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The role of analogue gauges in a digital world
SA Gauge, Editor's Choice, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges have become outdated. Yet if you step into almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use, quietly doing their job without fuss.
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ABB leads in emissions monitoring with industry-first data acquisition system proficiency test
ABB South Africa, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
ABB is the first company to offer a complete package of continuous gas analysis and DAHS systems fully compliant with international standards.
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World’s first hydrogen-powered driverless tractor
Electrical Power & Protection
Kubota has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor with a self-driving function.
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Tackling South Africa’s cybercrime threats
IT in Manufacturing
As South Africa battles some of the highest crime and cybercrime rates in the world, Phangela Group is redefining security by combining cutting-edge AI technology with human judgement to deliver faster, smarter and more resilient protection.
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Metal deactivators – oiling the wheels of corrosion control
Wearcheck, Motion Control & Drives
Metal deactivators are an important additive in lubricating oil formulations, especially with the growing use of non-ferrous metals.
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Safe solar light for 150 000 people across Africa
RS South Africa, News
RS Group has announced a partnership with international development charity, SolarAid to deliver clean, safe solar lights to 150 000 people living in rural communities across Africa without access to electricity.
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High power, high voltage reed relay
Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Pickering Electronics has upgraded its Series 68 high voltage reed relays to include a new variant supporting high power switching up to 200 W.
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Advanced process control for the IRP
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection
One of the main challenges in implementing South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan is ensuring grid stability while integrating renewable energy sources and balancing fluctuating energy demands. Advanced process control can play an important role.
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Telco sensors in the paper and pulp industry
Sensors & Transducers
The paper and pulp industry poses a major problem for most photoelectric sensors. Telco Sensors has overcome this with its powerful and high-performance photoelectric sensors, ensuring penetration of thick and harsh pollution while guaranteeing reliable detection.
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Miniature inductive sensors
ifm - South Africa, Sensors & Transducers
The inductive IY/IZ type sensors from ifm are used in various industrial areas where space is limited.
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Yaskawa Southern Africa launches laser welding cell
Motion Control & Drives
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Industrial Manufacturing Systems South Africa to introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell, a breakthrough solution combining precision robotics with cutting-edge laser technology.
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Industrial PC for high demand on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision
Beckhoff Automation, Industrial Computer Hardware
Beckhoff Automation’s C6043 industrial PC with NVIDIA GPU handles applications with high demands on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision and AI program blocks with minimal cycle times.
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Rugged PoE switch built for industrial demands
Conical Technologies, Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
The Planet IGS-5225-8P4S-12V switch delivers all of this in a compact, rugged and highly efficient design, making it the switch of choice for engineers working in harsh environments.
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WEBER-HYDRAULIK modernises warehouse in record time
Motion Control & Drives
WEBER-HYDRAULIK is a leading international specialist in customised hydraulic solutions. After its old buffer warehouse had become outdated and was partially worn out mechanically, the decision was made to completely renovate it.
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General-purpose 350 W AC-DC power supply
Electrical Power & Protection
The TDK-Lambda GUS350 series of compact single-output general-purpose power supplies addresses the need for an economically priced product while maintaining reliability and quality.
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Premium unmanaged industrial switch
Vepac Electronics, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Premium unmanaged industrial switch for long-distance, noise-free fibre connectivity
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Senseca introduces data loggers to meet long range transmission needs
Senseca, Industrial Wireless
Senseca has introduced the driven LR35 data logger series based on LoRaWAN technology. They are specifically designed for situations where long-range transmission is required.
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Full HD rugged tablet built for clarity
Vepac Electronics, Industrial Computer Hardware
The Winmate D140 is a 35 cm full-HD rugged tablet built for clarity, speed and durability, with Intel Core performance, IP65 and Military Standard protection and built-in cooling fan.
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