Exciting potential collaboration with New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter – Tiwai Point
New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) representatives recently met with University of Auckland academics to discuss Tiwai Point's innovative aluminium production processes and explore future trends in industrial engineering – including robotics, AI, and carbon...
Professor Xun Xu Elected to 2025 SME Fellow for His Outstanding Contributions to Manufacturing
We are proud to share that Professor Xun Xu has been named one of the seven distinguished industry professionals inducted into the 2025 SME College of Fellows. Since 1986, the SME College of Fellows has honored those members who have made outstanding contributions...
Digital transformation on a shoestring: Auckland’s innovative approach to manufacturing
A new insights paper from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited reveals how small manufacturers can embrace digital technologies without breaking the bank or risking disruption to their processes. Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economy,...
Welcoming Chen Zhen: A New Visiting Student to the LISMS Research Group
We are delighted to welcome Zhen Chen as a new visiting student to the LISMS research group. Starting from March 2025, Chen Zhen will join us for a one-year research visit. He received his Bachelor's degree from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics...
SME BLOG: Meet Technical Manufacturing Expert
Professor Xun Xu was recently interviewed by the SME Blog, where he discussed his extensive expertise and shared his vision for the future of manufacturing. The interview delves into his professional journey, his current roles, and his outlook on emerging trends in...
Welcome new LISMS members!
We are excited to introduce four new members who recently joined the LISMS Research Group. Their diverse academic backgrounds and expertise bring valuable skills and perspectives to our team. Jinlong Chu is a new PhD student in the LISMS Group. He earned his...
Welcoming Jingming Gu: A New Addition to the LISMS Research Team
We are excited to welcome our new group member, Jingming Gu, who recently joined the LISMS as a PhD student. Jingming, originally from Jiangsu, China, started her PhD journey at the University of Auckland in September 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in...
Congrats Wanqing on accepting a new role as an AI Machine Learning Engineer
We are delighted to announce that Wanqing has accepted a new role as an AI Machine Learning Engineer at SupaHuman AI, a New Zealand-based company specializing in automating complex work through Generative AI, thereby freeing people from tedious tasks. Wanqing's...
LISMS Featured at CASE 2024
From August 28 to September 1, 2024, the IEEE 20th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2024) was successfully held in Bari, Italy. CASE is recognized as one of the flagship conferences of the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society....
LISMS Featured at NAMRC 52
From June 17 to 22, 2024, the SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 52) was successfully held at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. This leading conference is recognized as North America’s preeminent and longest-running international forum...
