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Innomotics electrifies major mining operation in Chile
July 2025
Innomotics has been awarded a major electrification project to support an important mining operation in northern Chile.

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Power meets precision
July 2025
Swiss drive technology specialist, maxon is presenting the second generation of its compact mid-motor for e-bikes, the BIKEDRIVE AIR S. This new system delivers a high torque of 90 Nm with a motor weight of two kilograms.

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Referro Systems expands local market
July 2025
Referro Systems has achieved notable growth since introducing Advanced Micro Controls (AMCI) products into the African market.

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Control solution for highly dynamic.
July 2025
The motion control specialist, Aerotech is expanding its Auto-mation1-iSMC control solution with a powerful feature for highly dynamic laser drilling with galvo scanners.

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SEW-EURODRIVE energy audits help farmers drive down irrigation costs
July 2025
SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its support to South Africa’s agricultural sector by leveraging its world class expertise in energy audits for drive systems, helping farmers unlock cost savings and improve operational efficiencies in irrigation applications.

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Smart automated lubrication
July 2025, SKF South Africa
A leading customer of SKF in Tunisia’s paper and pulp industry was facing significant challenges with the manual lubrication of its paper machine. SKF had the solution.

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Driving heavy equipment industry
July 2025
Cimolai Technology, a leader in the design, production and installation of lifting and handling equipment, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. This move aims to deliver innovative, reliable and custom-made solutions to meet the most demanding technical specifications across sectors such as shipyards, infrastructure and heavy industry.

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Actuators for automated fully
July 2025
Rotork supplies actuators for an automated next generation fully electrified offshore gas platform

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AG Lubricants partners with
July 2025
AG Lubricants has partnered with a major player in the South African steel industry to supply high-performance Mobil lubricants, Quaker Houghton industrial fluids and value-added technical services.

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Smart features increase crane safety
June 2025
The newly launched Konecranes S series hoist offers a large bouquet of smart features which not only increase lifting device safety but also deliver a higher level of operator protection.

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Compact, powerful hexapod for high-precision applications
June 2025
With the HEX150-125HL, Aerotech is launching the latest generation of its hexapod technology. The compact six-axis positioner combines precise movements with high load capacity and simple integration.

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Hexagon Electrical services electric motor sector
June 2025
Hexagon Electrical has expanded its manufacturing and service capabilities to meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, and hazardous industrial and mining applications.

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NORD modular drives for frequently changing motor speeds
June 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG has made a substantial investment over the years to ensure assembly, stockholdings and technical support for the Nord range are in line with stringent international quality, safety and environmental standards.

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Cutting-edge robotics and smart manufacturing solutions
June 2025, Yaskawa Southern Africa
Yaskawa Southern Africa made a compelling impact at this year’s Africa Automation and Technology Fair

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Medium voltage drive for enhanced energy efficiency and process optimisation
June 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its cutting-edge Altivar Process ATV6100 medium voltage (MV) drive range, designed to enhance energy efficiency and operational reliability across various industries.

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Powerful high-precision hexapod
June 2025
With the HEX150-125HL, Aerotech is launching the latest generation of its hexapod technology. The compact six-axis positioner combines precise movements with high load capacity and simple integration.

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Servicing the electric motor sector
June 2025
Hexagon Electrical has expanded its manufacturing and service capabilities to meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, and hazardous industrial and mining applications.

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Control system for deep antenna
June 2025, Rockwell Automation
When a major university in South Korea set out to build a 21-metre deep space antenna, the researchers needed a control system that could track celestial objects with pinpoint accuracy, a level of precision they thought was out of reach. By partnering with Rockwell Automation, they discovered that the right technology and support could turn their vision into reality.

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Tough chain and induction hardened sprockets
July 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Tsubaki Titan chain series offers significant improvements in wear life, particularly in demanding applications like abrasive and dusty conditions.

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Manufacturers should go PFAS-Free
June 2025, igus
igus continues to develop engineered plastics that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS-free) in response to mounting evidence of severe environmental and health hazards caused by the chemicals.

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