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Effective dust control
January 2025
BLT WORLD, in conjunction with the global ScrapeTec team, plays an important role throughout Africa by assisting companies, during conveyor handling, to manage dust emission and material spillage effectively.

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Revolutionising TIG welding for aerospace manufacturing
January 2025, Yaskawa Southern Africa
Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting demands of aerospace production.

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New addition of motor module to intelligent transport system
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
The new XTS EcoLine motor module allows for even more cost-effective use of intelligent product transport systems from Beckhoff.

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Cost-effective drive technology for low-demand applications
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
With the AF1000, Beckhoff now also offers a variable frequency drive presenting a cost-effective solution for basic drive applications, including conveyor systems, pumps and fans.

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Economy servo drive for low- to mid-range power requirements
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimised servo drive that is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system.

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Dependable dewatering pumps
January 2025
Becker Mining recently delivered 28 Unipumps to a platinum mine in the Steelpoort area to be used for underground haulage dewatering.

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PC-based control technology for DNA tests in livestock farming
January 2025, Beckhoff Automation
New Zealand has been at the forefront of technological development in agriculture for years. A recent example involves the use of SNPshot DNA tests, which harness the latest technology from Beckhoff to meet the needs of farmers who take samples in the field, and DNA laboratories that process the samples.

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The critical role of VFDs in maximising efficiency and performance
January 2025
Invertek Drives, a global leader in variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, was at SPS Nuremberg, showcasing the critical role of VFDs in maximising efficiency and performance

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Innomotics launches new assembly centre
January 2025
Innomotics, a global provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has launched its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand.

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Next-gen battery-driven grease gun
November 2024, SKF South Africa
SKF’s innovative TLGB 21 battery-driven grease gun optimises lubrication efficiency and reduces costs, by seamlessly combining advanced technology with a smart, rugged design.

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Autonomous robots provide green logistics
November 2024, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies
In 2007, Heinrich Amminger and Martin Trummer from Austria had an idea for revolutionising warehouse logistics. They developed the automated small part warehouse – an intelligent and very environment-friendly logistics system that is winning an increasing number of customers for Ylog, a startup company.

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Precision drives on the Red Planet
November 2024, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies
More than 100 electric motors from maxon have been used on the Red Planet, and have withstood cosmic radiation, dust storms, and temperature fluctuations. The key to success is standard industrial products.

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Solar-powered drive solution for water pumps
November 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric South Africa has launched its Altivar Solar ATV320 variable speed drive (VSD), a solar-powered drive solution that is compatible with a wide range of water pumps, catering for water challenges and decarbonisation of irrigation pumping and agriprocessing machinery.

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Dependable belt rip detection
November 2024
Becker Mining has launched the newly developed BRS4.0 belt rip detection system, with advanced features for greater durability, higher efficiency, and improved safety.

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Flat face and flat face screw couplings for mining
November 2024
Quick couplings are the critical connectors that keep mining systems running. Within the mining industry, the choice of coupling can significantly impact equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance costs. Stucchi offers flat face and flat face screw couplings that are designed to withstand mining’s unique challenges.

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The importance of original branded bolt securing products
November 2024, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG is concerned about the proliferation of counterfeit merchandise, and the dangers associated with using inferior goods.

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New-generation drill rig
November 2024
Epiroc is launching the new-generation PowerROC T35, offering both increased fuel efficiency and faster operations.

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Compressed air treatment do’s and don’ts
November 2024, Artic Driers International
As a long-established importer and manufacturer of air dryers, Artic Dryers often sees the results of poor installation and issues with aftercoolers that create serious problems in air drying systems.

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Understanding standby, prime and continuous gensets
November 2024, WEG Africa
The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands. Despite their growing usage, there is still widespread confusion about how to choose the appropriate genset, often leading to inefficient and costly decisions.

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Innovative five-axis laser precession scanner
November 2024
Motion control specialist, Aerotech has launched the AGV5D, an innovative five-axis laser precession scanner specially developed for laser micromachining. This makes it possible to create high-precision bores, contoured slots and other complex geometries with dimensional tolerances in the sub-micrometre range.

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