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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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Internationally engineered valves support uptime in tough conditions
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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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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Latest articles

Revealing Africa’s great potential
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Canninah Dladla of Schneider Electric reflects on Africa’s development momentum, from its youth dividend and clean energy investment to the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area, arguing that the continent’s growth will be built from within rather than imported from outside.
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Never waste a drop
Flow Measurement & Control

Manufacturers of pumps, valves and related equipment have an important role to play when systems for water are being designed or upgraded and should be included at every stage of a project to ensure that the work is carried out within the equipment’s capabilities.
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Proportionate specification for hazardous locations
Motion Control & Drives

As automation spreads deeper into processing, handling and transport operations, motors are increasingly required to operate in spaces that sit on the edge of hazardous zones.
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Design life analysis keeps lifting equipment alive
Motion Control & Drives

The Konecranes Design Life Analysis has been specifically designed to calculate the remaining design life of structures and machineries of cranes and associated lifting components. It determines the amount of work it can safely perform before its useful life is over.
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Fire prevention strategies with thermal imaging
Temperature Measurement

Effective fire prevention strategies focus on identifying, reducing and managing fire risks before they become incidents. Through proactive measures, planning and reliable detection technologies, organisations can create safer environments and minimise the likelihood of fire outbreaks.
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Where industry meets the fairway
SAIMC, SAIMC

The SAIMC Durban Golf Day once again proved why it’s one of the highlights on the local industry calendar, bringing together good people, good golf, and just the right amount of competitive spirit under spectacular Durban skies.
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Linear drive architectures deliver versatility without complexity in medical technology
Motion Control & Drives

Linear drive architectures provide a straightforward, configurable way to deliver precise linear motion, making it an increasingly valuable solution in medical motion designs.
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Importance of gas analysis in the petrochemical industry
Elemental Analytics, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

Gas analysis plays a critical role in petrochemical operations, supporting process optimisation, product quality and plant safety. As an experienced and expert gas analysis supplier, Elemental Analytics can provide the correct analyser and sample system package to meet individual plant requirements.
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Groundwater level measurement using LoRa module
Instrotech, Level Measurement & Control

Monitoring groundwater levels across large industrial sites is critical. Salzgitter Digital Solution was tasked with developing a fully automated and digital monitoring system using Long Range Wide Area Network technology.
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Safety, hygiene and quality management for Africa’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
VEGA Controls SA, Level Measurement & Control

VEGA sensors support critical processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing such as fermentation, purification, formulation, filling, storage and CIP/SIP cleaning cycles. Their design ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturers can maintain sterility, reduce downtime and achieve consistent batch quality, even in demanding production environments.
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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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Windows tablets for hazardous areas
Extech Safety Systems, IS & Ex

i.safe Mobile has expanded its intrinsically safe product range with the launch of the IS945.x series rugged Windows tablets, designed for use in hazardous and demanding industrial environments.
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