The 2024 Maintenance Engineering Conference will be held October 8-10 at Fraser High School Hamilton, making it the 20th annual conference. “We aim to provide the engineering community with the latest technological advancements, manufacturing capabilities and tools, and vital insights from NZ and global case studies,” says organisers. Early bird discounts are available up to the August 1.ContinueContinue reading “Registration open for Maintenance Engineering Conference”
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Donovan Group: Benefitting from a digital technology investment for the past 10 years
Whangarei-based Donovan Group was established by Graham Donovan in the late 1960s with a focus on industrial electrical automation as well as the manufacturing of meter boxes, distribution boards and switchboards. The business has been operating continuously since 1946, and today designs and manufactures steel framed commercial sheds. Coresteel is the company’s brand of commercialContinueContinue reading “Donovan Group: Benefitting from a digital technology investment for the past 10 years”
Which matters more – excellence or impact?
By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO The Aotearoa New Zealand research, science and innovation (RSI) system is one that purportedly values and rewards research excellence and research impact equally. Despite this, the current system favours an approach that focuses on excellent research that has impact vs impactful research that is excellent. It is a subtleContinueContinue reading “Which matters more – excellence or impact?”
When are engineers going to lift their game?
By Craig Carlyle, certified machinery safety expert (TÜV Nord), HasTrak Here we go again, another year and another engineer killed at work through the complacency of the workplace. This time it was an apprentice, 23-year-old Josh Masters fixing the hydraulics on a log loader in the Balmoral Forest in North Canterbury. The verbal instruction onContinueContinue reading “When are engineers going to lift their game?”
VISIT STAND 1040: Kaeser launches next gen desiccant dryers
Kaeser Compressors NZ has announced the launch of its latest generation of heatless regenerative desiccant dryers which can lower the pressure dew point of the compressed air to -70oC. “Ideal for sensitive applications such as those found in the food and beverage industry, the intelligent new i.DC series delivers a reliable supply of extremely dryContinueContinue reading “VISIT STAND 1040: Kaeser launches next gen desiccant dryers”
VISIT STAND 3021: Get ahead of the pack and become a qualified thermographer
Thermal imaging cameras have become a ‘must-have tool’ for electrical and insurance reporting applications. “Infrared thermography helps you find anomalies before change can occur, therefore minimising risk and preventing costly production downtime for your customers. Not to mention, having a qualified thermographer on site adds value to your business,” says Tom Aldridge, electrical and instrumentationalContinueContinue reading “VISIT STAND 3021: Get ahead of the pack and become a qualified thermographer”
Unveiling innovation and collaboration at EMEX 2024
It’s official – EMEX is jam-packed and sold out and ready to ‘welcome thousands of attendees’ Right now the Xpo Exhibitions team is busy with final preparations for New Zealand’s premier biennial manufacturing and engineering technology exhibition, explains Aad van der Poel, EMEX 2024 sales and event manager. “We are all excited to welcome thousandsContinueContinue reading “Unveiling innovation and collaboration at EMEX 2024”
FLYING HIGH – KIWI AERONAUTICAL FIRM SIGNS HUGE EXPORT DEAL
New Zealand’s aeronautical sector is set for a multi-million dollar export boost following the signing of an agreement to supply the Royal Thai Airforce. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Thai Aviation Industries Co, Ltd (TAI), a maintenance, repair, and operations organisation (MRO) in Thailand and, NZAero, New Zealand’s only commercial aircraft manufacturer,ContinueContinue reading “FLYING HIGH – KIWI AERONAUTICAL FIRM SIGNS HUGE EXPORT DEAL”
MIT ENGINEERS 3D PRINT
THE ELECTROMAGNETS AT THE HEART OF MANY ELECTRONICS Imagine being able to build an entire dialysis machine using nothing more than a 3D printer. This could not only reduce costs and eliminate manufacturing waste, but since this machine could be produced outside a factory, people with limited resources or those who live in remote areasContinueContinue reading “MIT ENGINEERS 3D PRINT”
FIRE AND GAS MAPPING…
IMPROVE HAZARD DETECTION AND WORKPLACE SAFETY Fire and gas mapping (FGM) is used to improve safety and reduce the effects of flammable gas releases, toxic gas releases and fire hazards found at major hazard facilities. If you manage or work at locations with fire and gas hazards, fire and gas mapping can be used toContinueContinue reading “FIRE AND GAS MAPPING…”
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