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Ongoing interventions support Zimbabwe mine projects

15th October 2024 Multinational engineering group Sandvik has highlighted its ongoing operations in Zimbabwe, including an automation project where five automated trucks have been deployed at an underground room-and-pillar mine in the country. Sandvik territory manager: Zimbabwe Brian Chitenderu explains that... →

Power supplies with IO-Link interface meet IP67 protection rating

11th October 2024 Automation solutions with components that are not mounted in a control cabinet have become increasingly popular, allowing components such as IO-Link master modules to be locally installed directly on a machine or plant. If the power supplies for a DC 24 V voltage supply are located in a control... →

ifm power supply

Human factor key to success of proximity detection systems

14th September 2024 In the mining sector, the integration of advanced technologies such as proximity detection systems (PDS) is critical to enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The successful implementation of PDS systems is, however, dependent on the end-user and miners and site operators are central to the... →

Proximity detection system used in mining

Updated range of contactors for industrial automation applications

30th August 2024 Energy management and automation solutions company Schneider Electric has launched its latest range of contactors for use in industrial automation applications, to market in South Africa, east, west and southern Africa. Schneider Electric offer manager: power products Roy Otieno says that the... →

Easy TeSys contactor from Schneider Electric

Fully automated laboratories lead the way

23rd August 2024 Automation is increasingly commonplace in everyday life but in technical settings such as laboratories, where samples are tested for quality control in a range of industries from mining to pharmaceutical, many processes remain manual. As technology evolves, however, cameras and sensors can be... →

Malvern Panalytical offers laboratory automation solution

Vehicle manufacturing plant gets advanced drive tech

20th June 2024 State-of-the-art decentralised drive technology is being incorporated into a new storage and retrieval system at a US-based vehicle manufacturing facility. The technology from SEW-EURODRIVE’s Generation C range will help streamline the supply of vehicle bodies to the existing manufacturing unit,... →

SEW-EURODRIVE decentralised drive technology

Proximity detection systems advance quarry and mine safety

7th June 2024 Department of Mineral Resources and Energy regulations have expedited the integration of technologies such as proximity detection systems (PDS) aimed at mitigating workplace accidents in South African quarries and surface mines, notes PDS specialist Booyco Electronics. Company CEO Anton Lourens... →

Image of heavy duty vehicle to show proximity detection systems used in quarries and surface mines

Booyco Electronics proximity detection systems are used in quarries and surface mines

Automated machine health monitoring improves efficiency

7th June 2024 Automated machine health monitoring improves efficiency The ever-increasing demand for consumer goods means that machinery on mines and in manufacturing plants are required to operate more effectively, consistently and with a longer lifespan. →

Automated machine health monitoring system from SKF

Flexible copper busbar for local industry

11th April 2024 The Cubic range of Cu-flex flexible copper busbars is now available from Referro Systems, an authorised distributor of Rockwell Automation products in South Africa. This follows Rockwell Automation’s acquisition of CUBIC, specialists in modular systems for the construction of electrical panels.... →

Cu-Flex flexible copper busbars

Automated equipment monitoring simplified

28th March 2024 A new cloud-based end-to-end predictive maintenance solution for rotating equipment from SKF and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is said to be simple, scalable and cost-effective, SKF Connected Technologies manager John Storm says SKF Axios is an innovative automated equipment monitoring system that... →

The SKF Axios predictive maintenance solution

Surface drills with automation functionality

20th March 2024 Mine automation is being extended for use on surface drill rigs, helping to improve safety and productivity. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ AutoMine functionality is available for its i-Series models in the company’s intelligent range of down-the-hole top hammer and rotary blast hole drill... →

An operator controls rigs at a remote operator station

Affordable building management system available

16th March 2024 A building management system (BMS) range designed for basic building architectures has recently been launched to the local marketplace. Digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric says its EasyLogic BMS range of field controllers and sensors is easy to install and scalable. →

