Product Watch
A roundup of new technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency and safety of the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Energy Efficiency  
Smart energy efficiency initiatives and schemes that are saving engineering and manufacturing companies significant amounts of money. And SEW-Eurodrive’s Peter Gabites helps you get to grips with industrial motor efficiency.
Mission possible: waste not, want not
Jenny Baker has the remarkable story of LanzaTech – the Kiwi company that created the process to convert carbon waste into clean fuels and chemicals and is now taking the world market by storm.
Air Compressors
Read about Sullair’s new Champion VOC/VSD compressors and the new energy-saving SK AirCenter range from Kaeser Compressors.
Maintenance Matters
The very latest developments and thinking in the world of maintenance and industrial coatings. Includes Phil Hurford’s illuminating piece on total productive maintenance and the three simple steps towards eliminating failure. And read what the experts have to say on the role of vibration analysis in preventative maintenance.
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Product Watch
A roundup of new technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Robotic Vehicle Automation
Jenny Baker reports on INRO’s amazing robotic technology that automates  forklift operation.
Oil & Gas    
A range of news and technology stories relevant to New Zealand’s oil and gas sector – including an article on quantifying moisture content in mineral oils.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
An update on products and technologies relating to hydraulics and pneumatics – and read about Hytorc NZ’s expanded hydraulic tool servicing and repair facilities.
Pumps & Valves
It’s a market that never stands still. Learn about the versatility of the Vaughan chopper pump; and Watson-Marlow Bredel pumps is now selling its peristaltic pump solutions direct to end users.
Hazardous Areas
Tools and technologies designed for industry’s hazardous areas, and a look at a new HA qualification from ETITO.
Maintenance Matters
Ever wondered how to stop nuts and bolts coming loose? This month SirfRT’s Peter Todd provides the answers. Plus, Phil Hurford has food for thought on preventative maintenance.
Industry Watch & Coming Events 

Product Watch
A roundup of new technologies and services designed to increase the productivity,
efficiency, and safety of the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Quarrying & Mining
A range of stories relevant to this sector – and we take you 1000 metres below
ground at Australia’s Mount Isa copper mine to see how the pumps are coping.
Health & Safety
A range of products and initiatives designed to increase health and safety in the
workplace.
Growing the food of the gods
Farming mushrooms takes a lot of clever science and technology, as Jenny Baker
reveals.
Machine Tools
Includes a review of an award-winning portable machine tool; how optimum tool
path strategies save time; and drills for machining heat resistant super alloys.
Dust Control & Filtration
Egmont Air’s cartridge filtering technology is put to the test; Luhr filters control
the dust across the Tassie; and there’s another success story from NZ Duct & Flex.
Maintenance Matters
We take a look inside Goughs Fluid Analysis Centre for some insights on oil
maintenance, and Allan J. Patterson highlights the issues surrounding machinery
alignment.
Industry Watch & Coming Events

Product Watch
A roundup of new technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Food Processing    
Features a guide to selecting the correct food-grade lubricants, and a look at some of the myths surrounding these oils and greases. Plus learn some of the benefits of ultrasonic cleaning.

Multi-disciplinary and multi-talented
Universal Engineering in Gisborne is a company aptly named – operating universally across the country and highly competent across a wide range of disciplines. Glenn Baker intervies technical director Graham Mackey.

Motors, Drives & Transmissions
What’s new on the technology front for motors and drives. Includes a story on cartridge-based diesel filtration.

Automation & Control
News and new technology relating to the automation, process and control sector. It includes a timely reminder about emerging ‘grey market’ goods and the potential damage they can cause.

Pumps & Valves
Highlights include a look at the Vaughan Rotamix – which solves many of the traditional problems associated with mixing storage lagoons. And get up to speed on Flygt N-technology – taking pumping to the next efficiency level.

Maintenance Matters
Our regular monthly feature on maintenance-related issues. Includes an in-depth report on the maintenance issues surrounding industrial bearings, plus Phil Hurford’s article on the benefits of effective work management.

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Product Watch

Water Treatment & Wastewater
An update on the industry servicing New Zealand’s water treatment and wastewater infrastructure – including commercial and industrial applications. Everything from pumps to filtration, and more.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
The variety of work being undertaken by Otahuhu-based Precision Laser Cutting is impressive to say the least. Jenny Baker reports.
HVAC and Refrigeration
What’s new on the technology front for industrial heating, ventilation, aircon and refrigeration. Feature stories include a solution for iced-up freezers.
Materials Handling
Includes a look at straddle carrier refurbishment, a new range of versatile 25kg bag fillers, the latest vibratory hopper screens, and a whole lot more.
Industry Training
News and views on industry training, including a new programme to provide increased support and mentoring for apprentices.
Maintenance Matters
Includes a review of last year’s National Maintenance Engineering Conference, plus food for thought from Skills4Work’s Phil Hurford and oil industry veteran Richard Clancy.
Industry Watch & Coming Events   

VSDs make machines more competitive

VSDs make machines more competitive

'Impactable' the new form of protection

'Impactable' the new form of protection

Easy clean hose and cable reels