Young engineers and designers across New Zealand are being invited to submit their ideas for the 2026 James Dyson Award, a global design engineering competition that supports inventions aimed at solving real-world problems. Now open for submissions across 28 countries and regions, the competition encourages current and recent design and engineering students to develop practicalContinueContinue reading “Kiwi innovation spotlighted as James Dyson Award opens for entries”
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NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
NZ Safety Blackwoods has opened a new distribution centre at Drury South, creating a single national hub designed to improve how safety, engineering and workplace products are supplied across New Zealand. The facility, officially opened in March, consolidates five existing distribution centres into one purpose-built operation intended to improve order accuracy, reduce delivery complexity andContinueContinue reading “NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub”
Procurement priorities shift as sustainability and AI reshape buying decisions
Procurement decisions across manufacturing and engineering sectors are undergoing significant change, according to Matt Hale, global business development director at HRS Heat Exchangers. Hale says that over the past decade purchasing has evolved from a relatively straightforward process focused on price and performance into a far more strategic corporate function. “Previously the goal was largelyContinueContinue reading “Procurement priorities shift as sustainability and AI reshape buying decisions”
Automation investment accelerates as manufacturers seek greater efficiency
Automotive manufacturers worldwide are accelerating investment in robotics and automation as they respond to rising costs, labour shortages and energy pressures, according to ABB Robotics’ latest Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey. While New Zealand does not have a large domestic automotive manufacturing sector, the findings point to wider industrial trends likely to influence manufacturers, engineering firmsContinueContinue reading “Automation investment accelerates as manufacturers seek greater efficiency”
Kiwi-founded SYOS Aerospace secures NZDF autonomous systems contract
Kiwi-founded defence technology company SYOS Aerospace has secured an agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to supply a range of autonomous platforms and support services aimed at advancing the country’s uncrewed systems capability. The contract will see SYOS provide a portfolio of air, land and sea platforms while working alongside NZDF on aContinueContinue reading “Kiwi-founded SYOS Aerospace secures NZDF autonomous systems contract”
Minerals Council calls for balanced planning reform
New planning and environmental legislation must create space for innovation if New Zealand is to deliver economic growth and long-term development, according to the New Zealand Minerals Council. Chief executive Josie Vidal says the proposed Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill represent progress on a system that has been overly risk-averse when assessing projects, butContinueContinue reading “Minerals Council calls for balanced planning reform”
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”
Thirty-year roadmap sets infrastructure direction
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released its National Infrastructure Plan, outlining what it describes as a practical and affordable pathway for delivering the infrastructure New Zealanders will rely on over the next 30 years. The Plan sets out 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the country’s infrastructure system, alongside 10 priority areasContinueContinue reading “Thirty-year roadmap sets infrastructure direction”
Cross-sector digital platform opens new supplier opportunities
A new cross-industry digital platform aimed at connecting New Zealand’s buyers and suppliers is set to launch in March, offering engineering and manufacturing suppliers an opportunity to extend their reach well beyond their traditional sectors. Industry Connect NZ (ICNZ) has been developed as a national, digital-only magazine designed to bridge four major industrial sectors: foodContinueContinue reading “Cross-sector digital platform opens new supplier opportunities”
Asia-Pacific battery manufacturing pipeline to mushroom to US$45.4 billion
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s battery manufacturing construction pipeline is set to surge, with project values expected to reach US$45.4 billion in 2027, driven by rising electric vehicle (EV) demand and large-scale energy storage needs. Even as the current execution activity slows, a growing wave of planned projects signals strong long-term momentum. This trend, according to a releaseContinueContinue reading “Asia-Pacific battery manufacturing pipeline to mushroom to US$45.4 billion”
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