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Power transmission coupled with training
September 2023, SKF South Africa
The successful collaboration between SKF Power Transmission Components and SKF Training Solutions has resulted in the delivery of an integrated, fully customised customer solution. The customer, a leading fan manufacturer specialising in mining ventilation, needed a customised disc coupling for a large fan, and reached out to SKF for assistance.

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PC-based automation of a 24/7 automated convenience store
September 2023, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Zinu Shop is a fully automated store that offers a similar range of products to traditional convenience stores. This was made possible by PC-based control from Beckhoff.

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NSK to showcase latest linear guides at EMO 2023
August 2023
Processes such as drilling, milling and grinding require linear and rotary motion solutions that offer impressive performance and exceptional quality. These factors are why major machine tool manufacturers place their trust in NSK’s expertise and know-how.

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Greater efficiencies at Brazilian biomass plant with variable frequency drives
August 2023
The implementation of variable frequency drives at a biomass plant in Brazil has resulted in increased efficiency, lower energy consumption and reduced emissions.

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Optimising mining operations through control and industrial automation
August 2023
With over 22 years experience representing some of the world’s most renowned industrial brands, including Rockwell Automation, Referro Systems offers a range of cutting-edge products to help mining ...

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Gear business driven by sustainability
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, SEW-EURODRIVE, Editor's Choice
SEW-EURODRIVE has for many years pursued a sustainability agenda that is applied across every aspect of its business.

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Plastic injection moulding technology reduces energy consumption and cuts emissions
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023
With energy prices rising steeply, plastic injection moulding companies like automotive component, technical and packaging manufacturers have had to relook at the sustainability of their operations and introduce energy efficiency wherever possible.

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Sustainable machines for the ground engineering sector
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
The global drive towards net zero and sustainable energy sources is accelerating the shift from fossil fuel to electric-driven machines. Some European companies are already setting conditions for electric-driven equipment on their tender requirements.

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Bearings with lowest possible carbon emissions
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, SKF South Africa
SKF has signed a letter of intent with CAKE, the Swedish maker of premium, lightweight, electric motorcycles, to explore how it can incorporate bearings produced with the lowest possible carbon emissions.

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Actualising sustainability with Sibanye-Stillwater
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023
Energy Drive is proud to announce that Sibanye-Stillwater is predicted to achieve an energy saving of 60% from August 2021 to August 2031.

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Energy efficiency through premium lubrication
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023
A trend in industry is to chase after price when considering lubricant purchases. The resulting inability of the lubricant to eliminate metal-to-metal contact has adverse effects on equipment performance, operating cost and ultimately the equipment’s productivity.

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World’s first bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023
NSK S1 is the first bioplastic retention piece for ball screws to appear on the global market. Made from 100% renewable biological resources, the use of bioplastic for the new retaining piece reduces carbon footprint by 90% over its lifecycle, in comparison with using conventional materials.

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Ana-Digi boosts energy efficiency at local gold mine
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Ana-Digi Systems
When a major player in the gold mining industry wanted to reduce the high cost of electricity required to run the shaft ventilation fans at a particular site, it approached Ana-Digi Systems for a solution.

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Modular industrial robot system with additional link modules
August 2023, Beckhoff Automation
The modular ATRO industrial robot system from Beckhoff was first presented to the public in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and more link modules are now being added to increase the flexibility of the ATRO system even further, including in the form of multi-arm robots.

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First sanitisation robots in South Africa
July 2023, Omron Electronics
Patient and healthcare worker safety in South African hospitals is set to reach a new level of excellence with the launch of the revolutionary HERO21 robotic sanitisation system.

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Stucchi South Africa has liftoff
July 2023
Stucchi has opened its fifth commercial subsidiary, Stucchi South Africa. The new company was established in a joint venture with Stucchi’s historical distributor, Alba Hydraulics, to sell Stucchi products ...

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Large WEG motors on oil rigs
July 2023, WEG Africa
Classified as hazardous areas, offshore oil rigs require that any equipment installed on them is certified accordingly – including electric motors to drive critical gas compressors. WEG electric motors ...

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More power from smaller motors
July 2023, SKF South Africa
A new high performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices.

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Marine robots for extra-terrestrial oceans
July 2023
Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of a mysterious zooplankton to develop underwater robots. These robotic units, called RoboSalps, after their animal namesakes, ...

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The right drive for the job
July 2023
Automated processes are standard practice in the food industry. Production efficiency is not the only motivation, hygiene also plays a key role in the food industry. Deprag Schulz product manager, Dagmar ...

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