Schneider Electric has been recognised by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey as one of three global Circularity Lighthouses in the built environment. This new designation recognises pioneering circularity solutions that demonstrate innovation, substantial impact and value, and maturity of scale.
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Water scarcity is a global crisis; according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, at its current consumption rate, two thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages by 2025. Whilst 70% of the world’s surface is covered by water, only 3% is fresh water, and two thirds of that is tucked away in frozen glaciers, or otherwise unavailable for our use.
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The annual performance plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation outlined the challenges faced by the South African water sector. Automation technology can provide some relief, and while it is not the silver bullet to eliminating the country’s water and wastewater skills shortage, it can provide utilities and operators with the necessary tools to alleviate some of the immediate skills challenges faced by the industry.
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The food and beverage industry continues to evolve and innovate, and crucial to this is enhancing supply chain visibility, efficiency and overall business operations.
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In a time of modern energy management, meter data management is a primary example of a silent, hardworking component that provides us with vital information on how we consume energy.
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In South Africa, the EV market is enjoying some encouraging awareness. Interestingly, they have the potential to address some of our country’s power supply problems.
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With COP 28 approaching, and the globe experiencing record highs and lows in temperature, organisations are now in earnest prioritising the move towards a greener, more sustainable business operations. Going green also makes a lot of business sense.
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Schneider Electric had a major presence at the recent MESA Africa International Summit, which focused on ‘accelerating the journey to smart manufacturing’. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with Dr. Suven M Ramsunder, Digital Transformation Expert, Anglophone Africa, to find out how the company is approaching the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the manufacturing industry, both in its own factories and for its customers.
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Motor management plays an all-important role in controlling motor energy costs in various industries, segments and applications. Research and practical experience have consistently shown that effective motor management practices can result in significant energy savings, reduced operational costs, and improved overall system reliability.
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Addressing delegates at the recent MESA Africa international summit, Dr Suven Ramsunder, digital transformation expert at Schneider Electric, emphasised that individuals’ perception of what technology can do for them continues to influence their decision-making process.
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The oil and gas industry plays a major role in the global economy, and has in recent years come under increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets, while still maintaining high levels of operations and lowering the end-to-end lifecycle costs of its assets. Fortunately, thanks to advances in connectivity and digital analytics, they can move towards a position that allows them to enter the next phase of advanced organisational and process management in tandem with sustainability goals.
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Process automation plays a vital role in making the mining industry more sustainable. By leveraging advanced automation systems, mining companies can optimise resource utilisation, minimise energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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