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Gilbarco Veeder-Root
14th July 2023

Gilbarco Veeder-Root provides integrated fuel and fleet management solutions for industrial and mining sites, with tailored automation solutions for multiple sites and fleets from one central... 


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14Trees launches Iroko 3D printer for construction made in Africa
13th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

14Trees, a joint venture (JV) between construction materials company Holcim and UK governmental development finance institution British International Investment (BII), has launched its new... 


Schneider Electric Partners with Intel and Applied Materials to Help Decarbonise the Semiconductor Value Chain with New Catalyze Programme
13th July 2023

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched Catalyze, a new partnership programme aimed at accelerating access to renewable... 


RS South Africa to showcase Industry 4.0 solutions at KITE 2023 in KZN
13th July 2023

RS South Africa will be showcasing select products from its portfolio of more than 750 000 products across 2 500  global brands, which can be ordered easily online and delivered direct to customers... 


Lenovo study reveals CIO commitment and concerns around technology innovation
12th July 2023

A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world’s CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to... 


Schneider Electric, NRF and UJ sign agreements to accelerate energy, automation training
12th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) with the... 


Hexagon buys Canadian mine automation firm HARD-LINE
12th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Digital technology group Hexagon on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Canadian mine automation, remote control and mine production optimisation company HARD-LINE. HARD-LINE specialises in... 


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Edge computing can bring processing power to where it is required
7th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Businesses are starting to see the value of doing work at the edge where the data is being generated and where it needs to be processed, and the edge is finding a vital niche, said information and... 


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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... 


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KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year.  Attendance numbers are... 


IN OPERATION
SMS group’s continuous caster for billets and beam blanks in operation at SULB
EAF tech to reduce costs, drive sustainable production
7th July 2023

Global player, with German roots, SMS group is providing innovative technology solutions for electrical steel production through its electric arc furnace (EAF) technologies and optimised processes.... 


Schneider Electric and Don Bosco Malawi and Mozambique accelerate electrical training 
6th July 2023

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is excited to announce its partnership with Don Bosco Youth Technical Institute in Lilongwe, Malawi... 


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Airbus opens new wing technology research and development centre
5th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus officially opened its new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) on Tuesday. Located at the group’s site at Filton, in England, the new centre will build and test demonstrator wings for a... 


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Automating for efficiency with Maxolution
5th July 2023

Well known for its drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE partners with customers to design and implement automation projects for their plants, factories and warehouses – using its powerful Maxolution®... 


Basic resources sector leads way as CEO confidence improves
4th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Advisory company Merchantec Capital’s CEO Confidence Index for the second quarter of this year has “shed light on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business growth and operational... 


Teradata and FICO Partner to Reduce Fraud, Improve Business Outcomes
3rd July 2023

New Agreement to bring AI-powered decision automation and optimization to financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and travel/transportation. Johannesburg- Teradata (NYSE: TDC) and... 


Sedna and Nokia cement LTE private wireless partnership with eye on southern Africa expansion
3rd July 2023

Africa’s industrial and mining sectors continue to benefit as Nokia and Sedna Industrial IT Solutions ramp up their 2022 LTE private wireless partnership which includes the deployment of the... 


US Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources Office of Energy Transformation acting director Scott Woodard.
Clean hydrogen could be virtually zero cost, US energy diplomat tells London Indaba
30th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The main founders of the Inflation Reduction Act envision the US legislation as a clean energy bill to lower the costs of green energy technologies for everyone around the world as well as being... 


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Loadshedding pushes demand for battery electric storage
30th June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid an ongoing energy crisis and a global transition towards renewable energy, a significant need for battery energy storage systems (BESSs) has emerged in South Africa as a potential solution to... 


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KCGM mill optimisation project, Australia – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Northern Star Resources has approved a A$1.5-billion investment in the KCGM mill expansion project. 


Global data company predicts strong growth in international military ground vehicle market
27th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

International data and analytics company GlobalData has, in its latest report, predicted that the global market for military land vehicles will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%... 


Latest theory and practice in the spotlight at analytica Lab Africa 2023
27th June 2023

New approaches, best practice and innovative technologies will come under discussion at the jam-packed Exhibitor Forum at analytica Lab Africa in Midrand next week. analytica Lab Africa, the only... 


MUT adds a new Engineering academic programme
27th June 2023

The University continues to strengthen its academic position by revising its existing academic programmes on a regular basis, as required by the government and other regulating bodies, and also by... 


Hyper-Personalisation at a Grand Scale – South Africa Survey Shows Gaps
26th June 2023

FICO and Forrester Consulting research shows need to improve processes in banks Hyper-personalization is now front-of-mind among banking boardrooms. It’s also a minimum mandatory expectation among... 


