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Robust sensors for pneumatic applications
ifm - South Africa, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
The pressure sensors from ifm have a G1/8 process connection, combined with a welded thin-film measuring cell. While offering an unbeatable price/performance ratio, this technology provides for high measuring accuracy in a very compact and robust housing.
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The assets you can’t see are the ones that can shut you down
IT in Manufacturing
ABEGuardOT is an asset management solution that delivers continuous, non-intrusive visibility across multi-vendor environments, including Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Emerson, GE and Yokogawa, with support for OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
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Listening for damage to wind turbines
Sensors & Transducers
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, working in concert with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems, has developed a solution that can be used to identify cracks and breakage inside wind turbine blades remotely at an early stage.
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Next-generation charging solution for tough mining and heavy-duty demands
Electrical Power & Protection
Epiroc South Africa is launching a new generation of charging solutions tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining and heavy-duty electrification.
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Smart power solutions for a low-carbon future
ABB South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection
As the world marked Earth Day 2026, ABB is highlighting the role of low-voltage smart power solutions in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and enabling more sustainable infrastructure.
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World’s fastest 14 bit arbitrary waveform generator
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection
The ARB Rider AWG-700 from Vepac is the world’s fastest 14 bit arbitrary waveform generator, with a 20 GS/s real-time update rate and 14 bit vertical resolution.
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Siemens ecosystem strengthens data and AI integration
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing
Siemens has announced significant expansions to its Industrial Edge ecosystem, accelerating data and AI integration and releasing enhanced cybersecurity functionalities. These enable a seamless integration of IT and OT environments, optimise processes and reduce operational disruptions.
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Chemical production under pressure
Mass Measurement
In the chemical industry a technological area that was previously often considered purely functional is now taking centre stage: data-driven industrial weighing and inspection technology. Today, it determines data quality, traceability and process reliability in addition to measuring kilograms.
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Smart farming
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives
BMG’s Smart Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems.
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Dynamic control of industrial solar plants and energy storage systems
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice, Electrical Power & Protection
Spanish Group, Power Electronics has demonstrated its comprehensive expertise in sustainable energy supply in over 3000 solar and energy storage projects with a total installed capacity of 120 GW. To control its modular systems, the company relies on open, high-performance Beckhoff control technology.
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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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Why secure industrial communication depends on deployment as well
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The Industrial Security Harmonisation Group has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity: secure communication is not determined by protocols alone, but by how they are deployed and managed in real-world environments.
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Meteorological data logger with up to 32 analogue sensors
Senseca, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Senseca has introduced its advanced data acquisition system for environmental monitoring, which has a universal data logger for up to 32 analogue, pulse and smart digital sensors.
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Cryogenic valve limits leakage and energy loss
Valves, Actuators & Pump Control
Emerson has introduced the Fisher IC2 cryogenic top-entry control valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production.
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DIN-rail power supplies for reliable and efficient AC/DC conversion
Conical Technologies, Electrical Power & Protection
The Claf Power AD75-2BxxS series DIN-rail power supplies are designed for industrial automation, control systems and process environments.
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Measuring what matters in oilfields
VEGA Controls SA, Mass Measurement
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
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control
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
Enclosures, Cabling & 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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