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USB-Datalogger for voltage 0 to 30 V DC
The PeakTech 5186 is a data logger for DC voltages from 0 V to 30 V with terminals on the top of the device.

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Installation safety tester
A combination measuring device for testing electrical installations, offering safety tests including RCD, voltage, loop, low-resistance, earth resistance and insulation checks via a 3,5-inch TFT colour display.

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AMETEK expands 993X gas analyser series with explosion-proof enclosures
AMETEK Process Instruments has added ATEX and IECEx Zone 1-certified explosion-proof enclosures to its 993X series of gas analysers, enabling reliable installation in Zone 1 hazardous locations where purge gas is unavailable.

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Latest articles

Inspiration for times of change
Endress+Hauser South Africa, News

More than 2000 customers, partners and experts gathered in Basel, Switzerland, for the Endress+Hauser Global Forum in April 2026. Under the theme of driving sustainable transformation together, the event combined keynote sessions on strategy, technology and the future of work with practical case studies from across the process industry.
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The hydrogen economy is moving from concept to industrial reality
VEGA Controls SA, Editor's Choice, Pressure Measurement & Control

Scaling the hydrogen economy requires safe, efficient and tightly controlled processes across generation, storage, distribution and end use, underpinned by accurate instrumentation for pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement.
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Compressorless hydrogen turbine generates electricity using detonation waves
Electrical Power & Protection

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated a hydrogen gas turbine that generates electricity without a mechanical compressor.
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Solid-state batteries are reshaping energy storage
Electrical Power & Protection

The solid-state battery industry is transforming, driven by advanced technologies and rising demand across applications.
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ABB cuts emissions and advances Mission to Zero in Argentina
Electrical Power & Protection

ABB’s electrification manufacturing plant in Argentina has achieved a major sustainability milestone under ABB’s global Mission to Zero programme.
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More sustainable tyres
Electrical Power & Protection

Continental is prioritising the use of renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production
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Turning digital transformation into sustainable performance
IT in Manufacturing

[Sponsored] The path to sustainability runs through better operational intelligence. A South African wastewater project demonstrates how digital technologies are making sustainable operations more practical, scalable and resilient.
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World’s first fully electric hydrogen fuel cell aircraft engine
Motion Control & Drives

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are establishing a joint venture to industrialise hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation, combining liquid hydrogen expertise with fuel cell development to support the ZEROe programme’s 2035 target.
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XPlanar aids innovation in laser processing
Beckhoff Automation, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Aalborg University is among the first in the world to test Beckhoff’s XPlanar intelligent transport system in advanced laser processes, opening the door to faster, tool-free production of metal parts.
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Retrofitting for sustainability
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

As budgets tighten and sustainability targets increase, retrofit and modernisation strategies are gaining traction across Africa, allowing organisations to upgrade only what limits performance while preserving existing infrastructure and extending asset life.
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SEW-EURODRIVE brings intelligent energy optimisation to Electra Mining
SEW-EURODRIVE, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

At Electra Mining Africa 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its DriveRadar IoT platform for predictive maintenance and real-time energy optimisation, alongside plant energy surveys and an 1850 kW medium voltage motor display.
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Voltage Tester with LED-Display
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

The PeakTech 1094 is a reliable and robust two-pole voltage tester that has been specially developed for the safe and precise measurement of AC and DC voltages in the 12 to 400 V range.
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SEW-EURODRIVE and SASTA celebrate milestone anniversaries
SEW-EURODRIVE, News

[Sponsored] As the South African Sugar Technologists’ Association marks its centenary in 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE is celebrating 40 years of supporting South African industry with drive technology, engineering expertise and lifecycle support.
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Thermal imaging camera with high thermal resolution
Vepac Electronics, Temperature Measurement , Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

Vepac Electronics introduces a compact thermal imaging camera that helps technicians spot temperature problems before they become costly failures.
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Industrial valve solutions
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems. These include valves, hydraulic hoses and fittings, accumulators, cylinders, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors and hydraulic plumbing, as well as pumps and reservoir accessories.
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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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Intel Core processor platform combines efficiency and AI performance
Vepac Electronics, Industrial Computer Hardware

The new Intel Core processors platform with UP from Vepac Electronics is a unique blend of compute efficiency and AI performance.
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Telco sensors for harsh environments
Sensors & Transducers

Telco sensors are designed to operate where moisture, particulate contamination and surface fouling would disable conventional sensors, with a range including an adjustable five-metre infrared proximity sensor for harsh industrial environments.
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