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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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From pressure to purity, ifm has you covered
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
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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Latest articles

BMG achieves GBCSA Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, News

BMG has achieved Green Building Council South Africa Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification after diverting more than 90% of operational waste from landfill, demonstrating how practical sustainability measures can deliver measurable environmental and commercial benefits.
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DriveRadar and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions
SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice

SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar system has already embedded AI into predictive maintenance for African mining operations. Jonathan McKey explains how the system monitors external conditions, interprets data and tells operators exactly how much longer a drive can run safely before intervention becomes necessary.
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Inclination sensors for motion control
ifm - South Africa, Sensors & Transducers, Motion Control & Drives

The JBC dynamic inclination sensor from ifm offers accurate angle measurement in the most demanding conditions, filtering out motion disturbances such as vibrations, shocks and vehicle dynamics to deliver reliable inclination values via IO-Link or programmable switch outputs.
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Electrically operated, energy-efficient double diaphragm pumps
Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

BMG has introduced the EVO 210 series electric double diaphragm pump range, offering a quieter, more energy-efficient alternative to conventional air-operated diaphragm pumps for chemical processing, mining, wastewater treatment and general manufacturing applications.
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Automotive Ethernet media converter
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

HMS Networks has introduced its first automotive ethernet product under the PEAK brand. The PAE-Media Converter is a compact device designed to connect automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1) with standard Ethernet (100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T) networks.
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Lessons in long-distance telemetry
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless, Data Acquisition & Telemetry

Key engineering lessons from decades of deploying wireless telemetry systems in demanding industrial applications, covering network management, power constraints, physical challenges and the value of open, simplified architectures.
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Overcoming the bottling industry’s fragmented visibility
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing, Electrical Power & Protection

Beverage bottling facilities are among manufacturing’s most energy-intensive environments, yet many still operate without granular insight into where that energy goes. Rezolia Muller-Potluri of Schneider Electric explains how tiered metering architecture and advanced
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Africa on the edge of a digital future
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Edge computing promises lower latency, stronger reliability and real-time responsiveness across Africa, yet its rollout keeps colliding with one stubborn obstacle, power. Steven Santini explores how renewable microgrids, smart energy management and the right partnerships could turn the continent’s energy gap into its biggest edge opportunity.
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
SAIMC, SAIMC

Instrotech recently hosted a technical presentation on load cell technology and applications at the SAIMC Johannesburg Technology Evening, presented by Trevor Salzwedel. The session covered load cell fundamentals, selection and installation, mechanical considerations and calibration methods.
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EMVAfrica unites valves and instrumentation under ENERGYValves umbrella
Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

EMVAfrica has moved its instrumentation portfolio into its valves division, ENERGYValves, bringing valves and fittings together under a single trusted supply partner.
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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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SKF South Africa celebrates 112 years in rotating asset optimisation
SKF South Africa, News

Commemorating 112 years of innovation, premium quality products, cutting-edge technologies and enduring partnerships, SKF South Africa in 2026 enters a defining chapter in strategic rotating asset optimisation.
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Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leverages SEW-EURODRIVE precision
SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice, Motion Control & Drives

[Sponsored] Innovative technology for shrinking catalytic converters, designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software.
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