DEMM Engineering & Manufacturing Magazine

09/10/2025

Mouser Electronics explores the 3D printing revolution and Its impact on design, engineering, and manufacturing
Mouser Electronics has released its latest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, entitled, That's 3D Printed? This instalment explores how the foundational principles of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, have advanced to transform design, engineering, and manufacturing through novel materials, artificial intelligence (AI), accelerated production cycles, and unparalleled design precision.

Discover how additive manufacturing transforms design, accelerates production, and unlocks new possibilities...one layer at a time.

Mouser Electronics has released its latest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, entitled, That's 3D Printed? This instalment explores how the foundational principles of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, have advanced to transform design, engineer...

06/10/2025

FPS Hydraulic SAFESTOP Systems protect people like never before
The accredited FPS SAFESTOP Safety System offers a fully integrated suite of proactive and reactive safety solutions customised to the situation and engineered to reduce user error and safeguard staff like never before.

Hydraulic systems are fundamental to the performance of many industrial and marine operations where precision motion and control are essential for manipulating mechanical components and systems.

Now, FPS has harnessed this same precise regulation and control to deliver advanced safety measures to achieve new industry safety standards. The SAFESTOP system can prevent potential harm to operators and protect the integrity of your operations.

The accredited FPS SAFESTOP Safety System offers a fully integrated suite of proactive and reactive safety solutions customised to the situation and engineered to reduce user error and safeguard staff like never before.  Hydraulic systems are fundamental to the performance of many industrial and m...

02/10/2025

Manual laser welding – new opportunities for SMEs
Manual instead of automated: While laser welding used to be firmly in the grip of robots, more and more human welders – especially in medium-sized companies – are now using handheld laser tools. Fine welds, minimal workpiece deformation, lower energy consumption and high precision: Manual laser welding offers many advantages. But it also poses significant challenges. "This is not for beginners," says Stephan Berekoven, a DVS (German Welding Society) welding specialist and head of internal sales at BSW-Anlagenbau GmbH in Everswinkel.
https://demm.co.nz/article/manual-laser-welding-%E2%80%93-new-opportunities-smes

29/09/2025

Re-New Zealand: CDE technology transforming wet waste into a valuable commodity
At one time considered a minor by-product, hydrovac waste is now a frontline issue in the push towards a truly circular economy and a waste stream with high potential as a sustainable alternative to virgin quarried sand and aggregates, especially for island economies.

Rapid redevelopment and growing urbanisation has given rise to non-destructive digging (NDD) as a reliable, precise method of excavation in high density areas, however the trade-off is a large volume of difficult-to-process slurry containing a mix of soil, water, and debris.

At one time considered a minor by-product, hydrovac waste is now a frontline issue in the push towards a truly circular economy and a waste stream with high potential as a sustainable alternative to virgin quarried sand and aggregates, especially for island economies. Rapid redevelopment and growing...

25/09/2025

Kiwi manufacturers consolidate in Q2 after record start to 2025
Kiwi manufacturers eased off their record-breaking Q1 performance in the second quarter of 2025 while preparing for steadier growth, according to new data from inventory management software(link is external) provider Unleashed.

The average small-to-medium firm generated $268k of revenue in Q2, down 13.3% from Q1, but still $110,000 higher than the same period in 2024. While total sales stayed buoyant to round out the first half of the year, gross profit margins (excluding wage costs) dropped to 36.1% (down 1.7% on the previous quarter), their lowest levels since before 2020.

Kiwi manufacturers eased off their record-breaking Q1 performance in the second quarter of 2025 while preparing for steadier growth, according to new data from inventory management software provider Unleashed. The average small-to-medium firm generated $268k of revenue in Q2, down 13.3% from Q1, but...

