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Audi unveils an electric rally car to compete in Dakar 2022
26th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron, which it plans to enter in the 2022 Dakar Rally. Audi says it wants to be the first car manufacturer to use an electrified drivetrain in... 


Large concrete mixer and truck mounted concrete pump Putzmeister
Supplier reports record sales year
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


BI continues to support agri industry with quality products
21st July 2021

With Nampo Harvest Day 2021 officially anticipated to take place from 17 to 20 August at Nampo Park in Bothaville, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) will use the flagship event to... 


BI offers complete solutions for the entire mining value chain
20th July 2021

From the beginning of mining operations to their end-of-life, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) has products for the entire mining value chain. This encompasses all types of mining... 


BI meets the demanding requirements of the food and beverage industry
20th July 2021

The food and beverage industry maintains a fine balance of priorities and requirements. Customers need dependable low and no-maintenance (sealed for life), cost-effective food-grade solutions that... 


China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets
19th July 2021 By: Reuters

As tensions mount between China and the United States, automakers in the West are trying to reduce their reliance on a key driver of the electric vehicle revolution - permanent magnets, sometimes... 


KEEP IT FLUID 
Transfluid’s constant fill fluid couplings have been designed for hydrodynamic transmission
Couplings provide durable, reliable service
16th July 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s extensive portfolio of Transfluid couplings comprises constant fill fluid couplings that have been designed to withstand operation in difficult conditions,... 


NEW STANDARD 
BMG is currently waiting for approval to become listed as a standard on mine sites
Transfluid set to become standard in mining
16th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While engineering solutions provider BMG’s Transfluid K Series is the most economical fluid coupling on the market, the only challenge it is currently facing is being listed as a “product standard”... 


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Rolls-Royce-led electric speed record aircraft project gets support from Jaguar Land Rover
7th July 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global industrial technology group Rolls-Royce announced on Tuesday that its all-electric aircraft world speed record project was now also being supported by automotive manufacturer Jaguar... 


Bearings International
Bearings International
25th June 2021

Industrial solutions provider and distributor Bearings International (BI) has supplied customers with total solutions for 64 years. Its extensive product range includes bearings and seals, chains... 


Bearings International
Bearings International
24th June 2021

Industrial solutions provider and distributor Bearings International (BI) has supplied customers with total solutions for 64 years. Its extensive product range includes bearings and seals, chains... 


CONSISTENCY IS KEY Accumin lubricators are driven electro-mechanically, dispensing consistent dosages of lubricant regardless of ambient temperature
Automatic lubrication reduces labour, costs
18th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since adding the Accumin range of lubrication systems to its portfolio of products and solutions in 2020, pumps original-equipment manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa says the system has generated... 


BMG launches business-to-consumer e-commerce service
BMG launches business-to-consumer e-commerce service
10th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG has launched e-commerce services on its online shopping platform. The service has been designed to boost customers' buying experience... 


JAW CRUSHER AND SCREEN 
Economical and environment-friendly electric drives are quickly gaining ground in contract crushing
Dual power crushers offer competitive advantage
4th June 2021

The new age of dual power, or bi-power, mobile crushers and screens allows contractors, quarries and mines to reduce operational costs and increase equipment availability, while enjoying the... 


Refurbishing a crane
4th June 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

Large cranes have many moving parts and quite complex systems. In general, travelling cranes supplied over the past 30 years have a driver who sat high up in a cabin. In the cabin are the levers... 


Economical and environment-friendly electric drives are quickly gaining ground in contract crushing
Innovative dual power crushers offer ground-breaking features
28th May 2021

Dual power, or bi-power, mobile crushers and screens are said to offer a host of new benefits,  allowing contractors, quarries and mines to reduce operational costs and increase equipment... 


The WEG ESW 750 centralised inverter station, housed in a 12 m container installed on site
Custom-engineered solar inverter stations for large-scale PV plants
21st May 2021

A complete range of central inverter stations for photovoltaic power generation plants have recently been introduced in South Africa. Aimed at supporting the move to cleaner, renewable solar... 


Toyota unveils new BEV concept, sales to start in 2022
14th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese carmaker. Toyota says the... 


The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge
Volvo SA prices first electric car at R1.2m; launches online store
12th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (Volvo SA) has announced local pricing for the Swedish brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the XC40 P8 Recharge sports-utility vehicle. Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge orders are... 


Solar inverters for PV generators plants
7th May 2021

As solar energy contributes increasingly to cleaner, renewable energy for a more sustainable world, WEG has introduced its complete ESW line of central inverter stations for photovoltaic power... 


The WEG ESW 750 centralised inverter station, housed in a 12 metre container installed on site.
Solar inverter stations for PV generation plants
7th May 2021

As solar energy contributes increasingly to cleaner, renewable energy for a more sustainable world, WEG has introduced its complete ESW line of central inverter stations for photovoltaic power... 


Company introduces new super premium efficiency motors
Company introduces new super premium efficiency motors
7th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG’s South African subsidiary Zest WEG has introduced its new WEG IE4-rated super-premium efficiency motor to the South African market. The motor,... 


A WEG W22 IE4 motor
Energy-efficient motors aim to beat rising costs
6th May 2021

A new super premium efficiency motor is being introduced in an effort to help motor users save costs and reduce the load on the national grid. Zest WEG is phasing in its IE4 motors in its WEG W22... 


