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Hitachi presents Solutions Beyond Machinery for today and tomorrow at Bauma 2025
3rd April 2025

Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) is set to make a significant impact at Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, with a comprehensive suite of solutions addressing... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and actuators optimise HVAC performance and ensure energy efficiency
1st April 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers the full range of innovative SpaceLogic and EasyLogic ball valves and... 


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SkyBugs dropping insects by drone to help protect crops
28th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Mealybug and other plant viruses can have devastating effects on the quality and quantity of agricultural produce, but agricultural technology company Aerobotics offers solutions for virus... 


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Demand for sustainable packaging on the rise
28th March 2025

The demand for sustainable solutions in packaging has “never been higher”, according to recycling industry automated sorting system and machine specialist, Stadler. This increase in demand for... 


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Drones improve disaster management efforts in high-risk areas
28th March 2025

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with their ability to provide real-time data, high-resolution imagery and rapid assessment capabilities, are fast becoming indispensable tools for effectively and... 


Anglo American Platinum marketing and market development executive Hilton Ingram.
Co-products providing resilience against PGM price volatility, Anglo Platinum reports
26th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The product basket of Anglo American Platinum contains eight more products then the five platinum group metals (PGMs) with which it is overwhelmingly associated. Moreover, growing co-product... 


Securing the future: Cybersecurity imperatives in automated transport and logistics
26th March 2025

The transport and logistics sector is undergoing a seismic shift driven by automation, with technologies like autonomous vehicles, AI-driven supply chains, and IoT-enabled tracking revolutionising... 


Glencore mine spews more methane than it reports, study finds
26th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Glencore’s Hail Creek coal mine in Australia emits between three and eight times more methane than it reports, according to a new study, calling into question the accuracy of conventional... 


Join the effort for a sustainable water future
Join the effort for a sustainable water future
25th March 2025

South Africa faces growing challenges in water scarcity, pollution and infrastructure issues. As a result, skilled professionals in the water sector are in high demand. Enterprises University of... 


Atlas Copco's R 150 DP pump
Specialist undertakes first-ever installation for ballasting
21st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s pump dewatering specialist arm Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) has delivered its first pumps for a ballasting project in the maritime industry. The pumps... 


Three Decades, One Perfect Harmony GH180
Three Decades, One Perfect Harmony GH180
20th March 2025

For the past 30 years, the Innomotics Perfect Harmony GH180 has stood strong as a leader in the medium voltage drive sector. We are delighted to start our celebration of #30YearsInPerfectHarmony.... 


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Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 


4IR INTRODUCTION Baletsema has successfully introduced a range of 4IR solutions to Tier 1 mining companies
Tech, innovation driving 4IR adoption
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry moves towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies through increased automation and data-driven decision-making, mining consulting company Baletsema... 


Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage:  Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
Mastering Measurement Challenges in Chemical Storage: Precision Solutions for Extreme Conditions
11th March 2025

( Virtual Showroom ) Chemical storage facilities, whether for raw materials, intermediates, or final products, pose significant measurement challenges due to the variety of stored substances.... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
Schneider Electric’s SpaceLogic Living Space PM sensors redefine indoor air quality management
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, a leading provider of energy management and automation solutions, carries the full range of SpaceLogic Living Space Particulate Matter (PM) Series sensors, which... 


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Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


A large grader type machine in an underground tunnel fitted with PDS technology to avoid collisions
Proximity detection systems advanced through new tech
28th February 2025

The ever-evolving world of electronic technology is driving significant advancements in proximity detection systems (PDS), delivering improved functionality to mining and industrial customers,... 


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Cisco demonstrates scalable smart building system
27th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and cybersecurity company Cisco has built a smart building system into Africa infrastructure development fund manager Harith General Partners' offices in Chislehurston, Sandton.   


Platinum group metals and green hydrogen go together.
Anglo American Platinum providing further backing for green hydrogen’s global advance
25th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

JSE-listed Anglo American Platinum and South Africa-linked AP Ventures are supporting the next vital steps towards the realisation of industrial-scale green hydrogen value chains. Both companies... 


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Using technology to maintain slurry pumps
24th February 2025

New slurry pump wear monitoring technology is said to be transforming the way pump wear is detected and managed, leading to improved pump performance with longer equipment lifespans. KSB Pumps and... 


A range of tubes and pipes all leading in different directions with various sensors attached in startegic spots
Sensors ensure precise measurements during tyre recycling process
21st February 2025

The sensors installed at forward-​looking recycling and plant engineering company Pyrum Innovations’ tyre shredding facility in Dillingen, Germany, offer precise pressure and level measurements... 


