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Rocket Lab successfully launches first test rocket

Rocket Lab’s world-first test launch has successfully blasted off, making New Zealand the 11th country to launch into space.

But the company will be investigating why the rocket failed to reach orbit.

The company, in March valued at more than US$1 billion (NZ$1.42b), has this week been attempting the first test-launch of its Electron rocket.

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Technology companies feature prominently among Wellington Gold Awards finalists

Finalists were announced on Thursday night at a function, where six businesses were also showcased for best practice in social enterprise and immigration.

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DMG MORI INNOVATION

Metco is proud to announce its latest investment, the DMG MORI NLX 2500SY/700

Efficient complete machining One of the top models in the NLX range is the NLX 2500SY/700. As well as the main and counter spindles, which are obligatory in this performance class, the standard BMT® turret provides space for 12 driven tools, which can cut material at speeds of up to 10,000 rpm (10 or 20-station turrets are available as an option). The Y-axis travel is 100 mm (3.9 in). The turret is also optionally available in VDI design with the TRIFIX® high-speed clamping system. The NLX2500 SY/700 has been designed with generous traverse distances in order to cover a wide spectrum of parts. The turning length is 705 mm (27.8 in), and the maximum turning diameter is 366 mm (14.4 in). A turning diameter of 460 mm (18.1 in) is possible if the Y-axis is omitted. In addition, a clearance of 80 mm (3.1 in) allows larger diameter bars to be machined.

Finally, an important feature for machining accuracy is the excellent temperature management. For this purpose, the coolant floods through the machine body and the machine bed in a circuit, ensuring a constant temperature of the whole machine.

ACC Tertiary Level Status

ACC have now completed the Workplace Safety Management Practices audit of both Quadrant Drive and Page Grove.

Metco received Tertiary Level which is the highest performance level a business can achieve. You can only achieve the tertiary level when you have a clear record of established systems and practices operating effectively in your workplace.

As a guide, most of the requirements should have been in place and operational for at least 12 months.

The tertiary level recognises that Metco operates a continual improvement framework for workplace health and safety management.

Prime Minister opens Metco’s grand new premises

Metco was honoured to have the Prime Minister, John Key open its new Seaview premises on 30 August 2016. We hosted more than 300 suppliers, clients and guests at our 5,000sqm state of the art facility.

Starting mid-afternoon and finishing around 10pm, the grand opening proved extremely popular, with many of the attendees taking a tour of the massive site. For many it was an opportunity to put faces to names over plenty of ham on the bone and fresh pizza made onsite. Some customers had the added thrill of seeing their own products currently in production.

Our new site makes us unique as the only Wellington engineering manufacturer to offer a full end-to-end service, from raw materials and design through to the finished product, all under one roof. Nothing has been left out of our new premises, with the most modern machinery in place and even provision made for clients to set up their own desk and be part of the research and development team.

Metco’s new building is located at 1E Quadrant Drive, Lower Hutt, Wellington. If you’d like to see our premises for yourself, just contact us on 04 567 3222. We’d be happy to show you around.