Complete system for transparent energy monitoring March 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Electrical Power & Protection Transparent energy monitoring reduces both machine downtime and the necessity to oversize the corresponding components. Added to these advantages are simplified preventive maintenance, and increased production efficiency. The wide range of PC-based control technology from Beckhoff offers a solution that can be optimally adapted to individual applications.
Iritron’s year of consolidation March 2024, Iritron , System Integration & Control Systems Design Despite the multiple challenges faced by businesses in South Africa, the buoyancy of the technology sector worldwide has produced some green shoots for automation specialist, Iritron.
Five edge opportunities for SIs to maximise revenue in 2024 March 2024, System Integration & Control Systems Design System integrators continue to face the challenge of doing more with less – supporting complex operations, while meeting production schedules with limited resources, and innovating to increase efficiency, maximise safety and reduce risk.
Quality test tools save costs at pulp and paper mill April 2024, Comtest, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration A case study on how preventive maintenance and a few good test tools avoided unnecessary motor replacements at a pulp and paper company.
WEG Africa applauds energy standards for motor efficiency February 2024, WEG Africa, Electrical Power & Protection In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards is not a day too soon.
World first planetary gearbox customisation February 2024, SEW-Eurodrive, Motion Control & Drives When a mining operation in Mpumalanga found that one of its planetary gearboxes on a high-torque conveyor was failing, it called SEW-EURODRIVE for a solution. Leveraging the latest intelligent technology, the solution was a pioneering innovation providing a cost-effective replacement that will ensure reliable performance.
Thermoforming machine automation February 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Motion Control & Drives Hamer has joined forces with Beckhoff to develop a thermoforming machine for water-based cellulose pulp to produce fully recyclable and environmentally-friendly cellulose packaging.
ABB and Gravitricity to collaborate on energy storage systems February 2024, ABB South Africa, News ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based gravity energy storage firm Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.
Process instrumentation that delivers February 2024 The incorporation of Honsberg, Greisinger, Martens, Val.Co and Delta OHM into the Senseca brand has enabled Senseca to expand its research, development and manufacturing operations globally. This has resulted in state-of-the art flow, level and environmental measurement instrumentation that is suitable for applications throughout industry.
Level sensing, conveyor control and grid resistors February 2024, DRH Components, Level Measurement & Control DRH Components is a specialist electric component and systems supplier with a focus on the control of electric motors. As part of its wide variety of products, the company markets the entire Bindicator range. Bindicator manufactures sensors for dry bulk and liquid level measurement.
Greenhouse gas monitoring satellites February 2024, ABB South Africa ABB has secured a third contract with GHGSat, the global leader in high-resolution greenhouse gas monitoring from space, to manufacture optical sensors for its satellites set to launch into orbit in 2024.
Next-generation hybrid power unit for Formula 1 January 2024, Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing Red Bull Ford Powertrains has leveraged the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software from Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop the next-generation hybrid ICE/electric driven power unit for the 2026 Formula 1 racing season.
Schneider Electric connects to the future January 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa, News, Electrical Power & Protection Schneider Electric had a major presence at the recent MESA Africa International Summit, which focused on ‘accelerating the journey to smart manufacturing’. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with Dr. Suven M Ramsunder, Digital Transformation Expert, Anglophone Africa, to find out how the company is approaching the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the manufacturing industry, both in its own factories and for its customers.
Loop signatures 21: You cannot control if your measurement is incorrect. January 2024, Michael Brown Control Engineering The first law of process control could be stated as saying that you cannot control if your measurement is incorrect. We all know this law. However do we all remember it in the heat of the moment?
Intelligent energy recovery January 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Electrical Power & Protection Beckhoff’s AX8820 regenerative unit for effective energy management is designed for a nominal supply voltage of 400 to 480 V AC, nominal output of 7 kW, and a maximum DC link voltage of 848 V DC. The regenerative energy is initially stored in the DC link.
Valves for severe service January 2024, Valve & Automation, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control Valve specialist, Valve & Automation supplies total valve and control solutions to a wide range of key process industries across southern Africa. Chemicals and pulp and paper are top of its list of industries with demanding process conditions.
Scalable condition monitoring solution January 2024, Turnstar Systems Turck Banner’s newly launched Asset Monitoring Gateway (AMG) helps optimise and maintain your critical equipment. Start with a few connected sensors, then simply add more as your needs grow. Your asset monitoring system can be as big or as small as you need it to be, and it always assembles quickly and simply, operating with ease.
Choosing a system integrator January 2024, System Integration & Control Systems Design Automation is an essential part of manufacturing today. Whatever the size, an upgrade or migration project can be complex, and the risks can be high. This is where system integrators (SIs) can help. They can bring together complex subsystems or components of a larger system and make them operate as a whole.
World’s most powerful pneumatic knocker for heavy-duty industries January 2024, Neu Matics SA, Pneumatics & Hydraulics Pneumatic knockers are a valuable tool in minimising buildup of materials and preventing disruptions in material flow in silos, rotary dryers, coolers, granulators and coating drums. This helps plant managers improve production efficiency and product quality.
Automated robot charging technology for mines January 2024, ABB South Africa ABB has successfully tested its industry-first automated robot charging technology for underground mines. The goal is to make mines safer by automating one of the few manual processes left in mining, charging the blasting holes with explosives.
