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Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

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Energy efficient

Top 10 skyscrapers of 2019

Europe’s rise in skyscraper design was underlined as Emporis named Macau’s MGM Cotai the year’s top tower for its layered form.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019

Data Analytics

How do we grow great engineers?

A shortage of engineers is already constraining construction, manufacturing and agriculture as firms struggle to adapt to new skills and technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Smart Cities

Why engineers of the future will focus more on empathy than logic

Automation is pushing structural engineers towards creative problem-solving, with empathy and communication set to matter more than maths.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Clean technologies

Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two

Redesigned equipment is back in the Pacific as the Ocean Cleanup makes a second bid to trap plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Trade Me

Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

DevOps

Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors

Auckland's Termius secures USD $4.1m in seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors to revolutionise how network engineers manage SSH on multiple devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019

Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Robotics

New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries

Metal industry leaders will debate productivity, sustainability and AI in a free new podcast aimed at New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

ASC and Schneider Electric collaborate to build on submarine engineering capabilities

Schneider Electric partners with ASC to boost Australian industry capability in support of Collins Class submarines and Future Submarine Program.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019

FujiFilm

Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action

Fuji Xerox staff across New Zealand strike for a second day over pay, rejecting a 2% raise that won't be backdated to 2018 amid financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019

Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

Construction

World’s first underground hotel opens in Shanghai

Visitors can now stay in a hotel carved into an abandoned Shanghai quarry, after decade-long construction overcame engineering setbacks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Agricultural Technology

Pipeline innovations combat drought losses

Severe drought is accelerating demand for leak detection and pipe refurbishment as Australia tries to protect water supplies across vital networks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Oil and Gas

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Energy efficient

China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced

Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Sustainability

Wood composite for electric fence posts

Farmers could save on insulators as a wood-plastic fence post is said to be stronger, longer-lasting and easier to handle than timber alternatives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

Robotics

Builders beware – robots are on the rise!

FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018