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Power portfolio with enhanced static transfer switch for critical applications
Vertiv has launched the Vertiv PowerSwitch 7000, a next-generation static transfer switch that strengthens the company’s position as a complete power solutions provider.

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High-performance oscilloscopes
RIGOL Technologies, a global leader in electronic measurement instruments, has launched two powerful additions to its oscilloscope portfolio.

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Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
Schneider Electric South Africa has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to revolutionise motor management with unparalleled efficiency, reliability, simplicity and sustainability.

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Latest articles

Beckhoff’s XPlanar boosts productivity in medical device assembly
Beckhoff Automation, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The intelligent transport system, XPlanar from Beckhoff provided the basis for an innovative system concept allowing the specialists at Automation NTH to reduce the space requirement of an assembly machine for medical diagnostic devices by a factor of 10.
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Family of analysers for smart and efficient chlorine measurement
ABB South Africa, Sensors & Transducers

ABB has launched ChloroStar, a family of sensors, transmitters and accessories for accurate and reliable chlorine measurement and analysis that enable users in the water, wastewater and other industries to control chlorine more efficiently, enhancing treatment and increasing process uptime.
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STEMulator – a gift to the youth of the nation
Editor's Choice, News

STEMulator is a groundbreaking virtual platform designed to ignite the spark of curiosity in young minds and stimulate their interest in STEM subjects.
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Comtest calibration user group seminar
Comtest, News

Comtest invites metrology and calibration professionals to a focused technical seminar series aimed at demystifying some of the most common hurdles in inter-laboratory comparisons.
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Functional safety explained
News

The SAIMC supports Pepperl+Fuchs, a National Member, in a free four-part online seminar series focused on Functional Safety.
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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Is AI turning us into idiots?
SAIMC, SAIMC

When calculators were first introduced, there were several concerns, particularly in the educational sector. Many educators and parents feared that students would become too reliant on calculators and ...
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Why utilities must prioritise maintenance of SA’s remote data
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

The story of power generation is more than meets the eye. Beyond energy distribution and the infrastructure are invisible, point of presence data centres located the remotest parts of our country that play a fundamental role in keeping systems running
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A strategic milestone for Conical Technologies
Conical Technologies, News

Conical Technologies has been appointed as the sole distributor in southern Africa for Mibbo, manufacturers of a vast array of products for the automation industry.
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Hot topics at IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025
News

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the three-day conference and forum presented by analytica Lab Africa and IFAT Africa at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 8 to 10 July 2025.
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The future of manufacturing in Africa
News

The future and development of African manufacturing will be discussed extensively at the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba conference, to be hosted on 15 to 16 July 2025 at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.
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A fresh approach to dairy processing
VEGA Controls SA, Level Measurement & Control

Ensuring the quality and safety of milk throughout the production process is of the utmost importance in the dairy industry. The VEGABAR pressure transmitters are suitable for hygienic applications. They are an asset in the dairy industry and have been used with success for measuring the milk level and the process pressure in storage tanks.
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Enhancing cyber security for industrial drives
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

The growing connection between production networks and office networks as part of IT/OT integration and the utilisation of IoT have many benefits for industrial companies. At the same time, they also increase the risk of cyber threats. Siemens ensures that your know-how and plants are protected at all times.
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Heavy-duty V-belts for aggressive conditions
Bearing Man Group t/a BMG, Motion Control & Drives

BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions.
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A cure for measurement headaches in contract manufacturing
VEGA Controls SA, Editor's Choice

A contract manufacturing organisation provides support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the manufacturing of medications, formulations and substances. VEGA’s measurement solutions offer accuracy and reliability for monitoring levels and pressures during the manufacturing process.
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Where simplicity meets reliability
Endress+Hauser South Africa, Temperature Measurement

The new iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter from Endress+Hauser combines simplified selection, ordering, installation and operation with the highest reliability and long-term stability in one product.
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New modules for distributed integration of intrinsically safe signals
Beckhoff Automation, IS & Ex

Beckhoff provides a compact acquisition solution for intrinsically safe signals up to zone 0/20 with the IP67-protected EtherCAT Box modules of the EPX series.
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Cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions
Yaskawa Southern Africa, Editor's Choice

Yaskawa Southern Africa made a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair.
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Rittal launches new flat pack IT enclosure solution
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

Rittal South Africa, the supplier of IT infrastructure solutions and industrial enclosures, has announced the local launch of the FR IT Rack – a flat-pack IT enclosure solution.
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