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Super-precision bearings app updated

11th June 2021 An updated application (app) extends access to information on super-precision bearings, allowing users to combine bearings into sets. The super-precision manager app from SKF allows users to scan a code on the product packaging, or on the bearing itself, to access product data, mounting... →

Data analytics service for SME financial services businesses

3rd June 2021 A new service aimed at delivering real-time data insights within 24 hours promises to boost business decisions and competitiveness of SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) financial services companies in South Africa. Data from the South African Revenue Services estimates that there are about... →

Explore Insights offers data analytics services to SME financial services companies in South Africa

Ensuring extended longevity with excellent mean time between failure of 40 000 hours

1st June 2021 When selecting equipment for use on mines, a number of factors come into play. Due to the harsh ambient operating environment, quality and ruggedness feature high on the list of must-have characteristics. →

Free printed circuit board software package adds advanced features

28th May 2021 Additional features have been added to free-of-charge software package DesignSpark PCB PRO, which aims to allow organisations with larger engineering teams or more demanding requirements to access a low-cost, seamless migration path to advanced printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing... →

DesignSpark PCB PRO, V10.0 from RS Components

Online tool streamlines supply chain carbon footprint data

28th May 2021 A new cloud-based tool is designed to give businesses the digital resources needed to get a 360-degree view of their carbon footprint. Global customer relationship management (CRM) company Salesforce has introduced the Salesforce Sustainability Cloud Scope 3 Hub to help companies streamline the... →

Salesforce has introduced the Salesforce Sustainability Cloud Scope 3 Hub

New edge computing solution with intelligent cooling technology

28th May 2021 A series edge computing solution featuring intelligent cooling technology for enhanced protection and energy efficiency, is said to be the only solution on the market that automatically switches between three cooling modes depending on the real-time needs of the system. Schneider Electric... →

The new 43U C-Series EcoStruxure Micro Data Center from Schneider Electric

New high-resolution monitors offer life-like picture quality

21st May 2021 A new line-up of high-resolution monitors is now available, said to deliver excellent picture quality and enhanced comfort with advanced ergonomic design. Samsung offers 12 different high-resolution monitors across three series, namely the S8, S7 and S6. All models deliver more than 1-billion... →

Samsung monitors deliver a vivid and vibrant image

First-of-its-kind solution for safe listening

14th May 2021 More than a billion adolescents and young people are estimated to be at risk of acquiring recreational noise-induced hearing loss (RNIHL) as a result of the unsafe use of personal audio systems. Loud noise is particularly harmful and once the delicate inner ear hair cells are damaged, hearing... →

dbTrack technology, developed by the University of Pretoria, encourages safe listening

Technologies advance production processes

14th May 2021 Fully integrated and customised technologies are being used to automate, integrate, upgrade and streamline production processes. SEW-EURODRIVE believes that exchangeable modules are the future of factories and its MAXOLUTION® systems are designed to enable manufacturing operations to become... →

MAXOLUTION® technologies from SEW-EURODRIVE help boost industrial performance

Reliable, consistent communication guaranteed with Kenwood two-way radios from Global Communications

13th May 2021 Large and often remote locations are common on many mining operations. Hand-in-glove with this widespread and harsh environment is the issue of consistent communications capabilities. →

Intelligent devices promise safer, smarter homes

30th April 2021 Emerging technologies such as intelligent devices, cloud-based platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) technology are increasingly being applied to create smarter and safer homes, making it easier and more convenient for users to access the full potential of high-tech intelligent devices.... →

The C6N camera from smart home security company EZVIZ

Weight management wellness app powered by artificial intelligence

30th April 2021 An artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered wellness application (app) focused on healthy eating and weight management, is set to be launched in South Africa soon. California-based mobile health (mHealth) service provider PurpleTeal and Mondia, a private mobile commerce company, announced the... →

The ‘Tweak & Eat’ app focuses on healthy eating and weight management

Geo-imagery search engine for the mining sector

15th April 2021 An advanced geo-imagery search engine that intelligently extracts imagery and surrounding data from unstructured documents and then uses machine learning to classify them into geologically relevant categories, is now available for use in the mining sector. Australia-based service provider of... →

