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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 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... 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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 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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Reliable detection due to increased sensing ranges Wide temperature range for universal application areas High reliability thanks to protection rating IP 65 to IP 69K Quick, correct connection via... 

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things (IoT) is of great importance for many applications, for example, for the monitoring of machines. With remote machine parts that are not... 

Local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes MD Marc Kleiner stresses that the competitiveness of the local cranes and hoists market has been exacerbated by cheaper imports of cranes, hoists and related... 

Airbus Helicopters, the rotary-wing business of Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group Airbus, announced on Wednesday that France and Spain had awarded it a major upgrade contract... 

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Users having to choose the right level measuring instrument from a multitude of options is now history, says instrumentation engineer VEGA, as it releases its new... 

Ensuring the accurate detection and documentation of high-pressure cleaning processes requires  a sensor with a high response time. The mechatronic measuring principle used in ifm’s flow meter is... 

The ARISTA Advanced Lighting Control System by global manufacturer of lighting controls Intermatic helps reduce delays and simplifies workflows by providing a seamless transition from installation... 

Industrial infrared sensors and systems for noncontact temperature measurement are vital to the cement industry and can be employed throughout a plant for process monitoring and predictive... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for the Huguenot Tunnel near Paarl, Western Cape. It is South Africa’s longest road tunnel. This installation will result in... 

· Continuous non-contact level measurement and object detection regardless of environmental condition · Resistant to aggressive media Long range of up to 2500 mm 

Uniform sensing range for the reliable detection of all metals No sticking of weld slag thanks to non-stick coating Electromagnetic field immune sensor technology to prevent incorrect switching... 

Robust housing for high-pressure applications up to 200 bar Resistant to cleaning agents thanks to stainless steel components Flexible: IO-Link, analog, switching and frequency output Integrated... 

With a DC3 fixed-wing aircraft and range of airborne geophysical equipment, including its Squid magnetic gradiometer sensor, Johannesburg-based airborne geophysics technology provider Spectrem Air... 

Local municipalities are going to have to commit to major investment in water and wastewater treatment works, in addition to a need for urgent proactive maintenance of ageing infrastructure. “The... 

Medical equipment suppliers are encouraging local miners to conduct more regular breathalyser alcohol testing at their operations, and to recalibrate breathalyser equipment that has not been used... 

Last month, lighting solution manufacturer Beka Schréder began the first SOLARPOLE project roll-out in the country.  

US-based global major aerospace and defence group Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $102-million contract to upgrade 25 of the Egyptian Air Force’s (EAF’s) Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters... 

A newly launched small, robust PTZ camera aims to address the demand for remote production by offering high-quality 4K video output and various Internet protocol compatibilities. Canon Europe... 

The expected lifecycle of an AC drive is long and contains diverse phases, each with different characteristics and requirements. From engineering and dimensioning for a new installation through... 

A new range of air conditioners includes state-of-the-art technology designed to purify atmospheric air with the use of anti-bacterial systems and specialised dust filters. The new AR9500 Wind-Free... 

Wave after wave of load shedding has hit the country, as you would have experienced, no doubt. This has resulted in incidents where service providers and businesses in all industries have been... 

The automotive industry provides lubricant company FUCHS LUBRICANTS South Africa with growth opportunities in Africa, as a lot of growth on the continent is focused on the automotive sector, says... 

Industrial and electronic products distributor RS Components has launched an activist engineering programmem urging the DesignSpark community to engineer for a better world. The first project calls...