When Connor Crowe completed his New Zealand Apprenticeship in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding in January, he could have considered his training complete. His trade...
Why strategy—not software—determines whether technology investments actually deliver value
Technology buying failures rarely happen because a team chose the “wrong” software. They happen earlier when...
The Water Industry Labour Report 2025 found that 66 per cent of UK water engineers are considering leaving the industry, while 23 per cent plan to retire within the next five years. While...
Kiwi manufacturers closed out 2025 with a bang, recording a double-digit surge in sales revenue as the sector pivoted from survival-mode to growth, according to new data from inventory management...
In an era of tightening regulations, rising energy prices and ambitious sustainability targets, manufacturers are under pressure to do more with less — less energy, less waste and less environmental...
element14, in collaboration with ADI, has launched a new design challenge inviting engineers and makers to develop advanced security and surveillance prototypes.
With the launch of its BC/UC series of capacitive sensors, Turck is establishing a new standard in level monitoring, object recognition and material detection.
One of the most advanced bike-fitting studios worldwide is tapping into the benefit of Flir thermal imaging technology to push the boundaries of sports science and biomechanics at all levels of cyc
A multi-million-dollar Christchurch facility to be opened by the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturer will integrate upcycled climate-damaging refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps into
Despite recent challenges, Australia’s sugar industry is poised for growth, particularly if investment into diversification of the sector goes ahead, facilitating the development of biofuels and bi
When it comes to refining the surface of castings and improving their performance characteristics, shot blasting is one of the most important treatment technologies.
With the decentralised NORDAC LINK and NORDAC FLEX frequency inverters from Nord Drivesystems, users have the opportunity of equipping their existing ASi system with state-of-the-art technology fre
Wherever hydrogen is present, safety sensors are required to detect leaks and prevent the formation of flammable oxyhydrogen gas when hydrogen is mixed with air.
For the simplest fluids, corrugated multi-tube designs such as the HRS MI Series and the HRS MR Series are suitable. As materials become more viscous or complex, the range moves through corrugated...
Meat and poultry processing operations have always produced a range of co-products and leftover materials, many of which have traditionally been turned into meat, blood and bone meal commodity...
Processing eggs involves a number of key cooling and heating processes to maintain product quality and safety, as well as maximise shelf life, so choosing the right heat exchangers and processing...
Trends in hydraulics including integration with IOT
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