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Loop signature Part 2-6
September 2026
This instalment of the Loop Signature series introduces frequency plot theory as a foundation for understanding process dynamics, explaining Bode plots, dynamic gain, phase lag and their relationship to control loop tuning.

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The rise of software-defined brownfield automation
September 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert is enabling brownfield operators to modernise incrementally, decoupling control logic from hardware to bridge legacy equipment and future-ready operations without disrupting production.

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Upgrading alarm systems for critical industries
August 2026, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Omniflex’s OMNI16R alarm annunciator platform provides a direct replacement for legacy CSA systems such as MPAS 90 and SA9100, enabling operators in oil and gas, nuclear and power generation to modernise alarm infrastructure without sacrificing the clarity required for safe operations.

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How DCS can step off the hardware obsolescence treadmill
August 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric argues that virtualising DCS environments breaks the cycle of hardware obsolescence, giving plant operators a smarter path to lifecycle modernisation without production disruption.

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Loop signature Part 2-6
August 2026
The Loop Signature series turns to frequency plot theory, explaining Bode open-loop plots and how dynamic gain, phase lag and crossover frequency can be extracted from test data to inform more accurate control loop tuning.

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PC-based control in surgery
August 2026, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Researchers at the University of Basel are using Beckhoff PC-based control technology to develop a miniature laser robot for minimally invasive bone surgery.

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IIoT controller for the field and control cabinet
August 2026, ifm - South Africa
The IIoT controller from ifm is a powerful, communicative and flexible PLC solution in machine and plant digitalisation.

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How the DCS can step off the hardware obsolescence treadmill
July 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
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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Centralised control rooms where growth is elastic, not physical
June 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Modernised control rooms feature distributed control system architecture consolidated into centralised compute environments. replacing traditional PCs with thin clients.

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Advanced DCSs preserve what must not change while enabling
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Next-generation DCSs, such as Schneider Electric’s Foxboro, are preserving the best of the old while introducing the new in a less disruptive manner.

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Siemens launches new generation of logic controller
June 2026, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has launched the latest generation of its proven intelligent logic controller, LOGO! 9. This enables simple implementation of small automation projects.

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DCS for maximum plant efficiency and reliability
May 2026, ABB South Africa
ABB has introduced SPR2025, the latest Symphony Plus DCS package release to enable modernisation and efficient performance for the process and power industries.

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Future-proof automation
June 2026, Vepac Electronics
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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Robust PLC for field applications
April 2026, ifm - South Africa
ifm is a leading suppliers of robust control systems for mobile use. Its ecomat series comprises PLCs, I/O modules and sensors that can withstand the harsh environmental influences of mobile applications.

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ABB’s new flagship DCS
March 2026, ABB South Africa
ABB has launched the latest version of its flagship distributed control system, to help industrial operators modernise without disruption and accelerate their path toward next generation automation.

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Adroit Technologies drives global SCADA for Iochpe-Maxion
March 2026, Adroit Technologies
Adroit Technologies has been appointed by Iochpe-Maxion, parent company of one of the world’s largest wheel manufacturers and producers of structural components in the Americas, as its global SCADA partner. The partnership will standardise operational visibility, reliability and control across 34 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

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Extended DCS enables industrial innovation with continuity
March 2026, ABB South Africa
ABB has introduced its Automation Extended programme, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernise without disruption.

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Valmet’s automation powers world’s largest air-to-water heat pump
I&C February 2026, Valmet South Africa
Valmet will supply an automation system for Helen’s Patola air-to-water heat pump plant and two electric boilers currently being built in Helsinki, Finland. When completed, the air-to-water heat pump plant will be the largest in the world with a full heating production capacity around 30 MW.

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All eyes on the modern DCS platform
January 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Modernised DCS platforms are no longer confined to hardware-dependent architectures. These systems have evolved to combine the strengths of both PLCs and DCS while adding capabilities that make them more open, resilient and collaborative.

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Automation solution for waste management at incineration facility
January 2026
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in South Korea. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimise energy production, minimise emissions and deliver efficient, consistent performance throughout its entire lifecycle.

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