International engineering event launches

International engineering event launches with rockets
15 April 2010

New Zealand‘s premier engineering and manufacturing event has joined up with Kiwi space pioneers Rocket Lab Ltd to create an innovative online virtual rocket launch, says Rob Lavender, of EMEX.

“The Rocket Game is surprisingly realistic, with players making propellant choices, using manoeuvring jets, and jettisoning stages to get their rocket to the highest altitude possible. The person who gets their rocket furthest into space will win a weekend break at a 4 star hotel. Anyone can have a shot by going to http://www.skynet.co.nz/emex2010/

“While the game is a bit of fun, it also highlights the technological expertise that we have in this country, and is a fitting way to celebrate our vibrant manufacturing and technology business sector.”

This observation of the vibrant health of the New Zealand industry is echoed by Singapore-based Nicholas Khaw of Dynacast, the world leader in precision die-casting of zinc, aluminum and magnesium, and a first-time EMEX exhibitor.

“We are at EMEX because we believe New Zealand has a lot more for us to explore. We have a 70-year history and 19 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries. The Singapore office is head quarters for the Asia Pacific region, and New Zealand is a key market for us. We see the sector as being strong, dynamic and worth investing in. That’s why we’re making a special effort to showcase on our stand what we can offer local businesses.

“Our company motto is ‘solutions made solid’ and that’s how we see things in New Zealand – solid and strong, right across our specialty areas of automotive, consumer electronics, computing, telecommunications, healthcare and hardware. We can assist local businesses grow and succeed by offering everything from concept through rapid prototyping, tooling, pre-production and full-scale manufacturing.”

EMEX 2010 begins on 4 May and runs for three days. It is expected to attract 120 exhibiting companies from New Zealand and overseas. At least 20 will be first-time exhibitors – an indication of the vibrancy of the sector in this country. Both the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) and the Industrial & Engineering Distributors Association (IEDA) support the event.
Entry to EMEX is restricted to those working in engineering, manufacturing or technology roles and is free to attend. Pre-registration is open at www.emex.co.nz.
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