Bonfiglioli Transmission Australia has supplied a heavy-duty gearbox solution for a custom lime slaking system engineered by Australian materials handling specialist Bulk Handling Technologies (BHT) for a gold mining operation in Africa. The project centred around a tyre-driven ball mill used within the lime slaking process, where quicklime is combined with water and ground intoContinueContinue reading “Bonfiglioli gearbox package supports custom lime slaking mill project”
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Training investment helps build long-term capability at Wallen Concreting
For Jodie and Martial Wallen, investing in training is viewed as part of building a business capable of maintaining high standards, supporting staff development and preparing for the future. At Papakura-based Wallen Concreting, that approach has extended across much of the team. Sons Jake and Sam, Martial, and team member James have all completed BCITO’sContinueContinue reading “Training investment helps build long-term capability at Wallen Concreting”
TradeZone targets supply continuity to industry
In engineering and industrial environments, access to tools, components and consumables can directly affect project timelines, maintenance schedules and overall operational performance. TradeZone NZ operates a national network supplying specialist tools, fasteners, bearings, parts and workshop consumables used across fabrication, manufacturing and maintenance. Diane Mitchell, operations manager at TradeZone NZ, says reliable access to partsContinueContinue reading “TradeZone targets supply continuity to industry”
Compact control provides ‘freedom in tight builds’
Machine builders are often forced into trade-offs between size, speed and performance, particularly where space is limited. A new compact electric actuator is aimed at reducing those compromises, with a focus on fitting into restricted environments without sacrificing output. Markus Hofmann, product manager at Linak, says the LA21 electric actuator was developed to support buildersContinueContinue reading “Compact control provides ‘freedom in tight builds’”
Prototyping capability…
CNC manufacturer expands global reach with integrated services recision machining and rapid prototyping continue to play a critical role in industries where complex components, tight tolerances and speed and market demands are increasingly key. Zhuanxin Precision Co Ltd is positioning itself as a direct manufacturer focused on supporting that demand, with capability spanning prototyping throughContinueContinue reading “Prototyping capability…”
Ifm IO-Link architecture underpins advanced UV treatment systems
Ifm electronic’s IO-Link instrumentation and control technology is being integrated into advanced UV disinfection systems, providing device-level communication and process visibility in water treatment applications. In a New Zealand application, water treatment OEM NovoLabs is using IO-Link to connect magnetic flow sensors and other field devices directly to its control system, forming a consistent instrumentationContinueContinue reading “Ifm IO-Link architecture underpins advanced UV treatment systems”
Dry screw vacuum pump targets high-flow industrial applications
Atlas Copco has developed the DHS 3000 VSD+ dry screw vacuum pump for high-flow industrial applications, with use cases including paper processing, conveying systems, food industry pick-and-place operations and central vacuum systems. The pump uses dry technology, eliminating oil from the compression chamber, and is driven by an IE4 motor with an asymmetrical rotor design.ContinueContinue reading “Dry screw vacuum pump targets high-flow industrial applications”
Logistics demand reshapes industrial property market
Changes in retail behaviour are continuing to influence demand in New Zealand’s industrial property market, with logistics and supply chain activity taking a larger share of warehouse space, according to CBRE’s New Zealand Real Estate Market Outlook 2026. The report points to a shift in how consumers interact with retailers, combining in-store browsing with onlineContinueContinue reading “Logistics demand reshapes industrial property market”
Configurable welding platform supports scalable manufacturing and process control
Emerson has released the Branson Polaris ultrasonic welding platform, a configurable system designed to support joining processes across a wide range of manufacturing applications. The platform combines power supplies, controllers and actuators with varying levels of functionality and software capability, allowing systems to be configured for applications ranging from development and laboratory trials through toContinueContinue reading “Configurable welding platform supports scalable manufacturing and process control”
Sensorised turning adaptor targets process stability and automation
Sandvik Coromant has released CoroTurn Plus, a sensorised turning adaptor designed to provide real-time visibility and support process control in turning operations. The system captures cutting forces, vibration, chatter and in-cut status, enabling operators to monitor performance and respond to variation during machining. CoroTurn Plus operates with two levels of digital capability. When used withContinueContinue reading “Sensorised turning adaptor targets process stability and automation”
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