We've joined

We're excited to announce that the Design Energy team has joined FMI Automation, a division of FMI Building Innovation.

We're still fully operational and here to support you. Whether you're an existing client or exploring how automation can transform your operations, we'd love to hear from you. Find our holding page here, and discover more about FMI Building Innovation.

The Design Energy Blog

Find out about the latest robotic automation trends and how to get started and manage your automation journey.

Productivity vs labour? Why it’s time to rethink robotic automation

Robotic automation is a way to increase profits, not by removing wages but by unlocking a higher level of productivity and process efficiency.
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Robotics: Helping small business go toe-to-toe with large corporations

Using robotic automation is a cost-effective, versatile and scalable way small businesses can outperform large corporations.
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Reducing contamination in the workplace with robotics

With advancements in hygienic design, robots and automated processes have the potential to benefit the food and beverage industry.
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The benefits of working with Design Energy

We at Design Energy offer an end-to-end solution for providing automated robotics systems. We're on hand from the design stage right through to ongoing support.
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5 advantages of an automated business

Automation within the manufacturing industry helps streamline production and manage costs. So what are some of the benefits you could gain from robots?
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Is your family manufacturing business moving in the right direction?

Family businesses are an important part of New Zealand. However, they face many challenges on the way to competing with the best in the future.
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Why robotic production solutions are perfect for SMEs

Despite the fact that large businesses often get the limelight for innovative practices in manufacturing, SMEs are the real lifeblood of the New Zealand economy.
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