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Image of software on a tablet to show that VEGA provides software to backup data from sensors
New software tool saves sensor data
5th May 2023

A new backup and restore solution is said to secure and save data from out-of-service or replaced level sensors and pressure sensors. Measurement technology company VEGA notes that smartphones and... 


OEM pressure sensor for mobile working machines
5th May 2023

The MH-4-CAN, based on the MH-4, is a powerful, reliable and extremely resilient pressure sensor for mobile working machines. Even under demanding conditions, the sensor delivers constant, precise... 


Kusini to equip communities with water skills, unlock economic opportunities
5th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


VEGAPULS 42 simplifies processes in factory automation
5th May 2023

The IO-Link family from VEGA is growing IO-Link is of particular importance as a communication protocol for the complex measuring tasks in factory automation. VEGAPULS 42 is now the perfect radar... 


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Certification makes electronic pressure switch suitable for hygienic applications
5th May 2023

EHEDG and 3-A certification of the PSD-4 electronic pressure switch from WIKA makes it suitable for industries with high hygienic requirements. The switch is regarded as the universal solution for... 


Natasha Parmanand
Technological Innovations in Logistics Support the Surge of Global Commerce
3rd May 2023

By Natasha Parmanand - Managing Director of FedEx Express Sub-Saharan Africa Operations. As trade grows, particularly in Africa, constant technological innovation ensures that logistics providers... 


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Free e-book highlights benefits of sorters for mining operations
28th April 2023

A new, free-to-download publication outlines how digital sorting data services can help mining operations stay in control, take quicker action, and build stronger collaboration across teams and... 


Potatoes grown at McCain's Farm of the Future in Lichtenburg
McCain showcases Farm of the Future in Lichtenburg
28th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Frozen food manufacturer McCain Foods has officially launched the second of three Farm of the Future farms in Lichtenburg, North West. This follows the launch of the group’s first Farm of the... 


Image of the WUD-2x-E ultra-high purity transducer from WIKA Instruments
Transducer ensures high-accuracy measurement in the semiconductor industry
28th April 2023

An ultra-high purity transducer from WIKA Instruments is said to be the first transducer to use the SDP 5003.2080, offering maximum security of investment.   The company says that the WUD-2x-E... 


Simplification of the water quality measurement
28th April 2023

Water analysis panel – Multi-parameter measuring system for water quality monitoring Monitoring different parameters in water treatment processes can lead to a setup where different measuring... 


Opinion piece: Smarter buildings – to embark on the journey we must start at the very beginning
24th April 2023

By Thabang Byl Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric The Energy Internet presents a futuristic evolution of electricity systems and is conceptualised as an energy sharing network. The... 


Advanced technologies enhance mining safety protocols
21st April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry has significantly enhanced its safety protocols and advanced technologies are available with customised safety measures, data and analytics company GlobalData said in its... 


Data security free of charge in the VEGA Tools app
13th April 2023

New backup & restore solution reliably secures and saves data from VEGA sensors When a level or pressure sensor is taken out of service and replaced, it takes countless important sensor settings... 


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Early-stage AI integration in exploration and mining proves promising
7th April 2023 By: Nadine James

The recent hype around artificial intelligence (AI), spurred by millions rushing to explore AI chatbot ChatGPT and AI image generator DALL-E, has led to renewed interest and thought about the use... 


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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

First production at the Zulu lithium and tantalum project is behind schedule. 


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Early-stage AI integration in exploration and mining proves promising
6th April 2023 By: Nadine James

The recent hype around artificial intelligence (AI), spurred by millions rushing to explore AI chatbot ChatGPT and AI image generator DALL-E, has led to renewed interest and thought about the use... 


Ultra high purity transducer
4th April 2023

The WUD-2x-E model is a particularly compact, ultra high purity transducer for high-accuracy pressure measurement of ultrapure gases in the semiconductor industry. It is the first transducer to use... 


Security first at VEGA
29th March 2023

World’s first level sensor with integrated cyber security delivered to customers En route to customers with maximum cyber security: Developed and certified according to IEC 62443-4-2, the radar... 


M&R to dispose of Insig Technologies to AvidSys Group
27th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed engineering and mining services group Murray & Roberts' (M&R's) subsidiary M&R UK has entered into a share sale agreement with Perth-based AvidSys Group, in terms of which it will... 


Image of TOMRA Mining's COM Tertiary XRT sorter
Energy-saving sorting solution for fine particles
24th March 2023

A new ejection module specifically designed for sorting small particle sizes has demonstrated a 70% reduction in energy usage on a production scale. TOMRA Mining says its COM Tertiary XRT Fines... 


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Measuring wind resources for the energy transition
24th March 2023

Having pioneered the installation of meteorological measurement masts (met masts) at various locations to assess the wind data in Mpumalanga, almost immediately upon setting up offices in South... 


