As part of ABB’s strategic plans to strengthen local manufacturing, the company has invested over R10 million to complete additional technology transfer that brings the manufacture of UniGear ZS1 medium-voltage switchgear to South Africa.
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A common misconception is that both cyberattacks and cybersecurity controls are sophisticated and complex. In fact, the methods criminals use to infiltrate industrial networks are often relatively straightforward.
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In celebration of Youth Day on 16 June, ABB hosted a special event at its Longmeadow, Johannesburg facility for Grade 11 and 12 learners from various high schools in Tembisa and Alexandra townships. The learners were given a tour of the factory and were also addressed by successful graduates employed by ABB, in addition to senior management.
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The water industry is facing increasing pressure to optimise treatment processes and address the impending global water crisis. ABB, suggests how the integration of smart instrumentation and predictive maintenance can ensure the highest quality treatment of water to meet the needs of present and future generations.
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Engineering has traditionally been very male dominated, with the percentage of female engineers at universities and in the workplace substantially lower than what it should be. ABB has been working to diversify the engineering industry by creating opportunities for women.
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The average modern industrial plant uses less than 27% of the data it generates, according to industry experts at the ARC Advisory Group, Boston.
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The full benefits of ABB’s global experience, expertise and manufacturing excellence are now available locally, thanks to a newly formalised partnership with Eya Bantu.
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The automation level in the water industry needs to improve to cope with the increasing demand for fresh and clean water. This is the message from technology leader ABB during Water Week, which was held from 20 to 26 March.
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ABB’s LLT100 is a laser level transmitter for any solids or liquids. The LLT100 enables 30 m measuring distance for liquid, 100 m for solids, and can also be used for positioning applications over a distance ...
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With Smart Power, ABB is a technology leader with solutions that make power supplies smart, connected, and protected, and help to power our lives more sustainably.
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Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require a complete transformation of the energy landscape. Real progress will take a balanced approach, with a journey mindset, to make strategic investments scaled over time to reduce carbon emissions, waste and cost. ABB understands the urgency of this need. However, we also know that the transition cannot happen overnight.
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Uptake is hampered by a lack of project funding and slow implementation. Only when plants are automated can responsible water use be implemented effectively.
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