Schneider Electric's EasLogic controller

Proximity detection systems adopted by mines

8th March 2024 There is an increased focus on rolling out proximity detection systems (PDS) as surface mines seek to comply with gazetted regulations, notes PDS specialist Booyco Electronics. Company CEO Anton Lourens asserts that maintaining a focus on ‘the people aspect’ of the technology will ensure... →

The Booyco Proximity Detection Systems solution

Controller for control cabinets

23rd February 2024 An Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) controller from ifm is said to offer a powerful, communicative and flexible programmable logic controller (PLC) solution in machine and plant digitalisation. With ambient temperatures of up to 55 °C, the 1.3 GHz quad-core processor is designed to work at a... →

Controller from ifm

Automation platform for mass mining applications

23rd February 2024 A comprehensive automation platform is set to support the transformation from manual to autonomous mining. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced AutoMine Core, is designed to support customers moving towards fully autonomous production, while improving productivity and safety. →

Image of AutoMine Core screen and technicians using the platform

AutoMine Core assists in the transition from manual operation to fully autonomous production.

Mine hoist management upgraded

15th February 2024 An updated digital monitoring and optimisation suite is said to improve the performance and reliability of mine hoists. ABB Ability’s Smart Hoisting allows for further integration to cloud solutions and includes new features such as the ABB Drive System Monitoring and additional key performance... →

ABB Drive System

Position detection cylinder sensors

29th January 2024 T-slot cylinder sensors with IO-Link and two configurable hardware outputs is designed to keep both end positions in view. The outputs can be configured to specific application requirements. A high-resolution process value with a detection range of 50 mm enables continuous monitoring as well as... →

Position detection cylinder sensors from ifm

Sensor for point level and leakage monitoring

24th January 2024 Described as an alternative to float switches, LI level sensors are designed to reliably detect leakages and point levels on a permanent basis. The capacitive measuring system has no moving parts, eliminating the risk of malfunction or maintenance requirements as a result of deposits on... →

LI level sensor from ifm

Small sensor offers high speed and wide range

1st December 2023 A new sensor designed for confined spaces is said to be the smallest distance sensor on the radar market. German radar specialist OndoSense has expanded its portfolio to include the OndoSense reach radar sensor for distance measurement, object detection and positioning. →

The OndoSense reach radar sensor

High-tech wind turbine blade inspections

22nd November 2023 Swiss unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology company Sulzer Schmid has introduced its latest 3DX AutoPilot, upgraded with a new image capturing system and designed to ensure exceptionally clear inspection results. Mounted on a DJI Matrice M350 Enterprise drone, the new payload provides up to 61... →

Image of a drone with wind turbines in background

Sulzer Schmid AutoPilot, inspection drone in action

New software solution for mine data analysis

27th October 2023 A software suite from proximity detection solutions provider Booyco Electronics is set to transform the way mines process and evaluate captured data. The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System (BEAMS) software centralises information from various sources, including a mine’s proximity... →

Diagram of the Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite and its functions to help mines process and evaluate data

The Booyco Electronics Asset Management System software suite helps mines process and evaluate data

Technology optimises grinding operations

19th August 2023 Efficient operation and minimal downtime are crucial for maintaining productivity and profitability in grinding circuits and FLSmidth says that many operations are opting for its KREBS SmartCyclone technology to address these challenges. The company explains that the innovative technology... →

Image of a KREBS gMAX15 cyclone being installed

Installation of a KREBS gMAX15 cyclone

Automation for industry

10th August 2023 Automation projects for plants, factories and warehouses can be designed and implemented using SEW-EURODRIVE’s Maxolution offering. According to the company’s works manager: mechatronics Werner Engelbrecht the process is focused on combining all aspects of production including hardware and software. →

Image of an automated Guided Vehicles from SEW-EURODRIVE

Automated Guided Vehicles featuring Maxolution from SEW-EURODRIVE

Partnership brings PLC-based control solutions to Africa

10th August 2023 Referro Systems, a sales and distribution company specialising in the supply and support of industrial electrical, automation and global software and hardware brands, recently announced its partnership with Advanced Micro Controls (AMCI) a US manufacturer and global supplier of programmable logic... →

