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Energy Efficiency
Very high temperature heat pump activator initiative from EECA
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
While high temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) have been available in New Zealand for some time, those that supply very high heat, including steam, are less common.
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General
Six-Month Electrical Pre-Trade Programme sparks success at Skills Group
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Skills Group’s trial of a six-month full-time Electrical Pre-Trade Programme at its Highbrook campus in Auckland has proven so successful that it is now offering more of the courses over the coming
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General
SCNZ Chair's Award 2025
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Rebecca van Eyssen of the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) Chair’s Award
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Equipment
Introducing GC1220: engineered for cast iron mastery
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
GC1220 is engineered to tackle the toughest cast iron machining challenges. Whether operating in wet or dry conditions, it offers exceptional resistance to abrasive wear and thermal cracking
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Automation
Emerson relaunches ASCO Series 327C Solenoid Valve
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Emerson is enhancing the ASCO Series 327C solenoid valve, featuring new Intrinsically Safe and Manual Reset construction versions.
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Automation
AI in industrial automation: from assistance to autonomy
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key catalyst for innovation within industrial automation, prompting organisations to make its integration a top priority.
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Sustainability
World-first liquid-hydrogen refuelling delivers major step toward Australasia’s first hydrogen-electric flight
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
New Zealand and Australian companies developing and deploying liquid-hydrogen technologies to enable Australasia’s first hydrogen-electric flights have made a significant step forward in the transi
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General
Rangiora apprentice wins top honours at national electrical competition
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Rangiora-based apprentice Hugo Carey recently took out the top national title in the Industrial category at the NZ Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2025, following his regional win in Cante
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General
Bridging the gap between simulation and experimental results for materials characterisation
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
The frustration of trusting in a weather app that forecasts sun, only to be drenched with rain, is familiar to everyone. A similar issue arises in material characterisation.
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Automation
Navigating the industrial edge: How a platform approach unlocks business value
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
When I talk to industrial customers, a consistent theme emerges: the world of operational technology (OT) is undergoing a rapid, often-daunting transformation. For decades, OT environments have been...
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Energy Efficiency
Fruit products need the right heat exchanger
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
It is always important to choose the right heat exchanger for the right product and process, whatever industry you are working in. However, for manufacturers of fruit products and fruit-based drinks...
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Sustainability
New Zealand's Bioenergy Acceleration Initiative
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
The New Zealand Government has launched a significant initiative to accelerate the bioenergy sector, focusing on wood energy and biogas to enhance energy security, stimulate regional economic growt
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General
Celebrating excellence in structural steel – NZ’s top projects recognised
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards.
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Automation
Smarter ways to find more leaks faster
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
 It is smarter working, not more boots on the ground, that will help companies deliver AMP8 leakage commitments and improve strategic management of water, writes Ben Crabtree, water conservation pr
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Health & Safety
Raising the Bar: Global Fire Champions skills training across the fire protection sector
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
When cities build higher, the risks build too. With Auckland growing up as fast as it’s growing out, the demand for skilled fire protection installation tradespeople has never been greater.
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