Embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining

Eko supplies a hybrid CNC press brake featuring dual servo motors, while Estun provides the press brake tender robot. New Zealand manufacturers should be embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining, says Andrew Leabourn, managing director of Leabourn & Rose Ltd. “The need for automation is driven by several factors: the difficulty in findingContinueContinue reading “Embracing greater automation in metal fabrication and machining”

Aussie Pumps get creative with concrete and maintenance

Discovered by the Romans almost more than 2,000 years ago, we are told they used concrete to develop the aqueducts, viaducts, dams and similar major structures that are even today impressive. Australian Pump Industries (Aussie Pumps) is extremely conscious of the concrete industry as the company develops products that are used in the industry fromContinueContinue reading “Aussie Pumps get creative with concrete and maintenance”

Rachel Arcos Busby:

An ‘asset to the automation space’ Eight years ago, a successful career in the automation engineering industry was but a faraway dream for Rachel Arcos Busby. Today, through determination and over-coming many challenges such as those that come with moving to a new country, Arcos Busby’s employer Nemesys says the Filipino-born engineer has “broken newContinueContinue reading “Rachel Arcos Busby:”

‘Badass’ engineer inspires…

From fictional muse to real-world apprentice – Patsy Gadsby is making her mark, inspired by an animated character in a fantasy television series. Once a jack of all trades and now an aspiring engineer, Gadsby attributes Avatar The Legend of Korra to propelling her into the trade. “I worked as a cleaner and in aContinueContinue reading “‘Badass’ engineer inspires…”

Innovating safety:

Rise of non-destructive testing supply in NZ A new player has emerged amid New Zealand’s bustling business landscape, says Mark Gemmell, director at Accurate Instruments (NZ), one he says is poised to redefine industrial safety and efficiency. “The inception of the Accurate Instruments’ non-destructive testing (NDT) section, specialising in NDT supplies, marks a significant leap forwardContinueContinue reading “Innovating safety:”

ELMA ultrasonic cleaners & steam cleaners

Elma Germany manufacturers highest quality equipment for the fine cleaning of highly sensitive components, which it has been doing for over 75 years.

EMC Industrial Weighing Ltd

EMC Weighing is one of New Zealand’s largest suppliers of industrial weighing solutions.

STAUBLI

With Staubli connectors and couplings – Performance and safety always come first. We offer a complete range of clean break connection solutions, including couplings designed to be high pressure resistant, vibration resistant, shock resistant and fuel and oil resistant. Staubli products integrate anti-pollution features, lightweight materials and compactness, making them ideally suited to the demands of industry.

TIME TO GET KIWI ROLLING…

SOUTHMACH’S MAKENZ TO GIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NZ MANUFACTURERS As if SouthMach 2023 wasn’t going to be action-packed enough, exhibition organisers are excited at what MakeNZ will add to the much-anticipated industry trade show. “Make NZ’s ‘Listen and Learn’ manufacturing industry conference will be held on May 24, as part of SouthMach and will focus onContinueContinue reading “TIME TO GET KIWI ROLLING…”