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Ground helical racks for superior precision and durability
KHK USA has announced its ground helical rack series, engineered for smooth operation, high torque transmission and long-lasting performance in precision motion systems. The racks are designed for demanding environments such as machine tools, high-speed automation equipment and precision positioning systems.

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Portable appliance tester
Vepac Electronics’ new portable appliance tester enables precise safety testing of electrical appliances in accordance with DGUV regulation 3 and BetrSichV, with simple three-button operation and battery-powered mobility.

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Real-time spectrum analyser
The PXE series real-time spectrum analyser covers frequencies up to 20 GHz with a 100 MHz analytical bandwidth and ultra-fast sweep speed, supporting spectrum monitoring, interference finding and RF test and measurement functions.

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Latest articles

Engineering simplicity: shaping the future of valve automation
Festo South Africa, Editor's Choice, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

Festo’s VTOP pneumatic assembly offers a streamlined approach to managing pneumatic and electrical interfaces at the valve assembly.
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Turning system integrators into trusted technology partners
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing, System Integration & Control Systems Design

Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partner Programme is repositioning system integrators from hardware suppliers into lifecycle-value partners. Oriel Soupen explains the competency framework, certification model and real-world results that are already helping African system integrators win higher-value, longer-term engagements.
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Optimise sludge treatment and reduce operational costs
Endress+Hauser South Africa, Sensors & Transducers

Endress+Hauser’s inline measuring devices, the Proline Teqwave MW 300 and the Proline Teqwave MW 500, determine the total solids content of wastewater directly through microwave transmission.
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Battery energy storage is key to powering South Africa’s manufacturing sector
Electrical Power & Protection

South Africa’s shift to renewables is creating a significant opportunity in battery energy storage, but local manufacturers face an uphill battle against cheap imports and stop-start demand. Richard van Moltke of ACTOM Static Power examines what it will take to build a sustainable local battery storage industry.
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Revealing Africa’s great potential
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Canninah Dladla of Schneider Electric reflects on Africa’s development momentum, from its youth dividend and clean energy investment to the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area, arguing that the continent’s growth will be built from within rather than imported from outside.
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Turning compressed air into a strategic energy advantage
Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Compressed air accounts for up to 80% of a system’s lifecycle costs, yet often remains overlooked in energy strategies. CompAir’s Energy Check provides a data-driven analysis of the complete compressed air network to identify energy savings of 20 to 30% or more.
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Oils don’t die, they degrade
Wearcheck, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

WearCheck explores the main ways lubricants degrade in service and how these degradation modes affect oil performance and machine reliability.
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Osterwalder launches multi-plate, fully electric powder press
Motion Control & Drives

Osterwalder Technology has launched the MPneo 480, a 480 kN fully electric multi-plate powder press with up to six cross-pressing modules. Designed for hard metals, ceramics and advanced engineered materials, the press supports complex geometries and offers optional
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Mining’s decarbonisation journey requires putting ESG commitments into action
Schneider Electric South Africa, News

Schneider Electric specialists explain how mining and heavy industry can turn environmental, social and governance commitments into measurable decarbonisation results.
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Next-generation gas meter module
Sensors & Transducers

Sensirion has launched its new gas meter module combining a low-power consumption mode, future-ready compatibility and seamless integration, all within the same compact form factor.
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From pressure to purity, ifm has you covered
ifm - South Africa, Sensors & Transducers

ifm electronic has introduced two next-generation sensors designed for South Africa’s bulk and wastewater sector, engineered to withstand harsh environments and deliver long-term reliability.
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Compact powerhouses with versatile configurability
Horne Technologies, Motion Control & Drives

Faulhaber is introducing several new additions to its range of DC micromotors. Designed for maximum reliability and flexibility, these drives open up new possibilities for modern, space-saving drive solutions.
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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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VSD drive excels in mining and industrial automation
Conical Technologies, Motion Control & Drives

The Veichi AC310 VSD drive is a high-performance variable speed drive designed for demanding industrial environments, combining advanced motor control, robust hardware design and flexible integration capabilities.
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Rittal’s flat-pack enclosure solution
Rittal, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

The launch of Rittal’s FR IT flat-pack enclosure earlier this year marked a milestone for the company, introducing the local market to a high-capacity, top-tier IT enclosure in a convenient and cost-effective flat-pack format for the first time.
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Full HD industrial AI panel PC
Vepac Electronics, SCADA/HMI

Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, the NIKY-2215-NX industrial AI panel PC provides up to 100 TOPS of AI performance through the module’s 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU.
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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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KSB brings its full muscle to Nampo
Motion Control & Drives

KSB Pumps and Valves went all-out at Nampo’s annual Harvest Day with a full complement of technical and business experts to assist farmers with their current and future pumping requirements.
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