Enthusiasm, adaptability, and initiative: these are qualities that have earned Ngāruawāhia apprentice Zander Pringle the prestigious Stuart Tolhurst Memorial Award for 2024, according to the Maintenance Engineering Society New Zealand (MESNZ). Announced at the MESNZ Awards dinner, the society says the honour places Pringle at the apex of his field, cementing his place as ‘NewContinueContinue reading “Waikato apprentice Pringle takes out Stuart Tolhurst Cup”
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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”
EMA: Fast-track consents potential major economic boost
Projects included in the recent fast-track consents announcement are a potential major economic and housing boost for the ‘golden triangle’ economic zone, particularly for greater Northland’s inclusion in that zone north of Taupō, says the EMA. “All three ports in the region – Northport, Port of Auckland and Port of Tauranga – have consents for expansion includedContinueContinue reading “EMA: Fast-track consents potential major economic boost”
‘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”
New CoroCut 2 with RF geometry for secure high-precision profiling
Sandvik Coromant, a manufacturer of cutting tools and tooling systems, has launched CoroCut 2 with RF geometry, designed for secure and high-precision profiling. Additionally, grade GC1205 is introduced for parting and grooving operations in aged nickel-based HRSA components, offering enhanced process security and consistent tool life. Sandvik Coromant continues to upgrade its long-established CoroCut 1-2ContinueContinue reading “New CoroCut 2 with RF geometry for secure high-precision profiling”
The power of clever design – cutting carbon in engineering
OPINION by Troy Coyle For engineers, carbon reduction is not only a priority but also an opportunity. With the right strategies, significant cuts to embodied carbon in construction projects are within reach, enabling the sector to meet national carbon reduction goals. The good news is that these solutions are not hypothetical—they’re already being tested inContinueContinue reading “The power of clever design – cutting carbon in engineering”
Bonfiglioli solutions put power into metal working industries
Australia and New Zealand’s metal working industries are integral to the country’s economy, supplying other key sectors ranging from defence and transport to construction and infrastructure. It also provides employment, with the steel industry, for example, employing around 120,000 Australians. With Australia poised to become a green superpower, driving the global reduction in emissions, theContinueContinue reading “Bonfiglioli solutions put power into metal working industries”
NMIT aeronautical engineering programme takes flight in Nelson
In response to a domestic and global shortage in aviation engineers, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has extended its aeronautical engineering programme. A refreshed certificate programme, developed in consultation with national industry partners, is kicking off in Nelson in 2025, complementing NMIT’s popular Woodbournebased programmes. This means budding engineers can choose both theirContinueContinue reading “NMIT aeronautical engineering programme takes flight in Nelson”
The power of gender parity in engineering
OPINION by Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO As we celebrate Women’s Suffrage Day on 19 September 2024, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the critical role women play in shaping the future of engineering and construction. This is a topic I’m very passionate about, and I’m honoured to be a panellist at the National AssociationContinueContinue reading “The power of gender parity in engineering”
It’s time to reset the New Zealand approach to health and safety
OPINION By Craig Carlyle, certified machinery safety expert (TÜV Nord) Do we need another reset in our approach to improving our health and safety? If you look at our hellish traffic management approach, as a perfect example, it is a resounding ‘yes’. And WorkSafe have got something to do with it. Road traffic safety isContinueContinue reading “It’s time to reset the New Zealand approach to health and safety”
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