24/09/2025

Our sister publication The NZSUV Buyers Guide is back for 2025
The NZSUV Buyers guide is produced in conjunction with our sister magazines New Zealand Company Vehicle and NZ4WD.
We have tests of the Nissan X-Trail and Suzuki Fronx and an early look at the upcoming Mitsubishi Outlander facelift. We look at the new Škoda Kodiaq and Ford's SUV lineup and we present comprehensive information on new SUVs available in New Zealand.
Read the free digital issue here
https://digital.adrenalin.co.nz/books/ttsb/

22/09/2025

Teen wins National James Dyson Award for smart glasses set to transform epilepsy care
Mark Campbell, a 19-year-old product design engineering student from the University of Canterbury, has been recognised as the New Zealand National Winner of the James Dyson Award for his invention, Lensare. Inspired by the challenges faced by people with photosensitive epilepsy and photophobia, Mark developed smart glasses that detect harmful light and instantly darken, helping protect users from light-triggered seizures and migraines in everyday environments.

Photosensitive epilepsy* and photophobia** affect thousands of people worldwide, with sudden flashes or specific light patterns capable of triggering seizures, migraines, and other serious health risks, yet existing eyewear solutions are largely passive and do not provide real-time protection.

Mark Campbell, a 19-year-old product design engineering student from the University of Canterbury, has been recognised as the New Zealand National Winner of the James Dyson Award for his invention, Lensare. Inspired by the challenges faced by people with photosensitive epilepsy and photophobia, Mark...

18/09/2025

‘Ask the right questions’: report on tech impact on worker safety
A global safety charity is calling for coordinated efforts to enable the safe and effective development and deployment of new technologies in the workplace.

According to a report from the new Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre, an evidence-led approach is key to navigating the rapid spread of digital technologies – including AI – in relation to occupational safety and health (OSH).

A global safety charity is calling for coordinated efforts to enable the safe and effective development and deployment of new technologies in the workplace. According to a report from the new Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre, an evidence-led approach is key to navigating t...

15/09/2025

3D-printed spare part used on operational fighter jet RAF
The Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully installed a temporary replacement part for the pylon assembly that connects weapons systems to the wing of an operational Typhoon fighter jet. Engineers scanned the broken component and reverse engineered the part with the aircraft manufacturer, which will develop a permanent replacement part.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully installed a temporary replacement part for the pylon assembly that connects weapons systems to the wing of an operational Typhoon fighter jet. Engineers scanned the broken component and reverse engineered the part with the aircraft manufacturer,

11/09/2025

Humanoid robots are among us
BMW’s deployment of humanoid robots marks a significant shift in how traditional manufacturing environments are adopting next-generation automation. In its US plant, the company is deploying humanoid robots to handle repetitive and physically demanding tasks and improve operational efficiency while reducing the risk of strain-related injuries among workers. This early-stage use will test how humanoid robots can work alongside people in current factory setups.

Humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction — they’re stepping into real-world roles across industry. According to the BBC, BMW has already deployed humanoid robots in a US factory, Hyundai has placed an order for tens of thousands from Boston Dynamics, and Tesla aims to introduce several...

08/09/2025

A world first in maintenance: Pump grease with the cordless screwdriver
Lutz L**e Drive simplifies the filling of central lubrication systems – for example in construction machinery and agricultural machinery.

To simplify this filling process, Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a new type of filling tool called the Lutz L**e Drive. "This is the world's first eccentric screw pump tube that can be driven by a commercially available cordless screwdriver," says Rössler. "This makes pumping grease much more relaxed, without the user having to transport a system with a heavy and expensive pneumatic motor." The pumps will be available on the market this spring.

In the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors, unplanned machine breakdowns due to neglected lubrication repeatedly leads to high costs. Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a filling tool called Lutz L**e Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea: A commercial...

04/09/2025

EECA Energy savings contingent finance initiative
EECA are inviting expressions of interest for a new energy savings contingent finance initiative.

It’s a funding approach where the cost of an energy efficiency upgrade is repaid entirely from the actual cost savings it delivers. Repayments are based on measured and verified energy reductions, so if savings are lower than expected, repayments are reduced accordingly.

The initiative will support New Zealand businesses to implement efficiency upgrades with no upfront capital, by using structured energy savings contingent finance, repaid through verified energy savings, alongside full project management, installation, and measurement and verification services.

EECA are inviting expressions of interest for a new energy savings contingent finance initiative. It’s a funding approach where the cost of an energy efficiency upgrade is repaid entirely from the actual cost savings it delivers. Repayments are based on measured and verified energy reductions, so ...