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Light travelling in a distorting medium can appear undistorted
27th June 2022

That light gets distorted when passing through distorting media seems self-evident. Now Wits Researchers have discovered a hidden property in the light that remains unchanged, a figurative “beacon... 


IoT can help drive fundamental ESG solutions, says council
24th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics can be effectively used to measure and define the impact an organisation has, the trust it engenders and the value it takes beyond the shareholder... 


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Itaipu hydropower plant upgrade, Brazil and Paraguay
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Itaipu Binacional is upgrading the Itaipu – the second-biggest hydropower plant in the world in terms of installed capacity.  


German packaging producer integrates ABB’s automatic paper testing for faster quality insights
9th June 2022

Containerboard manufacturer Papierfabrik Adolf Jass Schwarza GmbH has successfully integrated ABB’s latest L&W Autoline automatic testing solution into its production process, largely replacing... 


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Remote solution makes alcohol testing more accessible
27th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalyser’s new iSober Breathalyser application (app) and cloud service will contribute to making alcohol testing solutions more affordable and... 


NDSV’s NEC 3 & 4 for newbies tip series
26th May 2022

By construction law specialist, educator, and director at NSDV, Cameron Staude, and the NSDV Construction Law team  Free legal advice may sound like the start of another lawyer joke, yet here we... 


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Bearings promote safe food production
26th May 2022

The food and beverage industry is required to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically... 


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Unified marketing operations improve growth and customer experience
26th May 2022

A unified platform that brings together marketing activities across campaign ideation, creation, execution, management and measurement, aims to provide stakeholders across the entire marketing... 


Nedbank arranges R500m sustainability-linked loan for Old Mutual Property
23rd May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has coordinated, arranged and structured a R500-million sustainability-linked credit facility for Old Mutual Property to... 


RX Africa Announces Africa Automation and Technology Fair 2023 collocate
20th May 2022

Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF) brought to you by RX Africa is excited to announce that the 2023 edition will be the host of the co-located launch event Future manufacturing Africa (FMA)... 


Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
20th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With South Africa being one of four regional economic “hotspots” in Africa, testing and measurement equipment manufacturer Megger has chosen the country to be the host of its first African office,... 


Product launches and live demos at largest HERVAC trade exhibition
19th May 2022

FRIGAIR expo is the largest dedicated HERVAC trade exhibition in Africa showcasing the entire heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning industries. Many new products will be... 


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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... 


SKF promotes safe food production with the introduction of Food Line bearings that set industry standards in hygiene design  
16th May 2022

The Food & Beverage industry have to comply with stringent regulations to ensure the production of safe food. Companies apply numerous safety practices such as the use of hygienically designed... 


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Necsa starts process to replace venerable Safari-1 reactor
13th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has, with the approval of Cabinet, started the process that should result in it acquiring a new nuclear research reactor, to replace its current... 


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Risk reduction and decision support for financial investments in solar PV projects
13th May 2022

The CSIR Energy Centre commissioned a quality and reliability laboratory for testing solar photovoltaic (PV) module reliability in accelerated timeframes to support local manufacturers, project... 


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Necsa starts process to replace venerable Safari-1 reactor
13th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has, with the approval of Cabinet, started the process that should result in it acquiring a new nuclear research reactor, to replace its current... 


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Kinross provides new 2022 production guidance
11th May 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian bullion producer Kinross on Tuesday provided a new production guidance to reflect the pending divestments of its Russian and Ghana assets. With these pending sales, and the close of the... 


Stats SA given R2.8bn for current financial year
10th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele reports that through the 2022/2023 budget vote for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the entity will, over the medium-term expenditure framework... 


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Technology helps improve building industry sustainability
6th May 2022

RIB Software, a multinational technology company providing solutions to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, has partnered with Building Transparency, a non-profit... 


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Underground surveying critical in mining
6th May 2022

Specialist utility services company Bosch Munitech provides specialist utility services that include underground utility detection (UUD) which is essential for providing accurate information on... 


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Anton Paar’s Refractometer series: Abbemat 3X00. High-tech in a nutshell
1st May 2022

The Abbemat 3X00 series provides all the essential features and intuitive handling. It smoothly integrates into laboratories in the chemicals, beverage, food, and fragrances industry, without... 


