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How vision-guided robotics is transforming South African manufacturing
I&C February 2026, Yaskawa Southern Africa
In South African manufacturing, the final stages of production need more than manual labour or conventional automation. For many, vision-guided robotics is becoming the solution to smarter, more flexible end-of-line processes.

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Transporting substations for the world’s largest offshore wind farm
I&C February 2026
Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm when it is completed. Mammoet was involved in providing transportation and weighing of the project’s three offshore substations.

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Lubrication application a key component for wire rope longevity
I&C February 2026
As part of its extensive work to help develop benchmarking standards for wire rope lubrication in South Africa, lubrication specialists Lubrication Engineers South Africa has found the Viper wire rope lubricator to be a key element for effective lubrication application and rope maintenance.

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Extreme pressure additives for oil
I&C February 2026, Wearcheck
Extreme pressure additives - the other metal guardians in your oil additives - work their magic under pressure.

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SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
I&C February 2026
Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry, a testament to its customer-centric approach.

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Anti-wear additives – the metal guardians in your oil
I&C February 2026, Wearcheck
Anti-wear additives are used to protect against wear and the loss of metal surfaces during mixed-film and boundary-film lubrication.

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SEW-EURODRIVE advances industrial performance with next-gen predictive maintenance
I&C February 2026
Predictive maintenance, once considered an emerging technology, is now a core requirement for modern operations and SEW-EURODRIVE is driving this evolution with its advanced DriveRadar IoT Suite.

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Generation surface drill rig
I&C February 2026
Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. This new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability, and is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family.

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Coke drum integrity project at Canadian oil sands site
I&C February 2026
Mammoet supported a leading Canadian energy provider in Alberta’s oil sands with replacing its original eight coke drums.

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Polymer bearings contribute to heavy lifting success
I&C February 2026
Leading dock-levelling and materials-handling specialist, REV Designs & Installations designs and manufactures a wide range of loading, docking and lifting equipment including some of the largest scissor lifts ever produced in the country. A key engineering decision was to move away from greased steel bearings and fully adopt igus high-performance polymer bearings across the key pivot points of the new lifts.

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Press technology enhances performance and product quality at tissue machines
I&C February 2026, Valmet South Africa
Valmet has been selected to replace five existing tissue machine shoe presses with its state-of-the-art Advantage ViscoNip press technology for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in China.

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OEM-standard repairs for industrial gear units
I&C February 2026, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG, the official OEM for Hansen gearboxes, is authorised to repair Hansen industrial gear units in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, preserving the design tolerances and operational reliability required in demanding industrial environments.

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Fast hoist for wind turbines
I&C February 2026
RUD neXera offers time and cost savings in wind turbine maintenance.

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How FUCHS Is Tackling Mining’s Maintenance Skills Crisis
I&C February 2026
FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to address one of the mining sector’s most pressing issues, the erosion of maintenance capability on the ground.

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Novel bearing steel next generation of aeroengines
January 2026, SKF South Africa
SKF continues to re-imagine intelligent and clean rotation with the development of an innovative temperature-resistant, corrosion-tolerant steel called ARCTIC15 designed for aeroengine bearings.

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Products from maxon
January 2026
A wide range of new products is available from motion control specialist, maxon. with a diverse technology portfolio ranging from highly integrated robotic actuators to powerful servo drives and controllers.

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Actuators for precise hexapod movements
January 2026
Aerotech, manufacturer of high-performance motion control and automation systems, is expanding its Automation1 platform. These compact hexapod devices enable the complete integration of six-axis motion systems into existing control

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SEW-EURODRIVE service centre transforms future of drive repairs
I&C February 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE
In a momentous step for the local industrial gearbox and drives market, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has formally opened a new service and repair facility alongside its headquarters in Aeroton,

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Strategic system upgrades beat mining obsolescence and drive productivity
January 2026
Mining operations are under constant pressure to maintain output while controlling costs. One persistent challenge continues to confront the industry, knowing when and how to upgrade aging systems before they become a liability.

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Precision meets performance: The ELGD Axes Family from Festo
January 2026, Festo South Africa
Festo has introduced the ELGD axes family, engineered for the demands of future-focused industries. With cutting-edge guide technology, exceptional rigidity and high load capacity, these axes deliver more performance within the same installation footprint.

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