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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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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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Latest articles

How integrated EMS platforms are redefining risk management in mining
Adroit Technologies, IT in Manufacturing

As mining operations become deeper, more mechanised and increasingly data-driven, the role of technology in safeguarding workers has never been more critical. For Adroit Technologies, this shift has driven the evolution of its environmental management and safety system into a fully integrated, enterprise-level platform that supports both real-time safety and long-term occupational health.
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From the editor's desk: The science of copying nature
Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control), News

Some extreme weather we experienced recently has left me looking at nature with renewed awe. It also made me think about the inventions that we use every day that have been inspired by nature, especially ...
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Advancing intelligent apparel manufacturing with industrial AI and humanoid robotics
IT in Manufacturing

Jack Technology, a global maker of industrial sewing equipment, has chosen Siemens software and engineering tools to bring artificial intelligence and humanoid robots into apparel production, aiming to shorten development cycles and lift manufacturing efficiency.
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Haddy scales AI-enabled adaptive microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator
IT in Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing company Haddy has deployed the Siemens Xcelerator platform across its network of AI-enabled microfactories, connecting design, planning and robotic production through a consistent digital thread to support local, circular manufacturing at scale.
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Powering South Africa’s renewable energy expansion
Electrical Power & Protection

ACTOM Distribution Transformers, the sole NECRT contract holder for Eskom, is powering South Africa’s renewable energy expansion through robust neutral earthing transformer solutions deployed across solar and wind projects in southern Africa.
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Cutting-edge plastic e-chain protects cables in cleanrooms
igus , Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

igus has developed the C6 cleanroom energy chain with an e-spin guide system that allows abrasion-resistant cable travel over distances of up to 30 metres without generating the microparticles that standard energy chains produce.
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ABB and Samsung connect building intelligence platforms
IT in Manufacturing

ABB and Samsung Electronics have expanded their partnership by integrating ABB Ability BuildingPro with Samsung SmartThings Pro, giving building owners and operators a unified platform for managing lighting, climate, shading and energy monitoring across commercial and hospitality environments.
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How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing, SCADA/HMI

The LNG sector is racing to add capacity, but without a digital backbone, growth creates complexity rather than capability. Christophe Begat of Schneider Electric explains how connecting data, systems and analytics across the LNG value chain can resolve the trilemma of secure supply, lower emissions and tighter costs.
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How African food processors can improve profitability through sustainability
IT in Manufacturing

Across Africa’s food processing sector, sustainability and profitability are increasingly linked as lower energy use reduces costs, better yields cut raw material loss, and reduced waste improves process efficiency.
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Why renewable projects need integrated protection and control
IT in Manufacturing

Fragmented secondary plant integration in renewable energy projects causes costly delays during commissioning. ACTOM Protection and Control’s Secondary Plant Integration solution consolidates all secondary systems under a single engineering framework, reducing risk and accelerating grid
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Real-time spectrum analyser
Vepac Electronics, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

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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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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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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