Image of NR60E2 EtherNet/IP Resolver Transducer

The NR60E2 EtherNet/IP Resolver Transducer

Autonomous machines enhanced

30th July 2023 New strategic partnerships have been established to improve the precision, navigation and teleoperations of autonomous off-highway machines. Supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics and electric powertrain systems Danfoss Power Solutions say that it has partnered with Swift Navigation, Bonsai... →

Image of a an autonomous heavy duty agriculture vehicle

Danfoss Power Solutions has enhanced its autonomous machine platform

Electronic pressure switch for hygienic applications

30th July 2023 Featuring high levels of accuracy and minimal long-term drift, the WIKA PSD-4 electronic pressure switch is recognised as a universal solution for industrial automation tasks, under harsh conditions. The unit also has European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group, or EHEDG, and 3-A... →

The WIKA PSD-4 electronic pressure switch

Improved autonomous bucket loading

21st July 2023 Autonomous loading technology has been enhanced with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ introduction of a new AutoMine feature. AutoMine AutoLoad 2.0 is designed to enable fully automated production cycles for loaders operating in fixed drawpoint and dump point mining applications. The technology... →

Sandvik's AutoMine AutoLoad 2.0 assists autonomous bucket loading

Automation solutions for underground materials handling

7th July 2023 Epiroc has released a set of automation systems and applications used to coordinate loaders and trucks in underground mining operations and designed to enable customers to take control of safety zones, production assignments and autonomous traffic in real time – boosting safety, consistency and... →

Epiroc has launched its Deep Automation systems

Expanding access to drive technology

19th June 2023 Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa says that it is expanding its presence in Africa, while developing local expertise and rolling out its latest technology. “It just makes sense for our customers to have direct access to the original-equipment manufacturer... →

SEW-EURODRIVE technologies are being made accessible to customers in Africa

Diagnostic tool added to condition monitoring portfolio

11th June 2023 SKF has extended its range of data collection devices with a new model that it says offers faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power. The new SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX tool can be used as a standalone troubleshooting tool or as part of a comprehensive predictive maintenance... →

The SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX diagnostic tool

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... →

VEGAPULS 42 radar level sensor enables communication with IO-Link

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... →

SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises its holistic sustainability

Flexible autonomous mining improves productivity

12th May 2023 Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced a new feature for its AutoMine underground system that enables alternating safety zone states between autonomous and manual operation. The AutoMine Flexible Safety Zone enables autonomous mining equipment to operate continuously in an automated... →

Image of worker in front of two computer screens

Sandvik has introduced its AutoMine flexible safety zone

Mining automation forging ahead

30th March 2023 The goal of autonomous mining is to create a safer and healthier environment for workers by removing them from potential high risk areas while also making mines more productive by increasing output in available operating time. To this end, De Beers has devised an autonomous mining roadmap for its... →

The Sandvik DD422i drill rig machine

Next-generation collision awareness solution aids mine compliance

24th March 2023 A new collision awareness (CAS) generation 3 solution is said to represent significant advances in sensing accuracy and user experience, and Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table, or EMESRT, Level 9 vehicle controls. Implemented by mining solutions company Probe IMT across Southern Africa,... →

Wabtec has launched its next-generation Collision Awareness Generation 3 solution

Using sensor technology to improve health and safety

11th March 2023 Proximity detection systems (PDS) can give a range of insights that can be used to create safer workplaces. These include gathering and analysing site-specific data that allows for the planning of safe and efficient traffic flows. According to PDS developer Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens,... →

Image of an underground mine to show Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems being used in a mine

Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems used in a mine

Predictive maintenance reduces downtime

3rd March 2023 Unplanned downtime is recognised as a leading cause of loss of productivity in manufacturing, resulting in output delays and unsatisfied customers. According to a report by Deloitte, entitled ‘Predictive maintenance and the smart factory’, it is estimated that unplanned downtime costs industrial... →

Image of person using tablet showing field services solution

Schneider Electric offers field services solutions

Innovative technology improves mine safety

12th January 2023 Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that by capturing and processing more data in real time there is growing potential for these systems to... →

Collision avoidance systems help make surface mining safer

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