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How to commercialise digital technologies

Manufacturing and mining operations are conducting highly successful experiments with Industry 4.0. But they are struggling to integrate their proof of concepts (PoCs) projects into mainstream...

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Deliberately over-engineered for effortless use

A hydraulic engineering and service specialist who loves to take on jobs that others find too difficult has created an innovative and unique solution for a customer.

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Cyberattack, cybersecurity and protecting New Zealand

The risk of cyberattack is growing and New Zealand must counter this increased threat to our digital systems and security, writes Dr Rizwan Asghar, senior lecturer at the University of Auckland’s...

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Supplying world class solutions to any spraying challenge

Spray Nozzle Engineering, exclusive BETE partner in New Zealand and Australia...https://spraynozzle.co.nz/product/tf-nozzles/

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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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General

The Most Significant Worldwide Problems When Spray Drying Powders & The Solutions

Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Reduce nozzle build up (bearding) and achieve longer run times - Improve powder quality by reducing scorched particles - Improve hygiene with easy to clean cap internals - Get longer wear part lif

Maintenance Matters

Safety in Maintenance

Friday, 17 May 2019

Maintenance needs to be completed safely, and usually within a short timeframe

Equipment

Heated CO2 probe with replaceable sensing module

Thursday, 09 May 2019

EE872 is a highly accurate CO2 probe for demanding applications. The heated CO2 sensing module improves the measurement performance at high humidity.

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

Motors & Drives

Helical gear units in three larger sizes

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has extended its range of single stage NORDBLOC.1 helical gear units to include three larger sizes.

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.

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