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From innovative automation upgrades to behind-the-scenes looks at our engineering process, our news section highlights the work we’re doing to help laboratories and manufacturers achieve greater efficiency, faster throughput, accuracy, and reliability. Check back regularly for updates on completed retrofits, new product launches, industry trends, and company milestones.

Prime Minister Rt Hon Chris Luxon visits Motion Design

Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon visits Motion Design

In August we had the privilege of welcoming the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, together with Hon Chris Penk MP and Hon Nancy Lu, to our Motion Design head office in Auckland. We were also joined by David Chin (Chief Executive, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), Mark Julian (GM, LIC), Neil Pearce (MD, Beckhoff Automation New Zealand), and Frank Phillips (Fulcrum NZ). Our guests toured the workshop, seeing first-hand some of our latest automation technology—including a new milk sampling robot designed for Fonterra—before joining the team for a BBQ. A fantastic opportunity to showcase NZ innovation in action, build connections, and highlight the potential for exporting more NZ-made technology to the world—while also demonstrating to the Government that there are businesses here in New Zealand dedicated to lifting the productivity of our manufacturing sector.

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8/27/2025
Motion Design Automation and Software Solutions at FoodTech PackTech, Stand L20, Auckland Showgrounds. 2-4 September 2025

Visit us at Foodtech Packtech 2025

Looking to future-proof your manufacturing business with automation? Visit us at Foodtech Packtech Auckland, September 2-4th, Stand L20. At Motion Design, we help businesses of all sizes — from startups to established manufacturers — move towards smart factory solutions with automation and software. Whether it's small workflow changes or full-scale automation, we deliver practical upgrades that make a big impact.

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8/6/2025
Kollmorgen, A Regal Rexnord Brand

NZ's Sole Distributor of Kollmorgen Products

We’re proud to be the sole distributor of Kollmorgen products in New Zealand, delivering world-class motion control solutions that power some of the most demanding applications on (and off) the planet. From harsh industrial environments like oil rigs to the International Space Station and even NASA’s Mars missions, Kollmorgen’s motors, drives, and control systems are trusted where performance and reliability are non-negotiable. Backed by global engineering excellence and supported locally by our team here in NZ, we’re ready to help you tackle your toughest automation challenges.

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7/20/2025
Award winning Colony counting by Motion Design

Award Winning Colony Counting Project

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Huge congratulations to the Auckland Microbiology team at AsureQuality on receiving the Whakapakari Award for your Colony Counter Project! It was a pleasure to collaborate on the development and build of this innovative system — combining vision technology help deliver faster, more accurate results, reduce waste, eliminate manual data handling and contribute to a more sustainable, paperless workflow. We’re proud to have played a part in this transformative project. Ka pai team!

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7/15/2025
Gary and Guillermo standing at the Motion Design booth at SouthMACH 2025

2025 SouthMACH Event - Christchurch

We're at SouthMACH 2025! Join us at the South Island’s premier manufacturing, engineering, and technology trade event: 28–29 May at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch. Visit Stand 97 to meet Gary and Guillermo and discover how we can help future-proof your business by aligning it with the latest industry innovations and technologies.

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6/15/2025
Pertronic resister automation robot by Motion Design, MG400

Pertronic + Motion Design MG400 Collaboration

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Pleased to see our custom-built resistor robot in action at Pertronic Industries—helping drive local manufacturing forward through smart, efficient automation.

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4/15/2025

Introducing the DOBOT CRA_IP68

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Check out this awesome new robot for extreme environments! the DOBOT CRA-IP68. Contact us for more information.

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3/15/2025
Chris Penk, small business manufacturing minister visits motion design

Motion Design Showcase: Chris Penk MP, Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa, Fulcrum NZ

Great day showcasing our automation technology and latest projects to Hon Chris Penk MP, minster of Small Business and Manufacturing, Catherine Lye of Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa, Frank Phillips of Fulcrum NZ Ltd, Phil Anderson, and Adam Harvey from The Learning Wave. Exciting discussions on innovation and the future of manufacturing in NZ!

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3/15/2025
SICK Ranger3 tobot part

High Performance Vision System + SICK Sensor Intelligence

At Motion Design, we're hard at work on some exciting new projects! We are busy building another high performance vision system. Can’t wait to share more!

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2/15/2025
Linda Page from Motion Design receives the Pilz safety Award

'PILZ Safety Improvement Project Award' to Motion Design Linda Puleitu

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Thanks to Pilz once again, for honouring us with Best Safety Improvement Project Award! We’re proud that this recognition highlights the outstanding work of one of our Certified Machine Safety Experts, Linda Puleitu.

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12/15/2024

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