Generation Z (Gen Z) workers – especially those that have graduated in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) – are in hot demand in both Australia and New Zealand. But this generation, perhaps more so than those preceding it, need to be heard and catered to in the workplace. “Many industries areContinueContinue reading “What the new generation of STEM employees want from the workplace”
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TRIMBLE’S ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION TECH LAB OPENS IN AUCKLAND
Trimble and the University of Auckland announced the opening of the first Trimble Technology Lab in New Zealand. The lab builds upon the university’s leadership in training and research in engineering and construction-related disciplines. The University of Auckland joins a network of nearly 30 universities around the world with Trimble Technology Labs. The Trimble Technology Lab provides students at the University of AucklandContinueContinue reading “TRIMBLE’S ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION TECH LAB OPENS IN AUCKLAND”
AUSSIE REPORT GIVES KIWIS INSIGHT INTO SMART MANUFACTURING TRENDS
With the Federal Budget due to be handed down in May 2023 in Australia, there is intense discussion throughout how the country will navigate these challenging times while dealing with high interest rates and rising inflation. Industry – comprising manufacturing, construction and mining – contributes 27.7% towards Australia’s economy and will likely garner a fairContinueContinue reading “AUSSIE REPORT GIVES KIWIS INSIGHT INTO SMART MANUFACTURING TRENDS”
AGVS AND AMRS INTEGRATED INTO CNC AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS
Within the past few years, the number of Fastems’ CNC automation solutions utilising automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) has multiplied, and the demand keeps rising. Most typical AGV applications include material intralogistics, delivering tools to machines, and moving machining pallets between production process phases. The common goal of all the AGVContinueContinue reading “AGVS AND AMRS INTEGRATED INTO CNC AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS”
ENGEL: DRY CYCLE TIME ABOUT 10% SHORTER
The better the motion sequence, the higher the performance. In the form of iQ motion control, Engel has developed a smart assistance system which automatically optimises the acceleration phases to support faster movements. This is already possible for the viper linear robots, and now it is being introduced for the injection moulding machine. In high-performanceContinueContinue reading “ENGEL: DRY CYCLE TIME ABOUT 10% SHORTER”
INDUSTRIAL PARTS SUPPLIER EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW HIGH-TECH WAREHOUSE
Described as New Zealand’s largest industrial engineering parts supplier, Motion New Zealand is on-the-move to a high-tech, mega distribution centre to support its new phase of development. Motion New Zealand is the consolidation of some of the country’s leading industrial brands including SaecoWilson, HCD Flow Technology, Seal Innovations and Conveyor & Transmission. The new, 29,000sqmContinueContinue reading “INDUSTRIAL PARTS SUPPLIER EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW HIGH-TECH WAREHOUSE“
DISTRIBUTED ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE IN METALWORKING
From homicidal supercomputer Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Terminator’s Skynet, artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t always had the best representation in popular culture. In industry, however, AI and machine learning technologies have become widely adopted as a way to optimise processes. But, Nevzat Ertan, global manager for digital machining architecture at Sandvik CoromantContinueContinue reading “DISTRIBUTED ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE IN METALWORKING“
UNDER THE METAL: UNDERSTANDING NEW INDUSTRY
Automation trailblazers – collaborative robots, or cobots – are unleashing their potential across an array of applications commonly carried out on the factory floor. The top five applications for collaborative robots are a guide to know how they can help manufacturers and suppliers. Cobots can be used to automate millions of tasks – from detailedContinueContinue reading “UNDER THE METAL: UNDERSTANDING NEW INDUSTRY”
Laser cutting machinery that helps the business grow
Finding and investing in the best laser cutting metals manufacturing machinery is often just the first step in reaping the rewards of a sound purchase in this rapidly expanding and competitive business. The even more important process afterwards is making the purchase pay by expanding your business using it, ideally by freeing up the timeContinueContinue reading “Laser cutting machinery that helps the business grow”
New H-Glide structural bearing sets deliver 1600-tonne capacity
New structural bearings capable of supporting more than 1600 tonnes of compressive load per set are being introduced by Hercules Engineering for extremely high stressapplications. The latest Herculon HLD-FF 8000 sliding bearings – which can be used in sets of two – incorporate a sliding layer of globally proven fibre-reinforced and incompressible H-Glide engineering plasticContinueContinue reading “New H-Glide structural bearing sets deliver 1600-tonne capacity”
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