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SouthMACH 15 – an astounding result for exhibitors and visitors alike

SouthMACH, the South Island’s largest event for the manufacturing, engineering, electronics and technology industries has been called an amazing success by both visitors and exhibitors. This was the first SouthMACH event organised by new owners XPO Exhibitions who acquired the show in late 2013 and “we couldn’t be more delighted with the results” says XPO Sales & Events Director Tony Waite. “We have been inundated with feedback that the show delivered a lot more new products and innovations with many qualified and quality visitors attending the 2 day event”. Even though XPO Exhibitions own and organise some of New Zealand’s largest and longest running trade events, Waite admits it’s always a nervous time when you deploy a new acquisition for the first time. There are so many unknowns; Have we got the right mix of exhibitors? Will our exhibitors like the way we run the show versus the previous owner? Are we reaching the right type of visitor and will that visitor attend? Is the marketing program right? Have we got the right partners on board? Will the industry support us? Thankfully, and through a great deal of hard work and planning from the XPO team and our exhibitors and supporters we are pleased to say that we ticked all the boxes. SouthMACH attracted 104 international and local exhibiting companies across a range of industries and was attended by 1,967 visitors (authenticated by the Audited Media Association of Australasia) making it one of the most successful events since its inception. Celebrating the ‘Heartland of New Zealand Manufacturing’ the Christchurch based event attracted a wide range of products and services from leading exhibitors. On display was the latest in CNC machinery, advanced press brake technology, live welding demonstrations, 3D printing technology and robotics. Several key features were on site including local […]

Leussink distributor for Faro Edge ScanArm + LLP Scanner

Leussink Engineering, appearing on Stand 112 at SouthMACH 2015, is the new Faro metrology distributor for New Zealand. Australian engineering design and refurbishment specialist Leussink Engineering has added Faro Metrology technologies equipment to their portfolio of engineering capabilities & distribution within New Zealand. The latest Faro Edge ScanArm is a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that allows manufacturers easy verification of product quality by performing 3D inspections, tool certifications, CAD comparison, dimensional analysis, reverse engineering, and more. The all-new FARO Edge is the most advanced, state-of the-art Faro Arm ever produced. With the Edge ScanArm, the addition of the Faro Laser Line Probe to the Faro Arm adds unparalleled noncontact 3D scanning capabilities for detailed measurement of surface form, making the ScanArm the perfect combination of a contact and non-contact portable CMM. The Faro Laser Tracker is an extremely accurate, portable coordinate measuring machine that enables you to build products, optimise processes, and deliver solutions by measuring quickly, simply and precisely. Customers around the world trust the Faro Laser Tracker to solve their everyday measurement challenges as well as their most complex problems that simply weren’t previously possible. Companies are saving millions of dollars by completing jobs faster, reducing downtime, eliminating costly scrap, and getting accurate, consistent, and reportable measurement data. Key features of Faro Edge ScanArm and Vantage Laser Tracker include: • Accurately performs measurements within many refurbishment applications • Operates in real time • Particularly effective in measuring alignment and providing proper trending and distortions • Allows complex geometry, surfaces and feature positions to be compared to nominal data without any need to relocate the part to a fixed inspection tool • Provides full volumetric accuracy tests and verifies dimensional integrity and repeatability

SouthMACH 2015 – Industry Machines, Robots, Prize Draws, Education and so much more…

With less than two months to go there’s a buzz around the South Island’s – and one of New Zealand’s – biggest and most anticipated engineering, machinery, industrial and technology events. SouthMACH is well-known among engineers, machinists, communications technicians and managers, technical operators, operations managers and anyone involved in manufacturing. But with the show now in the trusted hands of New Zealand’s leading trade event organisers, XPO Exhibitions, it’s poised for take-off as the best ever. “SouthMACH only happens every two years. This year’s exhibitor list is impressive with a range of new industry suppliers on board in addition to established ones. Visitors will be able to talk with global experts, get up close and hands-on with the latest tools, products, technology and services, take advantage of exclusive show-only deals, up-skill and stay current with a wide range of free and low-cost seminars, and network with fellow professionals to get great ideas and solutions to nagging problems. “It’s not all business either, with break-out areas for relaxation and conversation, and the chance to win a brand new Ford Transit. All trade visitors have to do to be in to win is to attend SouthMACH, then visit the Ford stand at SouthMACH, and have your event badge scanned.” Other attractions – work-related, of course – at the South Island’s premier technology trade show include the incredible “as-seen-on-TV” robot Baxter from kanDO Innovation Ltd. kanDO Business Development Manager, Ash Taylor, says people are fascinated with Baxter. “Baxter is an interactive production robot that has been designed to work safely with human workers, yet be flexible enough to also adapt to a changes in production. “Baxter will stop on human contact – it pauses its activity and will wait for its operating zone to become clear before resuming.” Baxter’s not the only robot […]

