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WEG variable speed drives can prevent equipment from tripping during loadshedding
Safeguarding electric motors during loadshedding
7th July 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any... 


Supplier expands domestic services
7th July 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

To help customers overcome current engineering challenges, fluid engineering and chemical processing applications company Sulzer, with 100 years of expertise in the industry, is expanding its local... 


Head shot of Bearings International GM Christian Chipamaunga.
Supplier on the pulse of market’s needs
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

  Industrial solutions supplier Bearings International (BI) has been supplying industrial power transmission products to the sugar industry for 65 years, with its chains selection for the sugar... 


Toyota SA expects new-energy vehicles to comprise 10% of its local sales by 2025
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motors South Africa (TSAM) aims for 10% of its sales, or 22 000 units, to be new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2025. This means the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer aims for total market... 


Report highlights the relative materials intensity of technologies required for the net-zero transition, such as offshore wind turbines
Mining, refining, smelting investment of up to $4tr by 2030 needed to support net-zero shift – report
6th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

As the world accelerates the deployment of climate technologies in support of the net-zero transition, there is a risk that materials supply might not scale at the required speed, a new McKinsey &... 


Nickel is expected to face shortages of between 10% and 20% by the end of the decade.
McKinsey adds to warnings of metals shortages for clean energy
5th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

McKinsey & Co. joined the growing chorus warning that metals considered key to the clean-energy transition face shortages in coming years, potentially suppressing the adoption of electric cars,... 


Isidoro Del Piccolo
Delba Electrical celebrates 60 years of rich history, innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction
5th July 2023

For six decades, Delba has been at the forefront of the repair of rotating electrical machines, earning the reputation as one of the industry's most trusted and reliable service providers. As the... 


Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Automating for efficiency with Maxolution
5th July 2023

Well known for its drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE partners with customers to design and implement automation projects for their plants, factories and warehouses – using its powerful Maxolution®... 


Stellar line-up of conference speakers announced for Institute’s logistics, transport and supply chain conference ESG Conference
4th July 2023

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA), a leading international organisation for industry professionals, is thrilled to announce an outstanding roster of... 


Glencore in talks to back Argentina lithium plant for future supply
3rd July 2023 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is in advanced talks about backing a lithium project in Argentina being developed by French miner Eramet, in return for future supplies of the key battery ingredient. The commodity giant... 


Cloudline airships offer greener, low-cost last-mile logistics, monitoring solution
Cloudline airships offer greener, low-cost last-mile logistics, monitoring solution
2nd July 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Local deep tech company Cloudline has secured venture funding from the Raba Partnership, 4Di, Enza Capital, and Schmidt Futures (a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt) to... 


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SA’s deep-level mines could hold big gravity energy storage potential
30th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Although gravity-based energy storage (GES) as a technology is still in its infancy globally, stakeholders from industry and academia have highlighted its potential in the South African mining... 


Toyota launches its cheapest offering in South Africa
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors has launched what will be its cheapest new-vehicle offering in the local market.  The Vitz small car arrives in the country with a starting price of R189 900. 


Image of manganese ore
High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate plant, US – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Element 25 has signed a definitive agreement with automotive major General Motors to supply up to 32 500 t/y of battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate. 


Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa
Auto associations call for targeted govt support in NEV transition
29th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa has made a clarion call for government to provide more targeted support to the automotive sector, if it is to transform to manufacturing... 


Isuzu Motors South Africa president and automotive executive oversight committee skills development workstream chairperson Billy Tom
Host of new occupations in automotive sector demands skills
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The demands of digitalisation, electrification, autonomous vehicles, sustainability and changing consumer preferences have given rise to a host of new occupations within the automotive sector,... 


Miners must limit environmental impacts - King
26th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Australia’s mining and downstream processing companies would need to move to a more sustainable footing in order to benefit from the future demand of critical minerals, federal Resources Minister... 


GM signs up to Element 25's Louisiana plans
26th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Manganese miner Element 25 has signed a definitive agreement with automotive major General Motors (GM) to supply up to 32 500 t/y of battery grade high-purity manganese sulfate (HPMSM) to support... 


Image of new Hino SA VP Anton Falck
Hino SA appoints new VP; expects a healthy 2023 truck market as rail falters
23rd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Anton Falck has been appointed as the new VP of Hino South Africa (SA). Falck takes his first step into the world of trucking as he replaces Ernie Trautmann, who has retired.  


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New space agency CEO outlines vision for stimulating local space industry
23rd June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA’s) recently appointed and third confirmed (as distinct from acting) CEO, Humbulani Mudau, is determined to use the solid “launch pad” created under... 


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New space agency CEO outlines vision for stimulating local space industry
23rd June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA’s) recently appointed and third confirmed (as distinct from acting) CEO, Humbulani Mudau, is determined to use the solid “launch pad” created under... 


Image shows molten copper ore
Electric future planned for Escondida
21st June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major BHP is working towards the full electrification of its Escondida and Spence copper operations, in Chile. BHP’s Minerals America VP for planning & technical, Alejandro Tapia said that... 


