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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... →

Mining automation accelerates across Africa

18th November 2022 A marked rise in demand for digital solutions and automation in mining has led to increased impetus to accelerate this drive across Africa. Sedna Industrial IT Solutions recently affirmed its commitment to the technological advancement and development of Africa’s mining sector by signing a... →

Image of a mine site to show that Sedna and Nokia are partnering to advance mining automation solutions

Sedna and Nokia are partnering to advance mining automation solutions across Africa

Automated drill rig optimises mining processes

12th November 2022 A new long-hole production drill rig for medium-sized to large drifts features state-of-the-art automation, as well as a step-by-step program that aims to continuously improve the machine’s performance in the mining process. Epiroc says that its Simba E70 S drill rig is the next step in... →

Epiroc's Simba E70 S drill rig

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... →

Sandvik's AutoMine concept underground drill

Pneumatic actuators help automate valves

28th October 2022 A new pneumatic-operated rack and pinion actuator is suitable for the automation of new and existing quarter turn valves, says BBBE-E Level 4 company EMVAfrica. It says that its V-ACT brand is the best choice for butterfly and ball valves and offers a solution for automated centralised control.... →

Image of V-ACT pneumatic actuators from EMVAfrica

The V-ACT pneumatic actuators from EMVAfrica

Innovative equipment and solutions on show

14th October 2022 Minerals processing group Multotec had a range of products on display at the recently held Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company highlights its pulping chute as a potential “game changer” in secondary scrubbing applications and the product won the exhibition’s award for International... →

Picture of Multotec's exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa

Multotec exhibited a range of products at Electra Mining Africa

Newly developed drive solution launched

7th October 2022 A high-tech drive solution that automates drive applications, is said to be ideal for optimising or expanding existing automation systems or for implementing new automation projects where flexibility, rapid deployment and cost-effectiveness are key. SEW-EURODRIVE’s new-generation MOVI-C... →

SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVI-C modular automated system

New condition monitoring solution unveiled

8th September 2022 A solution which is said to reinvent the fields of industrial machine reliability and predictive maintenance based on a collaboration between SKF and Amazon Web Services (AWS), was recently launched on the international stage. SKF Axios is a fully automated condition monitoring solution designed... →

SKF Axios is powered by Amazon Web Services

New standards set in autonomous LiDAR mapping

19th August 2022 A redesigned autonomy and mapping payload that is said to set the global standard for survey grade autonomous light detection and ranging (LiDAR) mapping in challenging environments, has recently been launched. Emesent’s Hovermap ST is the latest version of its autonomy and mapping payload and... →

The Emesent Hovermap ST

Next generation automation solution

13th August 2022 An innovative new product designed to maximise productivity and improve safety of autonomous vehicle navigation in underground mining operations has been introduced to the market. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ AutoMine Mapping Solution operates by utilising mapped data, enabling a vehicle to... →

Image of Sandvik's AutoMine Mapping Solution on a tablet screen

Sandvik's AutoMine Mapping Solution has been launched

Updated market automation solution offers added value

21st July 2022 Supply-chain management company MACmobile provides end-to-end cloud-based value chain solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector across central, eastern and southern Africa. The company has recently made a range of enhancements to the FIELDForce Web and mobile applications, which... →

MACmobile has updated FIELDForce with improved functionalities

Solutions to help protect SA’s water resources

15th July 2022 It is estimated that over a third of South Africa’s water supply is lost owing to a lack of effective maintenance and ageing infrastructure and a solution that aims to help ensure the maintenance of water and waste product systems is now available locally. Modena Design Centres recently announced... →

Image of a water treatment plant to show that Innovyze products solutions from Modena assist in the management of water treatment plants

Innovyze solutions from Modena assist in the management of water treatment plants

World’s first collision-tolerant LiDAR drone

9th July 2022 Gammatec NDT Supplies recently showcased the new Flyability ELIOS 3 internal and confined space inspection drone. The launch was held at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and was hosted by the Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying under the UJ Faculty of Engineering and the Built... →

Image of the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone launched by Gammatec NDT Supplies

