Matrix Applied Computing Ltd.

👨💻 For over four decades, Matrix has been delivering cutting-edge engineering design and information management solutions, supporting clients in New Zealand and around the world. 👷♀️ As industries evolve, staying competitive means embracing innovation. That’s why Matrix, New Zealand’s first and largest dedicated engineering IT team, empowers organisations with world-class technology and local expertise. From advanced simulation and digital twins to engineering data management and PLM platforms, we partner with businesses to help them design smarter, manage better, and build with confidence. 👉 Learn more about our legacy of engineering excellence: https://bit.ly/4hKViB0 ☎️ +64 9 623 1223 ✉️ support@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #Engineering #DigitalTransformation #PLM #IT #Innovation #EngineeringIT

Calling all piping engineers and designers! This September, Matrix is hosting a two-day AutoPIPE training course in New Plymouth to help you take your skills to the next level. Led by an experienced trainer, this course combines hands-on learning with real-world problem solving, so you leave confident in tackling complex piping analysis challenges. Course Highlights: 🔹 Build and refine AutoPIPE models from the ground up 🔹 Learn best practices for handling seismic and wind loading 🔹 Model tank and vessel connections with confidence 🔹 Explore advanced component modelling techniques 📆 Dates: 29th & 30th September ⏱️ Duration: 16 hours of expert-led training 💡 Interactive sessions with time for Q&A AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition is trusted worldwide for accurate stress, load, and deflection calculations—even under the most demanding nuclear standards. This is your chance to master it. 📩 Spots are limited, so secure your seat today: ana.stuparic@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #AutoPIPE #BentleySystems #PipeStressAnalysis #EngineeringTraining #NewPlymouth #EngineeringExcellence

🏗️ We Make Infrastructure Professionals More Productive At Matrix, our mission is to empower infrastructure professionals with the tools, insights, and expertise they need to deliver smarter, stronger, and more sustainable projects. 💡 Do More Increase productivity, improve performance, and overcome resource and skills shortages to deliver better results. 🔍 Understand the Full Context Make better-informed decisions by seeing assets in their complete context—above and below ground, and at any scale. ⚙️ Build Infrastructure Better Enhance design, construction, and operations workflows for more sustainable and resilient infrastructure. With over 40 years of experience supporting New Zealand and global clients, we help turn challenges into opportunities through world-class engineering technology and local expertise. Learn more about how we support smarter infrastructure: matrix.co.nz ☎️ +64 9 623 1223 ✉️ support@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #EngineeringExcellence #InfrastructureInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SmartInfrastructure #SustainableDesign

👨🏫 We’re excited to announce our two-day AutoPIPE training course, taking place this September in New Plymouth. 📐 Designed for engineers who want to sharpen their skills, this course offers a practical, problem-solving approach led by an expert trainer with extensive hands-on experience in AutoPIPE. Training Schedule: Day One: AutoPIPE Fundamentals 🔹 Core concepts and creating AutoPIPE models Day Two: AutoPIPE Intermediate 🔹 Earthquake and wind loading 🔹 Modelling connections to tanks & vessels 🔹 Advanced component modelling 📆 Dates: 29th & 30th September ⏱️ Duration: 16 hours (two full days) 💡 Our trainer will be available throughout the sessions to answer questions AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition is Bentley’s leading design and analysis application for calculating piping code stresses, loads, and deflections under static and dynamic conditions—meeting even the highest nuclear standards. 📩 Spaces are limited, register your interest: ana.stuparic@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #AutoPIPE #EngineeringTraining #PipeStressAnalysis #BentleySystems #NewPlymouth #EngineeringExcellence

🎓 Future-Proofing Higher Education As institutions navigate rising student expectations, tightening budgets, and evolving learning models, the right technologies have never been more crucial. According to Accruent, several key shifts are setting the stage for smarter, more resilient campuses.  Enhancing digital capabilities isn’t just about technology—it’s about building trust, agility, and accessibility in higher education. 📖 Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/3TML21S Ready to prepare your institution for the future? ☎️ +64 9 623 1223 ✉️ support@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #HigherEducation #FutureCampus #DigitalTransformation #AI #HybridLearning #SmartCampus #EducationInnovation