SouthMACH 2015: The machinery of business

The South’s premier tech trade show has been reinvigorated for 2015, with new owners XPO Exhibitions working hard to ensure that visitors and exhibitors alike get great business value from the time they invest. International and local exhibitors will inform, delight, entertain and do great business deals with industry professionals from all over New Zealand – and some from abroad – and the close to sold-out event. Aad van der Poel, Sales Manager for the event, says SouthMACH is the South Island’s premier technology trade show celebrating the heartland of NZ Manufacturing. “If you are an engineer – mechanical, design, consultant, electrical; machinist; communications technician/manager; supervisor; technical operator; operations manager or similar, then SouthMACH offers the tools, technology and services to work smarter. “With one visit to this show you can see all the big names from your industry and can really weigh up the benefits of each before you make the big decision. You can then be sure you are getting the very best. There’s no charge to visit if you pre-register and, as a trade-only event, you can be assured that your time will be well invested. This biennial event gives you the opportunity to come face-to-face with the experts behind the key innovations entering the New Zealand market.” Aad notes that while there’s plenty of time for those in the industry to register, time’s running out for companies wanting to be seen at SouthMACH. “There aren’t many spaces left. If you want to get your products and services in front of thousands of people keen to find the best and latest, then you need to act now and give XPO a call.” One of the businesses that made sure it secured its spot is kanDO Innovation Ltd and its TV star robot Baxter which is featured […]

SouthMACH 2015 an event to look forward to

SouthMACH 2015 is the South Island’s largest trade only exhibition and 2015’s must attend event for anyone in the Manufacturing, Engineering, Machinery & Electronics industries. Free to all registered visitors, SouthMACH will be held at the Horncastle Arena, Addington, Christchurch over two days from 22-23 July 2015 showcasing the latest innovations, equipment, technology, services and products to industry professionals, supported by educational and professional development seminars and workshops. NZ’s largest Trade Show organiser, XPO Exhibitions (XPO), are the proud new owners of this event and are delighted to be charged with rejuvenating and growing SouthMACH at a time when the manufacturing industry is taking off. With over 30 years experience and organisers of the very successful EMEX industry event, XPO knows there is no better way to reach your target market to Showcase your product or services, Educate your customer on best practice, and to Sell directly to a quality and qualified visitor. This year’s event is forging ahead with strong exhibitor bookings and development of key features from some of New Zealand’s newest manufacturing and engineering companies and who are leading the world in technology advancement and innovation. A full seminar program over the two days will provide a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry. This, combined with VIP programs, a greater marketing investment and strong support from the nation’s leading industry partners including NZMEA, Engineering News, NZ Manufacturer, Demm, IEDA and MetalsNZ, this year’s SouthMACH will be Bigger, Better and Stronger than ever before. Not to mention there will be many great visitor prizes up for grabs including the chance to win a brand new Ford Transit Custom. SouthMACH 15 will provide an effective, engaging and dynamic forum allowing those in the industry to […]

Industry’s strongest, ‘greenest’ flux remover from Baskiville

MicroCare Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision cleaning, coating and lubrication products, has launched into the New Zealand market its newest and ‘greenest’ circuit board cleaner, the VOC-Free Flux Remover-UltraClean. UltraClean is a strong, flexible cleaning fluid formulated to clean rosin fluxes, OA fluxes, synthetic fluxes, ‘no-clean’ fluxes and hard-to-clean solder pastes used in the assembly and manufacture of printed circuit boards. It is unique in that is contains neither chlorinated nor halogenated ingredients, which helps protect the environment. The cleaner also does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), so the product does not add to any low-altitude air pollution. Ideal for rework and repair tasks, this versatile cleaner is suitable for cleaning fingerprints, many adhesives, some inks, the most popular conformal coatings, moisture, oxides, dust and other contamination frequently found on PCBs returned for warranty or service work. Techs like UltraClean because it is very strong, cleans quickly, has an excellent safety profile, plus it has low odour and dries briskly. Companies like UltraClean because it’s highly affordable, and because the cleaner is so versatile it can replace three or four other cleaners often found on the workbench. When used with the patented MicroCare TriggerGrip dispenser, UltraClean will deliver faster, safer, and more economical cleaning of printed circuit boards than just about any other technology on the market today. The VOC-Free Flux Remover – UltraClean is available through Baskiville.com, New Zealand’s premier distributor of soldering tools, hand tools, cleaners and static control products. Methven-based Baskiville.com has been serving customers in New Zealand and the Pacific region for more than 30 years. Baskiville is appearing at EMEX 2014 on Stand ET17/18.

