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Facteon People: IT & The Modern Manufacturer
Facteon recently made the decision to bring our IT support function in-house. This has been driven by a need to view the effective implementation and ongoing strategic management of IT systems as a source of competitive advantage for both Facteon and the manufacturers we work alongside. Here, Brendon discusses the role of IT for the modern manufacturer in 2021.
Facteon-Kemppi Welding Cobot Demo
Earlier this month, the Facteon team geared up to co-exhibit alongside our partner, Kemppi, at EMEX 2021. Due to a change in the COVID-19 Alert Level, EMEX was postponed to 2022.
The Reinvention of Manufacturing Technologies: The Reach of Laser Technology
Industry 4.0 has driven significant changes in manufacturing technologies. We have seen the emergence of new technologies and the evolution of existing technologies. This piece serves as your reintroduction to the laser technologies set to shape manufacturing in 2021.
Facteon People: Meet Weiming & Joseph
Meet the newest members of Team Facteon. Weiming and Joseph are the latest additions to our growing Digital Manufacturing and Automation team. This area of our business is evolving rapidly as manufacturers are scaling up and retooling for the digital future.
The Automation Outlook in 2021
Whether your manufacturing business thrived or survived 2020, it was a year of unpredictability, adaptability and new technology for many.
Unlocking Manufacturing Excellence Through Technology
Hailing from the fast-paced and technology-powered IT industry, Rob is an experienced business leader passionate about relationship building and enhancing the ability of New Zealand companies to compete on the world stage.
Interning with the Experts: Meet our Engineers in the Making
Meet Debbie and Vincent, two engineers in the making interning with the experts this summer. The newest members of Team Facteon discuss their engineering journeys to date.
GM Blog: Adaptation, Polarities & Doing Good Business in 2020
This time last year, I was getting my feet under the desk as Facteon’s Group General Manager. During those first weeks in the role, I penned an article announcing my “big plans” for Facteon in 2020. As many businesses experienced, the events of 2020 derailed those plans.
Customer Stories: Rocket Lab's Rosie the Rocket Building Robot
Rocket Lab's Director of Production says: “A machine like this didn’t exist in the market, so we custom-built one that’s big enough to park a bus in. It means building a rocket stage takes hours, not weeks or months".
Watch: Robotic Welding Solution in Early Stages of Commissioning
To meet the customer’s cycle time requirements, Facteon elected to deploy two synchronised MIG welding robots to partially assemble a commercial washing machine drum. This single cell welds multiple points, including the shaft to rear cover and to the diaphragm top.
Facteon People: Travel & Power the World
Following a talk at Kiwibots’ GirlPowered event, Facteon’s Dr Yan Jia sits down to discuss her career journey to date. With a PhD in mechanical engineering and a career that has taken her across the world, Yan makes a compelling case for doing what you love, reaching out of your comfort zone and taking pride in your accomplishments.
Facteon People: Engineering Grad to Design Engineer
Jonathan reflects on his journey from Engineering Grad to Design Engineer with Facteon.