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HMS Networks launches the new Anybus Atlas2 Plus

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

HMS Networks introduces a new industrial Ethernet monitoring solution with predictive diagnostics, multi-protocol support, and intuitive visualization — helping OT network engineers reduce downtime

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Energy Efficiency

Don’t just crank up the heat

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

A common response to problems with a heat transfer system is to crank up the heat. However, the Arrhenius equation suggests that increasing temperature by just ten degrees can halve the expected...

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General

Competenz searches for game changing coach – nominate your MVC

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Entries are now open for the Competenz Most Valuable Coach (MVC) award — a brand-new nationwide search to honour the mentors, trainers, and workplace legends who go the extra mile for apprentices a

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Automation

Turning point: Becoming a leader in alarm annunciators

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

In the 1970s and 80s, the hardwired alarm annunciator was essential to industrial control rooms, particularly in high-risk sectors such as nuclear, petrochemical and oil and gas.

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Automation

Trends in Digital Systems and IT

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Digitalsation is permeating all areas of our professional and private lives to an extent never seen before.

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Energy Efficiency

Energy: the invisible raw material in asphalt production

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

In 1959, the UK opened its first major motorway, the M1, with a 67-mile stretch.

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Equipment

Kennametal introduces Top Notch grooving & threading inserts with proprietary coating technology

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Kennametal has announced the introduction of KCU10B and KCU25B grades for Top Notch™ grooving and threading with KENGold PVD.

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Equipment

How miniature and specialist bearings support high-performance aerospace systems

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

In aerospace engineering, every gram matters. Reducing weight isn’t just about trimming fuel costs — it’s central to improving range, agility, emissions and structural performance.

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Sustainability

From frying oil to coupling relays

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays, with housing made from plastic that consists of 70 percent bio-based material - derived from biomass waste.

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General

Drawing a future: Competenz study groups bring technical skills to life for apprentices

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Drawing is more than lines on paper — it’s a language of its own, says drawing expert and facilitator Rod Horton, who facilitates a nationwide study group helping apprentices master the art of tech

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Automation

From code to context: How Spatial AI is powering the next leap in manufacturing

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Beyond the data-driven efficiencies of Industry 4.0, a new paradigm is emerging for manufacturers across every industry: Industry 5.0.

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General

Procurement changes a significant breakthrough for Kiwi businesses

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Buy NZ Made welcomes the Government’s announcement introducing a new Economic Benefit to New Zealand test in public procurement - a long-awaited move to ensure taxpayer dollars go back into creatin

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Sustainability

Pasteurisation plays crucial role in award winning New Zealand AD plant

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

An award-winning biogas plant which pioneered food waste collection and treatment in New Zealand has benefitted from using a dedicated pasteurisation system supplied by HRS Heat Exchangers.

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Equipment