Israeli start-up company Ree has unveiled and made claims of what it describes as a revolutionary flat and modular platform which fundamentally changes the way electric vehicles are built to power widespread vehicle electrification. By integrating all of the components formerly found under the hood of the car into the wheel, Ree says it offersContinueContinue reading “Wheel reinvented: automated/electric vehicles to benefit”
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Kiwi robotics company continues expansion
Top tech investors support global expansion of the world’s first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments A New Zealand-developed climbing inspection robot that caught the attention of top US investors, with its ability to help keep workers safe in hazardous environments, is continuing its global march. Invert Robotics announced in May that it has securedContinueContinue reading “Kiwi robotics company continues expansion”
Students from TU Delft and VU Amsterdam present recumbent bike they hope will go faster than 121.8 km/h
On Saturday 27 July the Human Power Team, a student team from TU Delft and VU Amsterdam, presented their latest aerodynamic bike at the Dutch National Military Museum in Soesterberg. The team hope that this recumbent bike, named the VeloX 9, will break the world speed record for cycling – which currently stands at 121.8ContinueContinue reading “Students from TU Delft and VU Amsterdam present recumbent bike they hope will go faster than 121.8 km/h”
Additive manufacturing allows bike manufacturers to extend customisation options
If there’s something you can be certain of – along with death and taxes – it’s that change is inevitable and constant. In the world of manufactured products, the end user is getting a heck of a lot more discerning and wanting to stand out from the crowd – customisation of products is now whereContinueContinue reading “Additive manufacturing allows bike manufacturers to extend customisation options”
NZUS Council supports Minister Peters efforts for a trade agreement with the US
The NZUS Council will increase its engagement in the United States to support Foreign Minister, Rt Hon Winston Peters’ efforts to promote a free trade agreement with the United States. “The Council is excited by the work Mr Peters is doing to build political support in the US for a free trade agreement and weContinueContinue reading “NZUS Council supports Minister Peters efforts for a trade agreement with the US”
Gallagher takes out big award
The Gallagher Water Flow Indicator took out the Fieldays International Innovation Award at the International Business Networker on day two of Fieldays 2019. Inspired by pure frustration, Murray Tones was sick of forever going around his farm looking for water leaks and was told by his wife that he’d talked about it enough and itContinueContinue reading “Gallagher takes out big award”
Expo 2020 Dubai – Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities
Expo 2020 expects to attract 25 million visits to the world fair, to be held in Dubai from October next year, and New Zealand businesses will be able to capitalise on the opportunity through a business leveraging programme. NZTE has today announced its business programme, which is designed to help exporters already active in the region, orContinueContinue reading “Expo 2020 Dubai – Business programme will open doors to Expo 2020 opportunities”
Rolls-Royce and Qatar Airways are using Virtual Reality (VR) to train engineers, in a first for the two companies
As the number of air passengers is set to almost double by 2036, the industry faces a growing challenge: more engineers need to be trained to maintain and repair a growing number of aircraft and their engines. While practical training will always be the main focus, Rolls-Royce is working on ways to incorporate Virtual RealityContinueContinue reading “Rolls-Royce and Qatar Airways are using Virtual Reality (VR) to train engineers, in a first for the two companies”
Air New Zealand announces multi-billion-dollar investment in new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has today announced significant investment in its international network and customer experience with commitments to purchase eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft powered by GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B engines. 27 May 2019 At today’s list prices, the agreement represents a value of US $2.7 billion. As is usual with such orders, Air New Zealand has negotiated a significantContinueContinue reading “Air New Zealand announces multi-billion-dollar investment in new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners”
Z Energy is to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup
Z Energy is to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup as an Exclusive Supplier of fuel and bio fuel for the 36th America’s Cup being hosted in Auckland over the summer of 2020/2021. In coming together, both organisations have a strong desire to engage as many Kiwis as possible fromContinueContinue reading “Z Energy is to partner with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup”
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