Solutions and Innovations for ESG the focus of CILTSA conference
19th June 2023

“ESG: Options, solutions and innovations”: This is the theme for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa’s second ESG Conference, taking place on Thursday 20 July 2023 at... 


Image of TSAM president and CEO Andrew Kirby
Toyota SA targets ambitious sales growth up to 2030
19th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Motors South Africa (TSAM) aims for 10% of its sales, or 22 000 units, to be new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2025. This would mean the local arm of the Japanese manufacturer aims for total... 


The new Rolls-Royce small gas turbine, with unidentified engineers
Rolls-Royce reports its new small gas turbine is ready to start its test programme
19th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce on Monday reported that its new small gas turbine, intended to form part of a turbogenerator system that will be used to power... 


SKF and Wolong cooperate to increase competitiveness in electric drive products
15th June 2023

SKF and Wolong Group, the Chinese global manufacturer of motor and drive solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibilities of entering a strategic cooperation... 


Toyota, Hino targeting larger market share as it continues to rebuild after floods
13th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal in early 2022 was the worst disaster Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has ever experienced in the country; however, the automotive company is adamant about... 


Festo celebrates 50 years in the African market: A look at the company’s impact and growth
13th June 2023

Festo Holdings Group is a worldwide automation giant which was founded in 1925. Although it had been operating in South Africa through a distributor before 1973, Dr Wilfried Stoll (General Manager... 


How WEG VSDs technology can help deal with loadshedding
9th June 2023

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are generally considered as vital contributors to energy efficiency, but they also have features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by load shedding.... 


ECO EMITTER
It is an engineered device designed to provide corrosion protection for sensitive assets
Firm promotes multimetal corrosion protection
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Branching from US manufacturer Cortec’s EcoEarth line, the EcoEmitter is a specially engineered device designed to provide corrosion protection for sensitive assets such as electronic and optical... 


Toyota SA to boost hybrid production as battery electric vehicles deemed not yet practical 
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are “the most practical solution for carbon neutrality in Africa”, says Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Africa region CEO Toshimitsu Imai. This is also true for South... 


Wesley Govender
Taking the pulse of your power quality
8th June 2023

By Wesley Govender, PQ Product Application Expert at Schneider Electric  Electricity is the only mission-critical commodity that business depends on every second of every day, yet it can be the... 


Graco launches QUANTM pump
8th June 2023

The new electric-operated double diaphragm pump for industrial and hygienic applications is a big leap forward in pump innovation Graco, a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment,... 


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The WEG IE4 and IE1 motors available in stock to service customers
TCO contracts reduce costs, boost efficiency
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The latest National Energy Regulator of South Africa- (Nersa-) approved price increase of 18.55% means that the cost of electricity is now 63.08% more expensive than in April 2019, says motor and... 


ALPHA MOTORS
Alpha Motors, a Bearings International brand, is manufactured by TechTop
Company expands market share
2nd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial products supplier Bearings International is expanding its market share in South Africa’s electric motor industry through its continued commitment to providing reliable, energy efficient... 


MINIATURE MOTOR
When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design
Impact of load on miniaturised motor selection highlighted
2nd June 2023

When selecting a miniature motor, understanding the different loads acting on the motor is key to achieving the best design. Therefore, understanding the torque load is essential to define the... 


An image of the NORD MAXXDRIVE XD
Durable drives for belt conveyor systems
2nd June 2023

Industrial equipment supplier BMG reports that its NORD Maxxdrive-XT industrial gearboxes, launched at the Electra Mining trade show in 2022, have been well received by leaders in bulk logistics,... 


nuGen Truck proof-of-concept hybrid hydrogen and battery powered mine haul truck
Battery systems to power diesel-free mining haul trucks
2nd June 2023

Carbon reduction company First Mode purchased 80 Bordline energy storage system (ESS), 2.6 MWh lithium-ion battery systems from electrification and automation corporation ABB in May, to help power... 


Image of groundbreaking of the Bochum plant project
Bochum plant annealing and isolating line project, Germany
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project forms part of the major investments within thyssenkrupp’s Steel Strategy 20-30. 


Delba Electrical Field Services for electrical rotating machines
Delba Electrical Field Services for electrical rotating machines
31st May 2023

Enhancing customer satisfaction: Unleashing the power of Delba Electrical’s field service capabilities for electrical motors In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, Delba Electrical is... 


From left to right is Hino Motors CEO Satoshi Ogiso, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Koji Sato, Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum and Daimler Truck Asia CEO Karl Deppen
Daimler, Mitsubishi Fuso and Toyota sign MoU on clean tech; Fuso and Hino merger
31st May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Hino Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on accelerating the development of... 


GM secures financial support for an EV battery plant in Quebec
30th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

General Motors and Posco Future M have secured half of the financing for a C$600-million ($442-million) electric-vehicle battery component plant in Quebec from the provincial and federal... 


Image of the Toyota Vitz
Toyota launches its cheapest offering in South Africa – the Vitz
24th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors has launched what will be its cheapest new-vehicle offering in the local market.  The Vitz small car arrives in the country with a starting price of R189 900. 


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