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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Twenty-seven of the 50 infill drilling holes at the main V1/V2 pegmatite that Uis has completed have yielded significant V1/V2 pegmatite intersections. 


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3-point pressure calibration in 10 seconds
10th June 2022

WIKA’s model CPC3050 high-speed pressure controller is the newest device in Mensor's line-up of precision pressure controllers and is said to perform end-of-line three-point verification in ten... 


AfriTin CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Lithium pilot plant in Namibia scheduled for this year – AfriTin
10th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

An engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine in Namibia, technology metals... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has set out to re-establish the Uis tin mining operation. 


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Increased efficiency cuts carbon, advances net-zero path, research finds
8th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Like all other key industries, mining is having to advance along a net-zero path as part of the global decarbonisation drive. Gone are the days when innovation and financial improvement can be sold... 


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Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


Smart production strategies and technologies to use the hydrogen potential needed by ACES
1st June 2022

When people talk about sustainable mobility, the first thing that comes to mind is battery-powered e-cars. Fuel cells or direct hydrogen burners are complementary technologies that often fade into... 


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Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An engineering, procurement and construction management contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine. 


3-point pressure calibration in 10 seconds! 
26th May 2022

WIKA’s model CPC3050 high-speed pressure controller is the newest device in Mensor's lineup of precision pressure controllers and can perform end-of-line three-point verification in ten seconds.... 


AfriTin CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Lithium pilot plant in Namibia scheduled for this year – AfriTin
24th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

An engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine in Namibia, technology metals... 


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Automation reduces packaging process costs
18th May 2022

An automation solution to enable a packaging process plant to carry out condition monitoring and predictive maintenance more efficiently has led to reduced operating costs and increased... 


Journey towards greening SANBS
16th May 2022

By Siemi Prithvi Raj: SANBS Executive of Transfusion Donor Services and Marketing Protecting the environment and saving our planet is a shared responsibility. It requires everyone from households... 


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New products added to portfolio, renew interest in metrology solutions
13th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Measuring instruments supplier B&R Metrology introduced new products to its portfolio to counteract the decline in enquiries for metrology products as manufacturing and engineering companies... 


Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As escalating challenges erode profits, the pressure is on for mining organisations to achieve new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity, while maintaining safe and sustainable... 


To enhance the ‘Safe System’, we need behaviour change on our roads 
5th May 2022

By Elna Fourie                                                                                                               There is no doubt that safely designed and well-maintained roads make... 


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Vision sensors for industrial imaging
25th April 2022

A new vision sensor is designed to pay attention to every detail of surfaces and contours, ensuring maximum quality assurance. Features of the Dualis sensor include: 


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Zero-waste-to-landfills achieved by vehicle group facilities
25th April 2022

Power management company Eaton has announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfill” (ZWTL), having cut the amount of waste going into landfills by... 


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Upgraded sensors offer new benefits
25th April 2022

A new series of ultrasonic distance sensors are said to be setting new standards in terms of range and integration options. Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series combine... 


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On-site service boosts screening performance
25th April 2022

On-site technical services are recognized as an important part of helping to maximize uptime of screen media. Wire screening media manufacturer, Major, offers complimentary services to producers... 


REAL-TIME MANAGEMENT
Various sensors and mobile devices provide decision-makers with real-time data on the condition, performance and safety of their assets
Using sensor data to improve return on investment
22nd April 2022

Since automation is becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, mechanical devices are being replaced by electronic components in manufacturing, industrial and factory environments, says... 


With E1 approval: Pressure transmitters for mobile machines
20th April 2022

E1 type approval for mobile applications The PT/PU-type sensors are suited for mobile applications and especially for hydraulic and pneumatic applications with high operating pressure. They offer... 


Huge IO-Link performance in a tiny M8 housing
20th April 2022

Excellent performance in a small housing With 3 mm (flush) and 6 mm (non-flush), the sensing range is much than the standard of conventional M8 sensors. Thanks to the high switching frequency of... 


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Alcohol Breathalysers
19th April 2022

Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers available to ensure that all businesses and individuals can gain access to... 


Image of a data memory for IO-Link and link master from ifm electronic
Connecting sensors for industrial automation
14th April 2022

An IO-Link is a communications networking standard mainly used for linking sensors and actuators in industrial automation applications. IO-Link masters are used to connect a number of different... 