Building information modelling training institute launched in Cape Town
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Trident Engineering Institute, launched this week at the V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town, will enable students inside and outside South Africa to study various qualifications within building... 


Mincor eyes May start for Kambalda
29th April 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Nickel developer Mincor Resources is gearing up to start production at its Kambalda operations, in Western Australia, in May this year, after reaching an agreement with the Nickel West division of... 


Image of Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series
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... 


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Top considerations for implementing a data and analytics capability in your company
20th April 2022

Data has emerged to become a major business asset. Nowadays, companies across almost every industry and sector are leveraging data to understand customers better, create value at every interaction... 


With E1 approval: Pressure transmitters for mobile machines
20th April 2022

E1 type approval for mobile applications The PT/PU-type sensors are suited for mobile applications and especially for hydraulic and pneumatic applications with high operating pressure. They offer... 


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Clients planning to close many renewable energy project deals this year – Nedbank CIB
11th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

While Africa is blessed with great natural sun and wind resources, it has about 600-million people living without access to electricity, which is one of the biggest impediments to the continent’s... 


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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... 


Mid East contracts for SA vehicle navigation system
8th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create has clinched two contracts in the Middle East for its locally developed CheetahNAV vehicle navigation system. The military navigation system was on... 


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Mining capital project success can be secured by implementing digital platform – webinar
7th April 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The success of mining projects largely depends on thousands of interconnected decisions made every day, at every level, across multiple organisations, thereby making them highly complex. As such,... 


Altron index shows short-term credit remained strongly affected in the third quarter
6th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Altron FinTech Short-term Credit Impact Index for the third quarter of 2021 shows that short-term lending was heavily impacted by Covid-19, with the short-term lending segment of the consumer... 


Unlocking the potential of IoT in 2022
6th April 2022

What lies ahead for this technology and its implementation as it continues to evolve and adapt to changing market demands? The past two years have put organisations under immense pressure to meet... 


IoT applications grew during lockdowns, but innovation was hampered
5th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Internet of Things (IoT) adoption trends in South Africa have started to coalesce around smart water and energy management, particularly in the commercial office space, and the mining, agriculture... 


Image of Orica's FRAGTrack Crusher automated tool optimises fragmentation monitoring
Artificial intelligence optimises crusher performance
31st March 2022

A new fragmentation monitoring solution has been developed to meet a growing demand for downstream monitoring and optimisation solutions in the mining sector. The technology is said to use the... 


Pepperl+Fuchs Sensor Technology now in use in Explosion-Protected Areas
30th March 2022

Automation is a key factor in ensuring that a plant is able to achieve a high level of productivity. However, implementing automated processes in a plant requires suitable tools and components.... 


Precise & convenient - radar level sensor with IO-Link
30th March 2022

Trouble-free monitoring of large tanks With the LW2720 level sensor, levels of liquid media in tanks with a height of up to 10 metres can be monitored precisely and without blind areas. The... 


Front flush miniature pressure sensor with G1/4 process connection
30th March 2022

Small and flush mount The new miniature pressure sensors of the PL54 series have a flush-mount diaphragm seal with G1/4 thread directly welded to the sensor. This measuring cell guarantees high... 


A safe choice - Draw-wire mechanisms for encoders
30th March 2022

Exact positioning including over long distances Draw-wire mechanisms for encoders are the ideal choice when positions must be accurately determined over straight distances. Examples of use range... 


Nampak reports improved profitability
29th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed packaging multinational Nampak says trading conditions for the five months ended February 28, were robust, with strong demand for the majority of its products, strong volume growth for... 


Orica expands its fragmentation monitoring solution with FRAGTrack™ Crusher
25th March 2022

Orica (ASX: ORI), today announced the release of its latest fragmentation monitoring solution enabled by FRAGTrack™ Crusher, an automated pre-crusher fragmentation measurement tool delivering... 


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Drones used in measurement systems
25th March 2022 By: Anna Moross

Licensed remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operator LS of South, under associate company RPAS operator LS Multi Copter Projects and Services, develops measurement systems which are integrated... 


Attacq uplifts Phuthumani Primary
Attacq uplifts Phuthumani Primary
23rd March 2022

Real estate investment trust Attacq has partnered with nonprofit organisation Sage Foundation to build and renovate classrooms at the Phuthumani Primary School, in Thembisa. Marleny Arnoldi... 


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