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Top five risks confronting the heavy industry sector
October 2024
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 has identified the top five risks confronting the heavy industry sector, highlighting critical challenges that require immediate action from stakeholders in the industry.

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To modularise or not to modularise
October 2024
Building a plant of any scale requires a great deal of planning and forethought, and modularisation can offer a significant value solution to a construction project. However this is not necessarily always the right solution.

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Precise and reliable time synchronisation
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The 8100 series from Vepac Electronics consists of fully modular time reference systems that offer precise and reliable time synchronisation at extremely competitive prices, and they are particularly well suited for critical infrastructure applications.

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Let’s talk about acid mine drainage
October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
A recent report – ‘Remediation Potential of Mining, Agro-Industrial and Urban Wastes Against Acid Mine Drainage’ – highlights the impact of sulphide minerals, a geological byproduct of mining, on the environment. The mining sector inadvertently contributes to acid mine drainage.

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Cybersecurity or catastrophe
October 2024
Businesses must recognise the crucial need to transform their organisational structures to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital landscape. However, it is equally important for organisations to consider the associated risks to ensure long-term resilience.

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Automatic schematic generation in the cloud
October 2024
Automating the generation of schematics leads to faster results and fewer errors. Solutions provider, Eplan has developed a variety of technical approaches for this process. One of these is the cloud-based software, eBuild, allowing users to generate their projects with a simple mouse click.

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DesignSpark revolutionises engineering
October 2024, RS South Africa
RS South Africa has transformed the engineering landscape with DesignSpark, its comprehensive suite of resources and solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of engineers across industries. It empowers engineers of all skill levels to innovate, collaborate and succeed in their endeavours.

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Digital twin technology gives the edge in America’s Cup
October 2024, Siemens South Africa
The Orient Express Racing Team is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to aid in preparation for the upcoming 37th America’s Cup, and to gain competitive advantage.

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Fully modular time reference systems
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The fully modular time reference systems from Vepac Electronics offer precise and reliable time synchronisation at extremely competitive prices, and they are particularly well suited for critical infrastructure applications.

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Predictive maintenance is built on digitisation and automation
October 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
The predictive maintenance marketplace is set to grow at a CAGR of 17% until 2028. Driving this growth are industries with heavy assets and high downtime costs, such as mining, minerals and metals.

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Automation of a thermoforming machine for recyclable packaging
September 2024, Beckhoff Automation
Renewable cellulose is an excellent alternative, which is why Hamer has joined forces with Beckhoff to develop a thermoforming machine for water-based cellulose pulp.

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HPC is here, but it needs to be of cool mind and body
September 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
High-performance computing can perform quadrillions of calculations per second. But it needs a data centre to function optimally. And building these data centres comes at quite a cost; this requires careful operational, financial, and technical consideration.

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Embracing the DevSecOps advantage: Enhancing cybersecurity for South African enterprises
September 2024
Businesses in South Africa are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software applications, quickly and securely. This challenge has given rise to the DevSecOps approach, which integrates security practices seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.

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Principles for effective systems engineering and integration
September 2024
Eaton has introduced the ‘Power of Six,’ a set of principles forming the foundation of its systematic approach to data centre design. This holistic perspective aligns with South Africa’s power infrastructure needs, advancing the country towards self-aware and self-optimised data centres.

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ABB report identifies mine hoist maintenance strategy to help industry boost annual production
September 2024, ABB South Africa
ABB has completed a study to benchmark current hoisting maintenance strategies, observing that, on average, mining companies have the potential to achieve more than a month of additional production time annually by following recommended predictive maintenance strategies.

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Model-based, automated sustainability metric reporting
September 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has introduced new model-based, automated sustainability reporting features within its award-winning EcoStruxure IT data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software.

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How to afford AI
September 2024
AI can improve decision making, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and customer relations. However, it comes at a substantial cost.

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How to manage your digital footprint securely
September 2024
Our expanding digital footprint, including what we share on social media and via email, places us at growing risk of identity theft, data breaches, and cybercrime. Managing your online presence is critical to safeguarding your privacy and security, and it is imperative to take a proactive approach, including the use of robust cybersecurity best practices.

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Strategic approaches to legacy software in manufacturing
September 2024, Editor's Choice
One of the most critical and strategic roles of the CIO (or IT Manager) is to ensure that the business’ information systems and tools are well maintained and up to date. If a critical system fails, the business could come to a standstill, forcing people to scramble and revert to paper-based or backup systems. Even worse, production may stop, impacting the entire supply chain and all of your stakeholders.

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How to manage resilient MRO supply chains
August 2024, RS South Africa
In today’s fast-changing and unpredictable world, maintaining a resilient supply chain for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is crucial for businesses across various sectors. RS South Africa MD, Brian Andrew shares his top five tips on how to approach and manage MRO supply chains to ensure resilience against future shocks.

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