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Kiwi Stories

Industrial Automation stories

Automated traffic cone truck hits the road
Robotics

Automated traffic cone truck hits the road

Trials on Melbourne roads have led to a truck that deploys and retrieves cones automatically, cutting worker exposure to traffic risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2022
Automation on the rise as labour shortage bites
Robotics

Automation on the rise as labour shortage bites

Businesses are turning to automation as record-low unemployment and isolation risks worsen staff shortages and wage pressures across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Mar 2022
How to survive as a modern-day business
Manufacturing

How to survive as a modern-day business

Manufacturers relying on paper records risk bottlenecks, errors and downtime unless they digitise shop-floor data, SYSPRO says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
How AI can solve supply chain issues
Software-as-a-Service

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020
Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Data Analytics

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

Quality controls and flexible production have helped a South Island dairy plant hit world-class hygiene results and win export approvals.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Agricultural Technology

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

A New Zealand dairy plant is already beating hygiene benchmarks, with microbial results far below accepted limits after its first season.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans
Robotics

Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans

Recycling plants are cutting contamination and costs as nearly 100 AI-powered machines take over the tedious sorting humans often get wrong.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Industrial Automation stories

B2B software marketplaces set to reshape global procurement by 2030
AI Security

B2B software marketplaces set to reshape global procurement by 2030

B2B software marketplace growth could disrupt global enterprise software purchases by 2030, accounting for 10%, according to IoT Analytics' new report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Meet ESG goals with industrial automation
Unified Communications

Meet ESG goals with industrial automation

ESG goals shift from optional to essential in business, with automation aiding efficiency and sustainability.

By Edward Chow • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Dec 2023
Claroty strengthens cybersecurity alliance with Rockwell Automation
Digital Transformation

Claroty strengthens cybersecurity alliance with Rockwell Automation

Claroty boosts its cybersecurity alliance with Rockwell Automation, offering its Claroty xDome platform to Rockwell's client base.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Schneider Electric appoints Mark Yeeles as VP for Secure Power Division in UK & Ireland
Robotics

Schneider Electric appoints Mark Yeeles as VP for Secure Power Division in UK & Ireland

Mark Yeeles appointed new VP for Schneider Electric's Secure Power division in the UK & Ireland to drive growth of sustainable data centre solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SYSPRO?
Manufacturing

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SYSPRO?

SYSPRO is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider specialising in key manufacturing and distribution industries.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?
Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fluke Networks?

In this interview, Fluke Networks product marketing manager Mark Mullins explains the company's role in maintaining critical cabling infrastructure.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Stratus Technologies?
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Stratus Technologies?

Stratus is a software company focused on infrastructure solutions, especially for fault tolerant servers and virtualised edge servers.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Claroty?
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Claroty?

Its focus is on simplifying OT availability, reliability, and safety for a more secure working environment – without requiring downtime or dedicated teams.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Industrial Automation stories

Telstra launches Industrial Automation capability
Supply Chain

Telstra launches Industrial Automation capability

Telstra launches a new end-to-end Industrial Automation capability to help transform some of Australia's biggest industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2023