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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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Groundwater level measurement using LoRa module
Instrotech, Level Measurement & Control
Monitoring groundwater levels across large industrial sites is critical. Salzgitter Digital Solution was tasked with developing a fully automated and digital monitoring system using Long Range Wide Area Network technology.
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The case for hybrid power for mines in Africa
Electrical Power & Protection
Energy strategy is becoming an increasingly important part of mining resilience and long-term planning. One practical response to fuel volatility is to complement thermal generation with hybrid power solutions to reduce the share of your energy mix that is exposed to volatile commodity prices.
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Unpacking the technoeconomic case for cleaner power in wastewater plants
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection
Behind every reliable wastewater plant is an electrical system exposed to the effects of harmonics, voltage distortion and overloaded networks caused by fleets of variable speed drives on pumps and aerators.Together, they steadily drive up maintenance demands and elevate the risk of failure.
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Control systems, remote monitoring and human skills in the food sector
Industrial Wireless
The convergence of specialist skills and advanced technology is becoming critical, a trend underscored by two recent projects completed by Associated Energy Services in the food manufacturing sector.
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No power, no coverage, no problem
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless
Remote monitoring expert, Omniflex has delivered a remote monitoring and control solution for an impressed current cathodic protection control system, aiding local authorities in Queensland, Australia in the essential maintenance of roadside culverts.
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AVEVA to spotlight industrial intelligence at AVEVA Day
News
AVEVA will host AVEVA Day South Africa 2026 on 22 April with the theme ‘Accelerating Africa’s Industrial Future: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins and Data-Driven Operations for Sustainable Growth’.
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Is South Africa equipped to manufacture?
News
The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, taking place on 14 to 15 July 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, is Africa’s leading platform dedicated to advancing industrialisation. The two-day event will bring together policymakers, manufacturers, investors and technology leaders to explore practical solutions to strengthen local production, enhance competitiveness and accelerate Africa’s industrial transformation.
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Raysonics Industrial celebrates 6,5 million injury-free hours
News
Raysonics Industrial, formerly DEKRA Industrial, has achieved a significant safety milestone, recording 6,5 million lost-time injury-free hours across its national operations.
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How to size and select a servo motor
Festo South Africa, Editor's Choice, Motion Control & Drives
Festo highlights some factors to consider in the process of sizing and selecting a servo motor effectively to ensure optimal performance, reliability and energy efficiency.
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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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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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