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An image of Farm21's soil sensors
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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Zulu lithium/tantalum project pilot plant, Zimbabwe – update
12th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Fabrication, site design and construction are under way. 


Prospects for sustainable mining
Prospects for sustainable mining
11th August 2022

Mining of the future should be reliable, efficient and sustainable. At the bauma TALK, experts from the fields of science, standard setting and in- dustry shed light on important aspects of this... 


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New telemetry product effective for mines
5th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric software leader Johan Potgieter says the company’s telemetry systems can be “highly effective” in mines’ water treatment and purification... 


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Range of filtration solutions available across Southern Africa
4th August 2022

A range of hydraulic filters such as breather filters, tank mounted filters/return line filters, inline filters, block mounting filters, suction and replacement cartridge filters, and filter... 


Premier receives $18.1m in funding for Zulu pilot processing plant
3rd August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Premier African Minerals has concluded the definitive transaction documents in respect of the marketing and prepayment agreement with Suzhou TA&A, and is in receipt of about... 


Boost uptime and productivity with SKF MultiPoint Automatic Lubricators
3rd August 2022

“Automatic multi-point lubricators are increasingly becoming an essential component for maintenance programmes,” says SKF Product Manager – MaPro, Eddie Martens. “Switching to automatic lubrication... 


Well-known female farmer and Fendt make for an IDEAL combination in the Sasolburg district
27th July 2022

When AGCO Africa launched the Fendt IDEAL range last year, well-known Sasolburg farmer Tharina Terblanche knew this was the combine harvester she had always been looking for. The range sets a new... 


Assays reveal multiple high-grade zones at Premier’s Zulu project
26th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Diversified explorer and developer Premier African Minerals reports that recent drilling at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project, in Zimbabwe, has intersected multiple thick high-grade zones.... 


OMRON explains how to achieve sustainable manufacturing
22nd July 2022

Sustainability in the packaging industry is one of the key aspects of fighting the plastic waste issue and ultimately climate change. The challenges that this presents, require flexible and... 


TELEMETRY TRAJECTORY 
Digital technology connects and improves the full life-cycle management of water treatment systems
Telemetry critical for sustainable water infrastructure development
22nd July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Digitally transforming water supply and treatment plants can elevate the water and wastewater sector’s operational effectiveness for increased sustainability, says energy management and automation... 


An image depicting luminaries installed by Regent Lighting Solutions in the outdoor spaces of the Steyn City Estate, in Midrand at dusk
Lighting manufacturer embarks on local projects
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Johannesburg-based lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting Solutions embarked on various projects for the industrial and commercial lighting industry last year. The company took on a project for... 


CSIR strategic partnership manager Dr Ndumiso Cingo hands a prize to emerging researcher Vivey Phasha
CSIR acknowledges eight young scientists for innovative research solutions
19th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently recognised eight young scientists for their scientific research work at the seventh Emerging Researchers Symposium (ERS) hosted at... 


How to avert the risk of valuable information being disregarded.
Basing analysis solely on data can result in treasure being mistaken for trash
15th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Applying subject matter expertise to process data streams for accuracy is a necessary part of mining’s new digital age, according to SRK Consulting Global chief technology officer Mike Olsen.... 


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World’s first collision-tolerant LiDAR drone
9th July 2022

Gammatec NDT Supplies recently showcased the new Flyability ELIOS 3 internal and confined space inspection drone. The launch was held at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and was hosted by the... 


Nokia, Docomo and NTT partner to bring 6G vision to life
8th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

A joint collaboration has started work on defining and developing the key technologies to shape the next generation of wireless connectivity technology: sixth-generation (6G). Technology giant... 


Mauritius office development receives 5-star green star rating
6th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Precinct office development in Grand Baie, Mauritius, developed by real estate development company Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) has been awarded a 5-Star Green certified rating by industry... 


Beware the fire starter
1st July 2022

By John Raptakis Offer Marketing CLD, CLS & FD, Home & Distribution Business, Schneider Electric Commercial and industrial property buildings are faced a with a number of fundamental challenges... 


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Robot showdown at TUKS campus
29th June 2022

The Annual TUKS Robot Race Day took place at the University of Pretoria (TUKS) campus recently, where several teams of third-year engineering students showcased their innovation, programming, and... 


