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Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech
Software-as-a-Service

Thorn Financial merges with Limelight to create new fintech

Thorn Financial Services has announced a merger with Limelight Software, a vehicle dealership management software provider, to form Limelight Group.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage
Semiconductors

High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage

A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware
Data Protection

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware

Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon
Clean technologies

China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon

The new plant will treat 40,000 tonnes of hazardous waste a year, helping Shanghai industry meet stricter emissions standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles
Clean technologies

Cross-party and cross-industry consensus needed to catalyse transition to low-emission vehicles

New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018
Electric cars safe for pacemakers
Fleet Management

Electric cars safe for pacemakers

Drivers with implanted cardiac devices face no apparent risk from electric cars, which showed no electromagnetic interference in a 108-patient test.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two
Manufacturing

Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two

New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand
Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Sync Grip Pullers offer safe, precise bearing removal
Education, Learning & Training

Sync Grip Pullers offer safe, precise bearing removal

One worker can now remove stubborn bearings more safely, as synchronised jaws cut slip risks and speed up shaft-mounted part removal.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
Agricultural Technology

New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety

Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

Global Stories

Vehicles stories

Huawei unveils world's first full-series 5.5G solutions
Unified Communications

Huawei unveils world's first full-series 5.5G solutions

Huawei pioneers world-first full-series 5.5G solutions, offering ultra-high energy efficiency and speed at MBBF 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Automotive semiconductor market set to grow in coming years
Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductor market set to grow in coming years

The global automotive semiconductor market is poised to increase at a CAGR of 7% during the assessment period from 2020-2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Vehicles stories

Vinpac chooses Dematic AGVs for efficient operations
Cartech

Vinpac chooses Dematic AGVs for efficient operations

Australia's largest contract bottler, Vinpac International, has chosen Dematic's AGVs to enhance productivity and efficiency at its South Australian facility.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023
Motorola Solutions wins two Good Design Australia awards
Cartech

Motorola Solutions wins two Good Design Australia awards

Motorola Solutions has won two major awards at Australia's peak international design awards, Good Design Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
CES selects SYSPRO to address business inefficiencies
Cartech

CES selects SYSPRO to address business inefficiencies

Caravan Electrical Solutions (CES) has chosen SYSPRO to aid in its handling of business inefficiencies as the company experiences rapid growth.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022