A mining edition of the GeoClerk interface is now available

Digital dashboards help to minimise risk of hoist failure

15th April 2021 A new digital service designed to improve uptime, availability, performance and productivity of mine hoists has recently been launched. Global technology company ABB introduced a new version of its Ability Performance Optimization for hoists, hosted on the company’s Ability Edgenius Dashboard... →

ABB Ability Performance Optimization for hoists aims to provide agile and secure remote support worldwide

Temperature extremes not a problem for Kenwood two-way radios from Global Communications

30th March 2021 Communication on mines is often impeded by the large areas over which the mining operations are spread. Added to that, cellular signals are often patchy in the absence of sufficient tower coverage. Two-way radios provide a cost-effective and, generally, reliable means of communicating with... →

Fighting corruption placed in the hands of the public

26th March 2021 Corruption Watch (CW) has developed a new platform that aims to improve transparency and accountability in policing in South Africa. CW explains that the interactive open data tool was inspired by engagements with communities experiencing police violence and was developed in response to many... →

The Veza online tool was developed to improve transparency and accountability in policing in South Africa

Free online tool helps identify digital business opportunities

26th March 2021 A new resource has been developed to help companies to self-assess operations, target digital transformation priorities and identify opportunities for the highest potential return on investment. The free, interactive diagnostic tool is designed to help manufacturers seeking to leverage new... →

Emerson's Digital Maturity Quick Index tool can help companies identify digital transformation priorities

TIMining brings situational awareness to mining operations from any smart device, anytime, anywhere

23rd March 2021 While digital transformation has rocked the mining industry, the pandemic accelerated the shift to remote working, amplifying the demand for state-of-the-art technology to keep teams virtually connected to on-the-ground operations. →

Kenwood two-way radios from Global Communications beat excessive dust and water exposure

4th March 2021 Mining by its very nature is a particularly dirty activity. In essence, it requires a number of activities that produce large amounts of dust and to a lesser extent, ambient moisture. →

Mean time between failure of 40 000 hours with Kenwood two-way radios from Global Communications

2nd February 2021 Selected two-way radios in the Kenwood NX1000 range have demonstrated a very commendable Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of up to 40 000 hours. Excellent features like this have prompted Global Communications (an Elvey Group company and part of the Hudaco Group of companies) to offer an... →

Incredible 100 000 push-to-talk activations with Kenwood two-way radios from Global Communications

11th January 2021 The physical operation of two-way radios, in mechanical terms, is highly dependent on the reliability of the push-to-talk (PTT) buttons. Repeated testing of the buttons on the Kenwood NX1000 range of two-way radios indicate a PTT reliability of 100 000 activations. →

Crane monitoring anytime, anywhere

20th November 2020 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Heavy machinery, such as cranes and lifting systems, is considered to be one of the biggest investments undertaken by a plant or factory and ensuring proper maintenance and efficient operation of this equipment is crucial to business success. Operator... →

The yourKONECRANES portal allows for remote monitoring of heavy machinery

New silo measuring system simplifies monitoring and control

20th November 2020 A new cloud-based tank and silo monitoring system is a first of its kind in South Africa, providing real-time, remote access on a mobile phone or computer. The Silo and Tank Optimiser from Shock Wave Engineering measures and reports the amount of content in a silo or tank and the rate at which... →

The Silo and Tank Optimiser from Shock Wave Engineering monitors stored content

New controller for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

1st October 2020 A new Industrial Internet of Things- (IIoT-) ready controller for logic and motion applications has been launched. The controller from Schneider Electric was announced as a powerful new solution for the smart-machine era. →

The Modicon M262 controller from Schneider Electric

New software programmes to help solve civil, environmental and mining engineering challenges

1st October 2020 Software company Seequent has announced the release of GeoStudio Core, a software programme that combines updated versions of its SLOPE/W and SEEP/W products with a new, reformulated SIGMA/W product. The upgrades are designed to allow geotechnical engineers to understand and tackle major... →

