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Jonathan Rodin

Jonathan Rodin is a former Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

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Analyst launches new index

30th May 2014 Steel market analyst Steel First has introduced a new Stainless Steel 304 Europe Raw Materials Index to its pricing portfolio. The index reports the cost of the raw materials needed to produce the steel alloy, explains Steel First editor Vera Blei. The index models the components of a typical... →

Local export barriers towards Europe could continue

30th May 2014 The recently introduced export barriers for stainless steel scrap in South Africa indicate that the trend could continue towards more protectionism in scrap markets, says Germany-based Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW). Already, since 2002, an increase in export restrictions was... →

Global stainless steel sector to grow

30th May 2014 Consultancy group MEPS has, with cautious optimism, forecast stainless steel production growth in 2014 will be better than 2013 for all traditional steelmaking countries and regions, including the EU, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. According to the consultancy, this will be the first time since... →

South African ferrochrome capacity shows consistency

30th May 2014 South Africa’s ferrochrome industry used 85% of its capacity in the first quarter, more or less in line with the fourth quarter of 2013, says consultancy service provider Core Consultants MD Lara Smith. The company estimates that the first quarter realised 760 000 t in ferrochrome, slightly... →

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ABOVE AVERAGE South Africa’s ferrochrome industry used 85% of its capacity

Zambia receives malaria treatments

23rd May 2014 Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis announced in April, that two-million of its pediatric antimalarial treatment arrived in Zambia, owing to the ongoing efforts of the company’s collaboration with nonprofit organisation Malaria No More’s Power of One campaign. According to the organisation’s... →

Smart glove helps leprosy patients

23rd May 2014 Smart glove technology, which tracks pressure points on the palms and fingers and helps prevent injuries to hands, as a result of nerve damage and sensory loss, is currently being tested at the Leprosy Mission Hospital in New Delhi, India to help leprosy patients. →

Company launches temperature monitoring barcode

23rd May 2014 Information systems provider Harmonic Group launched the FreshCode barcode labels last month, which alert and record multiple instances of temperature change during the cold chain of pharmaceuticals and food, says Harmonic Group MD Barry Baetu. To guarantee the quality of pharmaceuticals, meat,... →

Company stresses importance of flooring in hospitals

23rd May 2014 The ‘Impact of the Environment on Infections in Healthcare Facilities’ study, conducted by healthcare and design professionals the Centre for Health Design director of research Anjali Joseph, in July 2006, has shown that flooring is a significant health factor in hospitals, clinics and other... →

African company wins innovation award

23rd May 2014 Nonprofit organisation (NPO) The African Innovation Foundation (AIF), which mobilises innovators across Africa, has named biotechnology research and development company Altis Biologics CEO Dr Nicolaas Duneas and business development CE Nuno Peres, from South Africa, as the winners of the... →

New point-of-care system for HIV/Aids patients launched

23rd May 2014 US-based medical technology company BD Biosciences launched its BD FACSPresto Near Patient cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) counter system this month. The counter provides absolute and percentage results of CD4 T lymphocytes and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in whole blood samples to stage and... →

Company announces two new contracts

16th May 2014 News agency Reuters has adopted a satellite news gathering (SNG) service from communications services provider Avanti Communications in South Africa, which is exhibiting at SatCom Africa 2014, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from May 19 to 21. Deploying Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite,... →

Significant growth for telecommunications in Africa

16th May 2014 “Over the past 20 years, South Africa has achieved better telecommunications connections, better communications solutions with more cost-effective capacity, owing to innovation, collaboration and the pooling of ideas among key players people and companies needing to connect in better ways”, says... →

Mine software from rock face to port

9th May 2014 With underperforming mining assets impacting on share prices, mining companies are aiming to improve financial returns and boost free cash flow by driving growth through better management across the mining lifecycle, says software developer Dassault Systèmes GEOVIA Africa VP David Osborn. By... →

