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Fully modular time reference systems
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The fully modular time reference systems from Vepac Electronics offer precise and reliable time synchronisation at extremely competitive prices, and they are particularly well suited for critical infrastructure applications.

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Predictive maintenance is built on digitisation and automation
October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
The predictive maintenance marketplace is set to grow at a CAGR of 17% until 2028. Driving this growth are industries with heavy assets and high downtime costs, such as mining, minerals and metals.

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Automation of a thermoforming machine for recyclable packaging
September 2024, Beckhoff Automation
Renewable cellulose is an excellent alternative, which is why Hamer has joined forces with Beckhoff to develop a thermoforming machine for water-based cellulose pulp.

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HPC is here, but it needs to be of cool mind and body
September 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
High-performance computing can perform quadrillions of calculations per second. But it needs a data centre to function optimally. And building these data centres comes at quite a cost; this requires careful operational, financial, and technical consideration.

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Embracing the DevSecOps advantage: Enhancing cybersecurity for South African enterprises
September 2024
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications, quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.

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Principles for effective systems engineering and integration
September 2024
Eaton has introduced the ‘Power of Six,’ a set of principles forming the foundation of its systematic approach to data centre design. This holistic perspective aligns with South Africa’s power infrastructure needs, advancing the country towards self-aware and self-optimised data centres.

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ABB report identifies mine hoist maintenance strategy to help industry boost annual production
September 2024, ABB South Africa
ABB has completed a study to benchmark current hoisting maintenance strategies, observing that, on average, mining companies have the potential to achieve more than a month of additional production time annually by following recommended predictive maintenance strategies.

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Model-based, automated sustainability metric reporting
September 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has introduced new model-based, automated sustainability reporting features within its award-winning EcoStruxure IT data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software.

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How to afford AI
September 2024
AI can improve decision making, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and customer relations. However, it comes at a substantial cost.

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How to manage your digital footprint securely
September 2024
Our expanding digital footprint, including what we share on social media and via email, places us at growing risk of identity theft, data breaches, and cybercrime. Managing your online presence is critical to safeguarding your privacy and security, and it is imperative to take a proactive approach, including the use of robust cybersecurity best practices.

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Strategic approaches to legacy software in manufacturing
September 2024, Editor's Choice
One of the most critical and strategic roles of the CIO (or IT Manager) is to ensure that the business’ information systems and tools are well maintained and up to date. If a critical system fails, the business could come to a standstill, forcing people to scramble and revert to paper-based or backup systems. Even worse, production may stop, impacting the entire supply chain and all of your stakeholders.

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How to manage resilient MRO supply chains
August 2024, RS South Africa
In today’s fast-changing and unpredictable world, maintaining a resilient supply chain for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is crucial for businesses across various sectors. RS South Africa MD, Brian Andrew shares his top five tips on how to approach and manage MRO supply chains to ensure resilience against future shocks.

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Digital twin technology for optimised asset management and maintenance
August 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly transforming industries, digital twin technology is an important industry innovation that promises to redefine asset management and maintenance. It enables organisations, their internal teams, and external partners to stay one step ahead of potential downtime, and even catastrophic failure.

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Reshaping the future of air freight with Siemens software
August 2024, Siemens South Africa
Aerospace company, Natilus has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%.

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The power of connected vehicles in shaping the future of mobility
August 2024
In today’s increasingly digital transformative world of mobility, connected vehicle architecture has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, rapidly transforming how fleet owners interact with vehicles and the ecosystem.

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Accelerating digitalisation across process industries
August 2024, ABB South Africa
ABB has launched Do More With Digital, a global campaign highlighting the opportunities for the process industries to realise their full potential through digital transformation.

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Automation tips for eco-friendly plastic packaging
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Omron Electronics
The urgent need to reduce plastic packaging to alleviate environmental strain is widely recognised. However, the benefits of plastics should not be completely overlooked. To address this, efficient and resource-saving usage is essential.

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Hack-proof measurement technology
August 2024, VEGA Controls SA, Editor's Choice
Users in the process industry have not prioritised cyber security. This might be because they assume the IT department’s responsibility, or they don’t feel directly threatened. However, both attitudes are neglectful, and here’s why: IT security should always be a joint task between IT and OT.

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How manufacturing with AI can drive a sustainable future
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024
Global warming and the associated reality of climate change are the most discussed outcomes of unsustainable human behaviours. However, global warming is just one of the problems precipitated by the overuse of our natural resources. These must be addressed urgently, in addition to mitigating the cascading effect of global temperature shifts.

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Five steel producers taking action to decarbonise steel production
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Editor's Choice
Steel is crucial for engineering, construction and the energy transition. There is rising demand, but it produces 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, by 2030, near-zero emission steel at scale can be achieved by using ambitious, innovative technologies, and collaboration between steel purchasers, producers and companies providing enabling technologies.

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