The sensory reaction of BMS
The sensory reaction of BMS
20th February 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Building for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Our senses play a vital role in how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us; it forms... 


Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of sensors to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency
18th February 2025

Schneider Electric South Africa, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, offers a comprehensive range of SpaceLogic Duct and Plant Room Air Quality (PRAQ)... 


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Lubricant company solutions benefit industry, mining sector
14th February 2025

Following a successful 2024, lubricant and industrial equipment supplier ISO-Reliability Partners will continue its provision of “high-quality” microfine filtration systems for various applications... 


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Enhancing logistics through advanced, green innovations
7th February 2025

With Africa’s logistics sector continuing to gain momentum, the adoption of modern innovations is essential to ensure that the transport and logistics sector is prepared for the future, and able to... 


OPEN SYSTEM Layer Seven Automation’s aim was to create centralised control architecture that would increase the efficiency of the system and reduce costs
Open control system reduces conveyor’s maintenance costs
7th February 2025

With more frequent malfunctions occurring along the conveyor line of the system of one of Australia’s leading office equipment supplier’s main distribution centre, its management team commissioned... 


Kiboko Group and XCMG Leadership
The World’s Third-Largest Mining Manufacturer Partners with South Africa’s Kiboko Group
5th February 2025

Against the dynamic backdrop of Mining Indaba 2025, the official launch of the XCMG and Kiboko Group partnership took centre stage today. This landmark collaboration represents a transformative... 


Drone on farm
WesBank urges more mechanisation in agri for max yield, climate resilience
31st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Asset finance provider WesBank has called for greater adoption of mechanised farming as the sector grapples with multifaceted challenges including production costs, land and water scarcity,... 


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Vibration sensors help improve condition monitoring
30th January 2025

Machine vibrations can be used to assess damage to rolling element bearings and other machine components, ensuring early detection and prevention of costly machine downtime. ifm says its new, smart... 


ship on choppy seas
CSIR monitoring wind disruptions in Cape Town that are undermining fruit exporters
29th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 


AI, data storage propping up platinum demand in the electrical sector
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Platinum is finding increasing use in the semiconductor and sensor industries, industry organisation the World Platinum Investment Council points out. In 2024, electrical demand for platinum... 


New Samsung Galaxy sets the standard as a true AI companion
New Samsung Galaxy sets the standard as a true AI companion
23rd January 2025

Pioneering the multimodal era with our most context-aware and personalised mobile experience Electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy... 


An earlier prototype of the Starship, stacked on top of a Super Heavy launch rocket
SpaceX reports major improvements to its latest Starship prototype, due to fly soon
6th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

US space company SpaceX has announced major upgrades to the latest prototype of its spacecraft, the Starship, which is expected to conduct a test flight soon, possibly as early as Friday. This will... 


How AI and ML are enhancing utility management with advanced predictive maintenance
How AI and ML are enhancing utility management with advanced predictive maintenance
12th December 2024

By: Vladimir Milovanovic - Vice President of Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is significantly... 


Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
Huawei Smart String Grid-Forming ESS safety - from cell to grid
12th December 2024

Author: Lian Kun -BESS Solution Manager of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power With the rising integration of renewable energy sources, power grids are increasingly influenced by high proportions... 


West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
West Africa –SF6-free switchgear offers airtight benefits
11th December 2024

By: Obinna Uche - Sales Director, Power Systems Division at Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa The African switchgear market presents numerous opportunities for development.  According to... 


Space-based mining risk assessment system for junior miners receives UK funding
9th December 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based artisanal and small-scale mining support services and product marketing company Makor Resources and UK-based environmental data collection tools provider AUYAN have announced that they... 


Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
Driving Innovation in Grid Operation and Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
9th December 2024

The integration of AI-driven grid management and advanced telecommunications solutions is revolutionising energy systems worldwide, and Africa is no exception. These technologies are critical... 


Mchenge Nyoka is a National Project Coordinator at the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in South Africa
Building climate resilience: The power of the water-energy nexus
6th December 2024

In an era where climate change increasingly affects water and energy resources, the need for climate resilience in agriculture and agroprocessing has never been more pressing.  South Africa, in... 


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Automation and monitoring system for crushers
5th December 2024

Digital monitoring and automation for crushers and screens can help improve the performance and longevity of crushers used in mining operations. The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) has been... 


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Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during... 


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