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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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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
13th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Premier African Minerals announced more confirmatory assay results on the integrity of the orebody at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project in December 2022. 


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Innovative technology improves mine safety
12th January 2023

Collision avoidance systems (CAS) have become integral to mining safety by ensuring safe distances between people and mobile equipment on surface mines. CAS specialist Booyco Electronics says that... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin’s lithium product development programme has progressed on three fronts. 


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Cargo Compass SA, and its robotic cleaner, move into their new headquarters
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Logistics service provider Cargo Compass South Africa (SA) has moved into its new headquarters in Jet Park, Boksburg. The 30 000 m2 facility consolidates the company’s operations in Gauteng under... 


AIDAN HELMBOLD
infrastructure operators are focusing on long-term horizon objectives, which depend on the health and state of the network, and what investments must be made
Artificial intelligence creating new value-generation ways for operators of infrastructure networks
9th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the operation of infrastructure networks and within industries is leading to new ways of generating value for the companies and the users, says... 


The Hero21
Autonomous UV-C disinfectant robot launched in SA
30th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

Automation, electrical components and inspection systems company Omron has partnered with medical equipment supplier Mamello Clinical Solutions to launch an autonomous mobile disinfectant device in... 


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Digital technology improves screen monitoring
25th November 2022

The use of sensors and digital technology to provide real-time data on operating conditions of vibrating screens is said to offer valuable benefits compared to traditional paper-based systems.... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin has reported that exploration drill results at the Uis mine are in line with the company’s expectations for the V1/V2 pegmatite orebody. 


Facing the high seas: Why South Africa’s upgraded ports will need a high-tech security strategy
15th November 2022

By Marcel Bruyns at Axis Communications South Africa’s maritime infrastructure and ports are on a journey of revitalisation and expansion. In July this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority... 


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Tower lights extend their reach
12th November 2022

Generac mobile tower lights have been widely used in the South African market, particularly in the mining and construction sectors, and are now operating throughout the Southern African region, as... 


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New technologies improve production and reduce environmental impact
12th November 2022

Global mineral processing company FLSmidth says that it is leveraging digital technology to move closer to the goal of enabling net zero emissions from mining operations – referred to as... 


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Company launches ‘Big Five’ campaign
11th November 2022

Last month, industrial equipment supplier Festo South Africa introduced its Festo Core Range of ‘Big Five’ products, which are an attractively priced range of pneumatic automation products that can... 


Thermal sensors for four Cape Town pedestrian crossings
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has implemented thermal sensors at four pedestrian crossings in Blaauwberg, the first time this has been done in South Africa.  The sensors have been installed along Marine... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning of the first phase of the tin expansion project at the Uis mine is complete. 


Breathing life into your machines through leading Pneumatic Automation solutions
8th November 2022

Festo takes customers on a journey to higher productivity with its three-part Absolute Automation 2.0 campaign. 


AfriTin Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen.
First-phase commissioning of Namibia tin expansion project complete
7th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The commissioning of the first phase of the tin expansion project at the Uis mine in Namibia is complete, AfriTin Mining said on Monday. Appealingly, lithium and tantalum will also be extracted... 


Will We Reach the Point Where Jobsites are Autonomous? Stay Tuned
2nd November 2022

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) MILWAUKEE – It’s hard to ignore the increasing attention autonomous construction equipment is receiving. 


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Thermal sensors introduced at four Cape Town pedestrian crossings 
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has implemented thermal sensors at four pedestrian crossings in Blaauwberg, the first of its kind in South Africa.  The sensors have been installed along Marine Drive and Otto... 


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Lighting solutions for M&P facilities
14th October 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Luminaires supplier BEKA Schréder provides a full lighting solution, supported by an extensive product offering, for local manufacturing and processing (M&P) facilities. "There's a need to be... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
14th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining's lithium and tantalum infill drilling programme, conducted over the V1/V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine, has intersected pegmatite in all holes at the depths and apparent widths... 


LED Lighting Solution for Metical Square
6th October 2022

The Bank of Mozambique, in partnership with the Municipality of Pemba, has built the Metical Square on Wimbi beach in Pemba, Mozambique. This forms part of a countrywide rollout of monuments... 


