Training next gen engineers…

Rockwell Automation technology stars in Applied Robotics advanced manufacturing lab A new $3 million advanced manufacturing lab is being built by Applied Robotics for TAFE Queensland, funded through the Queensland Government’s $100 million ‘Equipping TAFE for our Future’ programme. The new lab, scheduled for installation in February 2025, will feature several key Rockwell Automation technologies,ContinueContinue reading “Training next gen engineers…”

Infrastructure boost

Multimillion dollar green steel logistics facility to support future projects A new multimillion dollar green logistics facility in South Auckland will help boost access to steel construction materials needed for New Zealand’s major infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Latest Government data shows more than $120 billion has been forecast to be spent on infrastructure by theContinueContinue reading “Infrastructure boost”

Factory future…

DigiKey premieres Factory Tomorrow Season 4 video series highlighting innovative industrial automation DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of Season 4 of the Factory Tomorrow video series sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. The newest season of theContinueContinue reading “Factory future…”

Global Water Solutions…

Pressure vessels engineered for New Zealand’s demanding environments Global Water Solutions (GWS) is described as “a global leader in the manufacture of pressure vessels”, providing innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to meet the needs of the engineering industry. With a strong presence in New Zealand, GWS offers a comprehensive range of pressure tanks, including the renownedContinueContinue reading “Global Water Solutions…”

Moustache-momento as Bunnings backs men’s mental health

Bunnings Trade is showing its support for men’s health with the launch of a new moustache-patterned drink bottle to raise funds for Movember. Customers can get their hands on the limited-edition drink bottle for $25 RRP, with all funds raised going directly to changing the face of men’s health in New Zealand. On average, menContinueContinue reading “Moustache-momento as Bunnings backs men’s mental health”

TDDA launches Imperans Report

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), described as New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, has launched the Imperans Report, its new quarterly workplace drug trends report. The report aims to provide Australasian employers with an analysis of drug and alcohol usage trends, combining results from both New Zealand and Australia to empower businesses to engageContinueContinue reading “TDDA launches Imperans Report”

Kemppi releases ‘powerful, yet simple to use’ industrial welding machine

Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi has released what the company says is a new, formidable MIG/MAG welding machine for demanding jobs that is simple to use. “The X3 FastMig offers high-quality industrial MIG/MAG welding with straightforward operation and an extremely simple user interface,” the company says in a media release to industry.The X3 FastMig synergic andContinueContinue reading “Kemppi releases ‘powerful, yet simple to use’ industrial welding machine”

Waikato apprentice Pringle takes out Stuart Tolhurst Cup

Enthusiasm, adaptability, and initiative: these are qualities that have earned Ngāruawāhia apprentice Zander Pringle the prestigious Stuart Tolhurst Memorial Award for 2024, according to the Maintenance Engineering Society New Zealand (MESNZ). Announced at the MESNZ Awards dinner, the society says the honour places Pringle at the apex of his field, cementing his place as ‘NewContinueContinue reading “Waikato apprentice Pringle takes out Stuart Tolhurst Cup”

NZ Duct & Flex:

Safe, compliant dust extraction maintenance Spending money on a new dust extraction system is a waste of money, if the system is not monitored and checked by people experienced in this equipment to ensure it’s operating as efficiently as the day it was commissioned, according to Geoff Ebdon, director at NZ Duct & Flex Limited.ContinueContinue reading “NZ Duct & Flex:”

Industrial Tube Manufacturing

Industrial Tube Manufacturing has been producing New Zealand-made steel tube since 1985. We’re New Zealand’s leading manufacturer of quality, locally-made steel and stainless precision tube.