🎯 Build with Purpose, Not Just Scale In today’s unpredictable business landscape, what matters most is impact, not just ambition. This blog explores a smarter model for digital transformation that starts small and scales strategically.  The key insight? Purpose-driven expansion isn’t about launching flashy tools. It’s about solving real problems, earning trust, and building momentum. Here’s how it works: 1. Solve one meaningful issue – Target a pain point that genuinely counts. 2. Earn confidence – Let results prove the solution’s worth. 3. Extend purposefully – Grow organically by adding functionality where it makes sense. For example, a manufacturer might begin with a lightweight supplier portal to streamline issue tracking. Success leads to audit management solutions and eventually helps power supplier performance dashboards. Each step adds value—and invites the next.  The best part? This approach integrates with existing systems. You don’t need to rip and replace tools; you just enhance what’s working—one smart step at a time.  If your goal is sustainable, resilient, and impactful transformation, this article is a must-read. 📖 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/41eZVOB #MatrixNZ #ARAS #DigitalTransformation #PLM #DigitalThread #PurposeDriven #SmartGrowth #Innovation #BusinessStrategy

⚙️ Engineering Insight: Fatigue Assessment of a Wind Turbine Shaft When AH Gears Ltd, specialists in precision gear manufacturing and gearbox services, needed to validate the design of a low-speed wind turbine shaft, they turned to Matrix for advanced fatigue analysis. 🔍 The Challenge The addition of service hatchways in the shaft raised concerns about potential fatigue failure under cyclic loading. Even with low nominal stress in the selected region, stress concentrations around the hatchway design posed a serious risk. 💡 The Solution Using MSC Patran, MSC Nastran and MSC Fatigue, Matrix modelled the shaft and assessed the fatigue life of different hatchway designs. The initial rectangular cutout produced unacceptable stress levels. After iteration, a circular cutout design with equivalent working area was tested and proved to deliver a satisfactory fatigue life. ✅ The Result The redesign ensured the shaft could meet fatigue requirements, providing a safer and more reliable solution for wind turbine operation. This project highlights how simulation and analysis can uncover hidden risks and guide smarter design decisions—ensuring innovation without compromising reliability. 👉 Explore more case studies here: https://bit.ly/47TofcE #MatrixNZ #CAE #FatigueAnalysis #FEA #WindTurbine #EngineeringExcellence #DigitalEngineering #Simulation #SmartDesign

⚡ The Backbone of Reliable Maintenance in the Utility Sector For utility providers—whether delivering power, gas, or clean water—reliability is not optional. With legacy systems struggling to keep up, modernising maintenance operations has become mission-critical. Accruent’s latest blog shows how a modern Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is transforming field operations: • Automates preventive and corrective maintenance • Delivers real-time work order tracking and mobile access for teams across plants and substations • Centralises asset documentation and compliance tracking  But a CMMS is more than a digital logbook. Layered with IoT integration, advanced analytics, engineering document management, and Data-as-a-Service, it becomes an operational powerhouse—allowing utilities to shift from reactive responses to predictive maintenance and connected operations.  Why this matters for engineers and maintenance teams: • Minimises unplanned downtime • Enhances regulatory compliance and traceability • Improves productivity and drives strategic visibility across assets 📖 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4lWArgl Ready to elevate your asset management game? Get in touch: ☎️ +64 9 623 1223 ✉️ support@matrix.co.nz #MatrixNZ #Utilities #CMMS #AssetManagement #MaintenanceInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SmartInfrastructure #ConnectedOperations

Across the globe, countries are investing billions to transform infrastructure, but delivering on such ambitious plans requires more than funding. It demands smarter, faster, and more resilient execution. Global Senior Director of Performance at Bentley Systems shares how construction technology has evolved from digitising documents to digitising decisions, bringing AI, generative design, and predictive maintenance into real-time project workflows. 📖 Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/4lUFeim #MatrixNZ #InfrastructureInnovation #AI #DigitalTwin #SmartDelivery #BentleySystems #DigitalTransformation #ResilientInfrastructure #EngineeringTech

📂 Take Control of Your Engineering Data! Managing large volumes of technical data across complex projects can feel overwhelming. At Matrix Applied Computing, our Engineering Data Management (EDM) solutions are designed to streamline, secure, and simplify the way your teams handle critical information—so you can focus on solving real-world problems. Key Benefits: ✅ Centralised, secure storage for all CAD files, simulation results, and compliance documents ✅ Full version control and traceability across every design iteration ✅ Real-time collaboration tools for seamless teamwork across departments and locations ✅ Built-in regulatory compliance with ISO, FDA, and industry standards ✅ Reduced risk of errors, duplication, and data loss ✅ Productivity gains from faster, structured access to vital information Whether you’re a small consultancy or a large infrastructure provider, our EDM platforms scale with your business and integrate smoothly into your existing workflows. 💡 Unlock the full potential of your engineering data: https://bit.ly/4lN3GlK #MatrixNZ #EngineeringDataManagement #EDM #DigitalTransformation #PLM #DataManagement #EngineeringExcellence #SmartEngineering