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Manufacturing Technology. Made Easy.

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How it works

Scope it.

Tell us what you're looking for. Automation, Manufacturing Software, Shopfloor Analytics, System Integration (and more) - we've got it covered. Our Manufacturing Technology Experts ask you the right questions and write clear problem statements & project objectives. Independent and focused on your outcomes.

Find it.

Review and approve your project scope. Post the project on Fulcrum. It takes less than a minute with a few basics about your business. Our Validated Partners from around New Zealand get notified. Those aligned to your project get in touch to let you know how they can solve it.

Deliver it.

Discuss directly with technology partners. Decide who you want to progress further with. That might mean online calls, demos or site visits. Get your full quote and commercials sorted and your project moving fast. We're here to independently advise throughout the process.

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Who are we?

We're manufacturing people. We love tangible. The value of making stuff, growing stuff and building stuff.

Even better when it's done beautifully,with people & tech working productively together.

We're also former consultants (sorry), who want less talk & more action with technology in manufacturing. Delivering productivity for New Zealand.

Why we exist

Finding the right technology in manufacturing is hard work. We don’t think it should be. So we’re changing it.

We’ve created New Zealand’s one place for Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies.

This means you get the solution you need to be more productive, quicker and with the risks slashed.

Who's on Fulcrum?

It's hard to put any Technology Partner in a 'box' - but we've done just that:

Robotics

Automators

The name gives the game away. These partners automate shopfloor processes using:

  1. Robots & Cobots.
  2. Bespoke designed and built machines.
  3. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
  4. Material handling & warehousing equipment.
System integration manufacturing

System Integrators

These companies do what they say on the tin. Not all SI's are the same, but there's some core things they all tackle:

  1. Develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT) integrations. This includes SCADA systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Networks.
  2. Help you understand the performance of people & assets on the shopfloor by reporting things like OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).
  3. Cybersecurity of your shopfloor assets & systems.
Data Engineering for Manufacturing

Data Experts

Data is ever increasing in value for manufacturers getting an edge. These companies deliver solutions such as:

  1. Data Engineering / Data Plumbing - Moving data from where it's created to where you need it.
  2. Data Management - Creating smart ways to curate and organise your data. This includes things like Data Lakes / Data Warehouses.
  3. Analytics, Reporting & Visualizing - Creating insights from your data. Including Machine Learning & AI.
Manufacturing Systems

Systems

These companies deliver software products and systems that deliver specific outcomes for manufacturing & industrial companies. These systems include:

  1. Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)
  2. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  3. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  4. Advanced Planning & Scheduling systems (APS).
System selection for manufacturing

Selectors & Optimisers

These companies & individuals are subject matter experts in specific processes & systems. They help:

  1. Optimise your use of existing systems and technologies.
  2. Scope up and help you select the right system for you going forward.
Manufacturing Technology New Zealand Consulting

Consultants

Can be considered a dirty word, but in a world that's moving very quickly having experience on your side can be invaluable. Consultants can help with:

  1. Prioritising your technology roadmap and aligning it to your goals & strategy.
  2. Understanding Return on Investment (RoI), applying for grants & funding.
  3. Process optimization & change management to prepare your team for new technology.
  4. Project management to keep you on track & budget.

What can Fulcrum help with?

Our Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Construction Materials Manufacturing
  • Dairy
  • Discrete or Bespoke Fabrication
  • Electronics
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Food & Beverage
  • Footwear & Textiles
  • Furniture
  • Glass & Ceramics
  • Laboratories
  • Meat & Primary Processing
  • Medical / Biotechnology
  • Metal Components (CNC & Additive)
  • Metal Processing
  • Mining, Aggregates & Cement
  • Petrochemical / Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Plastics
  • Transport, Machinery & Equipment (OEMs)
  • Water Management
  • Wood & Paper products Manufacturing

Technologies and Services

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence. Advanced / Predictive Analytics
  • Augmented & Virtual Reality
  • Back office / Robotic Process Automation
  • Building & Facility Management (Digital Twins & BMS)
  • Consulting & Advisory (Digital Transformation, System Architecture & more)
  • Data Management & Reporting
    • System Architectures, Reporting & AI
  • Engineering & Asset Management
    • CMMS, Condition Monitoring & Asset Planning
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Environmental & Sustainability Technology
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Paperless Shopfloor solutions
    • Quality Assurance & H&S Systems
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Product Design & Product Lifecycle Management
  • Shopfloor / Process Automation
    • Robotics, Programming & Machinery
  • System Integration
    • SCADA, PLC/HMI programming, RFID, IoT, OEE
  • Training & Education
  • Vision Systems & Machine Learning
  • Warehouse & Logistics specialist technology