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Measuring what matters in oilfields
In the oil and gas industry, enhanced oil recovery addresses key industry challenges. However, the extraction process often results in a mixture of materials that is hard to characterise.

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Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions
BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with industry in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied meet the exact requirements of every application and also conform with stringent industry standards.

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Compact integration of 3A and 4A connectors
With the new AT-HA grommet, icotek is expanding its innovative IMAS-CONNECT adapter system with a forward-looking solution for industrial use.

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Latest articles

Where industry meets the fairway
SAIMC, SAIMC

The SAIMC Durban Golf Day once again proved why it’s one of the highlights on the local industry calendar, bringing together good people, good golf, and just the right amount of competitive spirit under spectacular Durban skies.
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Importance of gas analysis in the petrochemical industry
Elemental Analytics, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

Gas analysis plays a critical role in petrochemical operations, supporting process optimisation, product quality and plant safety. As an experienced and expert gas analysis supplier, Elemental Analytics can provide the correct analyser and sample system package to meet individual plant requirements.
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Loop signature Part 2-4: Feedforward Control: Part 3
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

In the previous articles in this series, the basic theory behind feedforward control was discussed, and it was also shown how to apply feedforward in practice. In this article, it will be shown how well feedforward can work in practice by giving a couple of examples.
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Custom mini substations for Zambian copper mine
Electrical Power & Protection

Recent orders to supply seventeen specially engineered mini substations for an underground copper mine in Zambia reinforces Trafo Power Solution’s track record in delivering customised electrical solutons for challenging environments.
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The growing decentralisation of power grids
Electrical Power & Protection

The decentralisation of power generation is changing how national grids function. For electrical engineers, several new challenges and opportunities are on the horizon.
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The OT operator’s guide to security and uptime on the plant
RJ Connect, IT in Manufacturing

The article addresses three common questions about industrial network deployment and maintenance, exploring ways to achieve better control and visibility with more efficiency.
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Enhancing carbon capture drilling efficiency with PowerFlex drives
Rockwell Automation, Motion Control & Drives

To meet the growing demand for carbon capture and storage, Drillmec needed to make drilling ingress points for carbon capture faster, safer and more cost efficient.
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Elevating artisanal skills is key to revitalising South Africa’s economy
ACTOM Electrical Machines, News

We need to challenge the stigma attached to artisanal and technical careers, and we also need a mindset shift supported by the schooling system so that young people understand future career pathways, choose subjects accordingly, and recognise that artisanal and technical skills carry equal value in a modern economy.
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DCS for maximum plant efficiency and reliability
ABB South Africa, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

ABB has introduced SPR2025, the latest Symphony Plus DCS package release to enable modernisation and efficient performance for the process and power industries.
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When SCADA meets the cloud
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, SCADA/HMI

Engineers are faced with the challenge of unifying legacy SCADA systems with modern, IoT-based data platforms. The trouble is, when hardware from multiple manufacturers and generations are all used in the same system, compatibility becomes an issue
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Innovative cable entry for maximum flexibility and efficiency
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

icotek is setting new standards in terms of flexibility, efficiency and space-saving with a new series of cable glands.
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SAIMC’s May 2026 KS4I event to spotlight AI-driven industrial automation
SAIMC, SAIMC

SAIMC’s May 2026 KS4I event will focus on practical and forward-looking approaches to AI-enabled automation and intelligent industrial connectivity.
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Cable entry plate for reliable protection under extreme conditions
Electrical Power & Protection

With the new KEL-DPU-OD cable entry plate, icotek presents an innovative solution for applications that are permanently exposed to strong UV radiation, weathering and temperature fluctuations.
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Lubricant and feed gear pumps for heavy-duty lubrication systems
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s Steimel SF range of lubricant and feed gear pumps was developed for continuous-duty oil circulation, transfer and conditioning applications.
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Future-proof automation
Vepac Electronics, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

The highly adaptable SALZ control system consists of open hardware, modular engineering software based on a virtualisation concept and an integrated app store.
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Controlled shaft support for screw conveyors in harsh operating environments
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s Bearings division has expanded its Timken product offering to include split cylindrical hanger units, engineered for screw conveyor shafts operating in demanding environments.
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Press technology enhances performance and product quality at tissue machines
Valmet South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

Valmet has been selected to replace five existing tissue machine shoe presses with its state-of-the-art Advantage ViscoNip press technology for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in China.
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Advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities
Phoenix Contact , Electrical Power & Protection

The Raptor EP4200 and EP5200 series switches provide advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities with high performance and availability tailored for demanding critical infrastructure and energy applications.
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