N E W S ing about the breadth and depth of the industry. “There are a range of credible engineering roles that don’t require a four year university degree, but that open up great career options for some pretty decent pay. “The fact we’re not training enough people in this area goes right back to secondary school. Students need to take the right subjects like maths and physics in order to be able to move into an engineering diploma or degree and it’s much better if they can understand the relevance of these subjects to jobs like engineering. This programme aims to address this.” Fraser High School principal, Virginia Crawford says: “Creating purpose and context in learning with a clearer line of sight between what a student learns at school and how it is connected to the engineering vocation is a game changer.” Fairfield College principal, Richard Crawford says the programme will connect his students to an engineering pathway that offers significant career opportunities. “Next year will not be the final year of secondary school for these students, but the first year of a three year programme that places them in the strongest possible position to achieve the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering in 2018.” Lantek has managed to satisfy the technological needs of Waterjet Corporation to obtain the best quality in cutting, use the same software for cutting tubes and versatility in 5-axis cutting. Christchurch 22-23 July 9 – 10 November 2016 Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton www.engineeringnews.co.nz 13 LANTEK AND THE WATERJET CORPORATION COLLABORATE GLOBALLY Lantek has reached a global agreement to supply its market leading Lantek Expert CADCAM software with the Waterjet Corporation’s range of Waterjet cutting machines. Waterjet Corporation has been building and supplying thousands machines since 1991 from its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Monza, Italy. Since then it has developed an extensive range of standard and hitech customised waterjet machines offered through regional offices and a dealer network and global branches in the Far East, North America, Northern Europe and the Middle East. Its machines include cantilever and bridge designs and an exclusive 5-axis flying bridge technology (Edge 5) which delivers significant productivity improvements. The company also offers combination plasma and waterjet machines and waterjet surface texturing technology. Lantek has managed to satisfy the technological needs of Waterjet Corporation to obtain the best quality in cutting, use the same software for cutting tubes and versatility in 5-axis cutting. By working with Lantek across all its global offices, the Waterjet Corporation will be able to benefit from a CADCAM system that has been tailored to suit each machine in its range and which will maximise the productivity possible on those machines. Lantek has been developing CADCAM systems for the sheet metal industry since 1986 and now has more than 16,000 customers worldwide, offices in 15 countries and a global << Continued from page 12 distribution network. It pays particular attention to the quality of technical support and rapid response for its customers, ensuring that its distributors have the skills to quickly resolve any questions, and the knowledge to offer innovative solutions. Waterjet Corporation’s customers will be able to take advantage of the advanced technology in Lantek Expert and the technical support available from Lantek’s local representatives to optimise production, reduce costs and increase return on investment. Alberto Martínez, Lantek’s ceo says, “Building a global partnership with the Waterjet Corporation will enable it to offer its customers a turnkey solution which is fully supported internationally. We are very excited about the prospect of working with it and feel sure that we can make a positive contribution to the advanced technology the Waterjet Corporation offers, which has to be advantageous for both companies and for their end users.” EN Sponsor and Exhibitor Enquiries Welcome Expo Open Day 8 November More information: www.nmec.co.nz Lifting the Game of Maintenance Engineering EN001
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