Over the past few years, technology experts have been extolling the potential of 5G technology to transform how we operate in a highly connected modern world. Buzz words such as Smart Homes and... 

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), commenced the roll-out, on its crawler transporter, of the complete Artemis I Moon rocket at about 06h10 South African... 

Technology group Vodacom aims to diversify its energy mix, which includes buying electricity needed for its operations from renewable-energy sources, within the next three years as part of its... 

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 

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... 

As a Platinum Partner of Enlit Africa, the company will showcase its solutions to accelerate the transformation of the continent’s power distribution sector Overcoming current challenges to foster... 

Johannesburg - Hytera (SZSE: 002583), the global leading provider of professional communications equipment and solutions, announced its participation in the Securex South Africa 2022 that will take... 

With advanced submetering instrumentation and intelligent energy management solutions, industrial power and energy meter solution manufacturer Accuenergy is proud to be exhibiting at Africa's... 

What if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era in human-robot collaboration. This new era... 

The proposed acquisition of original design manufacturing firm Etion Create will boost JSE-listed Reunert’s manufacturing and original design capabilities, as well as its export market access into... 

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... 

An upgrade is now released for the Epiroc surface drill rigs, SmartROC T35 and T40, strengthening the company’s offering within construction and quarrying. The update includes a number of new... 

US giant aerospace and defence group Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force (USAF) jointly announced on Tuesday that, together, they had successfully flight-tested a hypersonic weapon. The weapon is... 

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... 

ABB recognises that new solutions are needed to manage the pressures being placed on our environment. In acknowledgement of Earth Day on 22 April, ABB  is showcasing the benefits of digital... 

Exhibitors at the upcoming Securex South Africa 2022 trade show will be demonstrating the best in security-related products and services to the market – from fleet and key management, to integrated... 

Water remains the key element in irrigation and agriculture, but rudimentary technologies, pollution and an ever-growing need for water across different sectors are a few of the current challenges... 

With Brady Corporation's complete RFID solution, assets in any industrial environment can be given unique digital identities just by applying a label. Users will be able to identify and locate... 

Chemicals company BASF Mining Solution’s latest and “most exciting” new project is a partnership with service provider Intellisense.io, where the two companies are working together to develop... 

Bringing together all the puzzle pieces for video surveillance, together with a “perfect combination” to create a solution that keeps people and property safe, software company Milestone Systems’... 

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

By Dwibin Thomas, Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric The generation, transmission and distribution of electricity is fraught with challenges, particularly in South Africa where... 

The mining industry is under pressure to integrate innovation into core business operations, to remain competitive globally, to ensure zero harm and to do its part in mitigating against climate... 

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: 

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... 

By Hepsy Mkhungo, CEO and co-founder of Linkage Supply chain localisation could spell significant benefits for the South African economy, driving the development of Small, Medium and Micro... 

The innovative use of smart technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is seen as key to improving health and safety in South Africa’s mining industry. Vodacom Business conducted a trial of its... 

A reduction in fossil fuel carbon emissions is recognised as a major challenge for carbon-intensive industries such as mining and there is a growing use of innovative technologies to achieve this... 

ABB recognises that new solutions are needed to manage the pressures being placed on our environment The reliability of switchgear is directly linked to the reliability of the entire power supply... 

On 7 April 2022, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema officiated the launch of the new head office of Standard Chartered Bank in Lusaka and commended it for being the first office building in... 

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

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 

Telecommunications giant Vodacom has reduced its water consumption by 75% since 2017 through several water-saving projects and water-wise programmes. As part of its ongoing commitment to halve its... 

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the launch of two components - the Parker Automation Controller PAC120 and the electro-hydraulic controller... 

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... 

Two options The passive power distributor can be operated either in AS-i networks or in IO-Link structures. This helps to minimise stock-holding, especially where both technologies are used. Up to... 

Excellent performance in a small housing With 3 mm (flush) and 6 mm (non-flush), the sensing range is much than the standard of conventional M8 sensors. Thanks to the high switching frequency of... 

6 strategic mobility focus areas for the next 100 years By Bongani Mthombeni – Möller 

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced that it has completed wind-tunnel testing of its new wing technology demonstrator, the eXtra Performance Wing. This is part of the... 

An IO-Link is a communications networking standard mainly used for linking sensors and actuators in industrial automation applications. IO-Link masters are used to connect a number of different... 

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... 

Emerging additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have attracted significant attention owing to an attractive set of properties and attributes. A common feature of AM technologies is the build-up...