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A world first in maintenance
Motion Control & Drives
Lutz Pumpen has therefore developed a filling tool called Lutz Lube Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea is that a commercial cordless screwdriver becomes the motor of a pump tube.
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Epiroc strengthens productivity and sustainability
Motion Control & Drives
Epiroc is accelerating the transformation towards more productive and sustainable mining operations with the introduction of the new Minetruck MT22. The new 22-ton underground truck is designed for mining operations with small drift sizes, delivering increased effectiveness, reduced exhaust emissions, lower fuel consumption and extended service intervals.
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Enhancing industrial efficiency through advanced temperature control
Iritron , Temperature Measurement
Iritron has been offering modular smart thyristor drives to the local and international mining, minerals and metals market, including the latest new leading innovations in temperature control technology. These drives combined with advanced proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control will change the way large industries manage their heating processes, reducing costs and extending equipment lifespan.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: Six trends to watch
Rockwell Automation, IT in Manufacturing
Rockwell Automation’s 10th State of Smart Manufacturing report finds that cybersecurity risks are a major, ever-present obstacle, and are now the third-largest impediment to growth in the next 12 months.
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Africa’s hidden AI advantage
IT in Manufacturing
Through my work implementing AI systems across three continents, I’ve become convinced that Africa’s unique context demands urgent AI adoption. Successful implementation requires local expertise to understand resource constraints as design parameters to create the innovations that make technology truly work under real-world conditions.
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Omniflex upgrades alarms for Uganda hydro plants
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless
Omniflex has worked with Uganda Electricity Generation Company to provide an upgrade solution for the plant alarm equipment across the Nalubaale and Kiira hydroelectric power stations on Lake Victoria.
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PPS delivers custom drag boxes for coastal mining in Madagascar
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
South African electrical enclosure specialist, Power Process Systems has successfully delivered a set of custom-engineered drag boxes for a major titanium mining project in Madagascar.
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Metrology laboratory is the heart of data-driven production consistency
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Pressing and welding have been at the core of Tier 1 automotive supplier, Malben Engineering for 50 years; but it is the company’s investment in its state-of-the-art metrology laboratory which has set it apart.
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Capsules, steam and cream
VEGA Controls SA, Pressure Measurement & Control
African cosmetic brands are increasingly outsourcing production to specialised contract manufacturers who use automation and high-precision tools to ensure quality and adapt quickly to regulatory changes. VEGA’s suite of level and pressure measurement solutions offers a robust foundation for profitability and quality assurance.
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Tackling the barriers of renewables and empowering the manufacturing sector
Electrical Power & Protection
Solar energy is surging in South Africa, but the energy is primarily self-consumed, meaning many manufacturing sites draw power directly and don’t gain more energy independence through comprehensive energy storage or hybrid energy solutions.
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Measure the electrical performance of your machinery
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection
The TELE eCap from Vepac Electronics allows you to use energy wisely and reduce operational expenses.
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High-precision measurement of insulating gases
WIKA Instruments, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
WIKA has launched the next generation of its GA11 gas analyser. It enables switchgear operators, manufacturers and maintenance companies to record the quality of SF6 gas and alternative insulating gases.
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Future-ready I/O to redefine connectivity
Schneider Electric South Africa, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Schneider Electric South Africa has launched its state-of-the-art Modicon Edge I/O NTS. This future-ready I/O redefines connectivity, data aggregation and operational efficiency for industrial applications.
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New RFID communication module
Siemens South Africa, Industrial Wireless
The new Siemens RFID communication module, Simatic RF128C enhances efficiency and flexibility, making it ideal for applications in the battery, electronics and semiconductor industries.
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Rain tipping buckets and weighing gauges deliver critical data
Senseca, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
The reliable measurement of water, rainfall, snow and ice is essential for institutions that require a constant and foolproof environmental record, backed up by statistical data. Senseca has introduced a tipping bucket ranges and weighing gauge instrumentation so that precision rain measurement can be obtained for analysis and which can be loaded to the cloud for easy access.
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Three-phase filters for electromagnetic interference
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection
Vepac Electronics has available three-phase filters that provide a solution to electromagnetic interference generated by equipment or from an AC source.
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Omniflex celebrates 60th anniversary
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, News
Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Unlocking precision: The future of inline concentration measurement
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
[Sponsored] In today’s resource-conscious industrial world, manufacturers are under growing pressure to optimise productivity, ensure consistent product quality and minimise waste. One of the most effective levers for achieving these goals lies in mastering concentration measurement, and Anton Paar is redefining how it is done.
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