SHOWTIME - SOUTHMACH 2019
CREATIVE DESIGN
TO THE FORE AT
SOUTHMACH 2019
The biennial industry trade show is
gearing up as the featured event
in Christchurch during Techweek
2019 with a number of new visitor
experiences not to be missed.
Show organiser XPO Exhibitions will offer up a
great number of exhibitors showcasing ground
breaking products from 3D printing to additive
manufacturing, the latest machinery and more.
With breakout areas for business development,
workshops and a full seminar schedule,
SouthMACH is the ideal place to conduct
business, expand your knowledge and grow your
connections. For manufacturers and engineers,
SouthMACH is where you can experience the
best in NZ manufacturing tech, all under one roof
and without having to travel north or offshore. So,
what’s new?
DESIGN FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
COURSE
If you’re a design engineer with an interest in
learning how to design for AM the right way and
get some hands-on learning, this is your chance
to learn from the best. Olaf Diegel, Professor of
Additive Manufacturing and Head of the Creative
Design and Additive Manufacturing Lab at the
University of Auckland is exclusively presenting this
two-day wprkshop.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of
the best in his field. Olaf has limited spaces are
available.
ENTREPRENEUR’S DEVELOPMENT HUB
Local Canterbury businesses and organisations
have created the ‘go to’ destination at this year’s
SouthMACH.
Motovated Design & Analysis, Brush Technology,
Ara Mechanical Engineering, The Ministry of
Awesome and Fab Lab have joined forces and
created a unique environment for creativity
and information sharing, building new
knowledge, creating alignment and developing
comprehensive solutions. Forward-looking
firms, incubators, entrepreneurs, and agencies
that collaborate with each other to develop
cutting-edge products for the marketplace.
The Entrepreneur’s Development Hub
fosters the growth of New Zealand’s future
manufacturing technology business, introduces
them to the marketplace and facilitates
networks for commercial success.
NZ TECH START-UP AND THE LAB
SouthMACH is the place to discover new
gems at The Lab – an incubator for all the up
and coming Kiwi tech start-ups to showcase
their innovative ideas to a wide professional
audience of engineers, manufacturers,
designers, consultants and investors, and be in
the draw to win sponsored prizes to a value of
over $10,000.
Some 12 start-ups will be given the opportunity
to display their innovative product designs
during the show and access advise from
product development consultants as well
as other participants in the Entrepreneur’s
Development Hub on all aspects of project
design and market entry.
Entrants will be able to connect with investors
and gain understanding of what is required to
attract potential investment.
THE INNOVATION QUARTER
Companies from all around the country will
be joining SouthMACH in the Innovation
Quarter, showcasing the latest technology for
manufacturers and engineering companies to
take their business to the next level.
There are limited exhibiting spaces available
to be part of SouthMACH 2019. Go to www.
southmach.co.nz or email the event manager Aad
van der Poel on aad@xpo.co.nz.
Attending SouthMACH is free for industry
professionals by registering online at
www.southMACH.co.nz.
28 April 2019
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