SAIMC: Johannesburg branch June 2024, SAIMC At the May meeting of the SAIMC Johannesburg branch there were two presentations, one by Manqoba Gumede who has written a book on industrial instrumentation and process control, and the other by Johan Maartens, the CEO of SAIMC, on registering with ECSA.
SAIMC: Durban branch technology meeting June 2024, SAIMC The May technology meeting of the Durban branch of the SAIMC was well attended, and it was great to see some new faces there.
SAIMC: Durban branch golf day June 2024, SAIMC May is a beautiful time of the year in Durban, but 10 May, when the Durban golf day was held at the Kloof Country Club, surpassed even the most beautiful days of the past, with hot and sunny conditions.
SAIMC: Johannesburg branch May 2024, SAIMC At the meeting of the Johannesburg branch of the SAIMC held on 10 April 2024, Sagadevan Kanniappen, sales application specialist for WIKA South Africa, delivered a presentation on the ASME Performance Test Code 19.3.
SAIMC: Durban branch May 2024, SAIMC The topic of integrating an IoT-enabled sensoring system and cloud technology for predictive maintenance of a buried steel pipeline drew record attendance at the April technology meeting of the Durban branch of the SAIMC.
SAIMC: Secunda branch May 2024, SAIMC The SAIMC Secunda branch held its monthly Technology Evening on 10 April 2024 at the Proconics office in Secunda.
From the office of the CEO April 2024, SAIMC When South Africa clinched victory in the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time, the nation collectively rejoiced. However, amidst this optimism lies a pertinent question: is South Africa truly a land of hope, or is it merely a fool’s paradise?
SAIMC: Johannesburg branch April 2024, SAIMC The local Johannesburg Branch of the SAIMC hosted a technology evening at the Bryanston Sports Club on 13 March 2024. It was sponsored by Phoenix Contact and the technical presentation covered the full gambit of industrial wireless technology in the automation field.
SAIMC: Durban Branch April 2024, SAIMC The SAIMC Durban technology meeting in March drew a record attendance, with an old friend of the SAIMC, Gary Friend presenting on the very topical subject of ‘Risks, rewards, advantages and disadvantages of new technologies and the impact of legislation’.
SAIMC: Secunda Branch April 2024, SAIMC The SAIMC Secunda branch held its monthly Technology Evening on 6 March 2024 at the Proconics, Secunda office. Sagadevan Kanniappen from WIKA presented on Thermowell stress calculations as per ASME PTC 19.3.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO March 2024, SAIMC The manufacturing industry is facing some challenges due to automation and outsourcing, but there are still opportunities in advanced manufacturing, such as 3D printing and robotics. It’s essential to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the industry to remain competitive.
SAIMC:Johannesburg branch March 2024, SAIMC The annual general meeting of the SAIMC Johannesburg branch was held on 7 February 2024 at the Northcliff Country Club.
SAIMC: Durban branch March 2024, SAIMC The Durban branch of the SAIMC held its annual general meeting at the Premier Splendid Inn in Pinetown on 24 January 2024
Reminiscences of a life in control February 2024, Michael Brown Control Engineering Reminiscences from Michael Brown on a long and rich journey in the world of automation together with SAIMC.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Cavemen to Chatbots February 2024 This month, we have a contribution to our Cavemen to Chatbots challenge. The idea is to reminisce on where our industry came from, and where it is headed.
SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Time for action January 2024, SAIMC SAIMC’s vision for 2026 identified several projects for the near future. Members often request a letter of support or recommendation for a new job. SAIMC has created a template that will enable it to provide you with a letter that will positively influence the reader.
SAIMC: Durban branch – Annual dinner January 2024 The Durban branch of the SAIMC held their much loved and well supported annual year end dinner at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club in late November.
SAIMC: Secunda branch January 2024, SAIMC The SAIMC Secunda branch recently hosted an ECSA workshop. It was facilitated by Johan Maartens, CEO of SAIMC. The purpose of the workshop was to guide candidates on the latest ECSA registration requirements for technicians, technologists and engineers.