Why telemetry should form a critical part of your water management systems
29th June 2022

By Johan Potgieter, software leader: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In a time when the consistent provision of water, hampered by challenges like aging infrastructure, has become... 


Premier African enters into prepayment deal for Zulu pilot plant
24th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Aim-traded Premier African Minerals has entered into a marketing and prepayment agreement in the form of a binding heads of terms with clean technology developer Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology.... 


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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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Twenty-seven of the 50 infill drilling holes at the main V1/V2 pegmatite that Uis has completed have yielded significant V1/V2 pegmatite intersections. 


Image of The Mensor CPC3050 high-speed pressure controller from WIKA
3-point pressure calibration in 10 seconds
10th June 2022

WIKA’s model CPC3050 high-speed pressure controller is the newest device in Mensor's line-up of precision pressure controllers and is said to perform end-of-line three-point verification in ten... 


AfriTin CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Lithium pilot plant in Namibia scheduled for this year – AfriTin
10th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

An engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine in Namibia, technology metals... 


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Uis Phase 2 expansion project, Namibia
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

AfriTin Mining has set out to re-establish the Uis tin mining operation. 


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Increased efficiency cuts carbon, advances net-zero path, research finds
8th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Like all other key industries, mining is having to advance along a net-zero path as part of the global decarbonisation drive. Gone are the days when innovation and financial improvement can be sold... 


Image of Nord’s maintenance system
Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


Smart production strategies and technologies to use the hydrogen potential needed by ACES
1st June 2022

When people talk about sustainable mobility, the first thing that comes to mind is battery-powered e-cars. Fuel cells or direct hydrogen burners are complementary technologies that often fade into... 


Image of Uis tin mine at sunset
Uis tin mine Phase 1 expansion project, Namibia – update
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An engineering, procurement and construction management contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine. 


3-point pressure calibration in 10 seconds! 
26th May 2022

WIKA’s model CPC3050 high-speed pressure controller is the newest device in Mensor's lineup of precision pressure controllers and can perform end-of-line three-point verification in ten seconds.... 


AfriTin CEO Anthony Viljoen.
Lithium pilot plant in Namibia scheduled for this year – AfriTin
24th May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

An engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor has been appointed to design and construct a lithium pilot processing plant at the Uis mine in Namibia, technology metals... 


Image of SICK Automation sHub sensors
Automation reduces packaging process costs
18th May 2022

An automation solution to enable a packaging process plant to carry out condition monitoring and predictive maintenance more efficiently has led to reduced operating costs and increased... 


Journey towards greening SANBS
16th May 2022

By Siemi Prithvi Raj: SANBS Executive of Transfusion Donor Services and Marketing Protecting the environment and saving our planet is a shared responsibility. It requires everyone from households... 


An image of Scantech's Simscan
New products added to portfolio, renew interest in metrology solutions
13th May 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Measuring instruments supplier B&R Metrology introduced new products to its portfolio to counteract the decline in enquiries for metrology products as manufacturing and engineering companies... 


Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
Probe Mining Group leading the way for integrated solutions for productivity, safety
12th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As escalating challenges erode profits, the pressure is on for mining organisations to achieve new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity, while maintaining safe and sustainable... 


To enhance the ‘Safe System’, we need behaviour change on our roads 
5th May 2022

By Elna Fourie                                                                                                               There is no doubt that safely designed and well-maintained roads make... 


Image of The new Dualis vision sensor from ifm electronic
Vision sensors for industrial imaging
25th April 2022

A new vision sensor is designed to pay attention to every detail of surfaces and contours, ensuring maximum quality assurance. Features of the Dualis sensor include: 


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Zero-waste-to-landfills achieved by vehicle group facilities
25th April 2022

Power management company Eaton has announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfill” (ZWTL), having cut the amount of waste going into landfills by... 


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... 


Image of an on-site technical service inspection to help maximize screening performance
On-site service boosts screening performance
25th April 2022

On-site technical services are recognized as an important part of helping to maximize uptime of screen media. Wire screening media manufacturer, Major, offers complimentary services to producers... 


REAL-TIME MANAGEMENT
Various sensors and mobile devices provide decision-makers with real-time data on the condition, performance and safety of their assets
Using sensor data to improve return on investment
22nd April 2022

Since automation is becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, mechanical devices are being replaced by electronic components in manufacturing, industrial and factory environments, says... 


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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