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Automation and Computerisation

Radar sensor furthers factory automation

26th May 2023 IO-Link is used as a communication protocol for complex measuring tasks in factory automation and radar level sensors enable communication with IO-Link. VEGA explains that its VEGAPULS 42 radar level sensor helps to simplify processes in factory automation. It is described as a fast, simple and... 

Gear business driven by sustainability

18th May 2023 Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises the use of renewable and efficient energy sources and says it strives to maximise the energy efficiency of its drives. Through a long-term sustainability initiative called sustainability@SEW, the company explains that it is... 

Image of drives and machinery with +24 superimposed to show that SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises its holistic sustainability
SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises its holistic sustainability

Certification makes electronic pressure switch suitable for hygienic applications

5th May 2023 EHEDG and 3-A certification of the PSD-4 electronic pressure switch from WIKA makes it suitable for industries with high hygienic requirements. The switch is regarded as the universal solution for industrial automation tasks, in hygienic applications and under harsh conditions. As a result of an... 

Image of The PSD-4 electronic pressure switch from WIKA
The PSD-4 electronic pressure switch from WIKA

Underground drill deepens mining automation

3rd November 2022 A fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig capable of drilling without human interaction, is seen as a major step towards autonomous mining. The AutoMine concept underground drill is a cabinless battery-electric drill that can plan and execute the complete drilling cycle from tramming to... 

Image of Sandvik's AutoMine concept underground drill
Sandvik's AutoMine concept underground drill

Next-generation vacuum circuit breaker with thermal monitoring

10th March 2022 Schneider Electric has enhanced its EasyPacT EXE vacuum circuit breaker series, which connects building infrastructures, large commercial buildings and industrial plants to the electricity grid, with the latest generation thermal monitoring system. The new product offers additional Internet of... 

Image of Schneider Electric EasyPacT EXE vacuum circuit breaker series
Schneider Electric has enhanced its EasyPacT EXE vacuum circuit breaker series

On-demand software solution makes digital twin technology accessible

9th March 2022 WorldsView has introduced the Bruce Digital Twin Operating System (bOS) from its partner Nextspace. A SaaS (on-demand software) solution, bOS is described as a complete digital ontology management system designed to create a digital twin that is understandable to both humans and computers. Its... 

Image of the Bruce Digital Twin Operating System –  an on-demand software solution
The Bruce Digital Twin Operating System is an on-demand software solution

Numerical analysis now available to a wider range of industries

3rd March 2022 Numerical analysis is used to accurately analyse the fluid dynamic behaviour of almost any boiler system, heat exchanger or boiler auxiliary equipment and Steinmüller Africa is now positioned to take its suite of process, mechanical and piping engineering services to a wider range of industries.... 

A picture of the Computational Fluid Dynamic model of an entire boiler
A picture of the Computational Fluid Dynamic model of an entire boiler

Flow meter for high-pressure cleaning

25th February 2022 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 characterised by an extremely fast response time allowing for even short spray bursts during the... 

Image of ifm’s flow meter for high-pressure cleaning
ifm’s flow meter for high-pressure cleaning

Omni-channel provider expands offering

15th December 2021 RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has invested in a major expansion of its Molex interconnect product range. The company highlights that it can now offer designers, installers and maintenance engineers over 1... 

Image of theMolex interconnect product range from RS Components
The Molex interconnect product range from RS Components

Digital transformation boosts manufacturing into Industry 4.0

5th February 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global leading digital solutions provider SMS group offers a range of smart products and services designed to enhance opportunities for new business models and provide long-term added value for plant operators in the form of enhanced plant performance and... 

SMS group uses automation and digitilasation to offer manufacturing solutions
SMS group uses automation and digitilasation to offer manufacturing solutions

New analytics and AI software helps optimise operations

27th August 2020 An industrial analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) suite is set to offer a new approach to help businesses across energy, process and hybrid industries to analyse data more effectively, deriving actionable intelligence to improve business operations. The analytics software and services... 

ABB's Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite offers a range of applications and services
ABB's Ability Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite offers a range of applications and services

Three-in-one thermal flow sensor simplifies measurement

31st January 2020 A thermal flow sensor measurement device enabling users to use only one device for applications which previously required three, has recently been launched. The device is designed with a larger screen in order to give a large, high-resolution display with greater visibility. The sensor enables... 

RS Components SA

14th November 2019 RS Components is the market leader in the high service level distribution of electrical, electronic, mechanical, tools and industrial products. Offering over 500 000 products across 2,500 leading brands.  

SMC Corporation South Africa

13th November 2019 SMC are the world leaders in pneumatics and are experts in industrial automation. Their pneumatic and electric components are used extensively throughout the automotive, electronics, life science, mining and food processing and packaging sectors. 

SMC Corporation South Africa

Central plant optimisation software benefits explained

28th May 2019 Central plant optimisation, or CPO, technology is designed to help reduce energy consumption in central chilled water plants, where more than 35 % of a building’s power is consumed. While building management systems, or BMS, can be used to schedule plant run-time, CPO software aims to optimise... 

Phambili Interface Voltex

6th November 2018 Phambili Interface is the exclusive distributor of Weidmuller connectivity and interface products in the areas of Industrial Automation, Process Automation and Transportation. German engineered quality interface products include terminal blocks and accessories, heavy duty connectors, PCB... 

Phambili Interface   Voltex

Beckhoff

6th November 2018  

Pmod Shields

14th November 2017 Global distributor for engineers Electro­components’ trading brand, RS Components, has extended its portfolio of versatile development tools and equipment with a new range of peripheral modules (Pmods) and shields from Digilent. Enabling makers and engineers to build the bridge from systems to... 

Pmod Shields

RFID Solution

14th November 2017 To maintain an overview of its multistep production process, German paper mill Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper uses a radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based solution, integrated in a high- performance, wireless transmission system with an interface as part of its own in-house information... 

RFID Solution

Phambili Interface

9th November 2017 Phambili Interface, acquired by Voltex in 2014, is the exclusive distributor to sub-Saharan Africa, of Weidmuller connectivity and interface products in the areas of industrial automation, process automation and transportation. German engineered quality interface products include terminal blocks... 

Phambili Interface

Endress+Hauser

8th November 2017 Meet the ‘People for Process Automation’ We are a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. We offer comprehensive process solutions for flow, level, pressure, analysis, temperature, recording and digital communications across a wide... 

Endress+Hauser
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