Johannesburg Branch, branch of the year 2002!
June 2003
SAIMC
Our May meeting, sponsored by Jary Kapral (Elen Enclosures), was concluded with a most interesting presentation on IP and IK ratings. The definition of the degrees of protection, characteristics of plastics and polyester-based properties. The evening was a great success. If you were not there you really missed out. As usual, lots to eat and drink. We were also able to hand out a number of membership certificates.
Our next meeting will be held at the same place, Rivonia Country Club, on 11 June, time 18:30, our topic - modernisation and optimisation of a typical wastewater plant. Until recently, wastewater systems were operated mostly without any form of automation and with a minimum of measurements. Today, due to environmental concerns and government legislation a new awareness of pollution and tighter regulatory controls has changed water treatment plants drastically. The cost is - nothing! Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. Please attend! Remember - we always meet on the second Wednesday of the month.
Golf day
At last, the date has been confirmed, 4 July, SAIMC Golf day, Leeukop Golf Course. To book your four ball, please contact Warren Mitchell - [email protected], Tel: 011 883 2859 or Cell: 083 644 6999.
Site visits
31 July, BMW Factory Tour: This is filling up fast. Limited to 30 visitors, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Tour the BMW Roslyn motor assembly plant, cost R50 per person, this includes lunch at BMW's canteen.
SAB Training Centre: Thursday 21 August 2003 at 15h00. Limited to 20 visitors. For site visit bookings, contact Johan Grobler. Cell 082 853 0153 or [email protected]
Chairman, Johan van Jaarsveldt, [email protected]
Further reading:
International robotics conference streams live to Africa
SAIMC
The SAIMC hosted five live-stream viewing events across South Africa for the IEEE International Conference of Robotics and Automation in Vienna, bringing global robotics research and technology directly to local industry and academia.
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From the office of the CEO: Introduction to GRIP
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SAIMC
Industry has long been concerned about graduates who have no understanding of the modern equipment they will face in industry. This has triggered an investigation into the possibility of creating a facility whereby graduates register with the SAIMC and rotate through all the vendors to obtain experience on modern equipment.
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SAIMC: Durban branch
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SAIMC
The SAIMC Durban Branch hosted a technology meeting featuring a presentation by Abacus Automation on the practical role of AI in industrial automation, drawing considerable interest from attendees.
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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SAIMC
Instrotech recently hosted a technical presentation on load cell technology and applications at the SAIMC Johannesburg Technology Evening, presented by Trevor Salzwedel. The session covered load cell fundamentals, selection and installation, mechanical considerations and calibration methods.
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SAIMC: Johannesburg Golf Day
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SAIMC
The SAIMC Johannesburg Golf Day on 22 May 2026 brought together 16 four-balls for a day of golf, networking and fundraising, with generous support from sponsors across the instrumentation and control sector.
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SAIMC to exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026
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SAIMC
The SAIMC International INSPIRE Conference 2026 will be held on 14 and 15 October 2026
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SAIMC’s International INSPIRE Conference
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SAIMC
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Knowledge Sharing for Industry: SAIMC’s June 2026 event
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SAIMC
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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SAIMC
The Johannesburg Branch had the privilege of being hosted by Phoenix Contact for our technology event in May. Shamil Surbun, BU manager for Automation, presented a CPD-accredited session on ‘From Sensor to Cloud: How SPE and APL Are Transforming Industrial Connectivity’.
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From the office of the CEO: Power Hour goes national
SAIMC
SAIMC
South Africa’s automation, control, mechatronics and computer engineering community is changing fast, and the SAIMC is changing with it. I am excited to announce a new national initiative that will reshape how we deliver technical knowledge, strengthen branch identity and bring our community together like never before.
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