SAIMC


Durban branch

September 2008 SAIMC

At our last meeting we hosted a talk by Barry Dudley: 'Imaging in Africa'. Barry outlined the various uses of advanced imaging solutions for measurement and control. Some of the topics included: image analysis: (counting and sizing); accept/reject systems; stack emissions; forest fire detection; licence plate recognition; facial identification and other aspects of verification. One of the highlights was the practical demonstration of the technology in action using examples from KZN sites with end-users on hand to share their experiences.

(L to R): R. Gokal, project manager Ethekwini Transport Authority; Logan Moodley, deputy head Ethekwini Transport Authority; Barry T. Fryer Dudley I-CUBE (Integrated Intelligent Imaging); Kevin McElroy, chairman SAIMC
(L to R): R. Gokal, project manager Ethekwini Transport Authority; Logan Moodley, deputy head Ethekwini Transport Authority; Barry T. Fryer Dudley I-CUBE (Integrated Intelligent Imaging); Kevin McElroy, chairman SAIMC

The Speaker at our next technology evening is Warren Scott, business development manager of Abacus Automation who has 20 years' experience in the field of automation and control. His organisation has received numerous innovation awards over the past number of years from one of the world's largest, German-based, electrical and automation conglomerates.

Scott will be speaking on the innovative motion control solution his company has developed in conjunction with Exigo Motion Control.

Venue: Electrical Engineering Building, University of KZN

17h30 for 18h00

1 October 2008

Booking is not essential and visitors are welcome.

For further information contact John Owen-Ellis, +27 (0)82 336 2938.

Durban Branch Function:

1 November – Heritage Theatre - 'The King & Queen'

Music from Queen and Elvis with the ever popular Gee-Jays

For bookings contact: Joan Jones of Star Sign Systems, [email protected] or +27 (0)83 703 8070.



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