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Miniature sensors for confined spaces
8th April 2022

A range of compact sensors from ifm electronic are designed to be used in hard-to-reach places or where lightweight units are required. Part of the PL54 series, ifm’s new miniature pressure sensors... 


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Using IoT for sustainable water management
31st March 2022

Measuring the flow of water through its cycle of collection, storage, distribution, consumption, and purification is foundational to enabling a data-driven and analytical approach to water... 


Pepperl+Fuchs - IO-Link Master with OPC UA Interface
30th March 2022

Seamless Communication from the Field Level to the Cloud Every industry sector is faced with the task of digitally networking its plants. Heterogeneous interfaces between individual systems usually... 


IO-Link master with OPC UA interface from Pepperl+Fuchs
30th March 2022

By combining IO-Link and OPC UA in a single device, Pepperl+Fuchs offers its customers data communication from the lowest field level to the cloud. The data can then be analysed in detail to... 


Electrical Explosion Protection for the Chemical Process Industry
30th March 2022

The use of chemical substances in industrial processes is essential. This also entails dealing with explosive dusts and gases. The associated selection of explosion protection for process plants... 


IO-Link Data Communication through to the Cloud
30th March 2022

IO-Link Master with OPC UA Interface The smart combination of the IO-Link sensor interface and the OPC UA communication protocol in a single device gives Pepperl+Fuchs new opportunities to offer... 


Building a Strong Future: Witt Sensoric GmbH Joins Pepperl+Fuchs Group
30th March 2022

At the turn of the year, the Berlin-based company Witt Sensoric GmbH becomes part of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group. Witt Sensoric specializes in the development and production of safety sensor technology... 


Pepperl+Fuchs Sensor Technology now in use in Explosion-Protected Areas
30th March 2022

Automation is a key factor in ensuring that a plant is able to achieve a high level of productivity. However, implementing automated processes in a plant requires suitable tools and components.... 


Universal code reader for optimal reliability
30th March 2022

Numerous Functions Prove a Secure Solution for Multiple Applications If you want to control and automate a process, you first need detailed information about it. This task is performed by sensors... 


Precise & convenient - radar level sensor with IO-Link
30th March 2022

Trouble-free monitoring of large tanks With the LW2720 level sensor, levels of liquid media in tanks with a height of up to 10 metres can be monitored precisely and without blind areas. The... 


Front flush miniature pressure sensor with G1/4 process connection
30th March 2022

Small and flush mount The new miniature pressure sensors of the PL54 series have a flush-mount diaphragm seal with G1/4 thread directly welded to the sensor. This measuring cell guarantees high... 


The new Dualis pays attention to every detail of surfaces and contours
30th March 2022

Extraneous-light resistant search and find expert Missing retaining clips, threads that have not been milled properly, too much adhesive or incorrectly shaped components: The new Dualis detects all... 


They could hardly be smaller: inductive sensors in M8 design
30th March 2022

Light, small and powerful The extremely compact housing has its strength wherever there is restricted space for sensors or where the additional mass is to be kept low: In factory automation, on... 


IO-Link master: Connection of sensors to the PLC and to the IT world
30th March 2022

IO-Link master for the automation and IT world The decentralised IO-Link master modules serve as a gateway between intelligent IO-Link sensors and the field bus. Besides, important information of... 


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Linking sensors to the cloud
18th March 2022

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things enables industrial cloud applications and is useful in a range of applications, such as the monitoring of machines.   The io-key from ifm... 


Digitalisation evolves food product safety
18th March 2022

Product safety remains vital for achieving food security across the globe. To date, many manufacturers still question whether digitalisation can help reduce the effort involved in process... 


Sustainability in the packaging industry is one of the key aspects in fighting the plastic waste issue and ultimately climate change. The challenges that this presents, require flexible and powerful automation technology
16th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In times of increasing sustainability efforts, it is essential to find ways to develop more environmentally friendly packaging, conserve resources, and rely on smart and more efficient production... 


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Fujifilm's new head office in Sandton to also serve as Fujifilm Technology Centre Africa
15th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Technology multinational Fujifilm South Africa has turned the first sod, marking the start of construction of a new head office in Sandton, which forms part of Fujifilm’s ongoing commitment to the... 


Absolutely unique: measuring air gaps more accurately than ever before
9th March 2022

Output of the air gap as an absolute value with repeat accuracy in the micrometer range Accurate values at all times thanks to the pressure-compensated measuring principle All important information... 


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Rooted in the hearts of South Africans, combining technology and a quest for perfection to bring you a battery of peerless standing. Willard...

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