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PC-based control for additive manufacturing with solid-state metals
January 2024, Beckhoff Automation
Meld Manufacturing has pioneered a solid-state metal additive process that is based on applying friction and force. The advantages compared to melt-based processes include very large format 3D printers and higher part strength. For optimal control of its systems, the company relies on flexible EtherCAT and PC-based control technology from Beckhoff.

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ATRO – the modular industrial robot system
12 December 2022, Beckhoff Automation
The new ATRO (automation technology for robotics) system from Beckhoff is a modular industrial robot system that can be used to assemble the optimal robot structures for different applications on an individual and flexible basis.

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BMG retains Danfoss DrivePro service partner status
January 2023, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s 24-hour service to customers includes a package of technical services ranging from telephone assistance, to repairs, to on-site support.

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IP67 PLCs control autonomous conveyor modules
January 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers
Self-driven, electric eCarts from the Krups Group optimise the assembly and testing track in the battery pack production of German car manufacturers.

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MV motors can deliver reliability and better total cost
January 2023, WEG Africa
Where electric motors are employed in critical applications, any underperformance or failure can cost owners dearly in downtime. This is where MV electric motors can help mitigate operational risk.

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Keeping track of conveyor efficiency
November 2022
The SureSupport system efficiently reinforces the belt and prevents belt sag at the infeed, which is normally caused by the impact energy of falling materials being conveyed.

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PC-based control for vehicles converted to electric drives
November 2022
For small-series producers and manufacturers with a wide range of vehicle variants, being able to count on comprehensive test bench technology that is fast, flexible and cost-effective is hugely important. Kempten University of Applied Sciences has implemented a test bench just like this for ABT e-Line, allowing it to perform tasks such as testing Volkswagen vans that have been converted to an electric drive. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff serves as the central feature of the standard industrial components used.

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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
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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