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Five key shifts that are converging in today’s data era
April 2023
Data is the foundation of an intelligent business. But data, data consumers, and the business expectations of data have changed. These shifting realities call for a higher level of data maturity and the right technologies to achieve better outcomes and digitally differentiate.

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Manufacturing sector pays a high price
April 2023
South Africa’s manufacturing sector, which contributes around 14% to GDP, is still struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels amidst persistently high levels of load shedding and failing infrastructure.

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Welding system of the future
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
The TPS/i is the welding system of the future. Available with gas or water cooling in 320, 400, 500 or 600 A power outputs, the intelligent welding system has a modular design and a high degree of flexibility ...

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Supporting workers with manual processes
April 2023, ifm - South Africa
In today’s automation world, ensuring the quality of manual work steps is a challenge compared to digitalised processes. With ifm’s new worker assistance system, quality assurance is easily achieved and costly complaints can be prevented.

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Cleanroom tablet for GMP manufacturing
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, Extech Safety Systems
Extech’s GMP Cleanroom Tablet, on view at Stand J509, is designed for mobile applications in pharma and biotech industries adhering to GMP practices. It features a stainless steel housing and comfortable ...

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ODIN manufacturing workstation
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
ODIN Workstation is a process security solution for improving efficiencies on your production line. Its core products assist with enhanced operator guidance, traceability and production planning. An ...

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New era of robotic programming
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
Robotmaster is pioneering a new era of robotic programming, providing an effective option for exceptional production velocity and product quality at minimal costs. Its user-friendly CAD/CAM platform ...

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HMI platform to reduce human error
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
STAHL’s ORCA HMI device platform integrates state-of-the-art technology to exclude many sources of human error. The Thin Client approach means that the actual logic processes and data backup for Thin ...

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High-reliability unmanaged switch
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, RJ Connect
The Moxa EDS-2000/G2000-EL Series of unmanaged switches is designed to help extend your system network lifecycle with plug-and-play functionality and install-and-forget durability. Its extra-small footprint ...

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Next-gen industrial firewall
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
Hirschmann’s multiport EAGLE40 next-generation firewalls deliver a comprehensive cybersecurity solution to ensure maximum protection for production among today’s stringent industrial and process automation ...

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How to slash your energy consumption costs
April 2023, Editor's Choice
Through the development of new and advanced processes, LOESCHE’s vertical roller mills have undergone continuous improvement in their mechanical properties. The company is also renowned as a provider ...

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What IIoT Means for manufacturing
April 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is perhaps the biggest buzzword in automation today, and it is a key aspect of Industry 4.0. But IIoT is more than just the way of the future.

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Edge boxes and industrial PCs
March 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
The ability to manage data in an effective and flexible manner is paramount, and runs in tandem with improved visualisation, smart manufacturing, digitisation, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and edge computing.

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Expanding the value proposition of the PDS
April 2023
Proximity detection system (PDS) technology has over the years ushered in a new era in mine safety management.

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Analytics, connected devices, the edge and cloud
March 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
Analytics today is the golden thread that runs through multiple market segments. It provides immense value on an executive and plant level, bridging challenges that come with siloed information, and it benefits the value chain from maintenance personnel to facility engineers and executives. However to unlock this value analytics and intelligence must run at every layer in an enterprise, from connected devices to edge applications to the cloud.

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Buildings, meet your digital twin
March 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
Digital twin technology is a revolutionary and futuristic solution that encompasses multiple applications and industries. However, its adoption is lagging in the buildings space in South Africa. It is important that the building industry starts adopting digital twin technology to tangibly demonstrate how much can be gained by implementing the technology.

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Autonomous equipment for mine safety
March 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have begun to transform many sectors, and the mining industry is no different. The inherently hazardous environment within a mine can be made far safer with AI-based solutions such as autonomous equipment.

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OPC Foundation welcomes 900th member
March 2023
The OPC Foundation is proud to welcome Procter & Gamble as its 900th OPC Foundation member

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A unified approach to water and wastewater challenges
March 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa
South Africa’s water and wastewater woes are well documented and mimic what can be described as a worldwide crisis. The country’s water infrastructure challenges are further exacerbated by loadshedding. To mitigate water quality issues, South Africa has adopted the Blue and Green Drop Programme which has been effective in raising awareness of water management issues in the country.

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Cybersecurity awareness is no longer a generic exercise for business
March 2023
Ransomware and phishing remain the top two cyberthreats today, and often human error is to blame for successful breaches. Cybersecurity awareness training has become essential for business, but it is often an exercise that is not given sufficient attention because the liability for a breach has been limited.

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