On the surface, contracts all look alike. Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, or so it seems. Maybe so, but hidden within the standard language can be language that shifts the other party’s risk to you.
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As I reflect on the recent SAIMC User Advisory Conference where we gathered to discuss the future of industrial technology, integration and the evolving role of engineering professionals in South Africa ...
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Siemens is setting new standards in industrial drive technology with the launch of its new high-performance drive system, Sinamics S220.
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SEW-EURODRIVE says that South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and trusted experts is vital.
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Wesco is a world leader in electrical, communications and utility distribution and supply chain services and a member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork programme. To build their cybersecurity portfolio, Wesco turned to two Rockwell Automation offerings, a security posture survey and threat detection services.
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Digital twins now serve as an important tool to modernise ageing water infrastructure.
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The maritime industry is moving through one of the most important transformations in its history. Ships that once operated as collections of independent systems are now evolving into integrated digital ecosystems, where navigation, monitoring and control systems must exchange a constant flow of data. At the heart of this transformation lies the IEC 61162 family of standards.
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Kyocera AVX has released the new KGP Series commercial-grade stacked capacitors for high-frequency applications in the industrial and downhole oil and gas industries.
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Iritron and Schneider Electric are rapidly expanding their Mining, Minerals & Metals partnership across key mining regions in Africa.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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