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High performance VFFS bagger from tna
August 2012
tna has introduced the robag 3ci – the bagger that provides up to 30% improvement in performance in both output and reduction in rejects.

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Renovating machines still in good mechanical condition
August 2012, Siemens South Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
An electromechanical retrofit can improve functionality, ease of ­operation and diagnostics.

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The role of the consultant in control, instrumentation and automation projects
August 2012
There is a growing trend in the industry for end users to deal directly and exclusively with preferred suppliers and SIs when it comes to control, instrumentation and automation services.

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PSY Systems: New control system for 15 ton gas fired melting furnace
August 2012
Zimalco produces in-house workable aluminium products from raw scrap of all shapes and forms. The transformation of these products requires large amounts of heat, after a feasibility study the company ...

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Intelligent measurements in water treatment applications
July 2012, Siemens South Africa
Siemens process measuring and control technology for Germany’s largest nanofiltration plant.

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What is the value of automation?
July 2012
Invensys fellow Dr Peter G. Martin explains the power of real-time process based ­accounting systems in a modern manufacturing environment.

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Tofino Security White Paper ISA-99
July 2012, Extech Safety Systems
Using ANSI/ISA-99 standards to improve control system security.

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Rapid, simplified prototyping platform
July 2012, MANTECH
Digilent’s chipKIT Max32 is based on the popular Arduino open source hardware prototyping platform, but adds the performance of the Microchip PIC32 microcontroller. The Max32 is the same form factor ...

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Welkom Industrial Controls
July 2012
Water chilling and energy saving system for Harmony’s Masimong Mine.

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Control loop case history 126: Crazy control strategies
July 2012, Michael Brown Control Engineering
Crazy control strategies.

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A perfect fit all round
June 2012, Adroit Technologies
Adroit Technologies adds the last piece of the puzzle.

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Systems Anywhere Coastal
June 2012
The company that manufactures concentrate for Coca-Cola’s bottling plants in Africa was unaware of exactly where the plant’s energy was being consumed and what the power usage was on a daily basis. A ...

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Foxboro revamp at Aracruz Celulose pulp mill
May 2012
Invensys Solution upgrades production at one of the world’s largest pulp producing plants.

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Simex introduces multi-purpose controller series
May 2012, Turck Banner Southern Africa
MultiCon = meter + controller + recorder + HMI in one industrial package.

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Control loop case history 125
May 2012, Michael Brown Control Engineering
Party tricks for the control engineer

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Modernisation a must for survival
April 2012
Invensys Operations Management presents operational excellence.

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Reliable water treatment requires high availability
April 2012, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric SA addresses high availability in water treatment plants.

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Reliable control and recording from Jumo
April 2012
Jumo’s latest measuring, control and automation system, the mTron T, is a modular unit with universal I/O modules, flexible connection technology and extensive communication, evaluation and automation ...

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Control system upgrade for Chivas Brothers
April 2012, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation provides high quality automation and a contemporary MES implementation.

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Process Dynamics - eliminating product losses and increasing efficiency at a distillery
April 2012, Process Dynamics
Due to the increased demand and high volumes processed at the production facility of one of South Africa’s leading distilleries, the need for a fully automated cellar became an urgent requirement. The ...

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