Gammatec NDT Supplies launched the Flyability ELIOS 3 drone

Robot showdown at TUKS campus

29th June 2022 The Annual TUKS Robot Race Day took place at the University of Pretoria (TUKS) campus recently, where several teams of third-year engineering students showcased their innovation, programming, and engineering skills. “Our Annual Robot Race Day provides a platform to stimulate curiosity and... →

Image of students and a robot, to illustrate TUKS Robot Race Day

A team participating in the TUKS Robot Race Day

Free software for lubricator set-up

29th June 2022 SKF recently announced an update of its free-of-charge software program, DialSet 7.0, aimed at further streamlining its automatic lubricator set-up. After selecting the criteria and grease appropriate for the application, the new fully updated programme calculates the correct settings for SKF... →

The new version of SKF's DialSet 7.0 can be used on any smart device

Stainless steel filter regulator for harsh environments

24th June 2022 Festo has designed a range of automation solutions suitable for water treatment, food and beverage and mining applications. The company’s PCRP filter regulator is said to deliver high flow rates and reliable compressed air pressure control in harsh environments. Its housing and interior are made... →

The PCRP filter regulator from Festo

New compact controllers offer a competitive edge

16th June 2022 Global software technology and engineering company Emerson has released its new programmable automation controllers (PAC), which it says will help original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) minimise the need for specialised software engineers. The PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 200 controllers are designed... →

Emerson PACSystems compact controllers for manufacturers

Service plan for variable speed drives

16th June 2022 Specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation Schneider Electric has announced a service plan for variable speed drives (VSDs), aimed at future-proofing customers’ businesses and delivering safety, resilience and sustainability. Already available for electrical... →

Schneider Electric announced its EcoStruxure Service Plan for variable speed drives

New generation mine hoist system launched

10th June 2022 Global technology company ABB has introduced its new standardised hoist control system that it says will enable mining companies to achieve maximum performance and safety of hoist operations. The company states that its Ability NGX Hoist Control brings new levels of reliability, flexibility and... →

The ABB Ability NGX Hoist Control

Global printing technology available locally

10th June 2022 Local plastics machinery company GreenTech Plastics Machinery offers printing technology, including laser systems, manual workplace and automated platform solutions and accessories, from global brand TAMPOPRINT. The German-based company is recognised as a leading manufacturer and supplier of... →

GreenTech Plastics Machinery offers printing technology from TAMPOPRINT

Automation reduces packaging process costs

18th May 2022 An automation solution to enable a packaging process plant to carry out condition monitoring and predictive maintenance more efficiently has led to reduced operating costs and increased productivity. Sensor specialist SICK collaborated with packaging company Tetra Pak, when it sought a solution... →

SICK Automation sHub sensors enable comprehensive machine monitoring

Intelligent instruments optimise mining operations

18th May 2022 A portfolio of intelligent instruments designed to solve specific process challenges and enable optimisation for minerals and hydrometallurgical processes is now available. Covering the entire flowsheet, Metso Outotec’s Sense series instruments are suited to both new and existing operations.... →

Metso Outotec Sense series offers intelligent instruments for optimising mining operations

Vision sensors for industrial imaging

25th April 2022 A new vision sensor is designed to pay attention to every detail of surfaces and contours, ensuring maximum quality assurance. Features of the Dualis sensor include: →

The new Dualis vision sensor from ifm electronic

Upgraded sensors offer new benefits

25th April 2022 A new series of ultrasonic distance sensors are said to be setting new standards in terms of range and integration options. Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series combine the established R format with the ultrasonic technology of the U1KT and UMD product series which, with... →

Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series

Creating smart, connected homes

14th April 2022 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): There is a growing trend towards smart solutions for residential applications, with an increasing demand for the integration of smart automation functions into homes. Smart lighting has been identified as a particularly popular home automation solution,... →

LEDVANCE offers a range of lighting options for residential use

Connecting sensors for industrial automation

14th April 2022 An IO-Link is a communications networking standard mainly used for linking sensors and actuators in industrial automation applications. IO-Link masters are used to connect a number of different IO-Link devices. The decentralised IO-Link master modules serve as a gateway between intelligent... →

