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Instrumentation & Control

DAWIE KRIEL
Businesses are operating refrigeration systems that are performing poorly and are expensive to maintain
Increased investment in refrigeration model planned
21st September 2018 By: Paige Müller

Core energy utilities provider Energy Partners Refrigeration plans to invest a further R30-million this year still in its increasingly popular refrigeration outsourcing model. Energy Partners... 


VICTOR MARQUES
Demands from manufacturers in South Africa indicate a sustained move towards advanced manufacturing and automation
Smart factories reshaping the face of manufacturing
21st September 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Advanced manufacturing technologies, connectivity and analytics are helping factories to become integrated, intelligent, adaptable and efficient, says Japanese-based industrial technology... 


HYDROGEN ANALYSER
Neo Monitors has developed a method of measuring hydrogen in situ – the LaserGas II SP H2
In situ measurement of hydrogen made possible
14th September 2018

The reliable in situ measurement of hydrogen in multiple gas process streams is something that refinery and petrochemical plant process control engineers would like to have been able to do... 


VARIABLE FLOW
The Kobold Model VKP flowmeter is able to monitor variable liquid flows
New flowmeter from Instrotech introduced
7th September 2018

Control instrumentation distributor and manufacturer Instrotech is offering the latest Kobold Model VKP flowmeter that works on the Variable Area principle, still one of the most-used measurement... 


BMG’s solar inverters used in agricultural irrigation
31st August 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG’s Motoline P19000 solar inverters aid in agricultural irrigation and water feed systems, for rural domestic and municipal water supply, as well as for ponds and dams. 


Company invests in quality control equipment and software
31st August 2018

Plastic fabrication company Vesconite Bearings is ensuring that machined components are produced to specification for their clients, through quality control equipment and software. 


Radar Optiwave aids measurement
31st August 2018

Industrial instrumentation solutions manufacturer and supplier Khrohne says the use of radar has expanded into various sectors. 


EQUIPPED FACTORY Zyteq’s detection products are manufactured in the company’s own ISO9001-certified factory, in Cape Town
Local company launches new fire-detection range
24th August 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

Fire-detection manufacturer Zyteq Fire launched a locally designed and manufactured range of conventional fire-detection products at security and fire trade exhibition Securex in Johannesburg in... 


FIRE-PROTECTION A typical transformer detection medium will be a hydraulic pilot line with fast response sprinkler heads
Local company offers transformer fire-protection solutions
24th August 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

Industrial fires cause damage of about R430-million a year. Transformer fires are disruptive, dangerous and may cause loss of life. Depending on the severity of the fire the likelihood of... 


MULTI-FACETED 
TNK resistance thermometers find application in shipbuilding, diesel engines, engine building, mechanical engineering, and power unit construction
Resistance thermometer on offer
17th August 2018

Control instrumentation distributor and manufacturer Instrotech has on offer international instrumentation engineering enterprise Kobold’s TNK resistance thermometers, which have applications in a... 


IT’S A GAS 
E Instruments provides portable industrial combustion stack gas and emission analysers that can be used to measure stack gases emitted from furnaces, kilns, dryers and ovens
Industry provider to expand African footprint
10th August 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With many emerging and developing industries in Africa, as well as greater awareness of environmental issues and concerns, instrumentation manufacturer E Instruments regards the continent as an... 


NEW DESIGN
Emerson’s new thermowell design reduces dynamic stress, simplifies process calculations and provides more accurate temperature measurements
Emerson releases new thermowell design
20th July 2018

Global technology and engineering company Emerson has released the Rosemount Twisted Square Thermowell line, a solution that reduces dynamic stress, simplifies process calculations and provides... 


MACHINES ON DISPLAY
Machine tools on display at the Machine Tool Africa Expo hosted by MTMA
Decline in machine tools indicative of manufacturing state
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Although machine tools are the backbone of most industries, their market volume has decreased by 30% a year in the past three years, reflecting the state of the manufacturing sector, says Machine... 


STABILITY PROVIDING ACCURACY
The BX40i meets the needs of any high-speed machining application.
Small machines with big capabilities
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Global machine tool supplier Hurco’s BX40i double-column, bridge-type machine, originally launched in 2016, has been upgraded to service a variety of trades, from general manufacturing to highly... 


GREGG PETERSEN
Bolstering cybersecurity is important as more critical public services become supported by data networks and cloud-hosted assets
Backup a key defence for critical infrastructure
1st June 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Along with prevention and proactive cyberdefence measures, back-up is an increasingly vital layer to protect critical infrastructure systems from the risks of cyberattacks and subsequent... 


GROUNDED OFFSHORE
Pedestal-mounted lattice boom cranes with an innovative electric drive concept
Alternative drive systems for offshore operations
25th May 2018

Owing to increasing safety requirements and more stringent environmental regulations, use of electric drive technology has become the subject of ever stronger debate in the offshore sector. Its... 


COMPLETE PACKAGE
The perfectly coordinated system permits optimum closed-loop control of pumps, fans and compressors.
New shafts to enhance motor performance
25th May 2018

Industrial equipment multinational Siemens is extending its portfolio of Simotics synchronous-reluctance motors to include the two new shaft heights, the AH90 and AH225, thereby addressing calls... 


Entry-level energy management solution launched
25th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The Simatic Energy Manager Basic solution has been designed for entry-level energy management, and includes Web-based dashboards and access to a cloud-based open Internet of Things analytics... 


