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AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy industries
IT in Manufacturing
AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide
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Emissions pressures are not just hot air
Electrical Power & Protection
Dennis Williams, commercial director of AES says that the South African government aims to push towards global standards in emissions, but it might be difficult for our industries to carry the financial burden. This is where AES fits in.
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The next generation of inductive scanning encoder solutions
ATI Systems, Editor's Choice, Sensors & Transducers
With the launch of the ECI 1122 and EQI 1134 rotary encoders, positioning specialist, HEIDENHAIN has introduced a new benchmark in inductive scanning technology that raises the bar for motion control and precision automation.
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Loop Signature Part 2-1: Loop signatures and process transfer functions
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
The previous series of loop signature articles dealt with the basics of control loop optimisation, and concentrated on troubleshooting and ‘SWAG’ tuning of simple processes. In this new series, consideration will be given to dealing practically with more difficult issues like interactive processes, and with processes with much more complex dynamics.
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All eyes on the modern DCS platform
Schneider Electric South Africa, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Modernised DCS platforms are no longer confined to hardware-dependent architectures. These systems have evolved to combine the strengths of both PLCs and DCS while adding capabilities that make them more open, resilient and collaborative.
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Automation solution for waste management at incineration facility
PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in South Korea. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimise energy production, minimise emissions and deliver efficient, consistent performance throughout its entire lifecycle.
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Valmet’s supplies DCS to Europe’s largest electric boiler plant
Valmet South Africa, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Valmet will supply an automation system to Helen’s Hanasaari electric boiler plant and a thermal accumulator being built in Helsinki, Finland. Once completed, it will be Europe’s largest electric boiler plant.
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ABB and Compu-Power bring high-efficiency UPS innovation to IS3 X-Change 2025
News
ABB recently participated in the 31st annual IS3X-Change 2025 in Cape Town, alongside its long-standing channel partner Compu-Power.
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Africa’s strategic role in powering the global clean energy future
News
The 2026 Africa Energy Indaba is to spotlight Africa’s mineral wealth, industrialisation potential and the urgent need for sustainable value chain development.
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Africa’s brightest young battery innovators
Schneider Electric South Africa, News
Schneider Electric and Enactus, the international NGO dedicated to inspiring students through entrepreneurial action, have announced the winners of the 2025 Energy Transition Battery Innovation Challenge, funded by the Schneider Electric Foundation. It empowers young innovators to design battery solutions addressing the region’s most pressing energy challenges.
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Polymer bearings contribute to heavy lifting success
Motion Control & Drives
Leading dock-levelling and materials-handling specialist, REV Designs & Installations designs and manufactures a wide range of loading, docking and lifting equipment including some of the largest scissor lifts ever produced in the country. A key engineering decision was to move away from greased steel bearings and fully adopt igus high-performance polymer bearings across the key pivot points of the new lifts.
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Hydraulic system upgrades to boost performance and save money
CT Hydraulics (Nqoba) , Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Those working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems know that keeping your machinery running at peak performance balances productivity and cost. As systems age, they often become less efficient, requiring more energy and more frequent repairs. The good news is that you don’t always need to invest in an entirely new machine to solve these problems.
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HC Series hand controller
SCADA/HMI
The HC Series hand controller is a pre-qualified solution for demanding environments, and ensures safe and intuitive command where standard controls fail.
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Windows tablets for Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22 and mining
Extech Safety Systems, IS & Ex
Extech is expanding its portfolio with the Windows-based tablets IS945.1, IS945.2, and IS945.M1. For the first time, EX certification is combined with full Windows compatibility, without compromising on software or security.
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Making lines safer with smarter connection
Hydrasales, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Imagine connecting multiple hydraulic lines or a combination of hydraulic, electrical and grease lines with one single, confident movement. That’s the everyday convenience operators get from Faster’s MultiFaster multi-coupling systems.
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SKF launches the Patent Bay
SKF South Africa, News
SKF is launching The Patent Bay, a new platform open to companies that aim to accelerate technologies with the potential to advance sustainability, by making selected patents freely available to others.
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Mastering inline LNG flow monitoring
Flow Measurement & Control
[Sponsored] As global demand for cleaner, more flexible energy sources continues to rise, liquefied natural gas (LNG) stands at the forefront of the energy transition. Engineered for excellence in cryogenic environments, the Anton Paar L-Cor 8000 flowmeter redefines inline LNG flow monitoring.
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Expanded range of variable step-down power modules
Electrical Power & Protection
The MagI3C-VDMM power module product family from Würth Elektronik continues to grow.
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