Digitalisation to impact on every aspect of mining – Schneider

Of all the trends impacting on the mining industry, none will be as critical as digitalisation, says power management and automation systems Schneider Electric South Africa mining, minerals and... 

James Calmeyer

This week Engineering News profiles James Calmeyer, VP: Building for Southern Africa at Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes,... 

Schneider Electric appoints new Southern Africa energy VP

Automation systems company Schneider Electric has appointed Taru Madangombe VP of Energy in Southern Africa. He will be responsible for managing and leading the entire energy team in the utility,... 

First SA-made four rope handling system

South Africa’s first locally designed and built mobile rope-handling system, designed for installing both head and tail ropes onto a four-rope Koepe friction winder, is ready to be used at platinum... 

Mechanisation of mines inevitable

The African mining sector is under pressure to become three times more efficient in minerals processing to ensure its sustainability amid low commodity prices, producing more product at a lower... 

MeerKAT telescope project, South Africa

South African Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that the MeerKAT will be ready for science by the end of June this year. 

Schneider Electric’s Galaxy 300 uninterruptible power supply offers efficiency, reliable protection to SMEs

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the expansion of its Galaxy 300 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, which now includes 60 kVA and... 

Schneider Electric EVlink services promotes sustainable mobility by making electric vehicles easy to charge

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has introduced EVlink commercial electric vehicle charging stations to the local market, offering an easy way for...