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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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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Ethernet cables often suffer from wear and tear, environmental factors or accidental damage, leading to unexpected failures. LAPP Group understands these pain points and is proud to introduce the ETHERLINE GUARD PM03T/PM02TWA, an innovative solution to keep your operations running smoothly.
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A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered in one of the continent’s most demanding slurry-handling applications.
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For large, complex or hard to reach equipment, unplanned downtime quickly becomes a major problem. Predictive maintenance helps to minimise the probability of this occurring. The digital twin starter kit from Bosch and Pepperl+Fuchs offers an extremely simple introduction to this technology and can also be easily used in existing plants.
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Aon has released its 2025 Cyber Risk Report, revealing that cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27 percent drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk.
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The SAIMC Johannesburg branch hosted its June Technology Evening at the Bryanston Sports Club, where attendees explored a topic beyond the usual scope of process automation.
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The World Economic Forum has said that around 80% of the buildings in existence will still be around in 2050; it is therefore essential that in order to combat climate change we retrofit them for energy efficiency.
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In the ports and harbours sector, Abacus Automation completed a significant modernisation of a Gottwald crane, improving both operational reliability and serviceability.
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Siemens and the Bavarian State Opera are digitalising the acoustics in Bavaria’s National Theatre in Munich, Germany. The result is a digital twin that simulates sound effects, orchestral setups and venue configurations in a realistic 3D acoustic model so that musicians, the director and conductors can assess a concert hall’s acoustics even before the first rehearsal.
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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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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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Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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[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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UKZN recently hosted its annual Engineering Winter School, an event where senior high school students spend a week on the engineering campus engaging in activities organised by each engineering discipline.
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Würth Elektronik has expanded its successful MagI³C-VDLM power module series with two new models that further enhance the performance of the existing portfolio of compact DC/DC power supply modules.
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AS AAEON’s first Intel Core-powered PICO-SEMI system capable of fanless operation, the PICO-MTU4-SEMI from Vepac Electronics is easily deployed as part of larger equipment setups or integrated as the central unit of smart robotics solutions such as AGVs, AMRs and drones requiring minimal maintenance.
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Businesses are increasingly embracing IT/OT convergence to stay ahead and capitalise on advantages such as smarter factories and higher efficiency. This article provides practical insights and guidance to help you navigate these challenges effectively.
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