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SKF earns top CDP ratings, reinforcing climate leadership
SKF has been awarded an A score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment, placing the company among the global leaders in supplier climate action and transparency.

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Level measurement of leachate from sewage sludge humification
A municipal utility in eastern Germany operates a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant with sustainable sludge treatment. The ultrasonic signal was being partially deflected by the wind, leading to frequent false measurements and inefficient process workflows. The problem was solved by replaced the ultrasonic level sensor with KROHNE’s OPTIWAVE 1540 non-contact radar.

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Flow measurement in mobile applications
The SU Puresonic Mobile ultrasonic sensor from ifm is characterised by its displayless design and high temperature resistance. It is ideal for mobile applications and processes with permanent media temperatures of up to 120°C.

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Latest articles

SAIMC User Advisory Council Annual Summit 2025
SAIMC, SAIMC

October 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the South African automation and manufacturing community as the SAIMC User Advisory Council hosted its first annual summit under the SAIMC banner.
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360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape
News

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp. BMG’s stand was among the highlights of the event.
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AI and the smart factory
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before they happen, and automatically make adjustments to realise peak performance. This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening right now as AI transforms how we run industrial operations.
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Smart assistant supports troubleshooting and analyser maintenance
IT in Manufacturing

The Siemens Industrial Copilot for process analyser technology is a smart, offline assistant that supports technicians in troubleshooting and maintaining analysers.
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Oil monitoring solution drives performance gains for paper mill
SKF South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

By integrating real-time monitoring with precise flow control, SKF’s Flowline oil monitor meters have significantly improved the flow rate control and performance of oil circulation lubrication systems installed on a paper mill.
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Revolutionising electrical infrastructure through digital innovation
Schneider Electric South Africa, Electrical Power & Protection

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial and commercial landscapes, the integrity of electrical infrastructure has become a non-negotiable priority.
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PC-based control technology in additive manufacturing
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

As an open control platform, PC-based control supports different engineering approaches, including low-code programming. The machine builder, Additive Industries uses this to create the code for the TwinCAT runtime of its 3D printers.
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How one manufacturer gained live inventory control
Rockwell Automation, Data Acquisition & Telemetry

A metal forming company that provides laser blanking, press brake forming, welding and powder coating to OEMs recognised the need for a more advanced ERP system after relying on the same solution for over 15 years.
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The role of analogue gauges in a digital world
SA Gauge, Editor's Choice, Pneumatics & Hydraulics

With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges have become outdated. Yet if you step into almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use, quietly doing their job without fuss.
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ABB leads in emissions monitoring with industry-first data acquisition system proficiency test
ABB South Africa, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

ABB is the first company to offer a complete package of continuous gas analysis and DAHS systems fully compliant with international standards.
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Electromagnetic flow measurement
Siemens South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control

The SITRANS FM electromagnetic flowmeters from Siemens deliver high-precision volume measurement of electrically conductive liquid applications – from water, wastewater and irrigation to hygienic processes and even mining slurries with magnetic particles.
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High-precision measurement of insulating gases
WIKA Instruments, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring

WIKA has launched the next generation of its GA11 gas analyser. It enables switchgear operators, manufacturers and maintenance companies to record the quality of SF6 gas and alternative insulating gases.
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Yaskawa Southern Africa launches laser welding cell
Motion Control & Drives

Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Industrial Manufacturing Systems South Africa to introduce the Megmeet laser welding cell, a breakthrough solution combining precision robotics with cutting-edge laser technology.
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Industrial PC for high demand on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision
Beckhoff Automation, Industrial Computer Hardware

Beckhoff Automation’s C6043 industrial PC with NVIDIA GPU handles applications with high demands on 3D graphics or deeply integrated vision and AI program blocks with minimal cycle times.
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Rugged PoE switch built for industrial demands
Conical Technologies, Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays

The Planet IGS-5225-8P4S-12V switch delivers all of this in a compact, rugged and highly efficient design, making it the switch of choice for engineers working in harsh environments.
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WEBER-HYDRAULIK modernises warehouse in record time
Motion Control & Drives

WEBER-HYDRAULIK is a leading international specialist in customised hydraulic solutions. After its old buffer warehouse had become outdated and was partially worn out mechanically, the decision was made to completely renovate it.
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General-purpose 350 W AC-DC power supply
Electrical Power & Protection

The TDK-Lambda GUS350 series of compact single-output general-purpose power supplies addresses the need for an economically priced product while maintaining reliability and quality.
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Premium unmanaged industrial switch
Vepac Electronics, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Premium unmanaged industrial switch for long-distance, noise-free fibre connectivity
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