Alaris Holdings to acquire US radio frequency manufacturer
21st May 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global radio frequency technology holding group Alaris Holdings’ Alaris Investment Holdings UK subsidiary has signed a membership interest purchase agreement for the acquisition of all of the... 


Improving water management through deployment of IoT devices
18th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

The use of low-power wide-area (LPWA) Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) provide significantly greater water management capabilities and highly detailed water information... 


Edge platform adds industrial strength to software applications
11th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Critical availability specialist company Stratus Technologies has launched an edge computing device that provides high availability for software applications used in industrial environments, such... 


SAG EFFICIENCY
The SAGwiseTM can reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, and improve employee safety in mills
New optimisation solution to improve SAG efficiency
20th April 2018

Danish engineering company FLSmidth has launched a process optimisation solution for semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) milling, SAGwiseTM. The system is designed to optimise the use of the three main... 


SPOTTED 
The Optris Xi series is the first pyrometer with an automatic spot finder
New pyrometer makes measuring moving objects easier
20th April 2018

Germany-based process control instrument producer Optris released the world’s first pyrometer with an automatic spot finder for the original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry. Released in... 


PORTABLE MONITOR
The TempLogger V 6.6 ULTRA is lightweight enough to be used by different machines and at different plants.
Portable temperature solution for roto-moulders
20th April 2018 By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage

South African research and development company Roto Solutions launched the new TempLogger V 6.6 ULTRA – the smallest temperature monitoring and control device from the company – in February. “The... 


Three new Novus products improve temperature logging accuracy
20th April 2018

Brazilian loop controller and data instrumentation manufacturer Novus Automation has launched three new products within the last four months, the Novus LoopView, the LogBox-BLE and the RHT Climate... 


IoT security spending set to increase in 2018
6th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Research and advisory multinational Gartner forecasts that worldwide spending on Internet of Things (IoT) security will reach $1.5-billion in 2018, a 28% increase from 2017’s spending of... 


APPLICATION
Milwaukee has introduced an application that gives tighter control over a set of power tools
Power tool systems’ new line launched in Southern Africa
6th April 2018 By: Victor Moolman

Hand-held power tool supplier Milwaukee has launched the patented Red Link Plus Intelligence electronics system for hand-held power tools. “The Red Link Plus system introduces new electrical... 


AERIAL VIEW OF EATON WADEVILLE
The microgrid comprises lithium-ion battery storage, the rooftop solar PV system and a stand-by generator, as well as two connections to the Eskm grid
Wadeville microgrid using second-hand car batteries for storage
30th March 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Power management multinational Eaton has launched a microgrid that powers its factory and campus in Wadeville, Gauteng, using second-hand lithium-ion electric car batteries for its storage... 


IoT security spending set to increase in 2018
23rd March 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Research and advisory multinational Gartner forecasts that worldwide spending on Internet of Things (IoT) security will reach $1.5-billion in 2018, a 28% increase from 2017’s spending of... 


New tools include applications, precise control
New tools include applications, precise control
22nd March 2018

Tools and fastener supplier Upat is tackling industry challenges by providing new solutions to the industry. The company is the supplier for fischer fasteners, Milwaukee power tools and Stabila... 


Eaton Wadeville factory and rooftop solar PV
Eaton launches Wadeville microgrid using second-hand car batteries for storage
16th March 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Power management multinational Eaton has launched a microgrid that powers its factory and campus in Wadeville, Gauteng, using second-hand lithium-ion electric car batteries for its storage... 


CHETAN GOSHALIA, RESHAAD SHA, DAVE WIBBERLEY, GRANT JOYCE, JOHAN NIEUWENHUIZEN
Adroit Technology recognises the Internet of Things as a rapidly growing local market which has resulted in its recent partnership with Internet of Things network provider SqwidNet
Company expands offering through IoT partnership
16th March 2018 By: Paige Müller

Industrial automation software developer and supplier Adroit Technologies has expanded its offerings through its partnership with Internet of Things (IoT) network provider SqwidNet.   Adroit... 


ANALYSIS SOFTWARE The PQ Box 150 analysis software automatically generates reports adhering to IEC 61000-2-2 standard
PQ Box 150 meets user-friendly measuring equipment demand
16th March 2018 By: Paige Müller

There has been notable consumer demand for the supply of reliable and more user-friendly industrial measuring equipment, says electrical solutions engineer and supplier Magnet Group’s a.eberle... 


EM270 ENERGY METER Carlo Gavazzi’s quick-fit 3-phase energy analyser with DIN rail or panel mounting capability will be showcased by Magnet Group at Power & Electricity World Africa
Energy management automation products to be exhibited at PEWA
16th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electrical solutions and lighting specialist organisation Magnet Group will exhibit at Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) on March 27 and 28 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng.  


ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY Optiflame manipulates all the relevant parameters in the control system and monitors the result
New tech to mitigate production challenges
16th March 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

With inefficiency and downtime being significant challenges for the food and beverage industry, the largest provider of reconditioned boilers, Dryden Combustion, a division of Energy Partners, is... 


PLATFORM FOR PURPOSE
Solar-Log says PEWA has been the best place for the company to enter into the South African market while learning about PV requirements
PV monitoring solutions cater for increasing solar use
16th March 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Leading Germany-based solar monitoring, smart energy and feed-in management company Solar-Log will showcase its professional solution for qualified photovoltaic (PV) system monitoring and energy... 


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