HYBRID HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS
Parker notes that heavy-duty machines with demanding work cycles which cannot embrace full electrification need to be safer, more energy efficient and emit less fumes
Internationally used products in demand and available locally
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Two of motion and control technologies supplier Parker Hannifin’s products have been used in overseas development projects this year and have received significant demand from the local market, for... 


Consortium established to promote hydrogen mobility in mining industry
Consortium established to promote hydrogen mobility in mining industry
30th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mining research and innovation company Mining3 and power utility Engie have started with the development of the Hydra Consortium, which is now actively working on validating the business case of... 


Ford accelerates battery R&D with dedicated team, new global battery center of excellence named Ford Ion Park
Ford accelerates battery R&D with dedicated team, new global battery center of excellence named Ford Ion Park
28th April 2021

Ford today announces a new global battery center of excellence – called Ford Ion Park – to accelerate research and development of battery and battery cell technology – including future battery... 


The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
23rd April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although air transport accounts for only 2% of human-produced carbon dioxide, the aerospace industry is not complacent. In October 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted... 


The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
23rd April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although air transport accounts for only 2% of human-produced carbon dioxide, the aerospace industry is not complacent. In October 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted... 


The concept Toyota bZ4X
Toyota unveils new electric vehicle concept, sales to start in 2022
21st April 2021 By: Irma Venter

Toyota has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming Toyota bZ4X, previewing the first in a series of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from the Japanese car maker. Toyota says the... 


Consortium established to promote hydrogen mobility for mining industry
Consortium established to promote hydrogen mobility for mining industry
15th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Mining research and innovation company Mining3 and power utility Engie have started with the development of the Hydra Consortium, which is now actively working on validating the business case of... 


Zest WEG introduces new super premium efficiency motors
Zest WEG introduces new super premium efficiency motors
14th April 2021

Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG’s South African subsidiary Zest WEG group has introduced its new WEG IE4-rated super-premium efficiency motor to the South African market. Natasha... 


Bardin Davis
Rare earths provide Tanzanian mining sector with new opportunites
Rare earths project diversifies sector
12th April 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Increased interest in a green economy and critical minerals is leading to new mining and investment opportunities in Tanzania such as ASX-listed rare earths mining company Peak Resources’ Ngualla... 


Bardin Davis
Rare earths provide Tanzanian mining sector with new opportunites
Rare earths project diversifies sector
9th April 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Increased interest in a green economy and critical minerals is leading to new mining and investment opportunities in Tanzania such as ASX-listed rare earths mining company Peak Resources’ Ngualla... 


Zest WEG gives motor users another efficiency boost
7th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the face of rapidly rising electricity costs in South Africa, Zest WEG is phasing in IE4 super‑premium efficiency motors in its WEG W22 range from April 2021 – which will save on customers’... 


Africa hosts considerable potential for green hydrogen
25th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While there may be many challenges, Africa has the potential to leapfrog in terms of decarbonisation and to capitalise on opportunities presented by green hydrogen, African Hydrogen Partnership... 


Water Resource Management – a world-wide concern as we celebrate World Water Day
19th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Scarcity of fresh water has become an unavoidable and serious threat. By John Conboy – Danfoss Drives Director – Danfoss Middle East & Africa 


Volvo to launch its first electric car in South Africa
Volvo to launch its first electric car in South Africa
9th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

The  Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric – the first all-electric car from the Swedish luxury brand – will be available in South Africa in the second half of the year. The all-electric sport utility... 


Pumping applications like this are wide spread across all industries and buildings and are a prime target for energy savings
ABB urges greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives to combat climate change - global electricity consumption to be reduced by 10%
5th March 2021

In a new whitepaper published this week, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors... 


The Spirit of Innovation with its cowling removed, to show its electrical power plant
Rolls-Royce has announced its fast electric-powered aircraft has completed taxiing trials
1st March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major industrial technology group Rolls-Royce has announced its all-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, named ‘Spirit of Innovation’, has successfully carried out its taxiing... 


GETTING THERE 
The NICO Project (pictured above) is a near shovel-ready, vertically integrated primary cobalt deposit with a 1.1-million-ounce in-situ gold co-product
Canada’s potential growth backed by non-traditional demand
12th February 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Canada is the second largest country in the world and has vast uninhabited regions with diverse geology, hosting one of the most prolific mineral endowments on the planet, says North American mine... 


Death of diesel looms as carmakers accelerate to electric future
26th January 2021 By: Reuters

The world's biggest diesel engine factory in Tremery, eastern France, is undergoing a radical overhaul - it's switching to make electric motors. From less than 10% of output in 2020, electric... 


Expanded view of Equipmake’s spoke motor
Formula 1-type electric motors for mines
22nd January 2021

The switch from diesel to electric power is seen to be gathering pace in the mining industry, as the benefits of reduced emissions and lower vehicle and machinery operating costs become evident.... 


Integrated Pump Rental customises trash pumps for specific applications
Customised trash pumps for contractors
22nd January 2021

Pumping dirty water containing large amounts of debris on construction and infrastructure project sites can be a difficult task that may require a specialised ‘trash pump’. Dewatering activities... 


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