Schneider Electric and H2-Enterprises Join Forces to Advance Clean Hydrogen Solutions for Buildings in the Middle East and Africa
26th June 2023

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with H2-Enterprises to explore... 


Schneider Electric, H2-Enterprises to advance clean hydrogen solutions
23rd June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Digital and automation company Schneider Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with integrated energy company H2-Enterprises to explore and develop solutions for energy supply and... 


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Digitisation, sustainability pivotal to bolstering food & beverage industry
23rd June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are various trends that are currently impacting the food and beverage (F&B) industry and digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric has solutions that can assist to... 


Load shedding, exchange rate challenges face scientific instruments sector, but growth opportunities remain
23rd June 2023

South Africa’s analytical and scientific instruments sector is facing significant challenges due to rising costs, exchange rate fluctuations, load shedding and specialised skills shortages.... 


The role of process automation with the establishment, ongoing management and maintenance of solar farms
23rd June 2023

By Hennie Colyn, direct sales executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric  The establishment of solar farms continue to grow in South Africa, with Eskom’s renewable statistics page... 


How technology enables businesses to fight fraud without impacting customer experience
23rd June 2023

By Mark Wells, Chief Customer Officer, Experian Africa The continual growth in online fraud has led to a shift in Financial Services and Telecommunications business priorities. Experian’s latest... 


Electronic pressure switch for hygienic applications
23rd June 2023

The WIKA PSD-4 electronic pressure switch is the universal solution for industrial automation tasks – also in hygienic applications and under harsh conditions. Thanks to EHEDG and 3-A... 


GREEN BUILDING DEDICATION
Omron’s commitment to zero-defect manufacturing, eco-design directives and sustainable solutions demonstrates its dedication to advancing green building
Ecological practices ensure ‘greener’ future
23rd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

With a commitment to zero-defect manufacturing and an adherence to the European Union Ecodesign Directive – which establishes ecological-design (eco-design) requirements for energy-related products... 


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ESAB expands South African presence
23rd June 2023

ESAB South Africa, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in Elandsfontien, Germiston, on a 5000m2 state of the art... 


Vigilance and Preparedness – staying ahead in a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape
22nd June 2023

The importance of data for today’s business cannot be overstated, and when it comes to cybersecurity, complacency can be your worst enemy. Being vigilant to the threats in the cybercrime landscape,... 


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Northern Star approves A$1.5bn KCGM expansion
22nd June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The board of gold miner Northern Star Resources has approved a A$1.5-billion investment into the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) mill expansion project. The expansion project would... 


Schneider Electric and H2-Enterprises Join Forces to Advance Clean Hydrogen Solutions for Buildings in the Middle East and Africa
21st June 2023

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with H2-Enterprises to explore... 


Praveen Govender
Fibre connectivity is the key to unlocking SA’s potential
21st June 2023

By Praveen Govender, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at DFA Fibre connectivity is solving some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, playing a significant part in empowering and uplifting... 


SKF boosts its condition monitoring portfolio with the latest and most powerful diagnostic tool - SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX  
20th June 2023

SKF has extended its Microlog Analyzer family of data collection devices with the recent introduction of the new SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX. This powerful tool offers faster measurement collection... 


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New construction drill rig
19th June 2023

A new surface radio remote drill rig has recently been launched, offering a range of features and digital functions that aim to increase fuel savings and reduce the impact on the environment.... 


Fortescue Future Industries and Fortescue Metals Group executive chairperson and founder Dr Andrew Forrest
Apt investment in green hydrogen can provide full employment, FT Hydrogen Summit hears
19th June 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Proper investment in green hydrogen generation has the potential to provide full employment and economic growth for decades to come as well as protect the planet from devastating climate change,... 


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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.... 


Inner Mongolia Chuangyuan Plate orders two 6-high CVC® plus-aluminum cold rolling mills from SMS group at METEC trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany
19th June 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Inner Mongolia Chuangyuan Plate Co., Ltd. awarded a new contract to SMS group during METEC trade fair 2023 in Dusseldorf. The deal covers one complete set of 1,850 millimeter... 


Propak Cape to spotlight latest packaging and related industry trends 
19th June 2023

Taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October, Propak Cape will put the spotlight on the latest trends across the packaging, food processing, plastics,... 


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Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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Rooted in the hearts of South Africans, combining technology and a quest for perfection to bring you a battery of peerless standing. Willard...

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Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds today supplies steel and tube, pipe and fittings, valves, pumps, irrigation, fencing, profiling and roofing products. The cash...

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At SMS group, we have made it our mission to create a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry.

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