Manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on stabilising processes, strengthening operational resilience and achieving consistent output in high-volume production. Against this backdrop, Mikael Carlsson, product application specialist at metal cutting and manufacturing solutions expert Sandvik Coromant, explains how a holistic tooling strategy made a significant difference for direct-drive system manufacturer Hägglunds. Efficient drilling does not happenContinueContinue reading “Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking”
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Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’
In the world of modern manufacturing, machine safety is no longer limited to physical barriers and emergency stops. Today, connected safety systems are giving operators real-time visibility into risks, machine behaviour and potential failures before incidents occur. “There’s been a significant shift in the approach to machine safety,” says Geoff Thorpe, managing director of TurckContinueContinue reading “Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’”
When weight matters ‘aluminium isn’t the only option’
Aluminium is often the first material considered when weight reduction becomes a design objective, says Jared Knapp, sales manager for Industrial Tube Manufacturing. “While it can deliver significant mass savings, it also introduces higher material costs and different fabrication requirements,” says Knapp. He says that an alternative approach is to consider whether the same performanceContinueContinue reading “When weight matters ‘aluminium isn’t the only option’”
Stop-start infrastructure costs New Zealand $11.8 billion
New Zealand’s habit of pausing, cancelling and delaying infrastructure projects has cost the country an estimated $11.8 billion over the past 25 years, according to a recent report. The report, The cost of stopping: Assessing the “true cost” of delaying, deferring and cancelling infrastructure projects, was commissioned by Civil Contractors New Zealand, Infrastructure New ZealandContinueContinue reading “Stop-start infrastructure costs New Zealand $11.8 billion”
Foundation shift…
Stronger foundations through lower-emissions reinforcing steel New Zealand is building at pace. Cities are expanding, infrastructure demand is rising, and expectations around environmental performance are accelerating just as quickly. Yet beneath every building, bridge, and road lies a material that rarely gets public attention, reinforcing steel. It is invisible once poured, but its environmental impactContinueContinue reading “Foundation shift…”
Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’
Dematic is celebrating 60 years of ‘innovation, engineering excellence and customer partnership’ across Australia and New Zealand, marking a milestone that traces the business from a small workshop on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a global supplier of supply chain automation technology. The business was founded as Colby Engineering in 1966 by Gerry Hatton AM. BuiltContinueContinue reading “Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’”
JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing
JAC New Zealand has unveiled its T9 PHEV ute following an extensive local testing programme, with the company releasing key performance figures after the vehicle’s appearance at Fieldays. Following the same ‘Tested by Kiwis, for Kiwis’ approach used for the diesel T9, JAC’s New Zealand team put the T9 PHEV through its paces across localContinueContinue reading “JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing”
From commodity timber to engineered building systems
Bay of Plenty-based construction innovator Truss House has won the Growth and Scale Award at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with recognition focused on a building system designed to create greater value from New Zealand timber through existing manufacturing infrastructure. The award recognises Truss House’s patented portal frame building system, which combines floor, wall andContinueContinue reading “From commodity timber to engineered building systems”
Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut
Industrial automation has advanced rapidly across robotics and connected analytics, but the cut itself has remained a persistent blind spot. Manufacturers have automated supervision, connected machines and installed dashboards, but the exact moment where metal meets tool still often relies on operator intuition and post-machining inspection. Leland Bailey, project manager at Sandvik Coromant, says sensorisedContinueContinue reading “Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut”
Energy transition faces investment and affordability challenges
New Zealand’s energy infrastructure is benefiting from falling renewable generation costs, but new research from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, highlights ongoing challenges around electricity affordability, price volatility and the investment needed to support a larger, low-carbon economy. The Commission’s report, ‘Shifting currents: Energy infrastructure in transition’, found the cost of building renewableContinueContinue reading “Energy transition faces investment and affordability challenges”
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