SAIMC: From the office of the CEO April 2022, SAIMC Most people are aware that South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world and that new technologies are about to make that even worse unless countries are prepared for it.
SAIMC: Cape Town branch April 2022, SAIMC So well was his presentation received that after Bafana’s allotted hour ended, the audience was not sated until another 40 minutes had passed.
SAIMC: Durban branch April 2022, SAIMC 4 May marks the branch’s return to face-to-face technology meetings, including evening drinks and networking, followed by dinner.
SAIMC: Secunda branch April 2022, SAIMC All instrumentation and control-related mechanicians, technicians and engineers are welcome to attend the upcoming monthly technology events on 5 May and 2 June.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO March 2022, SAIMC
This year kicked off with South Africans rebelling against foreigners taking their jobs. Truck drivers were among these, saying that driving a truck is not a critical skill and therefore it should be ...
SAIMC: Durban branch March 2022, SAIMC During the Durban branch’s AGM in February, the following people were appointed (with portfolios) to the management team: • Mark Calvert – general manager.
• John Owen-Ellis – secretary.
• Kevin ...
SAIMC: Cape Town branch March 2022, SAIMC The branch held its AGM on 27 January, which was hosted by current branch manager, Hein Ries, via a Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. Ries presented the goals and objectives for the Cape Town branch, and ...
SAIMC: Secunda branch March 2022, SAIMC At its AGM, held on 20 January, the Secunda branch elected a new management team, with a particular highlight being the election of its first ever female general manager. The management team members for ...
SAIMC: Didactic membership March 2022, SAIMC The SAIMC is attempting to get tertiary education institutions to adapt their courses in order to provide ‘products’ that the industry requires – hence the establishment of a Supplier Advisory Council, ...
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO February 2022, SAIMC It is with great excitement that we are tackling 2022 while at the same time sad saying “Until we meet again” to a dear friend and trusted colleague who passed away in January this year, Steven Meyer.
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Obituary: Steven James Meyer January 1957 - January 2022 January 2022, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control), News It is with deep sadness and shock that we announce the sudden death of SA Instrumentation & Control Editor, Steven Meyer.
Steven joined Technews in October 2007 in the position of Deputy Editor. His ...
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO January 2022, SAIMC
I trust that you all had a wonderful holiday season and are rested and ready to start another year of hectic activity. For some people, the holidays are the highlight of their year, while for others, ...
SAIMC: Johannesburg branch January 2022, SAIMC During another full month, the Johannesburg team had the pleasure of hosting the branch year-end function, as well as a technology evening presented by turboTRAIN. The year-end function was a spectacular ...
SAIMC: Cape Town branch January 2022, SAIMC
The Cape Town branch management team would like to thank all members for their support in 2021 and wish everyone all the best for 2022.
Presented by by Dhiren Naidoo, the last technical evening ...
SAIMC: Durban branch January 2022, SAIMC
On 3 November the branch was treated to an informative presentation, given by Dewald Smit of Festo, using Zoom as the virtual medium. He provided a well-balanced comparison of the relative advantages ...
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO November 2021, SAIMC
Covid-19, vaccination and 5G are both culprits when it comes to the subject of rumours, false information and scare-mongering. I will not be talking about Covid as this is a highly controversial subject. ...
SAIMC: Durban branch November 2021, SAIMC
The branch held its virtual technology meeting, as always, on the first Wednesday of October. Diogo Fidalgo from R. STAHL South Africa presented on the very interesting topic: HMI and camera solutions ...
SAIMC: Johannesburg branch November 2021, SAIMC The branch had the good fortune of hosting two technology events this month, but due to the Covid-19 virus threat and the current lockdown situation, the management team has decided to do virtual training ...
SAIMC: Vaal branch November 2021, SAIMC The branch hosted Kenneth McPherson from Turck Banner during the month of September, when he presented on the role that IO-Link can and probably will, play in the Industry 4.0 workplace.
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SAIMC: Durban branch October 2021, SAIMC
The September virtual technology evening was presented by Eric Carter of turboTRAIN, entitled ‘Instrumentation fault finding’. He addressed the questions: Why is it problematic? and: What can be done ...