A data memory for IO-Link and link master from ifm electronic

Miniature sensors for confined spaces

8th April 2022 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 feature a flush-mount diaphragm seal with G1/4 thread directly welded to the sensor. The measuring... →

Image of ifm electronic compact sensors for a variety of applications

ifm electronic offers a range of compact sensors for a variety of applications

Linking sensors to the cloud

18th March 2022 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 electronic allows centralised monitoring of sensor data of small or decentralised applications. The... →

Image of the io-key which allows quick and easy transmission of sensor data directly to the cloud

The io-key allows transmission of sensor data directly to the cloud

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

Smart, green infrastructure set to accelerate the energy transition

17th February 2022 An integrated suite of solutions is being introduced to support green urbanisation, electric mobility and counter the causes and effects of climate change. The new approach is set to create modern, sustainable, efficient, resilient and inclusive urban infrastructure, accelerating global... →

Image of modern city to show infrastructure for a sustainable future

Schneider Electric aims to help build infrastructure for a sustainable future

Steering mines towards automation and connectivity

31st January 2022 A new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information for mines has recently been unveiled. Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, in partnership with ASI Mining, has introduced Mobius for Drills, designed to display data in an... →

Image of the Mobius system that enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring t

The Mobius system enables multi-vehicle command, control and monitoring

Automation solution upgrades brickmaking plant

14th January 2022 A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant using advanced digital solutions for factory automation. The rustication process used to make the textured face bricks is a masonry technique that involves chamfering the edges of a brick to allow the mortar joints to be set back,... →

Image of Maxolution for factory automation from SEW-EURODRIVE

SEW-EURODRIVE helped upgrade a local clay brick manufacturer using advanced digital solutions based on Maxolution for factory automation

AI assistant for improved online meeting experience

15th December 2021 A virtual assistant that provides a conversational interface and offers custom skills, a chat user experience (UX), and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities is now available for use on the Microsoft Teams platform. The Infor Coleman Digital Assistant was previously available on a web... →

The Infor Coleman Digital Assistant is now available for Microsoft Teams

Modular automation housing solution

15th December 2021 esmo group, a full-service systems integrator, has unveiled new configurations of UniCell, its cross-industry compact automation housing solution for manufacturers. The enclosure is an all-in-one offering that enables manufacturers to streamline and optimise processes, helping to improve... →

The esmo UniCell automation housing solution

Unlocking the value of vehicle data

10th December 2021 Many players in the auto industry have overlooked the immense opportunities to monetise vehicle data, especially considering how other industries are generating huge value from data, says KeyTec CEO Michael Roberts. Tapping this data not only creates new revenue opportunities for the auto... →

KeyTec helps fleet managers to optimise the use of vehicle data

South African company leads advances in proximity detection technology

3rd December 2021 The use of proximity detection systems (PDS) or collision prevention systems (CPS) is seen as a major contributor to improved safety in the mining sector and a number of technological advances have enabled even more flexibility and stability of the systems. South Africa‑based Booyco Electronics... →

Image of Booyco Electronics proximity detection systems

Booyco Electronics proximity detection systems have evolved to include the latest technology

Helping to optimise compressed air systems

22nd October 2021 A number of solutions are available to help users to maximise the efficiency of compressed air installations through improved reliability and availability and reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. “The production of compressed air is one of the biggest energy... →

Image of a compressor room to illustrate Atlas Copco's compressor roomoptimisation solutions help users gain full benefit from their compressed air systems_1022

Atlas Copco's compressor room optimisation solutions help to optimise compressed air systems

Automated monitoring improves plant efficiency

22nd October 2021 Regular monitoring and maintenance of machines to ensure optimum machine availability is key to achieving maximum production and overall plant efficiency. However, manual monitoring with the use of portable devices can be inefficient, and harsh conditions can hamper maintenance work and... →

SKF’s Enlight Collect IMx-1 vibration and temperature sensor

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