Warranty
16
Mar 2016
New Products March 2016
Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.
10
Mar 2016
Quick Charge 2.0
Introducing Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 - the latest in fast charge technology
04
Mar 2016
Weatherproof USB Outlet
Check out this clever weatherproof USB output attachement for your ride
05
Feb 2016
New Products February 2016
Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.
25
Jan 2016
Drypower Lithium Golf Batteries
Save your energy for the perfect swing. Let Drypower Lithium be your caddy.
19
Jan 2016
Custom Battery Pack Solutions
Enjoying the Cricket? Guess who makes the rechargeable battery packs that power the Zing bails & stumps!
18
Jan 2016
New Laptop Batteries
Check out the newest battery models we’ve added to our massive Laptop/Notebook battery range
11
Jan 2016
New Extended Phone Batteries
Extend the runtime of your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone with these great extended battery solutions
23
Nov 2015
New Products November 2015
Check out a few of the newest products we've added to our range.
10
Nov 2015
Are These The World's Best Value AA Batteries?
Are these the World's Best Value AA batteries?
07
Oct 2015
New Products September 2015
Check out a few of the newest product we've added to our range
21
Sep 2015
The Digital Show 2015
Master Instruments will be exhibiting at the 2015 Digital Show being held at the Melbourne Convention Centre on October 16-18
24
Aug 2015
Lithium Jump Starters
UPDATED! Introducing the High Efficiency Lithium Jump starters from Battery Fighter
16
Jul 2015
NEW SAFT LM SERIES LITHIUM MODELS
Master Instruments has added 4 new 3 volt LM series lithium models from Saft
26
Jun 2015
UN3480 LiIon Airfreight OK Again
From Wednesday 1st July 2015, Master instruments will be utilising the TOLL overnight airbag service for UN3480 Li-Ion batteries
13
Apr 2015
DRYPOWER GEL EXTENDED RANGE
The expanded Drypower Gel range is now in stock and all available to order…
03
Apr 2015
Lithium Transport Update 2
Effective immediately, Master Instruments is no longer able to ship any Lithium Primary or Secondary (rechargeable) batteries by Airfreight.
18
Dec 2014
Lithium Transport Update
Please be aware that we can no longer ship Lithium Metal batteries via air freight.
05
Dec 2014
West Mountain Radio
The West Mountain Radio range of battery analysers and power equipment has been added to MI's every expanding product offering...
28
Nov 2014
Ansmann Battery Chargers
Ansmann's innovative battery chargers and testers have arrived and are packed full of features!
26
Nov 2014
2014 MI Xmas Closure
Please be aware of our closure dates for 2014/2015 Christmas & New Year period
17
Nov 2014
Ansmann Impulse
Check out the newest addition to the MI Product range - Ansmann!
21
Oct 2014
Battery Fighter Mini
Battery Fighter has introduced an entry level 2 stage battery charger / maintainer perfect for smaller lead acid batteries
23
Sep 2014
ACMTE Charger
Master Instruments is happy to introduce the new ACMTE power tool battery charging system.
26
Aug 2014
GIVING BATTERIES A 2ND LIFE
An interesting article from Cadex founder, Isidor Buchmann, about giving batteries a second life.
20
Aug 2014
Save the African Rhino
Master Instruments is proud to support the Save the African Rhino Foundation.
15
Aug 2014
ENELOOP RE-BRANDING
The ever popular Eneloop range is undergoing a re-branding exercise.
09
Jul 2014
Cadex Brochure 2014
Check out the latest brochure from Cadex Electronic Inc. - Advancing Battery Maintenance
02
Jun 2014
Drypower Gel
Building upon the proven quality and excellent performance of Drypower AGM sealed lead batteries, MI is proud to introduce Drypower Gel
28
May 2014
2014 Saft Conference
Master Instruments were proud to attend this years Saft Distributors Conference
23
Jan 2014
Panasonic VRLA Tech Book
Panasonic Safety, Long-life & Supreme Power - check out the European VRLA Technical Handbook
10
Dec 2013
Qi Wireless Charger Range
Qi is the new wireless charging system being adopted by the big name players in the smart phone industry. This technology is now available at MI.
