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Predicting the future of maintenance

In 1927, Thomas Parnell set up the pitch drop experiment, which examines the viscosity of a tar-like substance by the speed at which it flows from a funnel into a jar. The test has seen just eight...

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Batch 3D printing

Batch 3D printing with Igus iglidur & Automation Equipment

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Smokin’ good: reliable supply of clean compressed air

Texas BBQ Foods – a New Zealand producer of Texas-inspired smoked meats, cheeses, butter, sauces and rubs – recently opted for a compact and user-friendly Kaeser Aircenter 6, to meet its requirement...

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Overcoming digital dread in manufacturing

US-based INFOR has stepped up its customer focus in Asia Pacific and opened a regional head office in Singapore. The company develops business cloud software products for companies in industry...

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2019 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD VRX - Video Road Report

We video test the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD VRX The 2019 Mitsubishi Triton utility has arrived and has started making waves already, surging sales for the triple diamond brand to number three in...

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Product Watch

A Leader in Fluid Spraying and Air Transfer Nozzles

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Spray Nozzle Engineering, a leader in fluid spraying, air transfer nozzles and associated products, has been providing total

Food & Beverage

New standards set for hygienic design

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Bacterial contamination and undeclared allergens together represent 75 percent of the top FDA food recall causes based on units.

Industry 4.0 / IOT

Open IIoT’s panel joins forces to bring a demo system to life for AUSPACK 2019

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

With collaboration being one of the leading drivers for the 4th industrial revolution and IIoT, the purpose of Open IIoT’s live demo system at AUSPACK 2019 is to emulate exactly this.

Product Watch

Fast drive for small price

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Treotham says it offers the most cost-effective technical solution for users looking for a flexible drive cable, the igus CF280.UL.H new hybrid cable for motors of SEW and Siemens.

General Engineering

Forget about the Dust ...just talk to NZDUCT+FLEX

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

A large manufacturer of bathroom equipment in West Auckland used to have to replace the filter cartridges in his 5 separate filter units every 12 -18 months, at a cost of$ 6000 - $12000 a year.

News

SMC Makes Complete Automation Solutions Available at AUSPACK 2019

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Limited AUSPACK Promotion on SMC’s Refrigerated Air Dryers

News

Fewer apprentices taken on due to reforms

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

More than half of employers say they will hire fewer apprentices if a Government proposal to merge polytechs into one national body is implemented according to new research.

Maintenance Matters

Power supply in overhead cranes: energy chains vs. festoons

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Reliable and dynamic cable management is one of the greatest challenges in modern crane technology.

General

New technology increases sewage biogas CHP performance

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

If New Zealand’s wastewater sector is to fulfil its potential to develop anaerobic digestion (AD) plants fuelled with food waste, then it is critical that these plants optimise every part of

Industry 4.0 / IOT

Free tool helps manufacturers save

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

A calculator the developer says will save manufacturing and industrial business hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, will help asset owners, reliability and maintenance teams, operations and...

Industry 4.0 / IOT