Modulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries New generations of more easily and safely portable Australian-made container-based buildings – including stackable and double-width 4.5 metre-wide types – are being introduced across Australia by the Modulate Group. The robust cyclone-rated structures, configured from standard 20ft, 30ft, and 40ft (approximately 6, 9, andContinueContinue reading “‘Bigger and stronger’”
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Four key things for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should align the business, technical, operational and commercial aspects of their organisations to create a clear case for automation and generate business growth, according to a panel of industry experts assembled by global intralogistics solutions specialist Kardex at CeMAT Australia 2024. Is automation the key to mastering business growth forContinueContinue reading “Four key things for SMEs”
Technically oil-free compressed air…
Kaeser expands its e-power range with M10E and M13E portable compressors Powerful, lightweight, quiet, versatile, and easy to transport – these are what Kaeser New Zealand says are the standout features of the Mobilair M10E and M13E, the newest and smallest additions to Kaeser’s popular e-power range of portable compressors. “Designed to meet smaller compressedContinueContinue reading “Technically oil-free compressed air…”
The evolution of weld testing
Embracing phased array ultrasonics with Scanbuddy and Accurate Instruments In the ever-evolving landscape of weld inspection, the demand for precision, efficiency, and reliability has never been higher. “The complexity of modern structures and components, combined with stringent safety regulations, has driven the industry to seek advanced technologies to meet these challenges head-on,” says Mark Gemmell,ContinueContinue reading “The evolution of weld testing”
Reliability and performance…
Hayes International – exporting to more than 90 countries Rotorua based company Hayes International was founded by Tom Hayes in 1960 and this private company became part of the Bradbury Group of Kansas, US in 1999. Today, the New Zealand company is internationally known as a “market leader for quality and performance” with in excessContinueContinue reading “Reliability and performance…”
Embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining
Eko supplies a hybrid CNC press brake featuring dual servo motors, while Estun provides the press brake tender robot. New Zealand manufacturers should be embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining, says Andrew Leabourn, managing director of Leabourn & Rose Ltd. “The need for automation is driven by several factors: the difficulty in findingContinueContinue reading “Embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining”
Gripping research…
Researchers build smart object to measure a robot’s squeezing force QUT researchers, who recognised that grasping objects is difficult for robots, have built a smart object that can measure a robot’s squeezing force. The QUT Centre for Robotics research team was led by Dr Fangyi Zhang, under the mentorship of Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke,ContinueContinue reading “Gripping research…”
Aussie Pumps get creative with concrete and maintenance
Discovered by the Romans almost more than 2,000 years ago, we are told they used concrete to develop the aqueducts, viaducts, dams and similar major structures that are even today impressive. Australian Pump Industries (Aussie Pumps) is extremely conscious of the concrete industry as the company develops products that are used in the industry fromContinueContinue reading “Aussie Pumps get creative with concrete and maintenance”
EMA: Fast-track consents potential major economic boost
Projects included in the recent fast-track consents announcement are a potential major economic and housing boost for the ‘golden triangle’ economic zone, particularly for greater Northland’s inclusion in that zone north of Taupō, says the EMA. “All three ports in the region – Northport, Port of Auckland and Port of Tauranga – have consents for expansion includedContinueContinue reading “EMA: Fast-track consents potential major economic boost”

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