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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more