Image of DMT’s CoreScan3 high-tech core-logging system
High-precision geo measuring systems
18th March 2023

The range of geo measuring systems from Germany-based DMT group is said to offer quality, functionality and practicality. Designed to withstand harsh conditions in the field, the high-precision... 


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Condition monitoring ensures regional water supply in South Africa
15th March 2023

Although about two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water, there is an equally large proportion of the world’s population living in areas that suffer water scarcity. The groundwater is... 


Drone on dirt runway readying to take off for test flight.
Orders roll in for Dragonfly V commercial drone under development
12th March 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Western Cape drone developer FlyH2 Aerospace has secured letters of commitment for 56 Dragonfly V – a long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) hydrogen-electric aircraft – since the... 


Image of an underground mine to show Booyco Electronics’ proximity detection systems being used in a mine
Using sensor technology to improve health and safety
11th March 2023

Proximity detection systems (PDS) can give a range of insights that can be used to create safer workplaces. These include gathering and analysing site-specific data that allows for the planning of... 


Fingerprint sensor, Mercedes-Benz Pay+ turn the car into a payment device
Fingerprint sensor, Mercedes-Benz Pay+ turn the car into a payment device
6th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

The mobility evolution continues at breakneck speed as Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor.  With a new digital payment service... 


An image of Spazio's Easybat ambient lights used in a car park
Solar fitting illuminates loadshedding shadows
24th February 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Ongoing loadshedding has put significant pressure on the South African building industry, as productivity can be affected if companies do not have backup power or reliable alternative lighting... 


Funding of Solar Lighting Solution in Tshinapfene Village
15th February 2023

A Solar lighting solution installed on glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles, supplied by BEKA Schréder, have been donated to the Tshinapfene Village in Limpopo, South Africa. The project... 


Power supply directly in the field Even with your system, you no longer need a control cabinet to power it!
13th February 2023

As the number of I/O and sensor components, controllers and HMIs that can be mounted in the field has surged in the last years, larger and larger parts of the overall controller architecture can be... 


Non-stop transmission of digital sensor signals via fieldbus
13th February 2023

Ethernet modules for field applications The decentralised DI modules serve as a gateway between binary sensors and the fieldbus. This means that binary switching signals in the field can be... 


Maximum sensing range with minimum protrusion
13th February 2023

One sensor for different applications Whether in factory automation, applications with coolants and lubricants or in mobile applications: these inductive sensors are convincing due to their... 


Measuring flow rates without any obstacles: the SU Puresonic ultrasonic sensor
13th February 2023

Accurate measurement data even with ultrapure water The SU Puresonic detects water flow rates with high precision at volumes up to 1000 l/min. Thanks to ultrasound technology, this also applies to... 


An image of Instrotech's Inspecta APS
System efficiently used to detect leaks
3rd February 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Inspecta Automatic Purge System (APS) is a cost-effective, ambient-air purge system that does not require compressed air or an additional power source to remove the fly ash build-up within the... 


New tech predetects leaks
3rd February 2023

South Africa experiences regular power outages that are often blamed on power generators being shut down owing to boiler tube leaks, but a well-established and proven solution is available from... 


MSF pilot plant with STEINERT KSS | XT CLI
Sensor-based sorting for more economic viability
2nd February 2023

When cost margins were eating away the mine’s profits, Hildebrand Wilhelm, ore processing manager for QKR Namibia Navachab operations and his team started to employ a new technology in mining:... 


International symposium on horticultural irrigation takes centre stage in Stellenbosch
1st February 2023

Horticultural experts from around the globe will convene in Stellenbosch next week. The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is a global network of over 70 000 horticulturists,... 


Alcohol Breathalysers
Alcohol Breathalysers
27th January 2023

Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers available to ensure that all businesses and individuals can gain access to... 


A drive braking system manufactured by local cmpany Ringspann
New brake series available in sub-Saharan Africa
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

The new MV industrial brake series from power transmission component manufacturer and distributor RINGSPANN South Africa has an innovative locking mechanism and applies clamping forces of up to 25... 


An image of the TOMRA PRO Secondary Laser sorter at Galaxy Resources’ Mt Cattlin mine, in Western Australia
Mining vital in net-zero transition
27th January 2023

Modern society is heavily reliant on metals and minerals and the demand is growing, driven by a combination of global trends, says materials handling solutions provider TOMRA Mining. “Rising... 


Image of Uis tine mine
Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Andrada Mining has announced an inferred, Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate for tin over 11 historically mined pegmatite bodies located close to the actively mined... 


Digitalisation can optimise South Africa’s water and wastewater infrastructure – Schneider Electric
20th January 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Digital transformation can play a significant role in reshaping the water and wastewater sector, particularly across ageing infrastructure, which continues to face challenges such as water leaks... 


Image of Uis tin mine
Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has changed its name. 


Mining tech firm Imdex buys Norway firm
19th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed mining-tech company Imdex has struck a A$324-million deal to acquire Norway-based mining-tech company Devico, announcing on Thursday that it would undertake a A$224-million capital raise... 


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