Holistic software the future of mining industry – project manager

9th May 2014 South Africa-based mining project management and engineering company DRA Mineral Projects has developed a software solution, Mine Operations Management System (MOMS), which the company believes will revolutionise the mining industry in the next five to ten years. “MOMS enables mining companies to... →

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COMMON CHALLENGES The biggest challenge for mining companies is to meet high demand by increasing ore throughput while maintaining quality and reducing costs

Software solution tackles industry challenges

9th May 2014 Owing to a difficult and volatile economic climate, compounded by lower commodity prices, bearish forecasts, increasing costs and lower productivity, the mining industry is changing its focus from capital expenditure to operational expenditure to improve profit margins, says industrial software... →

Hydrocarbon-based fuel research and development project under way

2nd May 2014 Consulting engineering firm Raventech, in collaboration with educational institution North-West University (NWU) has initiated a research and development project, which started in January, to investigate hydrocarbon-based fuel management, quality and enhancement for diesel engines and generators.... →

Temporary power plants crucial for energy sector

2nd May 2014 During emergency situations, where there is an unexpected loss of electricity, utility companies or energy authorities must have a backup plan to restore electricity as soon as possible. The best solution is to proactively plan the worst-case scenarios, says electrical power supplier Altaaqa... →

Significant growth expected for power demand in South Africa

2nd May 2014 There is an increasing demand for power generation, specifically standby power, in South Africa, owing to continuous electricity supply constraints and higher utility pricing, as well as the need to sustain business operations, says generators and engines provider New Way Power CEO Hyram... →

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SUPPLY AND DEMAND The company noticed an increase in the volume of quotations for generators, and the market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years

New temperature controller launched

25th April 2014 Electronics company Omron launched its new E5C temperature controller on to the South African market last year, says Omron sales manager Alistair Kay. The temperature controller, which was designed in Japan and ismanufactured in China, includes Omron’s proportional-integral-derivative control, a... →

STAYING FRESH The E5C temperature controller is suitable for target markets such as food and beverage packaging, which includes sealing bars for form, fill and seal machines

Company expands its range to increase competitiveness

25th April 2014 Electronic motor protection relays manufacturer NewElec will launch a multiprotocol interface in the second quarter, which will enable its NewCode relay to be more competitive, says NewElec MD Stuart Loudon. NewElec’s NewCode relay is an ISO 9001:2000-compliant, three-phase motor-protection and... →

South African software solution monitors green status

11th April 2014 Software developer Live Monitoring launched its greenMON software –a world-first automated carbon emission footprint measurement and verification software solution – for the buildings of small, medium-sized and large enterprises in November. →

Company commissions new coatings plant

11th April 2014 A coating preparation plant (CPP) and dip tank were installed and commissioned by local foundry consumable supplier Foseco – the foundry division of Vesuvius – in January, says Foseco South Africa sales and marketing manager Enno Krueger. There is a continuing requirement for foundries to... →

Foundry training centre begins training candidates

11th April 2014 Gauteng’s first foundry training centre was officially launched in September last year at the Ekurhuleni East College (EEC) for further education and training in Kwa Thema, Springs, to create a hub for foundry-related skills training and technology transfer. The first intake of apprentices... →

Forum tackles industry challenges

11th April 2014 The New Foundry Generation Forum, launched in August last year, enhances a chosen group of young leaders in the foundry industry, identified and selected by a committee. The forum aims to develop skills in the industry by dealing with problem- solving, productivity, quality, cost and delivery... →

Bright future for multifaceted foundry industry, despite decline

11th April 2014 The metal-casting industry has experienced a period of decline, with several closures of foundries in recent years. However, the recent signs of economic recovery in Europe and North America, the continued strong growth of the African continent’s economy and the weakening of the Rand, are all... →

Going green is now mainstream for building design

4th April 2014 While there may have been initial uncertainty in the construction industry in terms of making buildings more sustainable – in line with the Green Star South Africa ratings – the practice of doing so has become “business as usual”, says consulting engineers WSP Group commercial director Simon Berry. →

