SA Instrumentation & Control Magazine


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Next-generation PLC technology with advanced chatbot functionality
Beckhoff is taking automation technology to the next level with TwinCAT PLC++. Both engineering and runtime are noticeably faster, without compromising on TwinCAT’s signature strengths of seamless integration, compatibility and openness.

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Smart video is defining future EV infrastructure
With the move away from combustion engines towards electric vehicles, sales of EVs across the world have increased, and with that so has the expansion of its corresponding infrastructure.

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Rittal launches new flat pack IT enclosure solution
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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Latest articles

Bombardier expands adoption of Siemens Xcelerator for aircraft developmen
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Bombardier has expanded its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for aircraft development.
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Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. The same concept holds true to sustainability in the data centre industry.
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Novel closed-loop CP technology for corrosion control
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Industrial Wireless

Cathodic protection specialist, Omniflex has collaborated with researchers at Deakin University to develop corrosion monitoring electronics for a novel closed-loop cathodic protection system for localised corrosion control in challenging industrial environments.
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ABB unveils next generation of electromagnetic flowmeters
ABB South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

ABB has launched its latest generation of electromagnetic flowmeters, bringing unmatched accuracy, connectivity and flexibility to industrial and utility applications.
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Barcode evolution: The smart choice for modern tracking and compliance Part 1
Industrial Wireless

Imagine a world without barcodes, where every item in a warehouse is manually recorded, checkout lines stretch endlessly, and supply chain tracking relies on handwritten logs. It sounds like a logistical nightmare, yet this is how businesses conducted business historically. Today, barcodes are so deeply embedded in modern operations that their impact often goes unnoticed.
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Automation, is it 2049 already?
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

It would come as no surprise that AI and ML are at the forefront of the increased efficiency movement, and are vital cogs in this sophisticated automated machine. A development that is extremely exciting, is autonomous systems.
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Collaborative robots pioneer automation revolution
Motion Control & Drives

Collaborative robots (cobots) are a versatile, cost-effective robot form factor that is demonstrating value across many industry verticals. According to a new report from ABI Research, revenue from cobots will increase from $970 million in 2023 to $7,2 billion by 2030.
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Innomotics and Danfoss Drives strengthen partnership to deliver comprehensive motor and drive solutions
News

Innomotics and Danfoss Drives have announced the next phase of their strategic, non-exclusive partnership. This collaboration is designed to meet the growing demand for comprehensive motor and drive solutions, ensuring customers receive high-quality, efficient and compatible products
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South African students advance to international round of Young Researchers awards
News

Two Masters in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa for their originality and relevance to the forestry sector, which plays a key role in producing wood and paper.
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Control without complexity
Editor's Choice, Motion Control & Drives

In an era where precision, performance and smart control define industrial success, the right driver can make all the difference. At Axiom Hydraulics, we’ve seen firsthand how the Sun Hydraulics XMD series transforms hydraulic systems, from mining and construction to agriculture and automation.
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Power over Internet splitter for reliable power distribution
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

A manufacturing facility requires a stable power supply for its wireless access points mounted across the factory floor. However, these devices do not support direct PoE input. By deploying the IPS-342P PoE Splitter from Vepac, the facility can efficiently convert PoE power from the network switch into 24 V DC output.
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Proportional cartridge valve series is the fastest in its class
Valves, Actuators & Pump Control

Parker Hannifin is introducing the enhanced version of the proportional cartridge throttle valve series, TFP. The new pilot valve further reduces the step response times by up to 30%, making the TFP the fastest valve in its class.
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World’s fastest 16-bit arbitrary waveform generator
Vepac Electronics, Electrical Power & Protection

The ARB Rider AWG-5000 is the world’s fastest 16 bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator, with 6,16 GS/s real time update rate (12,32 GS/s in RF mode) and 16 bit vertical resolution.
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Industrial wireless AP/bridge/client
RJ Connect, Industrial Computer Hardware

The AWK-3262A Series 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transmission speeds through IEEE 802.11ax technology for aggregated data rates of up to 1.775 Gbps.
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A new era in radiometric level and density measurement
Mecosa, Level Measurement & Control

The LoopSeries LB 430 radiometric detector from Berthold Technologies has a revolutionary power solution and sets new standards in level and density measurement.
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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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Inline process solutions for gold mining
Anton Paar, Flow Measurement & Control

[Sponsored]The extraction and processing of gold ore requires precision and efficiency to maximise yield and minimise losses. Automation and continuous monitoring of critical process steps are essential to ensure optimal production. Anton Paar offers advanced inline measurement solutions which enable full automation and real-time monitoring of key steps in gold extraction and processing.
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Wireless test tools
Comtest, Electrical Power & Protection

Fluke has on offer the Fluke 376 FC True-RMS Clamp Meter with iFlex, the most advanced troubleshooting tool for industrial and commercial electricians
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