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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

Yokogawa digital plant to accelerate green hydrogen revolution
Yokogawa South Africa, Editor's Choice, Electrical Power & Protection, IT in Manufacturing

Yokogawa explains how a digital plant approach and autonomous operations can integrate the full green hydrogen value chain, from renewable power generation to end-use applications, and why digitalisation and system integration are central to making green hydrogen viable in South Africa.
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Loop signature Part 2-5: Interactive control systems
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Feedforward control was explained in the previous loop signature articles. One of the examples used was feedforward control of load changes on a heat exchanger when variations occurred in the flow of the process fluid through the exchanger.
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AI meets engineering intelligence inside the DDes platform
DesSoft, IT in Manufacturing

DesSoft has introduced a new AI-assisted engineering capability inside its DDes platform that understands engineering structures, standards and workflows well enough to generate validated database content from natural language instructions.
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Test bench for temperature calibrating power semiconductors
Beckhoff Automation, Temperature Measurement

Precise temperature characteristics are essential for performing power cycling tests on power semiconductors. Infineon Technologies determines these characteristic curves on a test bench using PC-based control. As a result, calibration has become more precise and the efficiency of the entire test laboratory has increased significantly.
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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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How multiple boilers can minimise costly downtime
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

Associated Energy Services explains how multi-boiler systems reduce downtime risk for South African manufacturers, covering redundancy planning, fuel source diversification and the strategic management of backup boiler capacity.
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Drives cut energy use by up to 30% amid rising costs
Motion Control & Drives

Rockwell Automation’s PowerFlex 755TS variable frequency drives are delivering energy reductions of 10 to 30% in Africa’s industrial operations, with adaptive control and predictive maintenance features that cut downtime by up to 50%.
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New partnership between Delta Electronics and Conical Technologies
Conical Technologies, News

Conical Technologies has announced a new distribution partnership with Delta Electronics by adding a comprehensive range of Delta power supplies to its industrial product portfolio for customers across southern Africa.
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Major bearing tender for SKF
SKF South Africa, News

SKF has secured a major bearing supply tender from an Algerian steelmaker, reinforcing its position in the metals segment across North Africa.
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How the DCS can step off the hardware obsolescence treadmill
Schneider Electric South Africa, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

Ageing servers and unsupported operating systems are quietly eroding the stability of process plants that rely on distributed control systems. Kobus Vermeulen of Schneider Electric explains how virtualising the DCS environment can break the hardware obsolescence cycle without disrupting operations.
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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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