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Precise process and maximum savings with VEGABAR
Accurate measurementsof differential pressure is crucial for safety, efficiency and optimising operational processes. For over 40 years, VEGA has supplied industry-leading pressure measurement solutions, establishing itself as a trusted expert with a proven track record in sensor technology.

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The importance of original branded bolt securing products
BMG is concerned about the proliferation of counterfeit merchandise, and the dangers associated with using inferior goods.

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Powerful measuring sensor with two new modes
Turck Banner has launched two new modes in the Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors: laser measurement and fixed-field.

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Latest articles

Revealing the value of filtration
Hydrasales, Pneumatics & Hydraulics

The life and reliability of hydraulic systems are greatly affected by the presence of particulate contamination in the lubricant. However, in the face of potential contamination there is hope. The cleaner the fluid, the more reliable the system or process, and the longer the lifespan of its components.
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ABB updates distributed control system
ABB South Africa, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

Leveraging 30 years of continuous innovation and reliability, ABB’s updated Freelance 2024 distributed control system (DCS) offers greater plant adaptability, faster and more reliable device communication, improved system security, and seamless data exchange.
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Eskom Expo International Science Fair honours top young scientists
News

Excitement filled the air as the 44th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) opened its doors, welcoming young scientists with an electrifying line-up of activities, including robotics and coding workshops, and riveting science shows.
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Invitation to participate in research on petrochemical project management
News

We are conducting a research study to explore the relationship between project managers’ engineering knowledge, and the success of industrial automation and control (IAC) projects in the petrochemical industry. Your insight and experiences are vital to this research, and we would like to invite you to take part in our survey.
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Innovative five-axis laser precession scanner
Motion Control & Drives

Motion control specialist, Aerotech has launched the AGV5D, an innovative five-axis laser precession scanner specially developed for laser micromachining. This makes it possible to create high-precision bores, contoured slots and other complex geometries with dimensional tolerances in the sub-micrometre range.
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Industrial automation edge AI
Vepac Electronics, IT in Manufacturing

Teguar, a leading provider of industrial computer solutions, has announced an innovative partnership with Hailo, an AI chip maker renowned for its high-performance edge AI accelerators. This marks a significant step forward in Teguar’s mission to provide powerful and reliable computing solutions for a wide range of industries.
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Higher level cybersecurity certification for Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT NMC3 platform has obtained a new and higher level of cybersecurity certification, making it the first data centre infrastructure management network card to achieve SL2) designation from IEC.
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Electrical and electronic systems design software in the cloud
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Siemens Digital Industries Software has released its new Capital X software as a service (SaaS), the cloud-enabled suite for engineering of electrical and electronic (E/E) systems.
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Connecting every transport node
RJ Connect, Editor's Choice, Data Acquisition & Telemetry

Stockholm's bus system strategically links urban mainline, suburban mainline, non-mainline routes, community service buses and night buses. To acquire and process data from multiple sources and analyse onboard information on their moving buses, Transdev sought a dependable and powerful onboard computer. It teamed up with CatAB, Moxa’s local representative, known for delivering top-notch industrial data communication boards and equipment since 1988.
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SAIMC Johannesburg golf day
SAIMC, SAIMC

The Johannesburg branch of the SAIMC recently held its annual Golf Day at Jackal Creek.
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Energy measurement module for BL20 I/O System
Turck Banner Southern Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

Turck’s BL20 energy measurement module enables precise monitoring of the energy consumption of single- or three-phase systems.
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Modular hydraulic control blocks for brake actuation
Motion Control & Drives

Electrohydraulic brake release valves are exposed to extreme loads, and can become uncontrollable in the event of a power failure. The experts at WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH have developed a practical, modular solution that ensures the safety of construction machinery, and is also suitable for a wide range of other vehicles with hydrostatic drive systems.
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Battery-powered magmeter
Flow Measurement & Control

The RWEM/D battery-powered electromagnetic flow meter from Royce Water Systems is ideal for water and wastewater systems located at remote sites.
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Rare earth magnetic filters for the quench and lubricating oil industries
Motion Control & Drives

A range of rare earth magnetic filters developed specifically for the quench and lubricating oil industries is available from ISO-Reliability Partners.
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Compact UHF RFID reader with integrated Ethernet interface
Turck Banner Southern Africa, Industrial Wireless

Online teaser: Turck Banner’s Q150 UHF RFID reader has an integrated Ethernet interface. The IP67 reader communicates directly with PC or PLC systems in industrial Ethernet networks having the four most important protocols, without the need for an additional interface.
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Analysers for use in high ambient temperature environments
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

The 993X series of analysers from Ametek Process Industries are now IECEx Zone 2 certified for use in locations with up to 60°C ambient temperature. Built with IP66-rated enclosures and using an integrated cooling system, they can be installed outdoors or in minimally temperature-controlled enclosures, reducing complexity while lowering capital and operating costs.
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Electrically operated diaphragm pumps for caustic services
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are designed to enhance energy efficiency and improve fluid handling productivity in many industries, including the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
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New temperature relative humidity and barometric pressure transmitter
Senseca, Temperature Measurement

ENVIROsense, a new environmental temperature, relative humidity, relative humidity and, optionally, barometric pressure transmitter has been launched by Senseca, a leader in the design and manufacture of monitoring and measurement instrumentation.
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