Stronger foundations through lower-emissions reinforcing steel New Zealand is building at pace. Cities are expanding, infrastructure demand is rising, and expectations around environmental performance are accelerating just as quickly. Yet beneath every building, bridge, and road lies a material that rarely gets public attention, reinforcing steel. It is invisible once poured, but its environmental impactContinueContinue reading “Foundation shift…”
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Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’
Dematic is celebrating 60 years of ‘innovation, engineering excellence and customer partnership’ across Australia and New Zealand, marking a milestone that traces the business from a small workshop on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a global supplier of supply chain automation technology. The business was founded as Colby Engineering in 1966 by Gerry Hatton AM. BuiltContinueContinue reading “Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’”
JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing
JAC New Zealand has unveiled its T9 PHEV ute following an extensive local testing programme, with the company releasing key performance figures after the vehicle’s appearance at Fieldays. Following the same ‘Tested by Kiwis, for Kiwis’ approach used for the diesel T9, JAC’s New Zealand team put the T9 PHEV through its paces across localContinueContinue reading “JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing”
From commodity timber to engineered building systems
Bay of Plenty-based construction innovator Truss House has won the Growth and Scale Award at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with recognition focused on a building system designed to create greater value from New Zealand timber through existing manufacturing infrastructure. The award recognises Truss House’s patented portal frame building system, which combines floor, wall andContinueContinue reading “From commodity timber to engineered building systems”
Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut
Industrial automation has advanced rapidly across robotics and connected analytics, but the cut itself has remained a persistent blind spot. Manufacturers have automated supervision, connected machines and installed dashboards, but the exact moment where metal meets tool still often relies on operator intuition and post-machining inspection. Leland Bailey, project manager at Sandvik Coromant, says sensorisedContinueContinue reading “Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut”
Energy transition faces investment and affordability challenges
New Zealand’s energy infrastructure is benefiting from falling renewable generation costs, but new research from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, highlights ongoing challenges around electricity affordability, price volatility and the investment needed to support a larger, low-carbon economy. The Commission’s report, ‘Shifting currents: Energy infrastructure in transition’, found the cost of building renewableContinueContinue reading “Energy transition faces investment and affordability challenges”
Final bulkhead removed from Central Interceptor tunnel
Project milestone… The final puzzle piece of Auckland’s Central Interceptor is now in place following the removal of the massive bulkhead that separated the two halves of the tunnel during construction of New Zealand’s largest wastewater project. Watercare chief programme delivery officer Mark Crowle says the project demonstrates long-term infrastructure planning and investment to supportContinueContinue reading “Final bulkhead removed from Central Interceptor tunnel”
Modern fabrication…
Lero Laser builds capability for NZ manufacturers Lero Innovation Ltd says it has supported New Zealand’s manufacturing and engineering industries for more than 40 years, supplying machine tool technology backed by technical knowledge and service. From its headquarters in East Tamaki, the company works with fabricators, engineers and manufacturers across a range of applications. ManagingContinueContinue reading “Modern fabrication…”
Blygold coil coatings target HVAC corrosion and system life
HVAC coils are exposed to moisture, chemicals and airborne contaminants that can lead to corrosion and reduced performance over time. Blygold New Zealand provides specialised coatings designed to protect coils and maintain system operation in industrial and commercial environments. Managing director Mark Weir says protecting heat exchangers is a key part of maintaining HVAC performance.ContinueContinue reading “Blygold coil coatings target HVAC corrosion and system life”
Space Institute: local capability for advanced testing, ORBIT
The University of Auckland’s Te Pūnaha Ātea Space Institute is establishing capability in space engineering and advanced testing, supported by an ISO Class 7 cleanroom and environmental testing facilities including a 3D vibration table and a thermal vacuum chamber. Professor Guglielmo Aglietti, director of the institute, says the facility provides industry with a pathway fromContinueContinue reading “Space Institute: local capability for advanced testing, ORBIT”
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