High-volume hole making ‘mastered’

Next-generation CoroDrill DE10 redefines plug-and-play in short-hole drilling says the company. Sandvik Coromant, a global player in metal cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, has introduced its second-generation exchangeable-tip drill, CoroDrill DE10. Engineered for high-volume drilling across all materials, a release to industry says it “sets new standards in productivity, efficiency and sustainability. With its innovativeContinueContinue reading “High-volume hole making ‘mastered’”

MaxxDrive: Industrial gear units from Nord

Although relatively new, the MaxxDrive industrial gear units from Nord Drivesystems are among the established drive solutions for heavy-duty applications, says the company in a recent release to media. Apart from conveying, lifting and driving, mixing and agitating are among the most important application areas. For the agitators in a non-standard biogas plant in theContinueContinue reading “MaxxDrive: Industrial gear units from Nord”

Engel: Platinum status awarded by EcoVadis

Engel, a global player in the production of injection moulding machines and automation, has received EcoVadis ‘Platinum’ status; a rating given to companies that demonstrate strong sustainability performance. With 130,000 companies evaluated globally, distributor Techspan Trading (NZ) Limited says the award is reward for an “unwavering commitment to climate protection and sustainability and a provenContinueContinue reading “Engel: Platinum status awarded by EcoVadis”

Engineering NZ: ‘Robust standards are critical to our infrastructure future’

Engineering New Zealand has highlighted several issues of ‘urgency’ that it sees is critical to the future of engineering in New Zealand. Here is the organisation’s latest release… New Zealand is facing pressing infrastructure challenges, a long-term shortage of skilled engineers, and low productivity. Improvements to the accessibility and quality of our standards is aContinueContinue reading “Engineering NZ: ‘Robust standards are critical to our infrastructure future’”

Southern showcase…

Awards, solutions and great advice to feature at SouthMach New Zealand’s dynamic manufacturing sector faces challenges and exciting opportunities. Engineering News spoke to Catherine Lye, CEO of Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) ahead of the upcoming industry trade event, SouthMach, which includes the highly anticipated AMA Showcase and Manufacturing Awards. Ask Catherine Lye what’s keeping herContinueContinue reading “Southern showcase…”

Rebrand… solid foundation for leap into future

A “trusted name in New Zealand’s machine tool sector” is using its existing reputation to propel it into an exciting future. “For nearly half a century Leabourn & Rose has delivered high-quality machine tools, expert guidance and unparalleled after-sales support,” says Andrew Leabourn, managing director of the company since 2012. And that’s not changing, he says,ContinueContinue reading “Rebrand… solid foundation for leap into future”

How Pacific Steel is reducing, reusing and reimagining

New Zealand’s steel industry is set to undergo a major transformation with the launch of New Zealand Steel’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) in late 2025. “This project is more than an upgrade,” says Israel MacDonald, sustainability manager at Pacific Steel. “It’s a decisive move towards sustainable steel production, ensuring Pacific Steel – and ourContinueContinue reading “How Pacific Steel is reducing, reusing and reimagining”

Key industry show, conference tackles productivity

University of Canterbury students attending past SouthMach show. SouthMach 2025 is what show organiser XPO Exhibitions says is the must-attend event for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Packed with exhibitors, cutting-edge innovations and insightful discussions, the event offers a unique platform to explore the future of the industry. “It only happens once every twoContinueContinue reading “Key industry show, conference tackles productivity”

Don’t ignore basics: Tips for fittings and tubing maintenance

So often people get caught up in high-tech system upgrades, that they tend to neglect the basics such as the perfect simplicity of one of the greatest pairings in pneumatics: fittings and tubing. “In pneumatics, fittings and tubing are essential, complementary products used to connect and direct compressed air throughout a system,” says Robert Taylor,ContinueContinue reading “Don’t ignore basics: Tips for fittings and tubing maintenance”

Evening of celebrate for safety stars

Fiona Brabant – Cook Brothers winner in the Dominion Constructors Future Safety Leader Award. Some 340 industry leaders, innovators, and safety stalwarts gathered for Site Safe’s ‘2025 Evening of Celebration’, the largest health and safety event in the construction industry. The annual event, which recognises outstanding contributions in health and safety in the construction industry,ContinueContinue reading “Evening of celebrate for safety stars”