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SEW-EURODRIVE to exhibit energy-efficient automation at Propak Cape
[Sponsored] SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its MOVI-C modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, demonstrating how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging companies reduce energy consumption and improve production consistency.

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One sensor, three switchable output modes with IO-Link
Siemens’ new Sitrans TS200 IO-Link temperature sensor is available in three sizes, and offers three switchable output modes in one device with remote firmware update capability and an integrated LED for quick status checks.

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Sitrans P320/P420 pressure transmitters with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL
Siemens’ Sitrans P320/P420 pressure transmitters are now available with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL, enabling data transmission at 10 Mb/s over cable lengths of up to 1 000 m with built-in intrinsic safety for use in hazardous areas.

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Latest articles

Economy drive system closes the drive gap in the entry-level segment
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice, Motion Control & Drives

Beckhoff has launched an economy drive system pairing its new AX1000 servo drive and AM1000 servomotor with the AF1000 dual-axis variable frequency drive on a shared EtherCAT platform, targeting series machines and price-sensitive markets without sacrificing TwinCAT integration or functional safety.
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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.
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The grid needs to become more intelligent
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

South Africa’s power grid is becoming bidirectional and far more dynamic as distributed energy resources proliferate. Schneider Electric’s Nishandra Bajinath explains why digitalisation, DERMS and aggregation are essential to keep this increasingly complex grid stable and efficient.
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SAIMC Durban takes to the skies
SAIMC, SAIMC

SAIMC Durban members went behind the scenes at the ATNS facility at King Shaka International Airport. The visit offered a fascinating look at the sophisticated technology and highly trained people keeping South Africa’s skies safe.
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Cybersecurity must become part of the next era of industrial automation
Adroit Technologies, IT in Manufacturing

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act is setting a global benchmark for connected products, making cybersecurity a core engineering requirement in industrial automation. Adroit Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric explain how building security into controllers, PLCs and drives from the outset helps South African manufacturers protect production and meet international expectations.
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SKF extends remanufacturing expertise to bearing clearance modification
SKF South Africa, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

Using its clearance modification expertise, SKF helped a mining equipment OEM salvage spherical roller bearing inventory that would otherwise have been scrapped, confirming a new capability within its remanufacturing services and avoiding redundant procurement.
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igus puts 3D-printed wear materials to the test
igus , Motion Control & Drives

A new igus white paper compares its tribological iglidur 3D-printing materials directly with conventional POM, reporting lower wear, more stable friction and up to ten times longer service life in gear testing for customised, low-volume and replacement components.
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Integrated Air Solutions opens KwaZulu-Natal branch
Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Integrated Air Solutions has opened a KwaZulu-Natal branch in Pinetown, establishing a local turnkey compressed air partner for the province with equipment, installation, servicing, rapid emergency response and rental offerings under one roof.
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Electrostatic spark discharge – when static strikes back
Wearcheck, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

WearCheck technical manager, Steven Lumley explains how static electricity accumulates in modern low-conductivity lubricants, why compact system designs and fine filtration make ESD more likely, and how to recognise the degradation it leaves behind.
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Measure, Manage, Maintain: The operating model behind SA’s water resilience
Siemens South Africa, News

South Africa’s growing water crisis is putting pressure on infrastructure, municipalities and the economy. Siemens highlights how digital technologies, smarter operations and safe water reuse could help shift the country from crisis response towards a more resilient and sustainable water future.
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Condition monitoring in hazardous areas
SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

SKF is further strengthening its condition monitoring offer portfolio by a newly developed hazardous area version of its Microlog Analyzer dBX portable vibration analyser.
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Bi-SAER partnership powers fluid solutions across key industrial sectors
Bearings International, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

Bearings International entered the local pumps market in 2025 through an exclusive distribution agreement with Italian manufacturer SAER, bringing a range of centrifugal, multistage and submersible pump solutions to South African mining, municipal, agricultural and industrial sectors.
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Modular UPS system with scalable, high-availability architecture
Electrical Power & Protection

Legrand South Africa has launched its fifth-generation TriMOD three-phase modular UPS, available from 10 to 80 kW. The system features hot-swappable modules, multiple input/output configurations, and up to 99% efficiency in Eco Mode, designed for data centres and critical industrial environments.
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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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Sinamics G210 versatile drive for continuous motion applications
Motion Control & Drives

Siemens has expanded its drive portfolio with the Sinamics G210, a versatile converter for continuous motion applications that combines motor openness with modular hardware, software options and flexible communication on a scalable OEM platform.
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Sinamics G210X for advanced pump, fan and compressor applications
Siemens South Africa, Motion Control & Drives

Siemens has introduced the Sinamics G210X, a frequency converter for pump, fan and compressor applications combining easy engineering, IP55 protection and integrated S2 system redundancy for reliable operation in demanding infrastructure environments.
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Ready-to-use hybrid cables
igus , Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors

igus South Africa is expanding its readycable hybrid range, combining power and data transmission in a single line to simplify automation cabling. The latest additions include harnessed cables for Siemens Sinamics S210 drives and SEW-EURODRIVE motors with MOVILINK
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Schneider Electric launches circuit breaker for cost-effective LV protection
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

Schneider Electric has launched its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded case circuit breaker in South Africa, extending the Easy series to 1 600 A and giving consultants, contractors, and end users a cost-effective solution for non-critical low-voltage applications.
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