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Manufacturing to be changed by digital systems, Endress+Hauser avers
7th July 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Digital technologies, the automation of processes and the changes to business models will be some of the main areas to be affected by digitalisation and connection of industrial systems, says... 


SA antenna technology used on Swiss Alps tunnel
7th July 2017 By: Donna Slater

Antennas from South African wireless technology company Poynting Antennas are being used in the world’s longest and deepest train tunnel – the Gotthard Base Tunnel – which runs through the Swiss... 


EXPANDING PRODUCT OFFERING
PMPS partnered with solar system integrator Solar Injection Australia to import complete units that include a solar power unit
Need for accurate designs of dosing systems
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The designs for dosing systems in the gas and fumes industries have to be accurate to ensure safety, says chemical dosing and pumping applications supplier Packaged Metering and Pumping Solutions... 


BRENT CARY
Demand for cloud-based IoT platforms – owing to the cybersecurity protection – is starting to pick up across Africa
Firm reports growing demand for access control and video as a service
30th June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Internet protocol-based security systems company Genetec is reporting growing interest in its Internet of Things (IoT) platform for access control and video as a service (ACaaS and VaaS) offerings... 


MANUAL SACRIFICE The fourth industrial revolution will disrupt labour practices in the manufacturing industry
Revolution draws mixed reaction from industry
23rd June 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Although the fourth industrial revolution is set to disrupt almost every industry globally by transforming production, management systems and governance, Department of Science and Technology... 


Drive supplier remains committed to continent
23rd June 2017 By: Nadine James

German drive engineering group SEW Eurodrive remains committed to Africa despite political and economic instability in parts of the continent, says local subsidiary SEW Eurodrive South Africa (SA).... 


Industrial IoT helping to streamline complex operations
16th June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions are helping to reduce the complexity and management of industrial automation systems and making industrial operations more visible, controllable and... 


CHRISTO BUYS
Effective defence-in-depth leads to system security that is designed into the infrastructure and becomes a set of layers within the overall network security
Defence-in-depth security model punted for protecting industrial assets
16th June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Protecting industrial assets requires a defence-in-depth (DiD) security approach that addresses in-house and external security threats. The approach uses multiple layers of defence, including... 


ELECTRONIC PROTECTION Pentair Schroff Subracks offer modular construction and optimal cooling of electronics
Electronics supplier to launch latest tech
2nd June 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electronics supplier Actum Electronics will launch railway technology manufacturer Pentair’s three-dimensional (3D) configurator tool program to customise racks and front panels in railway... 


FLEXIBLE BORESCOPE
Flexible borescopes are used in the aerospace, automotive manufacturing, energy and wind-generation industries
South African industries show interest in new flexible borescope
2nd June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

South African technical industries are showing interest in the new Gradient Lens Corporation’s Hawkeye V2 flexible borescope to conduct nondestructive testing and inspections of machines, products... 


ALTIVAR ATV320
This system has been developed to optimise design and engineering costs
Solutions specialist expands product range
26th May 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical solutions specialist Magnet Electrical – a subsidiary of Magnet Group – has extended its range of automation solutions with the addition of automation systems company Schneider... 


VALVE SAFETY 
Several criteria are taken into consideration when choosing the best valve technology for a specific process
Company offers process solutions for valve systems
19th May 2017

It is often the tiny inconspicuous details that determine human and environmental safety as well as the operating costs incurred and the process yield, says global valves, automation components and... 


Huawei's SA OpenLab to focus on safe city, smart grid solutions
12th May 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Information and communication technology multinational Hauwei has launched an OpenLab in South Africa that will focus on safe city and smart grid technologies, says Huawei South Africa deputy CEO... 


Festo Didactic providing Industry 4.0 training for tertiary education
5th May 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Employees in industry as well as students at vocational colleges and universities will need to be specially trained to work with Industry 4.0 systems to develop their understanding of fully... 


CONTROL CONCEPT
Finding the right software structure is just as important as the hardware
Robotic solution for machine tools industry
28th April 2017

When it comes to the automated feeding of machine tools, the choice of the right robot set-up and manipulator is a key element in the planning process, says Japanese robotics company Yaskawa. 


TRIED AND TESTED
Companies still use more traditional tried and tested architectures for projects locally
Control and instrumentation play rugged role in industry
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The uptake of new information technology (IT) in industrial automation has traditionally been at a slower rate compared with that of the broader information, communications and technology (ICT)... 


FULLY AUTOMATED
The tandem horizontal boring mill is fully automated and programmable
New tandem horizontal boring to be fully operational in July
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Installation of the new tandem horizontal boring mill – which can perform multiple tasks simultaneously – will be complete and fully operational by July, enthuses project services corporation Hydra... 


Machines produce components for isotope facility
Machines produce components for isotope facility
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine component manufacturer Precision Separators bought six computer numerical control (CNC) machines from machine industry company Hurco to manufacture and produce components for private... 


FULLY ASSEMBLED
Mammoet uses a jacking system to lift the dragline and place it on a specialised transport system to move it to its new location
New concept crane being developed
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Global engineered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Mammoet and engineering specialist Stoof Engineering and Innovation (E&I) are joining forces to develop a containerised heavy lifter... 


