National Maintenance Engineering Conference 2023 Registration is Now Open

Maintenance Matters

Low cost, High Benefits
Run by Engineers, for Engineers

Internationally recognized speakers, industry thought leaders, an engaging programme and 3 days of the best networking and learning you will get all year.

MESNZ 2023 Conference is the best forum for continuous learning for today’s engineers. At MESNZ you get the latest in technological advancements, manufacturing capabilities and tools as well as vital insights from NZ and global case studies.

List of Topics:

TECHNICAL:

  • Machine safety & guarding
  • Material-selection & failure-prevention
  • Cold-spray metal powder deposition for surface modification (for corrosion/wear resistance,
  • etc)
  • New technology solutions for Maintenance Engineers
  • RCA using computational analysis tools - Case study
  • Engineering Problem Solving in the Real World
  • Smart use of VSD’s & Electrical Safety
  • Lubrication
  • Energy Efficiency, Failure Prevention & Best Practice: Pneumatics - Hydraulics - Electric
  • Motors - Power transmission - Boilers & Heat Exchangers
  • Sensors
  • NDT, X-Ray & Crack Testing
  • Burner retrofit problem solve – Case study
  • 3D scanning tool to determine material loss in difficult-access areas
  • Maintenance Best Practices
  • Bearings: Defects and Fitting
  • Condition Monitoring

ORGANISATIONAL:

  • Serious culture-change across multiple engineering sites – Case study
  • The Manufacturing Renaissance, a Makers’ response to a global pandemic
  • Skills: Finding, training & retaining good Engineers
  • Making sense of mentally-healthy work – focusing on what matters
  • Decarbonization without compromising on OEE
  • Managing your workforce post Covid
  • Industry 4.0 and IOT solutions that work today!
  • 2hr Interactive maintenance-planning workshop
  • Engineering project planning, execution & management
  • Industry training & options for professional development
  • Changes in NZ engineering training pathways
  • Manufacturing in NZ – opportunities & constraints
  • Forum Discussion – World Skills, Excellence v Unit Standards

(Please note topics & speakers are subject to change)

MESNZ Members - Only $325 + GST for the 2 Day conference programme
Non-members - $395 + GST.

Can only attend for one day? Contact us to discuss.
Pre-Conference Training Options are also available (additional fees apply)

 

Click here for a Registration Form

 
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