D-Link A/NZ has expanded its industrial switch range with four models designed for networking applications across manufacturing, transport, surveillance, utilities and other industrial environments. The company says in a release to industry that the range has been developed for operating environments where factors such as extreme temperatures, electrical noise, vibration and power surges can affectContinueContinue reading “D-Link expands industrial switch range across A/NZ”
Category Archives: Automation
Beckhoff Automation ‘rethinks what’s possible’ in automation
Beckhoff New Zealand managing director Neil Pearce says the company’s approach to automation is focused on simplifying system design while improving flexibility. “Imagine an automation system that is simpler, faster, and more flexible, without compromise,” says Pearce. The company’s PC-based control platform integrates control, motion, safety and vision into a single system, aimed at simplifyingContinueContinue reading “Beckhoff Automation ‘rethinks what’s possible’ in automation”
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’”
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”
Manufacturing partnerships…
Bürkert’s global solutions aligned with NZ manufacturing realities New Zealand’s manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, says Pauline Boyd, marketing and communications manager for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems. “Facing persistent headwinds from rising operational costs, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and a tough labour market, many Kiwi manufacturers have adopted a ‘survive to ‘27’ mindset.” ButContinueContinue reading “Manufacturing partnerships…”
Seamless integration…
Mettler Toledo’s IND400 makes smart weighing ‘simple and secure’ The IND400 weighing indicators are designed to “revolutionise industrial weighing operations,” offering a powerful combination of advanced features and user-centric benefits. “At the heart of the IND400 is a simple graphic touchscreen display, which provides intuitive user experience and ensures secure data access. This modern interfaceContinueContinue reading “Seamless integration…”
Supporting local…
ABB brings process instrumentation expertise to New Zealand industry ABB’s Measurement and Analytics division provides a wide range of instrumentation and technical support across New Zealand, covering both core process instrumentation and advanced analytical systems. While many in the sector may recognise ABB for its legacy MagMaster flowmeter platform, the company’s local team says theContinueContinue reading “Supporting local…”
Precision partnership…
Scott Technology and Okuma future-proof Dunedin manufacturing Global automation and robotics company Scott Technology is looking to the future with confidence, says its global director of innovation Andrew Arnold. The company’s Dunedin facility is the ‘Centre of Excellence’ for its protein domain, where the company says it has set the global standard in meat processing technologyContinueContinue reading “Precision partnership…”
Smart evolution – AI takes automation from assistance to autonomy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now one of the most significant forces shaping industrial automation. Across manufacturing, design and maintenance, AI is shifting from a future concept to an everyday tool. A recent survey found that 40% of manufacturers have prioritised AI and automation above other digital transformation projects, with 80% allocating resources to implementation. However,ContinueContinue reading “Smart evolution – AI takes automation from assistance to autonomy”
Brown Brothers showcase F&B processing solutions
Brown Brothers Engineers Flow Technology Ltd (BBE Flow Technology), part of the AxFlow Group, joined Brown Brothers Engineers (BBE) at this year’s Foodtech Packtech show to showcase integrated fluid handling and flow control solutions for New Zealand’s food and beverage sector. A key player in the processing space, BBE Flow Technology is the exclusive NewContinueContinue reading “Brown Brothers showcase F&B processing solutions”
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