New Zealand’s electronics sector is increasingly embracing automation, with a growing number of labs and manufacturers adopting advanced test and measurement tools. Networked bench instruments like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition gear, and programmable electronic loads are now being integrated into smart workflows, enabling engineers to monitor, analyse, and optimise circuits with unprecedented efficiency. IoT devices, from sensors to connected modules, are driving demand for more sophisticated testing, while AI is helping streamline workflows, predict faults, and improve quality assurance across production lines. This shift is making Kiwi engineering more precise, agile, and competitive on a global scale.

The trend also highlights an exciting opportunity: bringing more manufacturing back to New Zealand. With automated testing, connected instruments, and AI-powered insights, local factories can achieve the productivity and quality control needed to compete internationally. For electronics engineers and tech innovators here, it’s an exciting time. Connected hardware isn’t just a global trend, it’s a chance to grow a more self-reliant and high-tech manufacturing base right at home.