PAINE 328-12-0010  It measures pressure and temperature with full-scale accuracy of about 0.05% and is able to withstand operating temperatures from -40 °C to 175 °C
Pressure, temperature transmitter launched for downhole applications
21st April 2017

Last month, US-based Emerson Automation Solutions introduced the Paine 328-12-0010 pressure and temperature data logger and digital transmitter for process measurement and data logging in downhole... 


VERSATILITY PERSONIFIED  DT722 is suitable for measuring temperature and humidity in any controlled environment
Temperature transmitter ideal for numerous industries
21st April 2017 By: Nadine James

The DT722 relative humidity and temperature transmitter is ideal for the chemicals, food and beverage, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries because it offers... 


IN-HOUSE PROJECTS
Fabrication and refurbishment projects are executed from the engineering to transportation stages
Fabrication facility to expand to accommodate heavy lifting fleet
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Manufacturing company Sky Hill Heavy Engineering - a part of project services corporation Hydra-Arc in Secunda, Mpumalanga - has already commenced with the 100 m expansion of three of its four... 


ML1812R MECLIFT
The variable-reach truck is designed for swift, efficient and safe handling of heavy loads in diverse industries
Local equipment supplier upgrades product offering
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine manufacturer Meclift has added the ML1812R variable reach truck series to its heavy-lifting equipment range, which has a lifting capacity of 18 t and operates swiftly in confined spaces,... 


Two in five industrial computers faced cyberattacks in second half of 2016
14th April 2017 By: Schalk Burger

An average of two-in-five computers related to the technological infrastructure of industrial enterprises were exposed to malicious software and targeted cyberattack in the second half of 2016,... 


Joburg to host automation conference next month
7th April 2017 By: Schalk Burger

The industrial automation multinational Rockwell Automation’s Automation University conference will develop and hone local automation skills and expertise in industries, says Rockwell Automation... 


PNEUMATIC GREASE TRANSFER
About 180 kg of grease is being pumped and used daily at Richards Bay Minerals
Pumps range included in offering to cater for demand
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) is strategising to enhance its fluid technology services to meet growing market demand in diverse industries, including the pumps industry. 


CLEAN-IN-PROCESS PUMP
The Brubin BA Clean-In-Process (CIP) pump has a patent pending designed pump-wheel that will allow the pressing shoes to retract for efficient CIP
High pressure clean-in-place pump now available
24th March 2017

Peristaltic hose pump provider Brubin Pumps – a division of pumping solution provider Letaba Pumps – has set the benchmark in developing a solution for easier and better clean-in-place (CIP) pumps,... 


STEFANO TESTI
Modern-day renewable energy plants require technologically-advanced systems
One-stop solution gives company market edge
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The ability to supply a full range of high-quality pumps with full back-up and support, as well as readily available spare parts, has placed pump supplier and manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves in a... 


PUTZMEISTER
Putzmeister presented innovations and new products over 20 800 ft2 for the duration of the expo
New concrete pump exhibited at expo in Las Vegas
24th March 2017

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister - as a member of heavy machinery manufacturer SANY Group - exhibited a new truck-mounted concrete pump with a 47-m, five-section boom at this year’s... 


FROTH APPLICATION
The AFX065 was selected as the company’s first platinum froth application
Peristaltic hose pumps to mitigate challenges
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to the high air entrainment and shear sensitivity of froth pulp, mixing equipment and peristaltic pump manufacturer Afromix applied its AFX065 peristaltic hose pump – which is already... 


BEFORE REFURBISHMENT
The increased call for product refurbishment has resulted in a significant growth in Mather + Platt’s refurbishment department
Refurbishment demand driven by cost efficiency
24th March 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Competition in the pumps industry has become fierce, owing to demand for cost efficiency that has seen growing calls for product refurbishment, says pumps manufacturer and distributor Mather + Platt. 


ENERGY METER Carlo Gavazzi energy meters, current transformers and energy-efficiency monitoring solutions will be exhibited at stand J5
Automation products on display at event
17th March 2017

Industrial product supplier Magnet’s stand at the Power & Electricity World Africa 2017 conference and exhibition, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on March 28 and 29, will highlight... 


MOMENT IN THE SUN Africa’s largest power and electricity event offers innovative, cost-effective means of tackling Africa’s power challenges
Amid challenges, power sector offers massive opportunities
17th March 2017 By: Nadine James

Although the power and electricity sector in Africa faces massive challenges, it also offers massive opportunities, says Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) event organiser Terrapinn.  



HIGH SPEED MACHINING
The Hurco controls enable the machines to complete projects faster
New controller increases memory and processing power
17th March 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Machine manufacturer Hurco Machine Tools’ Max5 control console, using WinMax software, is a forerunner in memory capacity, processing power and design in the machine tools industry in South Africa,... 


COMPLETE PACKAGE
The SPM Leonova Diamond Aligner system comes in a complete package
New system expands product range
17th March 2017

The condition monitoring equipment range from technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has been expanded by the newly launched portable SPM Leonova Diamond Aligner (SPM Leonova) system. 


COMPLETE SYSTEM
When the full system is installed, the inverter is capable of safely delivering power
Inverter system uses automatic shutdown system
17th March 2017

The new intelligent inverter system from photovoltaic (PV) company SolarEdge has an automatic safety control feature that allows the system to use a module-level voltage shutdown, where the PV... 


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