Talkback

May 2002 SAIMC

Welcome to the first edition of Talkback, an information service created exclusively for all members of the SAIMC, irrespective of which branch they belong to or in which geographic area they might be located. The main purpose of this feature is to inform our members of what is happening on Council level and keep them abreast of what is discussed and decided at our regular SAIMC Council meetings.

The secondary and also very important aim of Talkback, is to encourage our members to respond to any news item or Council activities reported on in this feature by posting replies, comments and/or suggestions. This would enable us be more in touch with the feelings and wishes of our members regarding their Institute, and it would also place our members in a position to contact any of the Council Members directly or indirectly.

In the past no one was ever sure of what it was that Council actually did, or what their functions and powers are regarding the daily running of the SAIMC, its various Branches and Sub-Committees. Very few of our members or members of Branch Committees even know at this point who the actual elected members of Council for 2002 are.

Talkback is here to change all that, from now on everybody who reads this feature, will always be up to date or have free access to matters concerning the overall state of the Institute, decisions taken on Council level, Branch activities and more. All we need from you, our member, is to contact us at the address below with your comments and/or suggestions. Matters of collective importance or suggestions on how to improve the 'State of the Institute' will be published in this feature for general comment.

Your Council Members for 2002 are:

Graeme Bell: President, and Managing Editor of SA Instrumentation & Control

Richard Teagle: Immediate Past President

Johan Steyn: Vice President

Dick Perry: Honorary Secretary

Cornu Perold: Honorary Treasurer

Musa Duma: Member

Piet j Van Rensburg: Member

Tony Holme: Member

The new Institute Secretariat is Cost Time Resources and can be contacted at: [email protected] for all administrative queries.

Send your Talkback comments to Johan Steyn at: [email protected]

Further reading:

From the office of the CEO
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When South Africa clinched victory in the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time, the nation collectively rejoiced. However, amidst this optimism lies a pertinent question: is South Africa truly a land of hope, or is it merely a fool’s paradise?

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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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SAIMC: Durban Branch
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The SAIMC Durban technology meeting in March drew a record attendance, with an old friend of the SAIMC, Gary Friend presenting on the very topical subject of ‘Risks, rewards, advantages and disadvantages of new technologies and the impact of legislation’.

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SAIMC: Secunda Branch
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The SAIMC Secunda branch held its monthly Technology Evening on 6 March 2024 at the Proconics, Secunda office. Sagadevan Kanniappen from WIKA presented on Thermowell stress calculations as per ASME PTC 19.3.

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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO
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The manufacturing industry is facing some challenges due to automation and outsourcing, but there are still opportunities in advanced manufacturing, such as 3D printing and robotics. It’s essential to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the industry to remain competitive.

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SAIMC:Johannesburg branch
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The annual general meeting of the SAIMC Johannesburg branch was held on 7 February 2024 at the Northcliff Country Club.

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SAIMC: Durban branch
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The Durban branch of the SAIMC held its annual general meeting at the Premier Splendid Inn in Pinetown on 24 January 2024

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SAIMC: Secunda Branch
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The SAIMC Secunda branch held its annual general meeting on 17 January.

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Reminiscences of a life in control
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Reminiscences from Michael Brown on a long and rich journey in the world of automation together with SAIMC.

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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Cavemen to Chatbots
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This month, we have a contribution to our Cavemen to Chatbots challenge. The idea is to reminisce on where our industry came from, and where it is headed.

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