One-third of manufacturers say they will accelerate investments into automation tools, according to a recent survey. But how will this apply to the difficult business of machining composite materials? Here, Aaron Howcroft, global product manager at Sandvik Coromant explains how its own CoroDrill 863-O cutting tool could help manufacturers rethink their approach to machining composites – thanks to chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology.
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Good questions get better results
Sometimes they may look pretty familiar and insignificant – but seals and gaskets are rapidly advancing fields of technology that perform functions vital to safety, testing, manufacturing, mining, energy and liquid and gas reticulation operations.
Kiwi steel company shows strength from shaky beginning
The theme for World Green Building Week 2021 was ‘Building Resilience’ and local structural steel contractor Red Steel has a story of resilience to tell that stretches back 90 years, to the Napier earthquake of 1931.
Stepping up in steel sustainability
We already know steel can be endlessly reused, helping to play a part in New Zealand achieving its climate change goals. Every year billions of dollars are spent worldwide on steel research and development. It’s no surprise then, that new technologies that are further helping the steel industry in the fight towards sustainability are presenting themselves.
Igus heavy-duty rol e-chain for maximum service life on cranes
Igus develops P4HD rol e-chain with wear-resistant materials, quickly replaceable side parts and smart monitoring.
Battling fatigue… Can robots be programmed to take over when humans are fatigued?
A study by researchers at Texas A&M University is captivating the minds of manufacturers across the globe.
On the move: Handling the demand
Lockdown and quarantining have placed significant challenges on the materials handling industry, with social distancing requirements, heightened demand on supply chains, and a reduction in labour, to name a few. NZEN spoke with a key industry player to see how they are working with these changes, and how they can help others.
‘Game-changer’ greenhouse gas reducing concrete enters NZ
A new technology in concrete that could save New Zealand the amount of carbon emissions equivalent to 6.3 flights Auckland to Christchurch for every house built here on average has been brought into the country by leading manufacturer Stevenson.
Let’s get moving
Freight and supply chain issues are impacting throughout New Zealand. Nick Leggett, CEO, Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has his say one week before the Nov 5th announcement whether Auckland will remain at Level 4.
Massive rebound in civil construction confidence
New Zealand’s civil construction industry is riding a massive rebound in post-pandemic business confidence – but this may be undermined by skills shortages, which continue to be the industry’s number one challenge.
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