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Schneider Electric unveils new range of circuit breakers
Schneider Electric has launched its new MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in South Africa. This is a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency and sustainability while ensuring business continuity.

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Precise, fast universal power and net quality meter
The eCap from Vepac measures voltages, currents, power, power factor, energy, frequency and total harmonic distortion (THD) with all harmonics (up to 20th), and allows fully galvanically isolated transmission via the integrated Modbus RTU/RS485 interface.

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Smart automated lubrication
A leading customer of SKF in Tunisia’s paper and pulp industry was facing significant challenges with the manual lubrication of its paper machine. SKF had the solution.

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Precision in paper processing
VEGA Controls SA, Editor's Choice, Level Measurement & Control

Paper manufacturing is a demanding process that relies on consistency, precision and control at every stage. The VEGABAR 82 pressure transmitter is well-suited to these harsh environments.
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Circuit breakers for reliable, compliant protection
Electrical Power & Protection

Legrand’s low-voltage power distribution portfolio encompasses the DX3 range of miniature circuit breakers, designed to deliver dependable protection in industrial installations.
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SAIMC: From the office of the COO: A call to action: Elevating our profession through ECSA registration
SAIMC, SAIMC

The engineering landscape in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and with it, the expectations placed upon us as practitioners. At the heart of this evolution lies a critical imperative: registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
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Passive fire protection for lithium-ion battery risks
Electrical Power & Protection

In response to the growing threat posed by lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires, a breakthrough passive fire protection solution is now available in South Africa.
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Power distribution reinvented
Rittal, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

Rittal has developed the RiLineX, a modular busbar system that redefines how power is distributed inside electrical enclosures.
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Optimising water quality in a building cooling system
ifm - South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

A leading company in industrial water management has installed water treatment systems that not only optimise water quality but also help customers to improve their processes, thanks to the new insights and actions that can be generated based on the process data collected.
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German experts for bulk solids measurement technology join forces
Mecosa, News

MÜTEC Instruments in Germany has acquired DYNA Instruments. the German manufacturer of inline moisture and mass flow measurement systems.
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A technical partnership that lasts
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, News

Ian Loudon, international sales and marketing at remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex reflects on the longevity of the partnership with Sasol, the key technology milestones along the way, and the most recent project in South Africa.
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HMIs for water treatment facilities
DirectLogic Automation, SCADA/HMI

Having an efficient and well-managed wastewater treatment process is imperative for sustainable water management. However, there are some challenges. To address these, DirectLogic Automation supplies a range of Weintek HMI touch screens featuring state-of-the-art technology, flexibility, rugged construction and open connectivity.
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Building skills and sharing knowledge for growth in Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE, News

As a leading provider of drive and automation solutions across the continent, SEW-EURODRIVE recognises that local insight and on-the-ground capability are critical to delivering effective sustainable results. The company continues to invest in people development and technical training within its network of African subsidiaries and partners, supporting the long-term growth of its customers and the broader industrial ecosystem.
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New RFID communication module
Siemens South Africa, Industrial Wireless

The new Siemens RFID communication module, Simatic RF128C enhances efficiency and flexibility, making it ideal for applications in the battery, electronics and semiconductor industries.
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New temperature transmitters with Profibus connectivity
Temperature Measurement

Siemens is enhancing its temperature measuring device portfolio with the transmitter duo, Sitrans TH420 PA and Sitrans TF420 PA. Both devices feature Profibus connectivity, advanced safety functions and expedited commissioning all in one unit.
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Creating new magnets for electric motors
Innomotics, Editor's Choice

Innomotics, a global specialist in electric motors and large drive systems, is coordinating a consortium for a research project on ‘Integrated Product and Process Innovation for Electric Drives’.
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Operator panel simplifies control and boosts performance
Siemens South Africa, SCADA/HMI

The Sinamics SDI Pro 14 cm operator panel is an innovative accessory for drive technology, providing efficient support for local engineering.
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Cost-effective industrial PoE injector
Vepac Electronics, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The Edimax IGP-203IT from Vepac Electronics is an industrial PoE injector that not only delivers a cost-effective solution for power distribution, but also allows seamless deployment on an existing LAN infrastructure.
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Hygienic flow measurement for the food industry
ifm - South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

With the SMF magnetic-inductive flow meter, ifm offers a solution for the hygienic flow measurement of media with variable flow rates through a pipe, such as beer, milk or fruit juice.
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SAIMC: Zambia branch
SAIMC

SAIMC Zambia recently facilitated an industrial visit to the Zamefa Cable Manufacturing Company in Luanshya for twenty automation students from Sinozam. The visit gave students valuable exposure to the advanced technology used in copper and aluminium cable production.
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Ethernet connectivity for embedded systems
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Delivering Ethernet connectivity for embedded systems, XPort ETH Click is a compact add-on board from MIKROE, the embedded solutions company that dramatically cuts development time by providing innovative hardware and software products based on proven standards.
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