Management systems to ‘green’ buildings

4th April 2014 Energy management is being considered an integral part of any organisation and an important consideration to any corporate budget if implemented correctly into a company’s business strategy, says facilities management provider Servest South Africa and Africa COO Steve Wallbanks. →

Mind shift needed for sustained energy efficiency

4th April 2014 To alleviate the constant pressures of environmental consideration, US technology group Johnson Controls has developed a seven-step process for Central Plant Optimisation (CPO), which can deliver sustained energy savings of up to 60%. →

Software assists building in achieving six star rating

4th April 2014 The No. 1 Silo of the Victoria and Alfred Silo Precinct received a six star Green Star South Africa rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) last year, which is the first office building in Cape Town to do so, and the second in South Africa. →

New drilling software ready for implementation

21st March 2014 Technology group Sandvik Mining’s new tunneling project management and information analysis software, Intelligent Sandvik Underground Rock Excavation (iSure), which helps to optimise drilling and blasting patterns, is ready for implementation, says Sandvik Mining business line manager for... →

Compact drill design proves popular

21st March 2014 South African equipment supplier Mine Support Products’ (MSP) drill rig, the Terra, is being used by gold mining major AngloGold Ashanti and Sibanye Gold. The drill rig’s enhanced ergonomic design enables it to manoeuvre around easily tight slope conditions underground, says MSP research and... →

2 000-m-deep shaft project well under way, says drilling company

21st March 2014 The initial phase of shaft sinking and drilling company Redpath Mining South Africa’s infrastructure development at Zambia-based copper and cobalt producer Mopani Copper Mines’ (MCM’s) Mindola deep shaft is currently under way, says Redpath Mining South Africa MD Ockert Douglas. →

Industry requires formal skills recognition

21st March 2014 Sixty-two mining industry stakeholders, including mining company representatives, drilling contractors and equipment suppliers last month attended the first South African Exploration Drilling Forum, initiated by iron-ore mining major Kumba Iron Ore, in association with the Drilling Industry... →

High-speed laser first of its kind

14th March 2014 Laser identification and traceability technology manufacturer Telesis reports that its EV40 diode-pumped solid-state laser, which was launched last year, is exceeding efficiency expectations, as its capabilities are being used in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, says laser engraving and... →

New image processing improves on speed and accuracy

14th March 2014 Electronics company Omron launched its new Shape Search III image-processing technology last year, which is ten times faster than its predecessors, says Omron vision manager Philip Potgieter. He explains that the Shape Search III software is used on the FH/FZ5 series controller, which is the... →

Company develops alternative to using pure helium for laser welding

14th March 2014 Industrial gases and engineering company the Linde Group launched its Lasgon series in central Europe in the 1990s as an alternative to using pure helium for laser welding that conserves the gas and has an increased adaptability to welding, says welding, cutting and gas products supplier Afrox... →

Company introduces new product range

28th February 2014 Lightning and surge protection, electrical safety, and test and measurement specialists Surgetek will introduce its thermal imaging power quality analysers, test and measurement equipment, as well as its new range of surge arresters, at the Power-Gen Africa 2014 exhibition, to be held in Cape... →

Ecofriendly brake pad sets benchmark

21st February 2014 Automotive supplier Federal-Mogul, the holding company for Ferodo brake products, launched the first copper-free Eco-Friction brake pads in October last year. The friction formulation is designed specifically for the Toyota Quantum taxis. →

South African market needs to keep up with demand

21st February 2014 Industrial design company BP Nel reports that it has delivered 3D models for 4 radiator n-caps to automotive industry supplier Behr International for the new BMW 3 series in December last year. →

Wireless tool benefits the automotive industry

21st February 2014 Screwdriver technology, automation, air motors and air tools supplier Deprag launched a new range of wireless screwdrivers used in the component sector of the automotive industry for screwing and bolting, in November says Deprag Assembly technology manager Herman Parsons. →

Training academy to improve automotive industry

21st February 2014 Car manufacturer Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) launched The Hyundai Training Academy, in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, in November, with the aim of addressing the serious shortage of available skills in South Africa’s within the automotive industry. →

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