Focus | ENI Engineering/Solar Bright
Innovation in action – the solar charge table Building New Zealand’s first solar charge table was an exciting project for ENI Engineering in Christchurch, which specialises in turning unique designs into reality.
ENI Engineering collaborated with Solar Bright on the project, which reinforced its reputation as a clean green sheetmetal manufacturing company. The project involved designing and building a steel table, which people can sit at and recharge a range of mobile devices, including phones and tablets, free of charge.
ENI Engineering managing director, John Down says the solar charge table project, which was done for the Christchurch City Council, has been a big success to date. The council is holding a trial to see how popular the table is and identify future uses or improvements. “Where we fit into the relationship is that companies like Solar Bright have the idea and we’re able to turn that into a product for them,” John says. “The concept itself has real merit and the broader positives it has on the wider
Collaboration is key The collaboration process between ENI and Solar Bright during the developmental stages of the solar charge table project was integral to its success. John says this project embodies the essence of what ENI Engineering strives to achieve. “The collaboration with Solar Bright is really important. It involves dealing with people who have a great ability to come up with good ideas, but need somebody to turn that into something physical. Like most businesses, it’s difficult to be successful on your own, but when you work with someone else it works really well.” ENI Engineering has partnered with Solar Bright on other projects in addition to the solar charge table. They’re currently working together to build octagonal tapered lamp posts, which will be offered to the market soon. The ENI team believes in constantly striving for improvement in everything it does and
ENI Engineering collaborated with Solar Bright in the design and development of New Zealand’s first solar charge table for central Christchurch
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The table is powered by solar technology, supplied by Solar Bright, and was installed in Christchurch’s Re:Start mall in May.
Christchurch community are immense. The proof of the pudding will be when the council starts ordering more.”
creating partnerships that are of mutual benefit to all parties. The company’s greatest asset is its staff, who are actively encouraged to put their ideas forward in order to provide innovative solutions to improve the company’s overall performance and participate in our extensive staff training programme. ENI is committed to regularly adding to its service and has just completed the installation and commissioning of a brand new laser cutter from the highly regarded German machine manufacturer Trumpf. This is the latest technology biber laser able to produce very high speed cutting.
ENI Engineering’s range of sheetmetal design and fabrication services include: • CNC punching – Trumpf punch up to 6mm thickness complete with lights-out operation • Laser – latest technology Trumpffiber laser also with lights-out capability • Folding – CNC-controlled press brakes for any length up to 3.6m long • Welding – MIG, TIG, resistance (spot) welding • CAD/3D design/draughting capabilities • Powder coating • Assembly.
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