New software programmes from Seequent aim to help solve civil, environmental and mining engineering challenges

Business-to-business online shopping for the industrial sector

18th September 2020 A new e-commerce shopping platform, specifically for businesses in the industrial sector, has recently been launched. Benchmarked on international best practice, the system is designed to be efficient, user-friendly and customer centred. BMG Online enables 24-hour browsing and ordering from a... →

BMG has launched its new online shopping platform, BMG Online

Contractor training improves safety and meets client requirements

4th September 2020 A new integrated Learning Management System (LMS) platform provides computer-based training materials to help contractors satisfy client and job-site requirements, while also helping to improve work-place safety. The learning management system software application aims to provide complementary,... →

ISN provides computer-based training materials for contractors

App simplifies refrigeration remote monitoring

4th September 2020 A new mobile application (app) that enables the remote monitoring of refrigeration, is now available. The app is designed to help small and medium-sized stores to monitor refrigeration assets from anywhere, at any time, without the need for central management control infrastructure. The new... →

The ProsaLink mobile app from Danfoss enables refrigeration remote monitoring

App simplifies Covid-19 health screenings

27th August 2020 A new data collection application (app), aimed at providing fast, easy and accurate capturing of health-screening data for businesses, is now available. The app offers a solution for businesses that are required to conduct daily screenings on all employees and visitors, in line with Covid-19... →

The Safecol Light app is designed to assist businesses in capturing health data

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

New mobile app simplifies bearing mounting

27th August 2020 A new mobile tool aims to simplify the process of mounting and installing bearings and is designed so that it can be used by everyone in a maintenance organisation. The application (app) is said to be suitable for use by all engineering and maintenance teams to help minimise the problems of... →

SKF Bearing Assist app enables quick, correct and easy mounting of bearings

Work-from-home brings potential cybersecurity risks

21st August 2020 The Covid-19 crisis has seen a rapid rise in the use of technology as many companies implement work-from-home and “bring your own device” policies. This has led to a potential increase in cyberattacks such as phishing and social engineering, with the financial services industry seen as the most... →

Dimension Data's Intelligent Security helps protect clients from global cyberthreats

Automated contact centre facilitates connected customer experience

14th August 2020 A new contact centre solution enabling businesses to integrate communication channels, has been launched. The scalable digital cloud contact centre solution aims to allow businesses to deliver omnichannel support for customers, through a single interface for agents. →

The Conversations platform by Infobip facilitates omnichannel support for customers

Cloud-based labour relations platform endorsed

6th August 2020 A leading cloud software labour relations solution has been endorsed by the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP), which is South Africa’s autonomous body for the standards and professional registration for the human resources (HR) profession in South Africa. erNavigator has been recognised as... →

Wireless timecard facilitates Covid-19 screening and tracking

31st July 2020 A timecard application (app) is now available for mobile or on-site screening of employees’ wellness before commencing a work shift. The app is particularly suitable for use in sectors such as healthcare, government, logistics and distribution, merchandising, construction and maintenance, as well... →

The Econz Timecard app is accessible on mobile phones

Mini computer board for home projects during lockdown

17th July 2020 A credit card-sized computer board has seen a rise in popularity during the worldwide Covid-19-related lockdown, with inventors, coders and do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts finding a multitude of uses for the unit. The Raspberry Pi computer board is able to function like a personal computer (PC)... →

The Raspberry Pi computer board distributed by RS Components South Africa

Fibre keeping up with demand

10th July 2020 Amid fears that higher volumes of streaming, downloading, e-learning and working from home could lead to slower Internet speeds, fibre-optic connection appears to be well-positioned to provide for the spike in demand for Internet connectivity. Fibre infrastructure provider, Vuma, reports that... →

Installation of Vuma fibre infrastructure

Pay-as-you-use cybersecurity helps businesses contain costs

26th June 2020 Bleeding-edge managed cybersecurity solutions are set to give companies access to more affordable managed security services with no upfront setup costs and a consumption-based structure. The latest version of the next-generation Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a fully managed platform for... →

AVeS Cyber Security offers consumption-based managed security services

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