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Globally, there is a resounding push towards a circular economy and “Just Transition”. Responding to the inevitable change to industry, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA)... 

The Anton Paar RheolabQC makes rheological checks routine and easy. We demonstrate with the example of kaolin suspensions how rheological parameters such as the yield point and viscosity help to... 

A new bimetal thermometer is said to meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry and biotechnology. The model TG58SA display instrument from WIKA is in an ASME... 

Accidents and incidents result in financial losses of millions of rands and hours spent on claim documentation. Elite Vine, a South African technology firm launched in 2016, together with Valecus... 

Following the economic upsets caused by the pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns since 2020, services, trading and distribution group Bidvest has reported strong results for the financial year ended... 

The introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has shifted the focus towards enabling better monitoring of some critical and noncritical processes in the food and beverage industry, with... 

In the food and beverage packaging industry, authenticity is essential. Consumers need to know that the foods they are purchasing consist of the things listed on their labels, because food... 

Modern machinery used in the food and beverage sector often requires chains of the same length to be used in pairs or other multiples. For these applications, specialists from industrial equipment... 

Patented broadband continuous-wave technology used in an ultra-sonic flow meter promises low noise and reliable measurements, even in the most demanding applications. By calculating velocity ratios... 

Australian mining giant BHP Group should “proactively advocate” for stronger climate policy, according to a new shareholder resolution lodged by an activist investor group. The resolution, lodged... 

The requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry and also biotechnology are met by the new bimetal thermometer from WIKA, the model TG58SA. The display instrument is in an ASME... 

The African transport and logistics sector has raised USD200million (R3.2billion) in the last year and in South Africa, the sector’s contribution is expected to grow by 1,8% per annum. Transport... 

Umzamo Analytical Services (UAS) has recently opened its new state-of-the-art coal laboratory in Witbank, further extending its diverse range of coal sampling and preparation and analysis services.... 

Mining and infrastructure solutions company Orica has yet to see anything similar to its RHINO autonomous drillstring-mounted geophysical sensor on the market since introducing the first version in... 

Tiger Brands will soon begin rolling out solar power at its manufacturing sites. This kicks off a multi-million-rand investment with the goal to have 65% of the business’ electricity requirementsat... 

“High quality and the ability to be customised to customer specifications coupled with a fast manufacturing base for large quantity orders is what makes the S1 and M2 level switches from Val.Co a... 

For over 60 years VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the modern radiation-based measurement system and the... 

Technology groups Mahle and Siemens have signed a declaration of intent on cooperation in the area of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs).  In the future, both companies will... 

By calculating velocity ratios between two or more ultrasonic paths, WIKA’s simply constructed model FLC-UFL ultrasonic flow meter provides reliable gas flow measurement. Additional measured... 

In spite of chemical supply chain constraints, flow measurement and calibration technology company Wika expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering to provide quality instrumentation for... 

Automation and control solutions provider Raytek & Control (R&C) Instrumentation says its newest heat tracking system, the Easy Track 3 (ET3), has been well received by the local automotive... 

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 

Software company Aerobotics is pioneering solutions, such as its Aeroview infield mobile application and computer vision for the precision farming of perennial crops, as more growers look to... 

Gold and copper mining company Barrick has taken the lead in integrating the various aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG) to ensure holistic and objective measurement, Barrick CEO... 

The City of Cape Town’s Informal Settlements Department have marked a thousand structures in the Bosasa Phase 2 development in Mfuleni with a Quick Response (QR) code and city-specific paint. Field... 

Mass production of the Ford Ranger pickup for the local and export markets is scheduled to start in October 2022. 

The variety of industrial applications for different slurries necessitates a reliable method for evaluating the density of these unique mixtures. Accurate and repeatable density measurements can be... 

Ford South Africa (SA) has unveiled a completely new body shop for the assembly of the new-generation Ranger bakkie at its Silverton plant, in Pretoria, featuring the plant’s highest-ever levels of... 

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has evolved from decades of focus on sustainable development and is increasingly becoming a critical business imperative.  ESG is often associated with how a... 

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments has launched its new Emission Control Gauge, referred to as the Emico gauge pressure measuring assembly, to ensure safety for people and the... 

Ford Motor Company has kicked off production at its new stamping plant at the Ranger assembly complex in Silverton, Pretoria. The new facility has 10 320 m2 of floorspace, equivalent to almost... 

Trade compliance body the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) should be empowered to conduct verification of products and services that have been designated under... 

Security awareness training company KnowBe4 has released its ‘2022 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking’ report, which determined how many employees are likely to fall for phishing or social... 

The African mining market’s demand for tyre solutions provider Bridgestone Southern Africa’s product has increased substantially and is exceeding supply, owing to global tyre supply constraints,... 

Ford Motor Company has kicked off production at its new stamping plant at the Ranger assembly complex in Silverton, Pretoria. The new facility measures 10 320 m2 in floorspace, equivalent to almost... 

Neutral global platform Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Planet Alliance has launched a global call to identify and support promising innovations in climate AI, as well as a call for innovators... 

Telecommunications group Vodacom has secured the top position in rankings by independent crowdsourced data company Tutela. Tutela conducted research into the mobile network experiences of South... 

The City of Cape Town’s Informal Settlements Department have marked a thousand structures in the Bosasa Phase 2 development in Mfuleni with a Quick Response (QR) code and city-specific paint. Field... 

A water balance can be described as the measurement and determination of flow in and out of a system, which is considered the main building block in developing a salt balance (estimation of salt... 

Radio frequency (RF) technology holding and investment company Alaris Holdings has expanded its European footprint with the acquisition of Germany-based Kuhne electronic for an undisclosed amount.... 

Over 20 years ago, Loadscan® invented and patented the original load volume scanner, and since then has been the market leader in providing certified, accurate and reliable load information in...