Successful seminars on Foundation Fieldbus
September 2010
News
During May, the Foundation Fieldbus(FF) user group arranged three successful training seminars attended by over 200 end-users, consultants and vendors. The lead presentation was done by FF expert, Ian Verhappen, director of Canadian-based consulting firm Industrial Automation Networks. The topic was cost comparisons and advantages of Foundation Fieldbus versus other bus topologies used in the process industry. There was also a presentation by Paul Sikhakane from Tongaat Hulett on the successful implementation of an FF project done at one of its plants in KwaZulu-Natal. Both informative presentations were well received by the delegates.
Presenters and members of the FF committee. [L to R]: Reuben Malema (STC –SA) , Gary Friend (Extech), Ian Verhappen (I.A.N), Paulo de Sousa Gomes (chairman FF user Group), Shaugn Osler (ABB) and Paul Sikhakane (Tongaat Hulett)
“This is part our initiative to inform existing and prospective users of FF in industry of the intricacies and long term benefits of this technology,” said chairman of the FF user group in South Africa, Paulo de Sousa Gomes. “FF is a growing market in southern Africa and engineers need to understand how it works and compares to other technologies.
“Following the seminars there was a huge demand for the establishment of an end-user group comprised of individuals in process industries, plus the need for detailed FF training seminars done by local or overseas trainers. The FF user group committee is presently addressing these requests and says the user group is already well established and looks forward to future initiatives like these seminars to promote and grow the technology in southern Africa.”
For more information visit www.fieldbus.org or join the Foundation Fieldbus User Group on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/
Further reading:
Celebrating three decades of innovation in Africa's premier industrial software conference
News
With a rich 29-year history, the X-Change User Conference stands as Africa's largest and most prestigious annual gathering dedicated to industrial software and related technology. Hosted by Industry Software Solutions & Support (IS
3), this year, X-Change 2024 promises to be even more impactful as it celebrates three decades of innovation and collaboration.
Read more...
4Sight OT Automation achieves prestigious AVEVA Endorsed Partner status
News
4Sight OT Automation, a leading industrial software solutions provider, has achieved Endorsed Partner status within the AVEVA Partner Network.
Read more...
Schneider Electric announces 2023 Global Alliance Partner Programme award winners
Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric has announced the winners of the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards. Throughout 2023, Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners supported customers in the digitalisation of industrial automation, delivering value with innovative initiatives, solutions and services.
Read more...
Custom containerised lubrication dispensing system
News
Bosch Rexroth Africa recently supplied and installed a customised environmentally friendly and dust-proof lubrication dispensing system for a leading earth-moving equipment supplier.
Read more...
Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst
Siemens South Africa
News
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst. The business includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems.
Read more...
Bearings International fosters a segment strategy
Bearings International
News
Bearings International has a segment approach to the market, which places an intentional focus on key industries in South and sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime, and drive business sustainability and increased profitability outcomes for customers.
Read more...
Local robotics team’s journey to the world stage
News
In the heart of Cape Town, a group of young visionaries aged 12 to 17 is making waves in the world of robotics. Known as Texpand, this team from Pinelands has not only dominated the First Tech Challenge (FTC) in South Africa, but has also earned international acclaim for its innovative approach to engineering and problem solving.
Read more...
RS Group expands by 10 000 products
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa has announced its Better World Claims Based Framework, enabling customers to select verified sustainable product alternatives. This provides suppliers with a standardised framework to accelerate the development and manufacture of more sustainable and responsible products.
Read more...
IRP 2023 could reset SA’s social and economic problems
News
ACTOM recently held a webinar on the ‘Draft IRP2023 Impact on the Manufacturing Sector’. South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 is a key document that outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing the country’s energy security challenges, while also setting out its transition to a diversified energy mix, including renewables.
Read more...
Young scientists to showcase innovative research
News
Innovative South African research which includes a cost-effective triage test for real-time detection of TB and a nature-based technology that brings about environmental remediation, will be showcased at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia.
Read more...
![Presenters and members of the FF committee. [L to R]: Reuben Malema (STC –SA) , Gary Friend (Extech), Ian Verhappen (I.A.N), Paulo de Sousa Gomes (chairman FF user Group), Shaugn Osler (ABB) and Paul Sikhakane (Tongaat Hulett)](articles/SA Instrumentation & Control - Published by Technews/C14150.jpg)
printer friendly version