18
Nov 2013
Lithium Coin Cell Dangers
All Parents need to be safety wise & acutely aware of the dangers posed with children and the potential ingestion of button & coin size batteries.
01
Oct 2013
Enecharger Charge Cradles
A great new range of Desktop Charger Cradles suitable for today's popular smart phones and tablets
28
Aug 2013
Protected Lithium Ion Cells
Get the low down on Protected Lithium ion cells here.
17
Jun 2013
Drypower SLA
Master Instruments is proud to introduce the Drypower Sealed Lead Acid (SLA/VRLA) battery range
02
Apr 2013
K2 Energy Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 cells and modules
1/3 the weight and up to 10 times the cyclic life of lead acid batteries, K2 Energy Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are worth checking out
08
Mar 2013
Sonnenschein Gel Batteries
MI has just added 9 new models to our range of Sonnenschein Gel batteries
27
Feb 2013
Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries - Energizer - Duracell Procell - Panasonic
Master Instruments has a number of brands available to cater for your large volume enquiries
01
Feb 2013
Introducing Eneloop Rouge and Uomo
Eneloop have released two "Limited Edition" 8 cell AA blister packs.
25
Jan 2013
Eneloop Charger Update
The Eneloop basic charger with 4 cells has been upgraded!
25
Jan 2013
Startrack Update
Click here for infromation about freight delays due to the flooding inNorthern NSW and Queensland.
13
Dec 2012
Master Instruments Open in Perth WA with the acquisition of Siomar Battery Engineering
Master Instruments Pty Limited (MI) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the businesses known as Siomar Battery Engineering and Siomar Battery Industries (Siomar) from Rhomana Pty Limited ATF The Siomar Trust effective 13 December 2012.
07
Dec 2012
New In! Charge and Data Cable for iPhone 5!
A USB Charger Cable with Sync Capabilities for iPhone 5 Available Now
29
Nov 2012
Enecharger Power Supplies
MI has just introduced 4 new multi-voltage power supplies to our extensive range of products
12
Sep 2012
Mi in the Community
Master Instruments is proud to give back and contribute to the benefit of our community.
31
Jul 2012
Introducing Fujitsu Batteries
Introducing the great new range of batteries from Fujitsu
08
May 2012
Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium - What's best for me?
Learn how to weigh the cost vs performance of different battery types to best suit your electronic needs
20
Mar 2012
Solar Powered Bluetooth Handsfree
Master Instruments has introduced a fantastic new solar powered bluetooth handsfree car kit
19
Mar 2012
Cadex - MI Partnership Continues
Cadex and Master Instruments continue their exclusive partnership until November 2014!
19
Mar 2012
NEW Ultralife 9V Battery
Ultralife has upgraded it's iconic 9V Lithium battery
22
Feb 2012
XTAR Torch Range
Introducing the XTAR Range of Premium LED torches featuring CREE® LED bulb's and more!
21
Oct 2011
Battery Maintenance Systems
Find out how to set up a Cadex Battery Maintenance System
18
Oct 2011
Duracell Lithium BONUS!
MI has a limited number of Duracell AA Lithium Bonus packs available
12
Oct 2011
Li-Ion Torch Battery Chargers
NOW AVAILABLE! A great range of Li-Ion Torch battery chargers
08
Sep 2011
Batteries for Galaxy S2
Master Instruments has just received batteries suitable for Samsung Galaxy S2's
22
Aug 2011
Battery Definitions
The first refresher on battery basics overviewing common definitions
13
Jul 2011
More Power for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S
Rejuvenate the battery run time for iPhone 4 / iPhone 4S or even better - add on to the iPhone 4 to more than double the battery run time.
13
Jul 2011
The world's best AA battery just got even better!
The world's best AA battery just got even better! And there's a new pretty version as well!
29
Jun 2011
Mi NOW OFFERING DURACELL PRODUCTS
Master Instruments recently signed an agreement with Proctor & Gamble for the range of Duracell Products
09
Jun 2011
PANASONIC LARGE STORAGE BATTERIES
Master Instruments has introduced 3 new models of Panasonic High Capacity batteries
20
Dec 2010
Latest Catalogues
The latest Catalogues from Panasonic Industrial and Route JD make for some interesting reading
10
Nov 2010
Enecharger MOBILE & MULTIMEDIA USB Charger Range
Introducing the Enecharger range of USB Chargers for Mobile & Multimedia devices
21
Oct 2010
High Current NiMH
Check out some of the newer High Current NiMH cells from Panasonic & Sanyo...
