SAIMC: Durban branch May 2023, SAIMC The Durban branch of the SAIMC held its monthly technology meeting as usual at the Premier Splendid Hotel in Pinetown. Jurie Weidemann, external sales engineer at Pepperl+Fuchs, presented to an interested audience on the topic of Ethernet APL.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Will South Africa survive automation? April 2023, SAIMC The world is automating, and South Africa’s infrastructure is not ready for it, neither are its leaders. Automation is not the problem; it just highlights our problems – and they are not caused by technology.
SAIMC: Durban branch April 2023, SAIMC At the March technology meeting of the Durban branch of the SAIMC, Professor Ramsuroop, professional engineering technologist with ECSA, gave a very comprehensive overview of the challenges of the Identification of Engineering Work (IDoEW).
Unplanned shutdowns are an insult to professionals April 2023, SAIMC Previously I wrote about companies caught off guard by needing to understand the legislation relating to professional engineering practitioners, and not understanding the responsibilities placed on employers. Engineers, technologists and engineers are now regulated to a greater extent than in the past. Here are some of the questions that may arise.
ECSA Registration Workshop April 2023, SAIMC The SAIMC will assist technicians, technologists and engineers, who need to register with ECSA, in completing the ECSA registration forms during the AATF 2023 workshops.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Is automation costing jobs? March 2023, SAIMC The question on everybody’s lips is “Will automation lead to job losses?” In Europe, predictions are doing the rounds that automation will result in 12 million jobs lost. Then there are also predictions that this will not be that bad, as people will move into other roles.
SAIMC: Johannesburg branch March 2023, SAIMC The Johannesburg SAIMC meeting was held at Bryanston Sports Club on 18 January 2023. There was a good turnout and members had the opportunity to catch up with friends and discuss the year ahead.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: South Africa: spectator or participant? February 2023, SAIMC
A new study by the European Investment Bank, International Solar Alliance, and the African Union, has detailed the staggering potential of green hydrogen in Africa as well as the steps required to achieve ...
SAIMC: Durban branch February 2023, SAIMC
The Durban branch of the SAIMC held their AGM on Wednesday 25 January at the Premier Splendid Inn in Pinetown. The turnout was good and the branch committee was impressed by how few ‘no-shows’ there ...
SAIMC: Durban branch January 2023, SAIMC The November technology meeting was the last one of the year for the Durban branch of the SAIMC, and the presenter was Marco Cocioni from Yokogawa.
SAIMC: Durban branch January 2023, SAIMC After a hiatus of two years during COVID, the Durban branch of the SAIMC held its annual year-end dinner at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club in November 2022.
SAIMC: Durban branch November 2022, SAIMC Mark Calvert took attendees through practical examples of how a company is embracing digitalisation and IIoT.
SAIMC: Eastern Cape branch November 2022, SAIMC More than 80 students, lecturers and industry professionals enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and festive exhibition at the official launch of the new branch.
