Jeron Gwaite’e was the first in his family to pursue tertiary study, thanks to the Manaaki scholarship programme that he credits for securing “a life-changing opportunity”. Thousands of students from developing countries apply for the Government-funded Manaaki scholarships each year, with fewer than 500 making it through the competitive selection process. The three-year scholarship coversContinueContinue reading “‘Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship”
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New CoroCut 2 with RF geometry for secure high-precision profiling
Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturer of cutting tools and tooling systems, has launched CoroCut 2 with RF geometry, designed for secure and high-precision profiling. Additionally, grade GC1205 is introduced for parting and grooving operations in aged nickel-based HRSA components, offering enhanced process security and consistent tool life. Sandvik Coromant continues to upgrade its long-established CoroCut 1-2ContinueContinue reading “New CoroCut 2 with RF geometry for secure high-precision profiling”
The power of clever design – cutting carbon in engineering
OPINION by Troy Coyle For engineers, carbon reduction is not only a priority but also an opportunity. With the right strategies, significant cuts to embodied carbon in construction projects are within reach, enabling the sector to meet national carbon reduction goals. The good news is that these solutions are not hypothetical—they’re already being tested inContinueContinue reading “The power of clever design – cutting carbon in engineering”
Bonfiglioli solutions put power into metal working industries
Australia and New Zealand’s metal working industries are integral to the country’s economy, supplying other key sectors ranging from defence and transport to construction and infrastructure. It also provides employment, with the steel industry, for example, employing around 120,000 Australians. With Australia poised to become a green superpower, driving the global reduction in emissions, theContinueContinue reading “Bonfiglioli solutions put power into metal working industries”
NMIT aeronautical engineering programme takes flight in Nelson
In response to a domestic and global shortage in aviation engineers, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has extended its aeronautical engineering programme. A refreshed certificate programme, developed in consultation with national industry partners, is kicking off in Nelson in 2025, complementing NMIT’s popular Woodbournebased programmes. This means budding engineers can choose both theirContinueContinue reading “NMIT aeronautical engineering programme takes flight in Nelson”
Charged up for change…
First electric empty container handlers to support lowering NZ’s ports’ emissions New electric empty container handlers promise to play a key role in decarbonising two of New Zealand’s largest ports, in the latest round of successful applications from EECA’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF). Port of Auckland and Wellington’s CentrePort have each been approved co-fundingContinueContinue reading “Charged up for change…”
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The power of gender parity in engineering
OPINION by Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO As we celebrate Women’s Suffrage Day on 19 September 2024, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the critical role women play in shaping the future of engineering and construction. This is a topic I’m very passionate about, and I’m honoured to be a panellist at the National AssociationContinueContinue reading “The power of gender parity in engineering”
It’s time to reset the New Zealand approach to health and safety
OPINION By Craig Carlyle, certified machinery safety expert (TÜV Nord) Do we need another reset in our approach to improving our health and safety? If you look at our hellish traffic management approach, as a perfect example, it is a resounding ‘yes’. And WorkSafe have got something to do with it. Road traffic safety isContinueContinue reading “It’s time to reset the New Zealand approach to health and safety”
On the right road…
Empowering RTL to streamline and improve operations RTL designs and manufactures a substantial percentage of New Zealand’s road signs nationally and RTL employs a total of 45 staff and management and operates across 4,000 square metres of factory and office space located in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Invercargill. RTL utilises Empower, a labour management software,ContinueContinue reading “On the right road…”
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