New Zealand Inventor, Mechanic & Electronics Specialist

Travis Barnes | New Zealand Inventor | Fire Ant® System

Travis Barnes is a New Zealand inventor, mechanic, and electronics specialist, and the founder of Creative Dimensions NZ. He is best known as the inventor of the Fire Ant® Engine Overheat Warning System, a safety device designed to prevent catastrophic engine damage through early warning and intelligent alerting.

Areas of Expertise

• Mechanical systems and diagnostics  

• Automotive and engine systems  

• Electronics design and integration  

• Product invention and development  

• Prototyping and testing  

• Safety and monitoring systems  

His invention and expertise have been featured in the May issue of Radiator Magazine and in an article on Stuff.co.nz. Beyond Fire Ant, Travis has developed custom remote start systems for vehicles and designed automated electronic solutions, including remotely controlled and self draining air compressor systems. His focus is always on reliability, automation, and smarter control building systems that work harder so operators don’t have to.

Travis Barnes

New Zealand inventor

Fire Ant® Engine Overheat Warning System

Creative Dimensions NZ