Category Archives: Management

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”

Babcock renews AUT partnership to uplift more women into STEM

Babcock Australasia has reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), extending its partnership with Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Women in Tech programme for another three years. The partnership, established in 2022, was formed through a shared commitment to increase female representation in engineering andContinueContinue reading “Babcock renews AUT partnership to uplift more women into STEM”

‘Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship

Jeron Gwaite’e was the first in his family to pursue tertiary study, thanks to the Manaaki scholarship programme that he credits for securing “a life-changing opportunity”. Thousands of students from developing countries apply for the Government-funded Manaaki scholarships each year, with fewer than 500 making it through the competitive selection process. The three-year scholarship coversContinueContinue reading “‘Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship”

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Registration open for Maintenance Engineering Conference

The 2024 Maintenance Engineering Conference will be held October 8-10 at Fraser High School Hamilton, making it the 20th annual conference. “We aim to provide the engineering community with the latest technological advancements, manufacturing capabilities and tools, and vital insights from NZ and global case studies,” says organisers. Early bird discounts are available up to the August 1.ContinueContinue reading “Registration open for Maintenance Engineering Conference”

Exciting careers for more women in STEM, automation

Swisslog senior solution architect, Sally Renwick Swisslog senior solution architect, Sally Renwick, is fascinated by “the side of industry many never see” – the high achieving world of automation that is opening up a broad range of satisfying careers for women entering STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and automation fields. The numbers may showContinueContinue reading “Exciting careers for more women in STEM, automation”

Industry benefits with NZ’s first fluid power engineering certification

Mohammed Farook, left, has become the first person in New Zealand to undertake the new Certificate in Fluid Power Engineering Fundamentals (Level 3). For the first time, New Zealand has a dedicated certification for fluid power engineering, providing new training and career path options to those in the hydraulics and pneumatics industries. The Certificate inContinueContinue reading “Industry benefits with NZ’s first fluid power engineering certification”

ATNZ’S TRAINING INITIATIVES

PROVIDE NEW FLEXIBILITY At a time when a skilled labour shortage is causing alarm in engineering circles, ATNZ’s emergence as a Private Training Establishment (PTE) provides the industry with fresh training options, says national manager, Ben Julian. “With fears that skills shortages may restrict sustainability and growth while adopting new technology demands new skills, ATNZContinueContinue reading “ATNZ’S TRAINING INITIATIVES”