Beckhoff’s new TwinCAT IoT provides a complete solution for fast and efficient realisation of IoT and Industry 4.0 concepts, providing a seamless link between the Internet of Things and the Internet of Services. It supports standardised protocols for cloud communication, enabling all Beckhoff controllers to communicate directly with the cloud, securely and easily. Visit Stands D22-D27 to find out how the extension of conventional control tasks results in exciting production efficiency increases.
New generative AI-powered maintenance offering Siemens South Africa
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The Siemens Industrial Copilot is revolutionising industry by enabling customers to leverage generative AI across the entire value chain – from design and planning to engineering, operations and services.
Read more...Building resilience in extreme environments ACTOM Electrical Machines
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Extreme temperatures, corrosive substances and high pressures are just a few of the elements that make up the unforgiving operational environments characteristic of the petrochemical and oil and gas sectors. A proactive and nuanced approach to industrial maintenance is no longer optional for organisations, it is an absolute necessity to avoid disruptions and create the right conditions for success.
Read more...German Chancellor visits Beckhoff at Hannover Messe Beckhoff Automation
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As part of the traditional Hannover Messe opening tour, Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz visited German company, Beckhoff Automation. Hans Beckhoff, managing director and owner of Beckhoff Automation, presented his company and its comprehensive expertise in the field of software and AI.
Read more...PC-based control for fertiliser Beckhoff Automation
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On a farm in the USA, valuable ammonia is extracted from slurry and processed into ammonium sulphate. NSI Byosis has transformed this complex process into a flexible modular system. This modular approach requires an automation solution with flexible scalability in both hardware and software, which this Dutch company has found in PC-based control from Beckhoff.
Read more...AI accelerates energy transformation RJ Connect
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With the rapid expansion of generative AI applications, data centre power demand is reaching unprecedented levels.
Read more...Optimising the product design process Siemens South Africa
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OPmobility is partnering with Siemens to adopt its Teamcenter X Product Lifecycle Management software. OPmobility’s increasingly complex products now include electronics and software, to create energy storage systems, which include battery and hydrogen electrification solutions and fuel tanks.
Read more...Smart milling for resilient, sustainable food production
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As the global demand for food continues to rise due to increasing urbanisation, the milling industry faces the challenge of balancing efficiency with sustainability. Bühler is committed to making milling more energy-efficient while maintaining high operational performance. Its solutions allow mills to reduce energy costs and ensure long-term sustainability.
Read more...The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI Schneider Electric South Africa
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The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of AI. It’s clear that the demands of AI are reshaping the very foundations of data infrastructure. This isn’t merely about incremental upgrades; it’s a fundamental shift in how we design, power and operate these critical facilities.