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VEGA leads Africa’s next mining era
VEGA Controls SA, Level Measurement & Control
Africa’s mines demand instrumentation that performs under extreme conditions, and VEGA’s level, pressure, point-level and density solutions are engineered to deliver exactly that. From flotation circuits to tailings management, its technologies help operations convert reliable process data into measurable gains in productivity, safety and control.
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Meeting the demands of modern logistics
Industrial Wireless
When Jungheinrich set out to pack more storage into less warehouse space, its high-density PowerCube shuttles needed wireless links that never drop. This is how the intralogistics specialist worked with HMS Networks to keep its shuttles moving safely, and it points to where the partnership goes next.
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South Africa’s AI push is running ahead of its digital foundations
IT in Manufacturing
Enterprises across South Africa are pouring money into AI, yet business performance is not keeping pace. Kgomotso Lebele of Accenture argues that the real problem is not the AI itself, but the ageing foundations beneath it, and that fixing this requires a different kind of leadership discipline.
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Vertiv Rack Extreme targets high-density data centre deployments
IT in Manufacturing
Vertiv has announced the Vertiv Rack Extreme, a next-generation rack platform designed for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications.
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Tech4Tomorrow Winter School inspires future innovators in Hammarsdale
News
Counter Space Learning hosted its Tech4Tomorrow Winter School, bringing robotics, programming and artificial intelligence to learners who might not otherwise have access to these technologies.
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Going Green initiative sees African Group Lubricants adopt electric forklift fleet
News
African Group Lubricants is transitioning most of its forklift fleet to electric power, a move expected to cut diesel consumption by around 85% and improve conditions across its manufacturing facility while delivering a positive return on investment in the near term.
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Integrated Air Solutions places energy efficiency at centre stage
News
Integrated Air Solutions will showcase Tier 1 compressor brands, advanced technologies and compressed air solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2026, with energy efficiency and total cost of ownership at the core of its exhibition theme.
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Schneider Electric inspires future women engineers
Schneider Electric South Africa, News
Schneider Electric welcomed female engineering students from its education partner Sedibeng TVET College, Sebokeng to its Midrand headquarters for its Mandela Day Mentorship Café initiative, transforming a day of service into a day of inspiration, learning and opportunity.
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From the office of the COO
SAIMC, SAIMC
Recognising practical engineering talent is a missing link in the South Africa’s skills pipeline.
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Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry
News
Taking place from 7 to 11 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Electra Mining Africa will showcase thousands of products, technologies and services from more than 1000 local and international exhibitors.
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Portable appliance tester
Vepac Electronics, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
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
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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