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Hengstler’s incremental absolute rotary encoders
April 2014, Countapulse Controls
Technology and flexibility are the key characteristics of the Hengstler Icuro and Acuro ranges of incremental and absolute rotary encoders. Users can choose from a number of options based on the performance ...

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Speed monitor ­family with extended ­functions
April 2014, ifm - South Africa
The range of speed monitors from ifm electronic offering wide input frequency from 1-60 000 pulses/minute, now includes an extended operating temperature range down to -40°C. Several versions are available: ...

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Drive control for building automation
April 2014, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff has extended its range of sub-bus systems for building automation via two SMI master terminals, the KL6831 and the KL6841, which connect the Bus Terminal system with the SMI (Standard Motor Interface) ...

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World’s smallest flying robot
April 2014
Harvard researchers have demonstrated the first controlled flight of an insect-sized robot. Half the size of a paperclip and weighing less than a tenth of a gram, it can leap a few inches, hover for a ...

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Feedback encoders for large shaft diameters
April 2014, ATI Systems
Some motors require a speed feedback sensor mounted on the main shaft between other parts in the machinery. Here the shaft dimensions may be large, sometimes around a metre, which means that a standard ...

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Cool control in Unilever ice-cream plant
February 2014, Nidec Industrial Automation Southern Africa
Drives from Control Techniques provide precise motion control.

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Festo introduces cylinders for the food industry
February 2014, Festo South Africa
Festo has refined its range of pneumatic components to improve hygiene within food and beverage processing. Corrosion-resistant materials and the addition of the self-adjusting cylinder-cushioning PPS ...

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SEW-Eurodrive instrumental in ­refurbishment of Imatra ­hydro­power plant
February 2014, SEW-EURODRIVE
Finnish energy company Fortum Oyi is substantially refurbishing its hydropower plant in Imatra in the southeast of Finland between 2013 and 2015. The project involves the complete refurbishment of two ...

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Power saving frequency inverters for pumps and fans
January 2014, Adroit Technologies
Mitsubishi Electric’s range of frequency inverters sets new standards in performance and energy saving capability.

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New elevator drive and motor solution
January 2014, Nidec Control Techniques, Nidec Industrial Automation Southern Africa
Emerson Industrial Automation’s new drive and motor ­solution for elevators offers quick and simple commissioning and optimum ride comfort.

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Locally manufactured variable speed drive
November 2013, WEG Africa
The Zest WEG Group has successfully manufactured, delivered, installed and commissioned its first locally manufactured new generation modular variable speed drive (VSD). The CF11-M VSD – 750 kW, 1600 ...

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Festo presents new projects from the Bionic Learning Network
November 2013, Festo South Africa
Each year, the Festo Bionic Learning Network provides new inspiration for automation technology. The emerging fields include research in the areas of function integration, lightweight construction, self-configuration ...

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A single drive for all needs
November 2013, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading)
Designed for flexibility, reliability and energy efficient power transfer, Varispeed’s next-generation Yaskawa A1000 is a premium inverter drive suitable for a wide field of applications. The A1000 runs ...

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High density modular control system
November 2013, Temperature Controls
RKC Instruments has introduced the new SRZ DIN rail mounted high-density modular system with a sample cycle time of 250 ms. Control method is selectable between position proportional control and cascade ...

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Inverters in the water industries
October 2013, Adroit Technologies
Inverters enable flow to be controlled efficiently and cost effectively. In the water industry, they are used in the following areas amongst others.    Water supply:    * Drinking water treatment. * Water ...

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Compact inverter drives
October 2013, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading), PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Varispeed has a complete range of automation products that control, monitor and regulate the speed of standard AC motors and can offer solutions to all VSD and motion control problems. This includes the ...

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Energy efficient solutions from Siemens
September 2013, Siemens South Africa
Drive system for world's most powerful cement mill.

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Yaskawa's energy efficient elevator solutions
September 2013, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading)
Globally, over 150 000 lifts are driven by Yaskawa motors and drives and Yaskawa has an impressive track record in the business. The L1000A inverter drive is designed for three million full load starts. ...

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SKF solutions for solar tracking systems
September 2013, SKF South Africa
SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 are two solutions that each contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panels. “Harnessing ...

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Beckhoff offers complete control solution in hygienic design
August 2013, Beckhoff Automation
For applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries as well as in packaging technology, Beckhoff offers a complete control solution in hygienic design consisting of panel PCs, I/O modules ...

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