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Micro 3D printing technology wins NZ engineering award

Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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Micromaker3D creates detailed submillimetre structures for applications such as sensors, wearables, point-of-care diagnostics, and micro-robotics.
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Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
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Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.
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Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors

Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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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.
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Fuji Xerox staff stick to their guns in second day of strike action

Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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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.
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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

Wed, 30th May 2018
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With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.
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Taking a look at the growing trend of text analytics

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Using text analytics, engineers can extract more value from raw text and combine it with sensor data and ML to improve a range of functions.
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Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
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Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.
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Microsoft engineers new deal - and new path to market - with Downer

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Microsoft is teaming up with engineering and contracting company Downer EDI to co-develop and market new cloud-based solutions and services.
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This smartphone app is part of the toolbox

Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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New app set to energise NZ's inter-school Toolbox Challenge, finding the next wave of young engineers and craftsmen.
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Photo gallery: HP Partner First Forum 2017

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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VR to revolutionise industry, a reinvented mobile office, the home of tomorrow and security for all were on show at HP Partner First Forum yesterday.
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IT wins when these 4 sales challenges are solved

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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Here are the four top sales challenges and why IT & engineering departments should take note. Bottom line? IT & engineering win when they're solved.
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Product development in the IoT world: Commercialisation is the real challenge

Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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Product development is the crucial nexus of testing, refining and delivering a product to market, and the rewards might just be worth it.
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NZ's first human-robot interaction conference breaks new ground

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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The first Human-Robot Interaction Conference in the Southern Hemisphere is being held in Christchurch next week. #HRI2016.
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NZ Government launches Unlocking Curious Minds fund

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Under the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund pilot the NZ Government hopes to engage more young Kiwis with science and technology.
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Wellington students shine at Summer of Tech event

Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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Wellington engineering students impress at Summer of Tech Hardware Hackfest, showcasing innovative home automation devices.
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Kiwi company signs major North American partner

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Kiwi Wi-Fi software company Tomizone has expanded its international footprint, signing a major service delivery partner in North America.
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5 Minutes with Jim Thompson

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Jim Thompson, Unisys chief engineer and global vice president of engineering and supply chain, has a vast amount of IT industry experience.
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Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.