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Rapid headframe replacement for Canada’s biggest potash mine
May 2026
Mammoet has supported Ledcor with the construction of BHP’s new Jansen potash mine.

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Humanoid robots are moving faster
May 2026
A humanoid robot has exceeded the world’s best human half marathon time, offering a glimpse into the industrial potential behind this spectacle.

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WearCheck strengthens onsite sampling capabilities
May 2026, Wearcheck
The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme.

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Enhancing carbon capture drilling efficiency with PowerFlex drives
May 2026, Rockwell Automation
To meet the growing demand for carbon capture and storage, Drillmec needed to make drilling ingress points for carbon capture faster, safer and more cost efficient.

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Investment in training is key for the lubrication industry
May 2026
Lubrication management has grown more sophisticated in recent years, yet equipment failure rates linked to lubrication problems remain stubbornly high. The reason for this is that technology can only go so far without the people behind it being properly trained.

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Konecranes modernises paper roll warehouse with four automated cranes
May 2026
Konecranes received a contract from Palm to modernise an automated paper roll warehouse at its Wörth facility in Germany. The project includes the delivery of four automated cranes equipped with vacuum lifters to replace existing units, along with extensive software upgrades and new crane runways.

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Servo drives for washdown and hygienic environments
May 2026
Kollmorgen has expanded the application range of its Kollmorgen Essentials servo drive to include hygienic and washdown environments.

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Oil analysis is an investment that pays a cost-savings dividend
May 2026, Wearcheck
The majority of organisations implementing oil analysis face the challenge of maximising operational cost savings against the pressure to achieve full production and enhance shareholder value. An organisation may, or may not, achieve the intended benefits for several reasons, chief among them being the failure to implement a sound corrective-action strategy.

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Rollers excel where profits balance on a knife edge
May 2026, igus
Polymer component specialist manufacturer, igus has developed a range of lubrication-free long-life knife edge rollers designed to improve the transfer of products between conveyor belts in high-speed production environments.

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Smart farming
May 2026, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Smart Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems.

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How to size and select a servo motor
May 2026, Festo South Africa, Editor's Choice
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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Topside decommissioning projects streamlined with combined planning
May 2026
Mammoet has been working with Allseas for many years, supporting it to offload some of the world’s biggest topsides from its specialist vessels onto quaysides for disposal.

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Unlocking easier automation
May 2026
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. A new generation of servo technology is helping manufacturers simplify design, improve flexibility and build greater resilience into their supply chains.

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Additives drive fuel efficiency and engine protection
May 2026
Rising fuel costs and increasing pressure on equipment reliability are driving demand for solutions that improve diesel engine efficiency. BMG addresses this requirement in Africa through its range of Liqui Moly additives.

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Direct drive with integrated control
April 2026, Vepac Electronics
The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.

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Sealed split spherical roller bearings slash MTTR by 70%
April 2026, SKF South Africa
SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings have a unique split design combined with a robust sealing system. These innovative bearings enable fast, simple, onsite, in-place bearing replacement or repairs even in hard to reach areas.

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Stub shaft and sealing solutions on ash plant deliver five years of uninterrupted performance
April 2026, SKF South Africa
SKF South Africa’s stub shaft and sealing solutions, installed on ash plant SSC systems at two power stations, have delivered five years of uninterrupted performance.

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Controlled shaft support for screw conveyors in harsh operating environments
April 2026, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Bearings division has expanded its Timken product offering to include split cylindrical hanger units, engineered for screw conveyor shafts operating in demanding environments.

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Smart, effortless precision bearing installation
April 2026, SKF South Africa
The SKF TMFT 36/PRO from SKF delivers a durable, fast and safe solution for professional bearing installation.

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Epoxy encapsulant unlocks expansion for motion monitoring specialist
April 2026
When Rotech Systems and Encoders’ potting compound was discontinued, it exposed a deeper issue as unreliable supply was already limiting production growth.

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