27
Aug 2010
Panasonic VRLA Changes
Panasonic have updated some of their VRLA batteries to dark grey FLAME RETARDANT cases
23
Jul 2010
FDK Battery Design Changes
Information regarding battery design changes from Sanyo to FDK branding
15
Jul 2010
Sanyo Divests NiMH & Lithium Plants
Sanyo divests NiMH & Lithium Battery Plants to FDK Corporation (subsidiary of Fujitsu)
15
Jul 2010
Master Instruments Appointed Distributor for FDK
FDK Corporation has appointed Master Instruments as Distributor for Australia & New Zealand
12
Jul 2010
Sanyo Becomes a Panasonic Company
Panasonic Corporation has completed acquisition of a majority of the voting stock of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
10
May 2010
Mi Wins Award
Master Instruments has been awarded "International Sales team of the Year" by Cadex
04
Mar 2010
Duke Lithium Batteries
Introducing the new range of Duke Long lasting lithium AA & AAA batteries for cameras & other devices
22
Dec 2009
TReX Charger
TReX - The most complete charger for R/C Hobby & other battery types
24
Sep 2009
CellCup Organiser
Introducing the CellCup in car storage device for mobile accessories.
17
Sep 2009
Eneloop Wins!
SANYO’s eneloop Battery Wins at the 2009 Australian International Design Awards
03
Aug 2009
New SANYO NiCd Models
Sanyo have added a few new lines to supercede some discontinued models of Industrial NiCd
07
Jul 2009
Eneloop Charger Model No. Change
The popular 4 cell Eneloop charger has had a Model Number change
01
Jun 2009
eneloop enebook
A helpful guide book for the Eneloop "ready to use" range of rechargeable batteries
01
Jun 2009
MI 2009 Stocktake Notification
Both Sydney and Melbourne warehouses will be closed for Stocktake Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th June 2009
30
Apr 2009
Battery Fleet Maintainance
Are you getting the most from your fleet of Li-Ion batteries?
13
Mar 2009
MI receives Certificate of Appreciation from VIC Police
MI contributes batteries to aid those in need during the Victorian Bushfires of February 2009
10
Mar 2009
2009 Toy Hobby & Nursery Fair
Master Instruments is Exhibiting at the 2009 Toy, Hobby & Nursery Fair
23
Dec 2008
Mastering waste generation, water use
Master Instruments has won a Marrickville Council award for reducing waste and water use
11
Dec 2008
Bulk Duracell Now Available!
Master Instruments now stock the Bulk Duracell Coppertop range...
01
Dec 2008
MI recognised with National Award
Master Instruments receives award, commended by Sir Bob Geldof
04
Nov 2008
VB-BNVF Series
First stock available in Australia of replacement batteries for JVC BN-VF8xx series.
10
Oct 2008
Battery Guardian
Battery Fighter Guardian LCD tester for all 12V & 24V lead acid batteries
24
Sep 2008
Battery Fighter Waterproof Chargers
Introducing the Battery Fighter range of water proof chargers
22
Aug 2008
VB-NPFH Series
First stock available in Australia of replacement batteries for Sony NP-FH series.
11
Jul 2008
New Phone Batteries
View our new range of batteries for thousands of mobile phones.
13
Feb 2008
New High Capacity NiMH
Introducing a range of new ultra high capacity NiMH cells
04
Dec 2007
Andrew Brett Joins Mi
Andrew Brett joins Mi as our new National Account Manager
11
Oct 2007
DCB-NPBG1
First stock available in Australia of replacement battery for Sony NPBG1
03
Oct 2007
Sub-C Cells
Finally! our March factory orders for Sub-C size Nicad batteries have arrived.
24
Aug 2007
Search Field
More Powerful Product Search Engine Feature Incorporated Into New Site Design which works on near matches and ignores dashes. Try it out and see !
14
Aug 2007
ISO Accreditation
Master Instruments is pleased to announce that it is now Internationally recognised as a Quality Endorsed Company with full Accreditation to ISO9001:2000.
20
Jul 2007