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The next step in grid decarbonisation
November 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched the RM AirSeT, its newest gas-insulated (GIS) switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity. This equips grid operators with an innovative solution to ...

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Bipedal robot breaks Guinness record
November 2022
An untethered robot, invented at the Oregon State University College of Engineering, and produced by OSU spinout company Agility Robotics, has established a Guinness world record for the fastest ...

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High tech drive solution
November 2022, SEW-EURODRIVE
One of the star attractions at SEW-EURODRIVE’s stand at the Electra Mining Africa 2022 exhibition was the company’s new generation MOVI-C all-in-one modular drive solution, which had its African launch ...

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Dry compressed air by design
November 2022, Artic Driers International
A new model has been added to the broad range of desiccant air dryers manufactured by Artic Driers in South Africa. The SA97 air dryer is capable of drying 1,8 m3/min of air to -40°C at 7 bar. It is ...

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Fuel for the future
November 2022, Omron Electronics
In the coming years, hydrogen propulsion systems will be found in many different application scenarios, such as transport, heating and power generation.

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Cables for repetitive movement and robotics
November 2022
A leading manufacturer of flexible cables and energy chains that protect moving cables, igus, is extending its product range in South Africa to cater for increasing demand. Igus energy chains are used ...

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Revolutionary zero-emission seaglider
November 2022, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Regent has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of cloud-based software and services to help pioneer a new category of vehicle called the seaglider. ...

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Motion control in unmanned aircraft
November 2022, MOOG SA
US military researchers needed electromechanical actuators for launching and retrieving an experimental unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is able to overwhelm enemy air defences. They found their solution ...

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Split cylindrical roller bearings
November 2022, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG specialists recommend HKT split cylindrical roller bearings for dependable use in extreme conditions, including applications aboveground, underground, and underwater.

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Improved order picking with autonomous robots
November 2022, Omron Electronics
Together, shipping, receiving, and storage account for less than half of all warehousing activity costs. The lion’s share of expenses lies in order picking.

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Flexible I/O and safety modules optimise intralogistics
November 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice
EAE Solutions optimised its intralogistics solutions using flexibly configurable modules from Turck to transfer a countless number of sensor and actuator signals.

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Improved order picking with autonomous robots
October 2022, Omron Electronics
Together, shipping, receiving, and storage account for less than half of all warehousing activity costs. The lion’s share of expenses lies in order picking.

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NSK innovations aid industry sustainability
October 2022
An increasing number of industrial companies are turning to the latest motion control technologies as a means to improve efficiency levels and cut energy bills.

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Compact multi-axis robotics system
October 2022, Beckhoff Automation
With ATRO, Beckhoff offers a highly flexible robot system that has all essential machine functionalities due to its deep integration into the TwinCAT automation software.

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Newly launched wire rope hoists already put to work
October 2022
Becker Mining South Africa recently launched the new range of Kito RX wire rope hoists, and has sold its first unit to a processing plant in the Rustenburg area.

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Soft starter for water infrastructure
October 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa
The Altivar ATS480 reduces water hammering by gradually starting and shutting down motors, protecting our pipeline system and drastically reducing maintenance.

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Bearing developments benefit industrial motors
September 2022, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
Although mechanical loss can be as small as 1% of motor power consumption, it accounts for 0,4-0,5% of global electricity use, which means the worldwide impact of any reduction would be significant.

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Industrial gear units for lifting drives in mining
September 2022, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG offers this range in five sizes, with centre distances between 509 and 963 mm and in versions with three or four gear stages, that have identical housing dimensions and centre distances.

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Upgraded cable guides for jib cranes
September 2022
Manufactured from engineered polymers, the energy chains are mechanical machine elements that guide and protect data and power cables needed to operate the crane.

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BMG offers total plant chain management solutions
September 2022, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
The offering encompasses a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes, which includes correct chain and sprocket selection – a critical factor in any power transmission system.

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