Delcam to show latest FeatureCAM and new NZ reseller at EMEX 2014

PICTURE: Delcam’s Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy is included in FeatureCAM. Delcam will demonstrate the latest version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software at the EMEX exhibition to be held in Auckland from 27th to 29th May. The exhibition will also see the introduction of a new reseller for FeatureCAM in New Zealand Ð Auckland-based WorthyCAM. Recent enhancements to FeatureCAM include the incorporation of the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy. Vortex gives fast, safe metal removal by allowing solid carbide tooling to cut with its full flute length so minimising machining times. At the same time, Vortex toolpaths use a controlled engagement angle between the cutter and the part, and so give a more consistent volume-removal rate and feedrate, minimising wear on the cutter. Other enhancements in the latest release include support for milling and drilling with right-angle heads, one-stop programming of multiple roughing operations, better control of Z-level roughing, and improvements to Wire EDM and chamfering. Right-angle heads allow internal pockets to be milled and internal holes to be drilled that would be inaccessible, and so impossible to produce, using a conventional head. They are now available as an option on an increasing range of machines, including a wide variety of mill-turn equipment. Another improvement allows multiple tools, for example, 20 mm, 10 mm and 5 mm end mills, to be selected for roughing and rest-roughing using these strategies, and the complete machining sequence calculated in one operation. A stock model is created automatically after each tool is applied, which is then used as the basis for the program created with the next smaller cutter. This regular updating of the stock model ensures that programs for the later tools are only created in areas where material still remains, so minimising air moves and optimising overall machining efficiency. Rough machining has also been […]

Samsung machine tools complete in-house manufacturing

Samsung Machine Tools (SMEC) is represented at this year’s Auckland EMEX exhibition by their New Zealand Agent Revolution Precision Machinery. The South Korean machine tool manufacturer is located in Gimhae City near Busan port and in 2013 moved from their existing factory into their new larger purpose built manufacturing and assembly facility in the Golden Root industrial estate. SMEC success has been entirely due to producing high quality, durable, and accurate CNC lathes and Machining Centres for the USA and European engineering industry. Consistent delivery quality of their machines is due to operating a complete in-house manufacturing system where quality and accuracy are constantly monitored through each stage of the build process. At the SMEC factory machine shop the machine iron castings are milled then precision surface ground on large bridge type machines. PICTURE: The Samsung factory. SMEC operates a large milling and grinding machine shop and their engineers are convinced that complete in-house control over the box guideway, carriages, and machine table precision grinding process gives accuracy and repeatability that can be difficult to consistently obtain when this high precision work is outsourced to subcontracting machine shops. After the surface grinding and inspection process machine beds are moved to the assembly shops where mechanical components are fitted and the electronic system installed. Once the assembly process is complete all machine tools start the comprehensive testing process where electrical operation and cutting accuracy are checked and documented. The documented process provides a history of each machines assembly stages and allows the final product to be delivered to SMEC high quality standard. This year’s SMEC range of machine tools includes slantbed CNC lathes, Vertical Lathes, Vertical Machining Centres, and Bridge Machining Centres. At the recent South Korean Machine Tool Expo SMEC had many of these machines on display and received an excellent […]

See us at EMEX 2014

Composite Helicopters is appearing on Stand 3056 at EMEX 2014 from 27-29 May at ASB Showgrounds, Auckland.

Mitsubishi advanced laser technology represented At EMEX 2014

The release of the latest Mitsubishi Electric 45CF-R and 60XF laser resonators and their range of CO2 laser cutting machines has provided the sheet and plate cutting industry with a highly efficient, cost effective, and reliable laser cutting machine. The advances in Mitsubishi laser technology are aimed at improving cut surface finish and lowering operating and maintenance costs. Smooth edge cut finish allows the laser cut part to be plated or painted without the need for a secondary milling operation to clean up the rough laser cutting lines on the part edges. Removal of secondary milling cleanup operations can save considerable time and cost in component manufacturing plus reduce the overall overheads required when more processes are involved. A range of Mitsubishi 45CF-R CO2 laser cut samples from Steel and stainless will be on display at Revolution Precision Machinery EMEX stand 3073. Laser operating costs are a prime consideration for the Mitsubishi Japan based R&D team and they have been at the forefront of cost saving laser technology over the past 35 years. Mitsubishi Electric has built over 10,000 laser machines since starting production at their Japan factory in 1979. The new CF-R and XF resonators are at the leading edge of modern laser technology and offer considerable savings over many older technology laser resonators in current use. The latest Mitsubishi CO2 resonator has the lowest laser gas usage of any CO2 laser of equal power output and also one of the lowest maintenance and service costs. The overall advances in Mitsubishi laser technology with smooth edge, low laser gas use, and fast piercing have created a competitive advantage over competing brands and their technology. New Zealand Mitsubishi Electric authorised sales and service agent Revolution Precision Machinery has the full range of 4.5KW and 6KW Mitsubishi […]

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