Motion Control & Drives


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The future of motion control
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, SEW-EURODRIVE
MOVI-C from SEW-EURODRIVE is a cutting-edge modular automation system integrating controllers, drives and software for seamless motion control.

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Affordable robotics and automation
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, igus
Visitors should prioritise a visit to the igus South Africa stand, where some exciting and affordable innovations in robotics and automation will be on display.

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Advancing industrial automation with cutting-edge drive technology
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE is revolutionising industrial automation with advanced gear units, decentralised drives and the energy-efficient MOVIGEAR system.

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Actuator with integral controller
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, SMC Corporation South Africa
The new EQ series of slide-type and rod-type electric actuators from SMC feature a fully integrated controller, providing a simpler to set up, easier to use, space-saving solution that simultaneously helps users to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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High-performance, user-friendly VSD
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, Elonics
The latest variable speed drive offering from Elonics is from the LS Electric range, the S300 Series.

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Innomotics powers largest heat pump system in the Netherlands
April 2025
Innomotics, a global leader in the provision of electric motors and large drive systems, has played a pivotal role in the realisation of the largest heat pump system in the Netherlands. It is located at the municipal wastewater treatment plant in Utrecht.

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Heavy-duty V-belts for aggressive conditions
June 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions.

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Compact servo drive for point-to-point and interpolating motion
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2025 Show Preview, Festo South Africa
The CMMT-AS is a compact servo drive for point-to-point and interpolating motion, suitable for various Ethernet-based bus systems.

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Three decades, one Perfect Harmony GH180
June 2025
When customers seek to install a new medium voltage variable frequency drive, their priorities are reliability, efficiency and ease of use. Innomotics excels in these areas with its robust product offerings.

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Robust industrial chain solutions
April 2025
Bearings International recently relaunched its quality range of premium brand chain solutions, KÖBO and Zexus, alongside its renowned private label offering Roller Chain Opti.

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Unlocking the smart factory
April 2025, ElectroMechanica, Editor's Choice
At ElectroMechanica, we recognise that transitioning to smart automation isn’t just about adopting new technology; it’s about solving real challenges. Labour shortages, rising costs and downtime due to outdated machinery make digital transformation essential for long-term competitiveness.

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Enhanced grease gun and pump range
April 2025, SKF South Africa
The addition of a new LAGC S coupler to enhance the performance, safety and ease of operation of SKF’s proven grease gun and pump ranges demonstrates the company’s commitment to channelling innovation into its products and technology solutions.

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Problem solving under pressure
March 2025, Axiom Hydraulics
The greatest strength of Axiom Hydraulics lies in the company’s ability to solve complex problems and adapt systems to meet unique challenges. This capability stems from two key factors: the diverse experience of its team members, which spans decades across multiple disciplines, and their unwavering dedication to their clients.

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New AI advisor for robot selection
March 2025, igus
igus’ new AI chatbot has been added to the online platform RBTX.com. The interactive consultant is designed to enable companies with little previous experience and technological expertise to quickly and reliably put together low-cost automation solutions to becoming more competitive.

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The world’s most powerful worm
March 2025
Geothermal energy from the natural heat of the Earth is an inexhaustible resource, yet the growth of the global geothermal power sector lags behind other renewable energies. Now Swiss startup, Borobotics is hoping to speed this up with its innovative new electric-powered geothermal drilling robot, which can be used to fast-track and lower the cost of heat pump installations in confined spaces.

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Collaborative robots pioneer automation revolution
March 2025
Collaborative robots (cobots) are a versatile, cost-effective robot form factor that is demonstrating value across many industry verticals. According to a new report from ABI Research, revenue from cobots will increase from $970 million in 2023 to $7,2 billion by 2030.

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SKF shines at Mining Indaba
March 2025, SKF South Africa
This year marked SKF’s second consecutive participation at Mining Indaba, where the global bearing and seal manufacturing giant spotlighted its premium quality, future-smart, environmentally sustainable mining and industrial products, technologies and services.

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High-performance electric wire rope hoists
March 2025
Becker Mining South Africa’s Kito RX electric wire rope hoists, launched in Africa two years ago, play a critical role in many industries.

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Complete solutions for the die casting industry
March 2025
Die casting is a manufacturing process that involves injecting molten metal into a mould to produce complex, high-precision components. FUCHS Lubricants South Africa addresses the evolving demands of the die casting sector through continuous product innovation and development.

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Planetary gear units for high torque requirements
March 2025
Packing a compact design, along with high torque and low-speed outputs, the new SEW PPK and SEW P2.e planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE offer new capabilities in continuous heavy-duty applications where space is at a premium.

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