Festo introduces Core Range ‘big five’ products
29th September 2022

The automation industry is increasingly becoming a competitive environment that requires cost reduction, productivity, reliability and performance. Finding attractively priced pneumatic automation... 


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SAAF inks deal with Saab to get Gripen fighters back in the air
29th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Military and defence technology company Saab has received a three-year support contract from the South African Air Force (SAAF) to ensure the latter’s Gripen fighter jets remain airworthy and... 


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Driving while distracted? Volvo’s new EX90 may just pull you off the road . . .
27th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Cars has promised that its new battery electric flagship model, the EX90, will  be the safest Volvo yet.  The EX90 is scheduled to go on sale globally in the second half of next year. 


ABB extends microwave consistency sensor portfolio to offer new insertion design and larger flow-through options
22nd September 2022

ABB has updated its KPM KC7 Microwave Consistency Transmitter portfolio with a larger flow-through sensor to fit process pipes with a diameter of up to 16”, giving more customers the choice to... 


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Better Food Systems through improved farming, productivity and nutrition
21st September 2022

One AECI, for a better world 


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Paramount to deliver first Mwari to overseas airforce
21st September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Pretoria-based aerospace and defence equipment manufacturer Paramount Aerospace Industries is set to deliver its first Mwari multi-role aircraft to an overseas air force on September 23, while... 


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New hygienic measuring instrument
13th September 2022

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... 


Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa
Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Underground mining products and technology pioneer Strata Worldwide (SP Mine Safety) will, in the next 12 months, continue to develop its project at Black Rock mine, in South Africa’s Northern... 


IFM Electronics new business sales head Shaun Mackenzie.
IFM Electronics seeing green shoots in automation, Industry 4.0 sectors
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With global growth expected to climb significantly in 2022, sensor, networking and control systems manufacturer IFM Electronics says the positive sentiment is evidenced in the “high level of... 


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TOMRA Mining demonstrates final recovery sorter’s advantages at Electra Mining
8th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sensor-based sorting solutions provider  TOMRA Mining is enjoying much success from its new diamond final recovery sorter, the COM XRT 300 /FR. The company is conducting live demonstrations of this... 


Director Angus MacArthur
Alcohol Breathalysers to expand service, range of breathalysers
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalysers Pty Ltd says that it will remain focused on expanding its service & range of breathalysers into new African markets, as well as improve... 


BEKA Schréder launches new LEDTEC LED lowbay
BEKA Schréder launches new LEDTEC LED lowbay
28th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng-based lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has launched a new light-emitting diode (LED) lowbay with a circular economy three-star rating as part of its LEDTEC range. Known as the LEDTEC,... 


Hygienic bimetal thermometer 
24th August 2022

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... 


Quality plumbing makes sound business sense
24th August 2022

Commercial premises are significant consumers of municipal water. Despite comprising only 10% of municipalities’ total customer base, offices consume almost half of all water supplied by local... 


Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
24th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering that high-capital assets have such a huge impact on production, they cannot be under maintenance or downtime without production being affected to some extent. Unscheduled downtime or... 


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Multi-point automatic lubricators boost uptime and productivity
19th August 2022

Automatic lubrication systems help to eliminate failures related to excessive or insufficient lubrication, and help to significantly reduce overall operational costs, asserts bearing and... 


ROCK RESPONSIVE 
The RHINO autonomous drillstring-mounted geophysical sensor provides a reliable source of information about the rocks being drilled, unaffected by the bit, rig or driller
Geophysical sensor remains unmatched
19th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

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... 


Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
18th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has enabled a series of new safety alerts for vehicle drivers and fleet managers related to speeding, traffic proximity and potential distractions. The company says it has enhanced its... 


Simple cost-effective level switches
17th August 2022

“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... 


UK and Israeli groups combine to offer weapons detecting radar to British Army
12th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based aerospace, defence and security group Babcock International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and IAI subsidiary ELTA Systems, to... 


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Innovative tech can change farming
12th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

With there being a need to increase food production by 60% by 2050 in Europe, agricultural technology developers Farm21 partnership manager Dewald de Vos says precision farming tools, such as the... 


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